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3 Leather Week Schedule4 Trade Show Information5 Prescott Area Map6 Hotel Floor Plan7 Trade Show Booth Floor Plan8 Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale9 Leather Carving Contest
10 Workshop Policies and General Info.11 Index of Workshops by Instructor12 Index of Workshops by Subject13 Index of Workshops by Title
14-15 Workshop Timetable16-23 Workshop Descriptions23-25 Meet the Instructors26-30 Workshop Sponsors31-32 Workshop Registration Form
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center1500 East State Route 69 Prescott, Arizona 86301Hotel Reservations 888-976-0748 Group Code GLC16
Trade Show & Leather Week hosted by:
For information, call: 888•289•6409or Visit www.leathercraftersjournal.com
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TuesdayFeb. 23rd
Workshops
WednesdayFeb. 24th
Workshops
ThursdayFeb. 25th
Workshops
Trade Show ReceptionHost: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal
5:00 p.m. Carving Contest Entry Check-In Deadline
FridayFeb. 26th
TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 5:00pm
Workshops
Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale
Leather Carving Contest on Display
SaturdayFeb. 27th
TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 5:00pm
Workshops
Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale
Leather Carving Contest on Display
SundayFeb. 28th
TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 2:00pm
Workshops
Leather Week Schedule
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INFORMATION: Patterns, DVDs, Books, Catalogs
LACE: Many Colors & Various WiDths
LEATHERS: skirting, tooling, garMent, Boot/shoe, uPholstery, raWhiDe
MACHINERY: seWing MaChines, skiVers, straP Cutters
SADDLERY: saDDle trees, harDWare, taCk
SILVER: ConChos, JeWelry
TOOLS: neW & Vintage, sPeCialty leather tools, sWiVel kniVes, staMPing, skiVing
TOPICALS: Paints, Dyes, Finishes, leather Care/ConDitioners
AND MORE!
All Your Leather Working Needs Under One Roof!
In the Goldwater Ballroom & Foyer oF the
Prescott resort
& conFerence center
1500 e state rte 69Prescott, arIzona 86301
FrIday, FeBruary 26th, 20169am to 5Pm
FREE ADMISSION TO THE SHOW
saturday, FeBruary 27th, 20169am to 5Pm
sunday, FeBruary 28th, 20169am to 2Pm
Trade Show ReceptionPlease join us in the hotel’s
Eagle’s Nest Lounge5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2016Hosts: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal
Leather Machine Co., Inc.
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ALbuquERquE: 420 MILES
DALLAS/FT. WORTH: 1060 MILES
DENVER: 770 MILES
FLAgSTAFF: 100 MILES
gRAND CANYON: 123 MILES
LAS VEgAS: 250 MILES
LOS ANgELES: 380 MILES
PHOENIx: 100 MILES
SALT LAkE CITY: 610 MILES
SEDONA: 65 MILES
TuCSON: 220 MILES
Prescott Area Map
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Hotel Floor Plan
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Restaurant
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Men’sRestroom
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For a current list of exhibitors, visit www.leathercraFtersjournal.com
Exhibitor booth layout – booths in foyer and ballroom
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Trade Show Booth Locations
Trade ShowMain Entrance
FOYER
Men’sRestroom
Women’sRestroomBradsHaw
Trade ShowEntrance
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LEATHER WEEk WORkSHOPS
Tuesday, February 23rd - Sunday, February 28th
Workshops Offered!
• Hands-on, in-person instruction from professional leather artists• Meet leather workers and artists in a fun and educational environment• Improve your skills and enhance your art or profession
Registration is Easy!Call: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal 888-289-6409
Web: www.leathercraftersjournal.com
Mail: Fill out the registration card on the back cover and mail it to the Journal.
Cancelation Policy
• There is a $25 administration fee for canceling a workshop. The cost of the workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.• No refunds for workshops after Friday, February 19, 2016.
