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3 Leather Week Schedule4 Trade Show Information5 Prescott Location Map6 Hotel Floor Plan7 Trade Show Exhibitor 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 GLC15
Trade Show & Leather Week hosted by:
For information, call: 888•289•6409or Visit www.leathercraftersjournal.com
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TuesdayFeb. 24th
Workshops
WednesdayFeb. 25th
Workshops…Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale
ThursdayFeb. 26th
Workshops…Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale…
Trade Show ReceptionHost: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal
FridayFeb. 27th
TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 5:00pm…Workshops…
Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & SaleArtists’ Reception…
Leather Carving Contest
SaturdayFeb. 28th
TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 5:00pm…Workshops…
Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale
SundayMar. 1st
TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 3:00pm…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 27th, 20159am to 5Pm
FREE ADMISSION TO THE SHOW
saturday, FeBruary 28th, 20159am to 5Pm
sunday, march 1st, 20159am to 3Pm
Trade Show ReceptionPlease join us in the hotel’s
Eagle’s Nest Lounge5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26th, 2015Host: Leather Crafters
& Saddlers Journal
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
1500 E State Rte 69Prescott, AZ 86301
Mountain Artists Guild 228 N Alarcon StPrescott, AZ 86301
Courthouse Square Union StPrescott, AZ 86301
PK BootMaker 156 S Montezuma StPrescott, AZ 86301
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Hotel Floor Plan
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Restaurant
CoffeeShop &Store
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Trade ShowEntrance
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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 24th - Sunday, March 1st
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 20, 2015.
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 Belt Sizing with Slickbald 17 TH 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $75
Andre Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction 23 T - TH 9 am - 5 pm $750
Beard Tree of Life 22 TH 8 am - 4 pm $135
Brenner Pricing Your Work 21 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80
Geer Basic Lacing Techniques 16 SU 8 am - 3 pm $135
Geer Billfold/Wallet Liner Assembly 17 F 8 am - 5 pm $135
Geer Making & Using Tap Offs 20 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135
Geer Unique Basket Stamping 23 TH 8 am - 5 pm $135
Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 17 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150
Gould Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders 18 TH or SU see p. 18 $75
Gould Comprehensive Pattern Layout 19 F 8 am - 12 pm $75
Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 22 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75
Jacobs Design & Construction 101 19 SA 8:30 am - 5 pm $135
Klenda Basics of Chap & Chink Making 16 SA am OR eve $75
Klenda Basics of Saddle Repairs 16 TH 8 am - 5 pm $135
Klenda Shaping Ground Seats & Fitting the Seat 21 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75
Krause The Last Comes First 22 SA 8 am - 12 pm $75
Krause “St. Crispin’s Hour” Open Carve 22 SA 7 pm - 9 pm Free
LaBarre Coloring: Nature Colors by Ed the “Bear Man” 18 SA 9 am - 5 pm $135
Little Modern Pistol Holster 20 F - SA 8:30 am - 4 pm $400
Murphy Bronc Rider Jacket 18 SU 9 am - 12 pm $65
Park Antiquing & Dyeing 16 TH 7 pm - 10 pm $75
Park Burnishing Edges 18 W 8 pm - 10 pm $75
Park Creating Floral Designs 19 W - TH 8 am - 4 pm $270
Titus Braiding Personal Training 17 F or SA 1 hr. sessions $60/hour
Various Inst. Round Table Breakfast 21 SU 7 am - 9 am $25
Zalesak Making the Ultimate Strop 20 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $85
Zalesak On the Edge 21 TH 8 am - 12 pm $75
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 Design & Construction 101 19 SA $135
Belt Andre Belt Sizing with Slickbald 17 TH $75
Belt Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 17 SA $150
Boot/Shoe Krause The Last Comes First 22 SA $75
Braiding Titus Braiding Personal Training 17 F or SA $60/hour
