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Table of Contents3 Trade Show Information Page4 Map of Sheridan5 Week at a Glance6,8,9 15th World Leather Debut 201610 Sheridan Honors Night12 List of Workshops by Instructor14 List of Workshops by Subject16 List of Workshops by Title18-19 Workshop Timetable & Workshop Addresses20 Holiday Inn Floor Plan22-36 Workshop Descriptions (alpha by Title)38-39 Whitney Building Floor Plan, Sheridan College40-44 Instructor Profiles and Pictures45 King Reception & Sheridan Silver Exhibition46 Leather Technology Week & S.L.O. Party47-48 Registration Form and Payment

Trade Show & Leather Week hosted by:

For information, call: 888•289•6409www.leathercraftersjournal.com

& SADDLERS JOURNAL

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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, Mallets

TOPICALS: Paints, Dyes, Finishes

leather Care/ConDitioners

AND MORE!

Sheridan holiday inn & Convention Center

1809 Sugarland drive

Sheridan, Wyomingroom reServationS: 307-672-8931

mention leather trade ShoW

FREE ADMISSION TO THE SHOW

Friday, May 20TH • 9am - 5pm

Saturday, May 21st • 9am - 5pm

Sunday, May 22nd • 9am - 2pm

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LEATHER WEEK

Monday 16th WorkshoPs

tuesday 17th WorkshoPs

Wednesday 18th WorkshoPs

thursday 19th

WorkshoPs

TRADE SHOW SET-UP

King Reception

Friday 20th

WorkshoPs

TRADE SHOWWorld leather debut

Sheridan Silver exhibitionSheridan Leather Outfitters Party

saturday 21st

WorkshoPs


Sheridan Silver exhibition

Sheridan Honors Night

sunday 22nd

WorkshoPs


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Over $11,000 in Prize Money• 17 Categories to Compete In – Everyone is Invited to Enter• Prizes, Ribbons & Certificates for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place per Category• Challenge yourself and Enhance your Leatherwork• Gallery Open to the Public to Tour for Free

PREMIER LEATHER COMPETITION & GALLERY

MAY 20th • 21st • 22nd, 2016SHERIDAN, WYOMING

Holiday Inn

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 4TH, 2016Call 715-362-5393 for a registration form or visit

www.leathercraftersjournal.com/worldleatherdebut2016.htmlto register online

2016 World leather debut Judges

Boots ● Paul Krause ● Jim SigleBraided Items – Leather ● Vince Donley ● Herb FrenchBraided Items – Rawhide ● Nate Wald ● Kevin WilleyChaps & Chinks ● Gordon Andrus ● Jesse SmithClothing ● Kay Orton ● Elaine SnyderFootwear ● Julie Bonney ● Lisa SorrellHolsters - Tooled ● G.K. Fraker ● Bob KlendaHolsters - Un-Tooled ● Chris Andre ● Robert ThompsonPersonal Items – Tooled ● Barry King ● Jim LinnellPictures ● Kathy Flanagan ● Tony LaierSaddles – Carved ● Fritz Reidl ● Keith SeidelSaddles – Geometric & ● Shane Deeter ● Chuck StormesStand Alone – Tooled ● Wayne Hape ● Ed LaBarreTack & Saddle ● Yves Lesire ● Cary SchwarzUn-Tooled Items ● Clay Banyai ● Sheryl KatzkeYouth - Ages 8 to 13 ● Tom Katzke ● Jill YoungYouth - Ages 14 to 18 ● Phil Keller ● Kay Orton6

AMERICAN LEATHER DIRECT, INC.5 Year SponsorProviding quality leathers and excellent customer service. Where there’s always a friendly voice on the other end of the phone.

C. S. OSBORNE & CO. 7 Year SponsorSince 1826 C.S. Osborne & Company manufactures a complete line of leatherworking hand tools.

DOUBLE K LEATHER4 Year SponsorAt Double K Leather, the customer’s the boss. Best quality, value and options in leather, tools, finishes, DVD’s and more. www.doublekleather.com

BONNEY & WILLS2 Year SponsorOffering one and two week courses in the gentle craft of shoemaking. For more information, www.shoemaking.com

CHUCK SMITH TOOLS8 Year SponsorDedicated to making the best quality swivel knives, stamping tools and more. Customer satisfaction says it all. Products 100% Guaranteed! Tel: 760-749-5755 www.chucksmithleathertools.com

E. C. LEATHER, INC.4 Year SponsorFast & Friendly Service to the leather & leathercraft industry since 1977. Call us at 1-888-207-3305.