Helpful Hints for Students:• Sharpen your tools before each workshop• Bring a light (ie: headlamp); Headlamps are available from our “Store” at www.leathercraftersjournal.com or as a discounted subscription bonus item• Please refrain from wearing perfumes/colognes• Make a traveling cutting/stamping board (see Volume 23 No. 3 May/June 2013, page 63 “Have Board...Can Travel” by Lyman Avery)
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Instructor Workshop Pg Day Time Price
Andre Demystifying the Stitcher 18 SA 7 pm - 9 pm $50
Andre Figure Carving a Skull 19 TH 6 pm - 10 pm $75
Andre Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction 23 W-F 9 am - 5 pm $750
Beard Jeweled Scarab Beetle 19 TH 9 am - 5 pm $135
Brenner Pricing Your Work 21 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80
Brenner The Elements of Western Saddle Fit 22 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $80
Flanagan European-Style Square Billfold 18 TH-F 8 am - 5 pm $270
Flanagan The Flower and the Butterfly 22 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135
Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 16 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150
Gould Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders 17 SU 8 am - 12 pm $75
Gould Floral Pattern Layout 19 F 8 am - 12 pm $75
Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 22 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75
Jacobs Embellished Dog Collar 18 SA 8:30 am - 5 pm $135
King Stamping Unique Geometric Designs 22 W 9 am - 12 pm $75
Klenda Chap & Chink Making 17 F 6 pm - 9:30 pm $75
Klenda Leatherwork Personal Training 20 SA 1 hr. sessions $65/hour
Klenda Making Saddle Bags 20 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320
Krause Patterning & Layout for Tooled Boot Tops 21 F 8 am - 12 pm $95
Labarre “BearMan” Techniques: Realistic Leaves 16 F 9 am - 5 pm $135
Labarre Hand Stitching for Finesse 19 SU 8 am - 12 pm $75
Labarre Nature Colors by the “BearMan” 21 SA 9 am - 5 pm $135
Little Modern Pistol Holster 20 W-TH 8:30 am - 4 pm $400
Park Antiquing & Finishes 16 W or TH see page 16 $75
Park Border Designs 16 W 8 am - 4 pm $135
Park Burnishing Edges 17 TH 1 pm - 4 pm $75
Park Creating Western Floral Designs 18 T 8 am - 4 pm $135
Park Exotic Inlays 19 TH 7 pm - 9:30 pm $75
Titus Braiding Personal Training 17 F & SU 1 hr. sessions $65/hour
Zalesak Making the Ultimate Strop 20 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $85
Zalesak On the Edge 21 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85
INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY INSTRUCTOR
Day Key: T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, SA=Saturday, SU=Sunday 11
Subject Instructor Workshop Pg Day Price
Beginner Jacobs Embellished Dog Collar 18 SA $135
Braiding Titus Braiding Personal Training 17 F & SU $65/hour
Business Brenner Pricing Your Work 21 SA $80
Chap/Chink Klenda Chap & Chink Making 17 F $75
Coloring Labarre Nature Colors by the “BearMan” 21 SA $135
Coloring/Appliqué Flanagan The Flower and the Butterfly 22 SA $135
Construction Flanagan European-Style Square Billfold 18 TH-F $270
Construction Klenda Making Saddle Bags 20 W-TH $320
Construction Park Exotic Inlays 19 TH $75
Design Gould Floral Pattern Layout 19 F $75
Design Park Creating Western Floral Designs 18 T $135
Figure Carving Andre Figure Carving a Skull 19 TH $75
Figure Carving Beard Jeweled Scarab Beetle 19 TH $135
Finishing Park Antiquing & Finishes 16 W or TH $75
Finishing Park Burnishing Edges 17 TH $75
Footwear Krause Patterning & Layout for Tooled Boot Tops 21 F $95
Holster Andre Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction 23 W-F $750
Holster Little Modern Pistol Holster 20 W-TH $400
Personal Training Klenda Leatherwork Personal Training 20 SA $65/hour
Saddle Brenner The Elements of Western Saddle Fit 22 SA $80
Sewing Andre Demystifying the Stitcher 18 SA $50
Sewing Labarre Hand Stitching for Finesse 19 SU $75
Sharpening Zalesak Making the Ultimate Strop 20 TH $85
Sharpening Zalesak On the Edge 21 TH $85
Stamping King Stamping Unique Geometric Designs 22 W $75
Swivel Knife Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 16 SA $150
Swivel Knife Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 22 F $75
Tooling Gould Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders 17 SU $75
Tooling Labarre “BearMan” Techniques: Realistic Leaves 16 F $135
Tooling Park Border Designs 16 W $135
INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY WORKSHOP SUBJECT
Day Key: T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, SA=Saturday, SU=Sunday12
Workshop Instructor Pg Day Time Price
Antiquing & Finishes Park 16 W or TH see page 16 $75
“BearMan” Techniques: Realistic Leaves Labarre 16 F 9 am - 5 pm $135
Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 16 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150
Border Designs Park 16 W 8 am - 4 pm $135
Braiding Personal Training Titus 17 F & SU 1 hr. sessions $65/hour
Burnishing Edges Park 17 TH 1 pm - 4 pm $75
Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Gould 17 SU 8 am - 12 pm $75
Chap & Chink Making Klenda 17 F 6 pm - 9:30 pm $75
Creating Western Floral Designs Park 18 T 8 am - 4 pm $135
Demystifying the Stitcher Andre 18 SA 7 pm - 9 pm $50
Embellished Dog Collar Jacobs 18 SA 8:30 am - 5 pm $135
European-Style Square Billfold Flanagan 18 TH-F 8 am - 5 pm $270
Exotic Inlays Park 19 TH 7 pm - 9:30 pm $75
Figure Carving a Skull Andre 19 TH 6 pm - 10 pm $75
Floral Pattern Layout Gould 19 F 8 am - 12 pm $75
Hand Stitching for Finesse Labarre 19 SU 8 am - 12 pm $75
Jeweled Scarab Beetle Beard 19 TH 9 am - 5 pm $135
Leatherwork Personal Training Klenda 20 SA 1 hr. sessions $65/hour
Making Saddle Bags Klenda 20 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320
Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 20 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $85