Business Brenner Pricing Your Work 21 SA $80
Carving Beard Tree of Life 22 TH $135
Carving Geer Making & Using Tap Offs 20 SA $135
Chap/Chink Klenda Basics of Chap & Chink Making 16 SA $75
Coloring LaBarre Coloring: Nature Colors by Ed the “Bear Man” 18 SA $135
Construction Geer Billfold/Wallet Liner Assembly 17 F $135
Construction Murphy Bronc Rider Jacket 18 SU $65
Finishing Park Antiquing & Dyeing 16 TH $75
Finishing Park Burnishing Edges 18 W $75
General Various Inst. Round Table Breakfast 21 SU $25
General Krause “St. Crispin’s Hour” Open Carve 22 SA Free
Holster Andre Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction 23 T - TH $750
Holster Little Modern Pistol Holster 20 F - SA $400
Lacing Geer Basic Lacing Techniques 16 SU $135
Pattern Drawing Gould Comprehensive Pattern Layout 19 F $75
Pattern Drawing Park Creating Floral Designs 19 W - TH $270
Saddle Klenda Basics of Saddle Repairs 16 TH $135
Saddle Klenda Shaping Ground Seats & Fitting the Seat 21 F $75
Sharpening Zalesak Making the Ultimate Strop 20 TH $85
Sharpening Zalesak On the Edge 21 TH $75
Stamping Gould Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders 18 TH or SU $75
Stamping Geer Unique Basket Stamping 23 TH $135
Swivel Knife Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 22 F $75
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 & Dyeing Park 16 TH 7 pm - 10 pm $75
Basic Lacing Techniques Geer 16 SU 8 am - 3 pm $135
Basics of Chap & Chink Making Klenda 16 SA am OR eve $75
Basics of Saddle Repairs Klenda 16 TH 8 am - 5 pm $135
Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 17 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150
Belt Sizing with Slickbald Andre 17 TH 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $75
Billfold/Wallet Liner Assembly Geer 17 F 8 am - 5 pm $135
Braiding Personal Training Titus 17 F or SA 1 hr. sessions $60/hour
Bronc Rider Jacket Murphy 18 SU 9 am - 12 pm $65
Burnishing Edges Park 18 W 8 pm - 10 pm $75
Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Gould 18 TH or SU see p. 18 $75
Coloring: Nature Colors by Ed the “Bear Man” LaBarre 18 SA 9 am - 5 pm $135
Comprehensive Pattern Layout Gould 19 F 8 am - 12 pm $75
Creating Floral Designs Park 19 W - TH 8 am - 4 pm $270
Design & Construction 101 Jacobs 19 SA 8:30 am - 5 pm $135
Making & Using Tap Offs Geer 20 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135
Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 20 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $85
Modern Pistol Holster Little 20 F - SA 8:30 am - 4 pm $400
On the Edge Zalesak 21 TH 8 am - 12 pm $75
Pricing Your Work Brenner 21 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80
Round Table Breakfast Various Inst. 21 SU 7 am - 9 am $25
Shaping Ground Seats & Fitting the Seat Klenda 21 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75
“St. Crispin’s Hour” Open Carve Krause 22 SA 7 pm - 9 pm Free
Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 22 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75
The Last Comes First Krause 22 SA 8 am - 12 pm $75
Tree of Life Beard 22 TH 8 am - 4 pm $135
Unique Basket Stamping Geer 23 TH 8 am - 5 pm $135
Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction Andre 23 T - TH 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 TIMETABLEVENUE TUESDAY 2/24 WEDNESDAY 2/25 THURSDAY 2/26
Arizona Room* AM Unique Basket
Stamping / Geer
Arizona Room* PM Unique Basket
Stamping / Geer
BradshawRoom* AM Tree of Life
Beard
BradshawRoom* PM Tree of Life
Beard
ChinoRoom*
pre-AM
ChinoRoom* AM
ChinoRoom* PM Carving & Stamping
Ribbon Borders / Gould
ChinoRoom* eve
Copper BasinRoom* AM On the Edge
Zalesak
Copper BasinRoom* PM Making the Ultimate
Strop / Zalesak
Granite Mtn.Room* AM
Western Gun RigsAndre
Western Gun RigsAndre
Western Gun RigsAndre
Granite Mtn.Room* PM Western Gun Rigs
AndreWestern Gun Rigs
AndreWestern Gun Rigs
Andre
Granite Mtn.Room* eve Belt Pattern Sizing
with Slickbald / Andre
JeromeRoom* AM Basics of Saddle
Repairs/Klenda
JeromeRoom* PM Basics of Saddle
Repairs/Klenda
PKBootMaker** AM
PrescottRoom* AM Creating Floral
Designs/ParkCreating FloralDesigns/Park
PrescottRoom* PM Creating Floral
Designs/ParkCreating FloralDesigns/Park
PrescottRoom* eve Burnishing Edges
ParkAntiquing & Dyeing
Park
* Denotes rooms located within the Prescott Resort and Conference Center.See hotel floor plan on page 6.