Modern Pistol Holster Little 20 W-TH 8:30 am - 4 pm $400
Nature Colors by the “BearMan” Labarre 21 SA 9 am - 5 pm $135
On the Edge Zalesak 21 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85
Patterning & Layout for Tooled Boot Tops Krause 21 F 8 am - 12 pm $95
Pricing Your Work Brenner 21 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80
Stamping Unique Geometric Designs King 22 W 9 am - 12 pm $75
Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 22 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75
The Elements of Western Saddle Fit Brenner 22 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $80
The Flower and the Butterfly Flanagan 22 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135
Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction Andre 23 W-F 9 am - 5 pm $750
INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY WORKSHOP TITLE
Day Key: T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, SA=Saturday, SU=Sunday 13
WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
VENUE time TUESDAY 2/23 WEDNESDAY 2/24 THURSDAY 2/25Arizona Room AM Creating Western Floral
Designs / ParkBorder Designs
ParkAntiquing & Finishes
Park
Arizona Room PM Creating Western Floral
Designs / ParkBorder Designs
ParkBurnishing Edges
Park
Arizona Room eve Antiquing & Finishes
ParkExotic Inlays
Park
BradshawRoom AM On the Edge
Zalesak
BradshawRoom PM Making the Ultimate
Strop / Zalesak
ChinoRoom AM Stamping Unique Geo-
metric Designs / KingJeweled Scarab Beetle
Beard
ChinoRoom PM Jeweled Scarab Beetle
Beard
Copper BasinRoom AM Modern Pistol Holster
LittleModern Pistol Holster
Little
Copper BasinRoom PM Modern Pistol Holster
LittleModern Pistol Holster
Little
Granite Mtn.Room AM
Western Gun RigsAndre
Western Gun RigsAndre
Granite Mtn.Room PM Western Gun Rigs
AndreWestern Gun Rigs
Andre
Granite Mtn.Room eve Figure Carving a Skull
Andre
JeromeRoom AM Making Saddlebags
KlendaMaking Saddlebags
Klenda
JeromeRoom PM Making Saddlebags
KlendaMaking Saddlebags
Klenda
PrescottRoom AM European Square
Billfold / Flanagan
PrescottRoom PM European Square
Billfold / Flanagan
All workshop rooms are located at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center.See hotel floor plan on page 6.
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WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
VENUE time FRIDAY 2/26 SATURDAY 2/27 SUNDAY 2/28Arizona Room AM BearMan Tech: Real-
istic Leaves / LabarreNature Colors by the “BearMan” / Labarre
Hand Stitching for Finesse / Labarre
Arizona Room PM BearMan Tech: Real-
istic Leaves / LabarreNature Colors by the “BearMan” / Labarre
Arizona Room eve
BradshawRoom AM EXHIBITION EXHIBITION
BradshawRoom PM EXHIBITION EXHIBITION
ChinoRoom AM Floral Pattern Layout
GouldBelt Pattern Carving &
Stamping / GouldCarving & Stamping
Ribbon Borders / Gould
ChinoRoom PM Swivel Knife Finesse
GouldBelt Pattern Carving &
Stamping / Gould
Copper BasinRoom AM Patterning & Layout
for Tooled.../ KrauseEmbellished DogCollar / Jacobs
Copper BasinRoom PM Embellished Dog
Collar / Jacobs
Granite Mtn.Room AM
Western Gun RigsAndre
Pricing Your WorkBrenner
Granite Mtn.Room PM Western Gun Rigs
AndreThe Elements of West-ern Saddle Fit / Brenner
Granite Mtn.Room eve Chap & Chink Making
KlendaDe-mystifying the Stitcher / Andre
JeromeRoom AM Braiding Personal
Training / TitusLeatherwork Personal
Training / KlendaBraiding Personal
Training / Titus
JeromeRoom PM Braiding Personal
Training / TitusLeatherwork Personal
Training / Klenda
PrescottRoom AM European Square
Billfold / FlanaganThe Flower and the Butterfly / Flanagan
PrescottRoom PM European Square
Billfold / FlanaganThe Flower and the Butterfly / Flanagan
All workshop rooms are located at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center.See hotel floor plan on page 6.
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Antiquing & Finishes Bob Park
Bob will demonstrate the methods he uses to produce the finishes he’s known for. Instruction will include: preparing the leather, application of dyes, oiling, application of Fiebing’s antique paste, final finishes and the tools used for the various applications. Bobby will also discuss/demonstrate other products used for antique finishes and final top coats for comparison purposes. Open Q & A at the end of the demonstration (time permitting). All skill levels welcome. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials.
Wed, Feb 24, 7 pm - 10 pm OR Thu, Feb 25, 9 am - 12 pmArizona Room $75
You’ll begin your day carving and stamping some designs of your choice on swatches of belt leather. Al has many designs from which to choose, from beginner to very ambitious! You will be able to do more than one! Antiquing and blacking the background is covered next, followed by instruction on lining your belts with pigskin or 3 oz. strap leather (with opportunity to add decorative cuts to the strap leather, too!). Materials donated by: Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Basic stamping tools of your choice, mallet, swivel knife, strop, ruler, tracing paper, pencil, wing divider, stylus and stamping surface.
Sat, Feb 27, 8 am - 5 pm$150Chino Room
Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Al Gould
“BearMan” Techniques: Realistic Leaves Ed Labarre
Ed will focus on how to tool realistic, natural looking leaves – how to get the leaves to stand out and be the focus of the design. The proper use of thumbprints, pear shaders and petal lifters will be examined. You will explore how to apply the vein structure and stems on the leaves and touch on getting the depth of tooling to make the leaves stand out. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Maul/mallet, an assortment of bevelers, pear shaders and thumbprints, P206, P208, P367 (or similar), 2 styluses (for drawing veins), petal lifters, background tools, swivel knife, strop and a stamping surface.