**PK BootMaker is located at: 156 S. Montezuma St., Prescott.See Prescott map on page 5.14
WORKSHOP TIMETABLEVENUE FRIDAY 2/27 SATURDAY 2/28 SUNDAY 3/1
Arizona Room* AM Billfold/Wallet Liner
Assembly / GeerMaking & Using Tap Offs / Geer
Basic LacingTechniques / Geer
Arizona Room* PM Billfold/Wallet Liner
Assembly / GeerMaking & UsingTap Offs / Geer
Basic LacingTechniques / Geer
BradshawRoom* AM Braiding Personal
Training / TitusPricing Your Work
Brenner
BradshawRoom* PM Braiding Personal
Training / TitusBraiding Personal
Training / Titus
ChinoRoom*
pre-AM
Round Table Breakfast Various Instructors
ChinoRoom* AM Comprehensive
Pattern Layout / GouldBelt Pattern Carving &
Stamping / GouldCarving & Stamping
Ribbon Borders / Gould
ChinoRoom* PM Swivel Knife Finesse
GouldBelt Pattern Carving &
Stamping / Gould
ChinoRoom* eve “St. Crispin’s Hour”
Krause
Copper BasinRoom* AM Design & Construction
101/JacobsBronc Rider Jacket
Murphy
Copper BasinRoom* PM Design & Construction
101/Jacobs
Granite Mtn.Room* AM
Modern Pistol Holster Little
Modern Pistol Holster Little
Granite Mtn.Room* PM Modern Pistol Holster
LittleModern Pistol Holster
Little
Granite Mtn.Room* eve
JeromeRoom* AM Coloring: Nature Colors
LaBarre
JeromeRoom* PM Leather Carving
ContestColoring: Nature Colors
LaBarre
PKBootMaker** AM The Last Comes First
Krause
PrescottRoom* AM Basics of Chap &
Chink Making / KlendaRound Table Breakfast
Various Instructors
PrescottRoom* PM Shaping Ground Seats &
Fitting the Seat / Klenda
PrescottRoom* eve Leather Carving
ContestBasics of Chap &
Chink Making / Klenda
* Denotes rooms located within the Prescott Resort and Conference Center.See hotel floor plan on page 6.
**PK BootMaker is located at: 156 S. Montezuma St., Prescott.See Prescott map on page 5. 15
Basic Lacing Techniques Chan Geer
Course Description: If you are new to lacing or feel your lacing could use some help, you need this workshop. Chan will discuss and show you the different types of lace available as well as teach various lacing techniques, including the Mexican round braid, flat top braid, and standard techniques such as the single/double/triple cordovan, plus some 2-tone lacing skills. He will also cover how to determine appropriate lace length, lace preparation, and three different ways to splice the lace. He’s promised to pack in as much learning into this one-day workshop as there is time for. Don’t miss it! Materials for this workshop donated by the following: American Leather Direct, Double K Leather Sales, Hermann Oak Leather Co., Wickett & Craig of America and Y-Knot Lace.Materials to Bring: Sharp knife, scissors, lacing punches and awl or fid.