Fri, Feb 26, 9 am - 5 pm$135Arizona Room
Border Designs Bob Park
Bobby will discuss the use of borders in conjunction with western floral tooling. Discussion will include various border styles, such as implied borders, cut borders, bead borders, geometric borders and complex borders, as well as layout, spacing, corner treatments and tooling sequences. Students will have the opportunity to practice using the border tools of their choice under Bobby’s supervision in the afternoon session. Open Q & A at the end of class (time permitting). All skill levels welcome. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. Materials to Bring: Your favorite border tools or any stamp that you would like assistance with, along with stamping tools, dividers, ruler, stylus and a stamping surface.
Wed, Feb 24, 8 am - 4 pm$135Arizona Room
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Braiding Personal Training Ron Titus
Whether you’re just starting out, or you’ve been at this for years, Ron’s decades of braiding, lacing and knot tying experience will bring your skills to a whole new level. Gaps or loose ends in your lacing? Trying to master a new knot? Have a special project that requires braiding? If you need help, Ron can help you learn how to do it yourself! Leather or rawhide, bring in your projects or just sit down with Ron and ask away. From quirts and reatas, reins to bosals, walking stick grips to hatbands, Ron will work with you until you “get it”! Ron will gladly converse with you about preparing rawhide as well.Materials to Bring: Awl (can be purchased from Ron), any projects you have questions about, notepaper, pencil, camera and questions! Several types of rawhide will be available. All students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fri, Feb 26, 8 am - 5 pm; Sun, Feb 28, 8 am - 12 pm; 1-hour Sessions$65/hourJerome Room
In this workshop/demonstration the student will be introduced to the various methods utilized to produce professional quality edges. The demonstration will include the Weaver Burnisher, the Fantastic Burnisher, various rotary burnishers and burnishing by hand. Examples of the various stages being demonstrated will be provided to the students. Additional topics will include dying edges and various methods for final finishing. If you want to learn to produce beautifully finished edges, this workshop is a must! Open Q & A at the end of the demonstration (time permitting). All skill levels welcome. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Thu, Feb 25, 1-4 pm
Burnishing Edges Bob Park$75Arizona Room
This workshop will get your swivel knife closely acquainted with your stamping tools! You’ll learn how to do a “folded” ribbon border as well as a “twisted” ribbon border. These designs are the perfect accents for many projects and can easily be adapted to many border shapes. You’ll be able to try a new tool designed specifically for these borders, as well as learn to make them with the tools you already own. Dress up your projects and give them a more polished look with these decorative accents! All skill levels welcome. Special tools will be available for loan or purchase during or after the workshop. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Basic stamping tools of your choice, mallet, swivel knife, strop, ruler, pencil, wing divider, stylus and stamping surface.
Sun, Feb 28, 8 am - 12 pm
Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Al Gould$75Chino Room
Chap & Chink Making Bob Klenda
The goal for this class is to provide the student with the knowledge and confidence to take chap/chink orders, take proper measurements, select suitable leather, and do layout, cutting and construction. Pattern adjustment as well as design are also an important part. The class will be informal, questions are welcome, and chaps and chinks of various styles will be on display for your inspection.Materials to Bring: Notepaper, pencil and camera. Optional: Chaps/chinks you have made.
Fri, Feb 26, 6 pm - 9:30 pm$75Granite Mountain Room
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Creating Western Floral Designs Bob Park
This workshop is designed as an introduction to drawing floral tooling patterns utilizing the techniques outlined in Bob’s book, Creating Western Floral Designs. Bob will outline a step-by-step, mechanical approach to drawing patterns which is intended to assist those who have difficulty with the design process. Topics covered will include the anatomy of a pattern, basic layout, the use of borders, placement of flowers and stem work and the use of various design elements, which are typically found in western floral designs. You will practice the techniques covered under Bob’s direction in the afternoon. Copies of Creating Western Floral Designs will be available in class or ahead of time. Contact Bob at [email protected] or 602-999-3099. Skill Level: IntermediateMaterials to Bring: Drawing pencil, eraser, circle template (up to 3”) and paper for notes.
Tue, Feb 23, 8 am - 4 pm$135Arizona Room
Demystifying the Stitcher Chris Andre
If you have ever been stumped by your sewing machine, are the proud owner of a new stitcher, or are planning on purchasing a stitcher, this workshop is for you. Chris “Slickbald” Andre will cover setting up a Class 4 Cobra machine (or similar), finding “home”, tension and thread weights, and go over the accessories as well. Many applications will be demonstrated. Questions are encouraged and students will have the opportunity to practice with the stitchers on hand. Stitchers provided by Leather Machine Co.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Sat, Feb 27, 7 pm - 9 pmGranite Mountain Room $50
Embellished Dog Collar Becky Jacobs
A workshop for beginners! Humans should not be the only ones wearing leather goods. Join Becky and have some fun making a beautiful dog collar or harness. Becky will take you through every step from cutting the leather, design, coloring/antiquing, top coating and finishing the edges for a professional look. Crystals will be provided for embellishments, if desired. She will have samples on hand. You will need to measure your pet’s neck to determine the collar’s length. If you want to do a harness, please contact Becky before February 19 at 909-915-7219 or email: [email protected]. Beginner Tandy kits with a basic tool set will be for sale if you need them. Leather donated by Wickett & Craig of America.Materials to Bring: Paper, pencil, ruler and *sharp* shears. If you own them, bring: a swivel knife and strop, basic stamping tools, maul, an alphabet set, and any tools you may have for punching holes or slits. If you are brand new and don’t have any tools yet, don’t worry! Tools will be available in class. Due to instructor’s asthma, please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne to this workshop.
Sat, Feb 27, 8:30 am - 5 pm$135Copper Basin Room
European-Style Square Billfold Kathy Flanagan
This two-day workshop will reveal the art behind making a stylish European-style square billfold. Day 1 will cover the tooling of a Sheridan style pattern on the exterior, while Day 2 will address the interior lining assembly. You’ll take the project home to finish as you like (laquer/stain/edge). This liner style is different from a Roper wallet. Materials donated by: Hermann Oak Leather Co, Wickett & Craig of America, Fiebing’s, Bee Natural Leather Care and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, ruler, mallet, straight edge, stylus, wing dividers, cutting board, stamping surface, pencil and paper.
Thu - Fri, Feb 25 - 26, 8 am - 5 pmPrescott Room $270
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Bob will demonstrate his method for inlaying exotic leather in floral tooled projects such as belts, headstalls and casework. Discussion will include the construction sequence, use of the various tools required and finishing. Q & A to follow, time permitting. All skill levels welcome. Leather donated by: Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials.
Thu, Feb 25, 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Exotic Inlays Bob Park$75Arizona Room
Figure Carving a Skull Chris Andre
Together with Slickbald, you will make a card wallet carved with a “realistic” skull, stitch it and finish it with supplied top coats/finishes. Learn techniques for more realistic carving and brush-dyed shading. If desired, a sugar skull pattern will also be provided. Materials donated by: Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Leather Machine Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, figure bevelers, small lifter, smooth (pear) shaders, modeling spoon, patterned backgrouner (pebbles, etc.), 5-7 seed bar grounder or checked matting tool, #2 or #3 edger, pen/pencil and a stamping surface.
Thu, Feb 25, 6 pm - 10 pmGranite Mountain Room $75
Floral Pattern Layout Al Gould
Discover floral pattern layout, combined with geometric and basket stamping. Learn how to draw patterns that show symmetry and balance, and properly lay out basic patterns. Further instruction involving basic pattern components (flowers, buds, leaves, stems and fillers) will open up inexhaustible possibilities for pattern layout. Then, add borders to complete your designs using cut lines, beaded and serpentine accents.Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencils and eraser.
Fri, Feb 26, 8 am - 12 pm$75Chino Room
Stone inlay and figure carving are what this workshop is all about. The subject will be a large scarab beetle, gently lifted into full 3-D, and inlaid with a beautiful stone for special effect. Bob will take you through each step from pattern transfer to carving and lifting, to inlaying of the stone and coloring. Finally, you’ll be given tips on finishing this project for presentation/framing. Leather donated by Goliger Leather.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife and blades, maul/mallet, stamping surface, stylus/modeling spoon, carving and stamping tools of your choice, bevelers (figure bevelers if you have them), background/texturing tool, #4 pointed paintbrush, palette for mixing paints, paper and pencil/eraser. Special tools will be available for loan or purchase during or after the workshop.
Thu, Feb 25, 9 am - 5 pm
Jeweled Scarab Beetle Robert Beard$135Chino Room
One of the defining finishing touches you can add to your project is a well done stitching line. Ed will show you two different stitching processes that create a very uniform stitch line that is very pleasing to the eye. Materials donated by: Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Sharp awl blade and handle, stitching groover, a 6 or 7 s.p.i. stitch spacer and a stitching pony.
Sun, Feb 28, 8 am - 12 pm
Hand Stitching for Finesse Ed Labarre$75Arizona Room
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Modern Pistol Holster Erik Little
Day One: All aspects of holster making will be discussed and demonstrated in a relaxed personal setting; Erik will teach the proper methods of: Elements of the practical modern holster; Leather selection; Pattern making; Tools and tool maintenance; Sewing; Edging; Molding; Finishing and lots more! Day Two: Students will be building a holster for a modern type pistol, and if time and skills allow, a magazine pouch. Students can select open carry or concealed carry. Adhesives donated by Renia USA; stitchers provided by Leather Machine Company, Inc.Materials to Bring (but not required): Handgun of choice (unloaded) or dummy (ie: Rings Blue Gun), head or round knife, boning tools (ie: Barry King molders), stylus, stitch groover (ie: Douglas Tools Versagroover), Edger #1 & #2, sharp curve edger, and note taking supplies. Erik will have many of his personal tools and patterns for students to use during the class.
Wed - Thu, Feb 24 - 25, 8:30 am - 4 pm$400Copper Basin Room
In this workshop we will each build a strop that will work for your particular needs. It will be one of two styles – either a handheld strop or a bench strop. The handheld strop will be 2” wide x 30” long (or shorter, depending on your particular needs). The bench strop will be approximately 3” wide x 15” long. After we build the strop, I will demonstrate the most effective way to use it with a variety of edged tools. This workshop is designed for the leathercrafter of any skill level -- novice to master.Once you register for this workshop, please contact the instructor ASAP to allow the instructor to secure the appropriate materials and supplies for you. Contact info: [email protected] or (505) 269-8563. Adhesive for this workshop donated by Renia USA.Materials to Bring: All materials needed to build your strop will be included in the price. You may bring whatever tools you want to learn how to strop.