Arizona RoomSun, March 1, 8 am - 3 pm
$135
Antiquing & Dyeing Bob Park
Course Description: Bob will demonstrate various methods for applying antiques and dyes to get the results you are looking for. A perfect way to spend an evening learning his techniques and secrets! Open Q & A at the end of the demonstration (time permitting). All skill levels welcome. Materials for this workshop donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Thu, Feb 26, 7 pm - 10 pmPrescott Room $75
Basics of Saddle Repairs Bob Klenda
Course Description: Bob will begin this workshop by giving a detailed description of the major saddle repairs and how to accomplish them. Later, Bob will demonstrate some of these skills on actual saddles. Students are encouraged to bring a saddle in need of repair with them. Bob will address these saddles and how to repair them, however on-site repairs will not be made. As time permits, a hands-on opportunity will be available to do such things as hand sewing, riveting, cutting, skiving and practice the use of other hand tools.Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencil and camera.
Thu, Feb 26, 8 am - 5 pm$135Jerome Room
Basics of Chap & Chink Making Bob Klenda
Course Description: Explanation of what is expected in a well-fitting chap or chink, suitable leather for making them and various designs will all be covered in this workshop. Bob will describe and show layout, cutting, and construction, and also measuring, design and fitting. The workshop will be informal, allowing for questions and answers. There will be samples of chaps/chinks, leather and tools. Materials to Bring: Notepaper, pencil and camera.
Sat, Feb 28, 8 am - 12 pm OR Sat, Feb 28, 6 pm - 9:30 pm$75Prescott Room
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Billfold/Wallet Liner Assembly Chan Geer
Course Description: What to do when your customers ask for that special, custom-made liner? Look no further – Chan will lead you through the steps and show you the finesse to making a knock-out leather liner your customers will never forget. There will be no tooling or lacing – just 100% focus on the liner. Materials for this workshop donated by the following: LEATHER – Hermann Oak Leather Co, Wickett & Craig of America, Sheridan Leather Outfitters. FINISHES – The Fiebing Co., Inc., Bee Natural Leather Care, Sheridan Leather Outfitters. GLUE – Petronio Shoe Products and Renia GmbH.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, ruler, mallet, straight edge, stylus, wing dividers, cutting board, stamping surface, pencil and paper.
Fri, Feb 27, 8 am - 5 pm$135Arizona Room
Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Al Gould
Course Description: 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 for this workshop donated by the following: Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Renia GmbH.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 28, 8 am - 5 pm$150Chino Room
Braiding Personal Training Ron Titus
Course Description: 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”!Materials to Bring: Any projects you have questions about, notepaper, pencil, camera and questions!
Fri, Feb 27, 8 am - 5 pm; Sat, Feb 28, 1 pm - 5 pm; 1-hour Sessions$60/hourBradshaw Room
Belt Sizing with Slickbald Chris Andre
Course Description: Spend an evening learning the ins and outs of belt sizing. We’ll cover different approaches for in-shop or over-the-phone customers, jigs, patterns and sizing belts. The student will go home with their own sizing belt made in class, in addition to the Slickbald Gun Belts! pattern pack.Materials to Bring: #3 edger and 1/4” oblong or round punch, notepaper and pencil.
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmGranite Mountain Room $75
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Bronc Rider Jacket Brian Murphy
Course Description: Learn basic apparel making starting with a bronc rider jacket, using deer/elk hides and just twelve tools! Every step of the process of jacket making will be displayed and explained for everyone to see and understand how much enjoyment and satisfaction this kind of leatherwork can bring. Jackets are stitched together Native American style, using lace. You will understand how jackets that you can make for yourself and others are limited only by creativity and imagination! This is a demonstration-only workshop, and Brian will have jackets in various stages of completion to help you relate to the process.Materials to Bring: Notepaper, pencil and a camera.