Thu, Feb 25, 1 pm - 5 pm$85Bradshaw Room
Making the Ultimate Strop Paul Zalesak
Bring a sampling of your work for a 1-on-1 critique, ask questions, discuss your hopes and struggles. Receive ideas, information on ways of doing things and encouragement. Discuss leather, design, tools and habits.Materials to Bring: A sampling of your work, notepaper, pencil and a list of questions. All students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sat, Feb 27, 8 am - 7 pm; 1-hour Sessions
Leatherwork Personal Training Bob Klenda$65Jerome Room
During Bob’s 53 years as a saddle maker he has made saddle bags of all sizes and shapes. Here, the student will build and take home a medium sized pair with an accordion-style gusset. Bob will explain styles, materials and construction methods as well as the methods of attaching saddle bags to a saddle. Patterns will be supplied, student will lay out, cut, stamp, rivet, sew, edge, oil and polish the pair that they make. Time will only permit a simple border stamp (bring a favorite). Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Renia USA and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Note pad, pencil, camera, swivel knife, mallet, stamping tools, stamping surface, round knife or favorite cutting knife, wood or poly cutting surface, heavy scissors, #2 and #3 edgers, ¾” slot punch, #4 hole punch, edge rubbing supplies and a broad-faced hammer. If flying to the trade show, contact Bob at 970-878-5382 to arrange for tools.
Wed - Thu, Feb 24 - 25, 8 am - 5 pm$320Jerome Room
Making Saddle Bags Bob Klenda
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Nature Colors by the “BearMan” Ed Labarre
This class is for beginners on up. You will explore not only the coloring techniques, but also the equipment and materials used. You will do some dye mixing and learn theory behind creating interesting colors and designs. Blending, shading, & fading techniques will be discussed and applied. Ed will supply you with patterns ahead of time so that you can tool them before the workshop, and spend your class time coloring. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Brushes and artist’s palette. A complete list of materials to bring to this workshop will be supplied by Ed after you register.
Sat, Feb 27, 9 am - 5 pm$135Arizona Room
On the Edge Paul Zalesak
Learn the fundamental principles and techniques of how to put a consistently sharp cutting edge on virtually all of your leather craft cutting tools. We will start by defining the cutting edge and how to achieve the best cutting edge possible. Then we will briefly cover the most effective sharpening media. Afterwards we will spend a considerable amount of time putting an edge on your round knife, swivel knife, skiver, pocket knife, draw gauge blade, trim knife, splitter blade, etc. The idea is for you to develop the skills to effectively and efficiently sharpen your various leathercraft knives and get a consistently sharp cutting edge. This workshop is designed for the leathercrafter that uses and wants sharp cutting tools and will be catered to any skill level – novice to master. We will be covering a lot of information in a short period of time with the goal of having your tools sharpened better than they have been done before. Registration fee includes a copy of a compilation of “On The Edge” articles as featured in Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.Materials to Bring: 1) 3-5 leather cutting instruments (round knife, swivel knife, skiver, pocket knife, draw gauge blade, trim knife, splitter blade, etc.), 2) your favorite sharpening media (diamond hones, oil stones, and water stones), 3) Tandy keen edge sharpening fixture (or other fixture for your swivel knife blade), 4) 2”x 4” piece of wood, the length of your sharpening media (to make a riser block), 5) Strop, 6) Wipe rag(s) and 7) Scrap leather.
Thu, Feb 25, 8 am - 12 pm$85Bradshaw Room
This half-day workshop will assist you in setting up the space for tooling your own boot tops. The particular measurement that your bootmaker will use from your feet will be determined, along with an explanation of its use in designing your tooling space. You will leave with a set of patterns, and leather for 12” boots (10” tops) mounted on Illustration board for tooling. Leather donated by Wickett & Craig of America.Materials to Bring: Pencil, X-acto knife, 12” ruler, tracing stylus, swivel knife, strop and note paper.
Fri, Feb 26, 8 am - 12 pm
Patterning & Layout for Tooled Boot Tops Paul Krause$95Copper Basin Room
Are you profitable? Sign up for this half-day workshop based on Bob’s book, “How to Establish Prices for the Saddle Maker or leather Worker”. This proven system will teach you how to establish a profitable hourly rate and price for your services and products. Bob uses this same system in his shop on a daily basis. Students will receive a copy of his book, a $39.95 retail value.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Sat, Feb 27, 8 am - 12 pm
Pricing Your Work Bob Brenner$80Granite Mountain Room
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Designed to add style to your swivel knife work, this workshop will help you learn to make the swivel knife the integral and indispensable tool for your leatherwork. Al will show you how to “run” with your cuts, how to cut flower buds, leaves and stems and do basic, decorative cuts. Al is ready to answer all questions related to swivel knife finesse, including all the various types of blades and bevels, so bring your most challenging questions. Learn the best blade to use for each specific job. By the end of this workshop, you should feel as though you and your swivel knife (knives?) are well acquainted! Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, notebook and pencil.
Fri, Feb 26, 1 pm - 5 pm$75Chino Room
Swivel Knife Finesse Al Gould
This workshop will consist of basic to advanced designs using your tools. Barry will begin with design overview of placing brands, initials, or floral designs into the geometric patterns. You’ll learn proper usage of tools to create the designs they are meant to create, and then use the same tools to create new designs. Time permitting, there will be open discussion for any questions on finishing projects as well. Barry will have some tools available to use to see what designs can be created with them. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stamping surface, maul, ruler, square, stylus, geometric tools, wing dividers, note taking materials and a camera.
Wed, Feb 24, 9 am - 12 pm
Stamping Unique Geometric Designs Barry King$75Chino Room
The subject of Western saddle fit or saddle fitting has generated a good deal of interest within the general riding public and the saddle industry. This workshop is a discussion of the elements that comprise Western saddle fit: the horse, the rider, the saddle, and how they interrelate. You will explore the cause and effect of various factors and how these factors influence a positive or negative saddle fit. Included is the American Saddle Makers Association’s book, Western Saddle Fit, a $29.95 value.Materials to Bring: Notepaper and pen.
Sat, Feb 27, 1 pm - 5 pm
The Elements of Western Saddle Fit Bob Brenner$80Granite Mountain Room
The Flower and the Butterfly Kathy Flanagan
Once in a while, you need to relax and do a little bit of something that is just plain fun. The Flower and the Butterfly offers a little different kind of tooling, a little bit of embossed appliqué, and a little bit of painting with acrylics. It all adds up to a lot of fun. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stylus and modeling spoon, swivel knife, mallet, bevelers (smooth and checkered), undercut beveller or Pro-Petal, pear shaders of different sizes (preferably smooth), A104, checkered matting tool, texture tool for background, F902, sharp scissors or knife, stamping surface, paint brushes (if you prefer your own; otherwise they are provided). All materials, glue, paint and patterns will be provided.
Sat, Feb 27, 8 am - 5 pm$135Prescott Room
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Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction Chris Andre
Learn the fundamentals of professional holster design and construction. This class will focus on Western holsters for Cowboy Action Shooting with the student designing and making two holster styles of their choosing. This class will cover the fitting of the holster (style) to the customer, types of holsters and their applications, as well as designing holsters from scratch. In construction we will cover when to use and how to install a welt seam, a full liner, and wet molding. The class will also cover shop tips and production techniques to help the student hit the ground running. This class it intended to take the intermediate leather worker to the next level, and is not intended for beginning leather crafters. Adhesives donated by Renia USA; sewing machines provided by Leather Machine Company, Inc.Materials to Bring: Students should bring their own professional collection of properly shaped, sharpened, and polished tools to include: pencil, head knife or similar, round punches 3/16” to 3/8” minimum, one medium sized (#3/4/5) French skiver, #3 and #5 edge beveler, wing dividers with one point rounded off and needle-nose pliers.
Granite Mountain Room $750Wed - Fri, Feb 24 - 26, 9 am - 5 pm Registration Deadline: February 12, 2016
INSTRUCTORSChris AndreChris “Slickbald” Andre is an award winning, professional leather artist and maker in Frederick, Colorado. Chris works mostly in cowboy action and concealed carry gun leather while dabbling in saddles, cowboy trappings and motorcycle gear. Chris is also an active and competitive member of SASS and Cowboy Fast Draw, and is a lifetime competitive shooter, and USMC Marksmanship Instructor. Chris authors a variety of instruction and pattern packs for gun leather and other items as well as offering private classes in holster making and carving.
Robert BeardRobert owns Pro Series Tool Company in Farmington, New Mexico, where he specializes in designing and crafting custom leather tools. He is a world-renowned carver, instructor and toolmaker and has been a leather artist for over forty years. Robert spends much of his time on the road, teaching leather art to students in the U.S., Canada and overseas. He was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 1987 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
Bob BrennerBob has been a full-time saddle maker for 35+ years, after spending ten years in the banking industry. With a degree in Business Administration, majoring in accounting and finance, Bob published the book “How to Establish Prices for the Saddle Maker or Leather Worker”. This book is based on the day to day accounting and pricing practices in his shop. As a founder and Executive Director of the American Saddle Makers Association, he is the editor and lead author of ASMA’s GREEN BOOK guide to pricing, the “How Do I Make That?” book series, Western Saddle Fit, and others.
Kathy FlanaganKathy has been working with leather for four decades, beginning in 1970, in 4-H, learning from masters of the craft. In 2005, the International Federation of Leather Guilds awarded Kathy the “Best of Advanced” division and “People’s Choice” honors. Later, in 2009, the IFoLG awarded Kathy the “Pathway to Masters” award for her continuous efforts and willingness to teach in the field of leathercraft.
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INSTRUCTORSAl GouldAl is a custom saddle maker and leather artist, having made saddles since 1960. Horses and cattle have been a large part of his life with experience in – and not limited to – high country packing mules and cow punching. Al is also a gold card member of Pro-Rodeo. He has taught a variety of workshops at numerous past shows and enjoys sharing as much of his hard-earned knowledge as possible. He was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2009.
Bob KlendaBob has been carving leather since 1959 and making saddles since 1962. As past president of the Colorado Saddle Makers Association, as well as being one of its founders, he is accustomed to teaching saddle making and leather carving at its seminars as well as for 4-H and in his own saddle shop. Bob is primarily self-taught and is eager to share his knowledge with others. He is a recipient of the Howard Munsell Award for promotion of the art of saddle making, and in 2010 he received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft.