Sun, March 1, 9 am - 12 pm$65Copper Basin Room
Burnishing Edges Bob Park
Course Description: 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 for this workshop donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Wed, Feb 25, 8 - 10 pmPrescott Room $75
Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Al Gould
Course Description: 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 for this workshop donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Thu, Feb 26, 1 pm - 5 pm OR Sun, Mar 1, 8 am - 12 pmChino Room $75
Coloring: Nature Colors by Ed the “Bear Man” Ed LaBarre
Course Description: This class if 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 for this workshop 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 28, 9 am - 5 pm$135Jerome Room
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Comprehensive Pattern Layout Al Gould
Course Description: 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. Students will then have an opportunity to practice these methods on paper.Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencils and eraser.
Fri, Feb 27, 8 am - 12 pm$75Chino Room
Creating Floral Designs Bob Park
Course Description: NEW for 2014, this formerly 1-day workshop will broaden into 2 full days of instruction covering Bob’s method for creating floral tooling patterns. Because Bob will be teaching from his book, “Creating Floral Designs”, it is highly recommended that each student obtain a copy. You can purchase this directly from Bob by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 602-999-3099. The book will also be for sale at his workshops. Topics covered will include the anatomy of a pattern, basic layout, borders, placement of flowers and stem work and the use of various design elements, which are typically found in western floral designs. The workshop is designed as an introduction to drawing floral tooling patterns, utilizing the techniques outlined in Bob’s book, which details the design process from start to finish. Students will also have the opportunity to practice drawing under Bob’s direction. Skill Level: Intermediate.Materials to Bring: Drawing pencil, eraser and paper for notes.
Wed - Thu, Feb 25 - 26, 8 am - 4 pmPrescott Room $270
Design & Construction 101 Becky Jacobs
Course Description: A workshop for beginners! How do I get started? What do I do first? These questions will be answered in this workshop. Becky will help you find an idea or design you like and turn it into a work of art. You may be a beginner and need help getting started or an intermediate leathercrafter needing some guidance. Bring a mobile phone, as your project in this workshop will be to make a case for it! We will go from choosing a design, to making the first cut and proceed to the finished product. Along the way, we will do the cutting, tooling and finishing work. The following items will be supplied for you to keep: leather and thread or lace for your project, a beginning tool set, plus “Lacing & Stitching for Leathercraft”. Beginner Tandy kits with a basic tool set will be on hand for sale if you need them. Materials for this workshop donated by the following: Hermann Oak Leather Co., Renia GmbH and Y-Knot Lace.Materials to Bring: Paper, pencil, cutting board, maul and *sharp* shears. If you own them, bring: a swivel knife and strop, basic stamping tools, hand stitching or lacing needles, 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 28, 8:30 am - 5 pm$135Copper Basin Room
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Making & Using Tap Offs Chan Geer
Course Description: Tap offs can save you time and money! Let Chan de-mystify the proper making and usage of tap offs in this full-day workshop! You’ll learn exactly how deep to make your cuts, how to keep your tap off from sliding around, how hard to tap on the leather and how wet the leather should be for proper transfer of patterns. Additionally, Chan is bringing his own personal collection of tap offs for you to copy – for all kinds of projects! Materials for this workshop donated by the following: American Leather Direct, Double K Leather Sales, Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Wickett & Craig of America.Materials to Bring: Good, polished swivel knife, tooling surface, straight edge, stylus and a smooth-faced hammer.
Arizona RoomSat, Feb 28, 8 am - 5 pm
$135
Making the Ultimate Strop Paul Zalesak
Course Description: 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 leather crafter of any skill level -- novice to master.Once you register for this workshop, you must make contact with the instructor at least one week before the event starts. This will allow the instructor to secure the appropriate materials and supplies for you. Contact info: Paul Zalesak, (505) 269-8563, [email protected]. Adhesive for this workshop donated by Renia GmbH.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 26, 1 pm - 5 pm$85Copper Basin Room
Modern Pistol Holster Erik Little
Course Description: Day One: All aspects of holster making will be discussed and demonstrated in a relaxed personal setting; Erik will teach the proper methods of: 1)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 for this workshop donated by Renia GmbH and sewing machines 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.
Fri - Sat, Feb 27 - 28, 8:30 am - 4 pmGranite Mountain Room $400
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On the Edge Paul Zalesak
Course Description: 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 leather crafter 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.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”the length of your sharpening media (to make a riser block), 5) Strop, 6) Wipe rag(s) and 7) Scrap leather pieces for practice.
Thu, Feb 26, 8 am - 12 pm
$75Copper Basin Room
Pricing Your Work Bob Brenner
Course Description: 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 28, 8 am - 12 pm$80Bradshaw Room
Round Table Breakfast Various Instructors
Course Description: Join instructors for breakfast and lively discussion about all things leather! This is an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and compare notes. You ask the questions, then sit back and listen and take notes while your three experienced instructors work out the answers, all while you enjoy a full, American breakfast! Be sure to write down your questions before hand so you don’t forget them! Pre-registration is mandatory and full breakfast (buffet-style) is included. Mediated by Paul Krause.Materials to Bring: Notepaper and pen.
Sun, March 1, 7 am - 9 amPrescott Room $25Chino Room &
Shaping Ground Seats & Fitting the Seat Bob Klenda
Course Description: Bob will explain the fundamentals involved in building a groundseat, which includes the saddle tree, leather and metal parts, shaping and why shaping is important, and positioning the rider and the rider’s relationship to the horse. He will build a groundseat using a metal strainer plate. You’ll also learn how to fit a seat and be led through the process of cutting it and pulling it down.Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencil and camera.
Fri, Feb 27, 1 pm - 5 pm$75Prescott Room
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Swivel Knife Finesse Al Gould
Course Description: 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! Materials for this workshop donated by the following: Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, notebook and pencil.
Fri, Feb 27, 1 pm - 5 pm$75Chino Room
The Last Comes First Paul Krause
Course Description: This 4-hour workshop will introduce a method of measuring feet for creating bespoke Western Boot lasts. We will also discuss last selection and how the axiom, “fit what’s there”, relates to transferring the measurement of the foot to that of the last.Materials to Bring: Pen, pencil and legal size pad, pedograph imprinter (if you have one), and cloth tape measure.Workshop Location: 156 S. Montezuma St., Prescott. See map on page 5.
Sat, Feb 28, 8 am - 12 pm$75PK BootMaker
Tree of Life Robert Beard
Course Description: As you can see by the artwork on this book’s cover, Robert is masterful when it comes to giving life to leather. Using the symbolic “tree of life” for inspiration, Robert breaks down your carving into necessary, easy-to-understand steps, which can then be applied to many other projects. From drawing to carving to coloring, watch this special scene come to life. Special emphasis will be placed on Robert’s unique coloring style and bringing the tree into 3D. Finally, you’ll be given tips on finishing this project for presentation/framing. Leather for this workshop 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, foliage tools, 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 26, 8 am - 4 pm$135Bradshaw Room
“St. Crispin’s Hour” Open Carve
Course Description: (No pre-registration necessary) Bring your swivel knife and tools for some informal open tooling/carving with like-minded individuals. Under the theme of “St Crispin’s Hour”, the patron saint of shoe makers and leather workers, an open discussion will be conducted of what we’ve done with our leather skills in the way of service to others. For a read on the background of St. Crispin please see: Our Patron Saint at http://thehcc.org/ and click on Our Patron Saint under History of the H.C.C.Materials to Bring: Please bring your inspiring stories and experiences to share while we swivel /doodle.