Barry KingFrom his first leather project as a third grader to an artist in his own right, Barry King has remained true to the Sheridan style of carving. Though the majority of his time is spent developing and perfect-ing tools to carve and stamp leather, Barry, the 1994 Ann Stohlman Youth Award recipient and owner of Barry King Tools in Sheridan, Wyoming, still finds time to put his own leather tools to work.
Becky JacobsBecky is a leather artist and designer, bead worker and equine equipment designer. She started out doing leatherwork in junior high school. In 1981, she found a Tandy leather store in San Bernardino, CA, and took a couple of classes. Then, in 1997, Becky started to breed and show paint horses, which led to the making of horse equipment such as halters, headstalls with beading and Turks head knots. Becky has also started making purses with cow hide and exotic leathers of ostrich and croco-dile. She also enjoys making hand beaded leather belts. In her free time, Becky teaches braiding and lacing at her local Tandy Leather Store.
Paul KrauseAdd together 25 years of boot and shoe repair, five years of leather goods manufacturing, and 13 years of custom leather/boot making (gratefully all married to the same woman), and you have Paul’s life. With a 21st century life motto like “Bringing Something New in the World Through Creative Service”, he is enthusiastic about using his skills as a leather worker to serve the needs of those who make requests. From his 19th century location in Prescott, Arizona, he is beginning to recognize and implement the value of passing along what he has learned. Paul is happy to welcome all who share the love of leather and things related.
Ed LaBarreEd ”BearMan” LaBarre’s first connection with leather was in 1967 at age 13, in the leathercraft shop at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He later worked at McLelland’s Saddle Shop in Florida and learned from Bob Dellis, who encouraged Ed to make tools. His son, Beary, now runs BearMauls. Check out his website: www.tinyurl.com/bearmauls.
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INSTRUCTORSErik LittleErik is a retired deputy sheriff and Marine Corps combat veteran. During his sheriff’s service, fellow SWAT officers convinced Erik to build holsters. In 2005, he retired and began making holsters full-time under the name Rafter-L Combat Leather. Erik credits Bruce Nelson (Bruce Nelson Combat Leather) for his guidance, support, and basic pattern design. Erik’s work has been featured in American Handgunner, Shooting Illustrated, SWAT, and many others. He is a member of the American Pistolsmiths Guild and a holster judge for the World leather debut in Sheridan, Wyoming. View his website, www.combatgunleather.com, as well as his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Combat.Leather.
Paul ZalesakPaul Zalesak, founding president of Leather Wranglers, Inc., began tooling leather in 1974 in El Paso, Texas, under the tutelage of Jim Resley. A leather artist, knife maker, and expert in metallurgy, Paul also loves to teach basic swivel knife use and sharpening techniques. He is vice president of the International Internet Leathercrafters’ Guild, and is a member of the New Mexico Roadrunner Leather Artisans’ Guild, the Colorado Saddle Makers Association and the Lone Star Leather Crafters Guild.
Ron TitusRon has worked all over the West - in California, Washington, Arizona and Wyoming - on many ranches where he picked up and mastered the art of braiding. A long-time teacher of the trade, he has also studied under master braiders. He now gives private lessons at his ranch, teaching others his craft of braiding and knot tying in leather and rawhide.
Bob ParkBobby began tooling leather as a youngster in Arizona where he was greatly influenced by the cow-boy lifestyle. Specializing in western floral tooling, Bobby has developed a unique look in the tradition of the western style. His products sell throughout the U.S. and Europe and have won numerous awards at various shows and exhibitions. In 2011, he received the “Best of the Masters” award at the International Federation of Leather Guilds convention. Most recently, he received the “Bootstrap Award” at the 2012 Trappings of the American West exhibition for his contribution toward the ad-vancement of the art. Bobby so far has authored one widely acclaimed book entitled Creating Floral Designs.
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X WORKSHOP Place an “X” in the box next to the workshop you wish to attend. Instructor Pg Price
Antiquing & Finishes (circle one) WED eve THU a.m. Park 16 $75
“BearMan” Techniques: Realistic Leaves Labarre 16 $135
Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 16 $150
Border Designs Park 16 $135
––– Braiding Personal Training (please call 888-289-6409 to register) Titus 17 $65/hour
Burnishing Edges Park 17 $75
Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Gould 17 $75
Chap & Chink Making Klenda 17 $75
Creating Western Floral Designs Park 18 $135
Demystifying the Stitcher Andre 18 $50
Embellished Dog Collar Jacobs 18 $135
European-Style Square Billfold Flanagan 18 $270
Exotic Inlays Park 19 $75
Figure Carving a Skull Andre 19 $75
Floral Pattern Layout Gould 19 $75
Hand Stitching for Finesse Labarre 19 $75
Jeweled Scarab Beetle Beard 19 $135
––– Leatherwork Personal Training (please call 888-289-6409 to register) Klenda 20 $65/hour
Making Saddle Bags Klenda 20 $320
Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 20 $85
----- Modern Pistol Holster THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL Little 20 $400
----- Nature Colors by the “BearMan” THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL Labarre 21 $135
On the Edge Zalesak 21 $85
Patterning & Layout for Tooled Boot Tops Krause 21 $95
Pricing Your Work Brenner 21 $80
Stamping Unique Geometric Designs King 22 $75
Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 22 $75
The Elements of Western Saddle Fit Brenner 22 $80
The Flower and the Butterfly Flanagan 22 $135
Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction Andre 23 $750
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