Sat, Feb 28, 7 pm - 9 pmFree
Paul KrauseChino Room
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Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction Chris Andre
Course Description: 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 for this workshop donated by Renia GmbH and 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.
Tue - Thu, Feb 24 - 26, 9 am - 5 pmGranite Mountain Room $750
Registration Deadline: February 11, 2015
Unique Basket Stamping Chan Geer
Course Description: Dress up your projects with some inventive and challenging patterns! From rows and columns, to swirls and radiating circles, Chan knows how to wield a basket stamp! You’ll get to know exactly how damp the leather needs to be for different tool applications, how hard to tap various tools, where to set them and how to orient the same tool differently for a completely different outcome. Unlock the secret of the basket stamp!Materials for this workshop donated by the following: Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Basket stamps of your choice, bevelers, border tools, swivel knife, strop, ruler, mallet, stylus, wing dividers, cutting board, straight edge, stamping surface, pencil and notepaper.
Thu, Feb 26, 8 am - 5 pm$135Arizona Room
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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.
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Al 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.
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.
Chan GeerChan began leatherwork as a young boy helping his dad repair saddles. He and his wife, Mary, live in Sheridan where they own Geer’s Custom Leather. Chan has written three books on Sheridan Style Carving, designed pattern packs and how-to DVDs for notebooks, clocks, picture frames, checkbooks and more, and is a contributing author in The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal. He was granted the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2005.
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.
Bob BrennerBesides being a full-time saddle maker, Bob was a branch bank manager that gives him good experience in reading and analyzing profit and loss statements. He was also an account manager for a computer company that did all the data processing for area banks. Based on his wealth of knowledge gleaned from these experiences, he published a book on pricing saddles and other leather work. Bob owns Pike’s Peak Saddlery in Black Forest, CO.
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Erik 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.
Brian MurphyBrian discovered the joy of leather work many years ago trying to learn ‘buck stitching’ Native American style, running lace through slits cut in the hides to make hand made items. A trip to Sedona motivated him to make his own jackets to his own specifications. Brian got some instruction from Garth Thomas, who showed him how to use just 12 tools to make jackets. His favorite part about it? The enjoyment of many hours of running lace through the hand cut slits. Brian wants more people to discover how much enjoyment there is in making their own apparel.
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.
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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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM PA15
Please, only one student per registration form. Thank you!Include your payment to guarantee registration.
X WORKSHOP Place an “X” in the box next to the workshop you wish to attend. Instructor Pg Price
Antiquing & Dyeing Park 16 $75
Basic Lacing Techniques Geer 16 $135
Basics of Chap & Chink Making: (CIRCLE ONE) a.m. OR eve Klenda 16 $75
Basics of Saddle Repairs Klenda 16 $135
Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 17 $150
Belt Sizing with Slickbald Andre 17 $75
Billfold/Wallet Liner Assembly Geer 17 $135
– Braiding Personal Training (Please call 888-289-6409 to register) Titus 17 $60/hour
Bronc Rider Jacket Murphy 18 $65
Burnishing Edges Park 18 $75
Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders: (CIRCLE ONE) THURS. or SUN. Gould 18 $75
Coloring: Nature Colors by Ed the “Bear Man” LaBarre 18 $135
Comprehensive Pattern Layout Gould 19 $75
Creating Floral Designs Park 19 $270
Design & Construction 101 Jacobs 19 $135
Making & Using Tap Offs Geer 20 $135
Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 20 $85
Modern Pistol Holster Little 20 $400
On the Edge Zalesak 21 $75
Pricing Your Work Brenner 21 $80
Round Table Breakfast Various Inst. 21 $25
Shaping Ground Seats & Fitting the Seat Klenda 21 $75
Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 22 $75
The Last Comes First Krause 22 $75
Tree of Life Beard 22 $135
Unique Basket Stamping Geer 23 $135
Western Gun Rigs: Design & Construction Andre 23 $750
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