BUCKEYE ENGRAVING, MAKER STAMPS, DIES & BRANDS7 Year Sponsor Custom made using your artwork with name, logo, signature, or other design. Buckeye Engraving 330-677-5685 www.steelhandstamps.com

COLORADO SADDLE MAKERS ASSOCIATION, INC.8 Year SponsorDedicated to preserving and passing on the fine art of saddlemaking and associated trades

GEORGE BARTA HIDE CO.5 Year SponsorIf you think of leather, furs or exotics, think of Barta Hide Company. Tel: 707-762-2965

2016 WORLD LEATHER DEBUT GOLD SPONSORS

2016 WORLD LEATHER DEBUT SILVER SPONSORS

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BARRY KING TOOLS14 Year SponsorQuality leatherworking tools since 1993. Wide selection for all styles of tooling.

LEATHER MACHINE CO., INC.7 Year SponsorHome of the “Cobra”. Highest quality machinery for the leather trade. www.leathermachineco.com

SLICKBALD CUSTOMS5 Year SponsorPattern Packs for professional level gun leather and more! Easy to follow instructions with color pictures. Always adding! Slickbald.com

FIEBING COMPANY, INC.14 Year SponsorManufacturer of leather dyes, finishes, cleaners, conditioners, soaps and oils. Fiebing’s is the most popular and widely accepted leather dye around the world.

SCOTT P. WILBER, CPA, PC3 Year SponsorOver 30 years experience providing tax compliance and planning services and a proud sponsor of the World Leather Debut.

TANDY LEATHER14 Year SponsorThe recognized World Leader in Teaching Leathercraft and Providing Craftsmen with their Leather Supplies.

HERMANN OAK LEATHER COMPANY14 Year SponsorSince 1881, tanner of quality firm-bodied pure vegetable leathers, processed by traditional pit tannage, for long-lasting products.

SILVER CREEK LEATHER2 Year SponsorManufacturers of Realeather® brand leather lace and leathercraft kits from our factory in Southern Indiana. Available at craft retailers nationwide, along with leathercraft hand tools, hardware and supplies.

GOLIGER LEATHER COMPANY9 Year SponsorProviding top quality leather with exceptional customer service since 1947

LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL15 Year SponsorYour bi-monthly source for how-to, leatherworking projects, patterns and suppliers. www.leathercraftersjournal.com

RON’S TOOL COMPANY7 Year SponsorQuality handmade leatherworking tools. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel: 406-552-7433

GOMPH HACKBARTH TOOLS6 Year SponsorCustom, hand-made, hand-polished & precision ground stamping tools made the “old way”, one at a time, for today’s leatherworker.

LEATHER LACES DIRECTA SUBSIDIARY OF AMERICAN LEATHER DIRECT INC.3 Year SponsorProviding high quality leather laces for the footwear, sport and craft industry. We have 18 years of lace manufacturing experience.

SPRINGFIELD LEATHER COMPANY9 Year SponsorHelping our customers be successful by providing Supplies, Value, Education and Help they can count on! 800-668-8518 www.springfieldleather.com

HORSE SHOE BRAND TOOLS6 Year SponsorPremium quality leatherworking tools designed with the professional in mind.

MAKERS LEATHER SUPPLY1 Year SponsorHigh quality American Made leather supplies and pattern packs for professional craftsmen.

STEEL STAMPS, INC.3 Year SponsorTwenty-Five years of custom-crafted, “Makers Marks” and “Tooling Stamps”. Contact us at steelstampsinc.com or call direct: 208-345-2550.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNET LEATHERCRAFTERS GUILD3 Year Sponsor♦Knowledge Sharing ♦Contests ♦Teaching Grants ♦Extensive Lending Library ♦Member IFoLG

MONTANA LEATHER COMPANY4 Year SponsorBusiness partners with leather professionals since 1908. Providing leathers, tools, hardware, dye & finishes with prompt & courteous service.

TECHSEW SEWING MACHINES6 Year SponsorHigh performance leather sewing machines, equipment and supplies. The most dedicated customer service since 1974. www.techsew.com Tel: 866-415-8223

J. M. SADDLER, INC.8 Year SponsorNine generations of excellence – J. M. Saddler continues their objective of producing superior quality leather & fabric care products.

PECARD LEATHER CARE PRODUCTS4 Year SponsorProven & Perfected. A trusted name for over a century, dedicated craftsmanship and quality in manufacturing. Condition, Preserve & Protect with Pecard.

WEAVER LEATHER 8 Year SponsorDedicated to exceeding every customer’s expectation. Weaver is your one stop shop for leather, hardware, tools, machinery and more!

JESSE W. SMITH SADDLERY8 Year Sponsor51 years of the finest in custom saddles and 40 years teaching saddle making and leather work.

PRECISION SADDLE TREE7 Year SponsorPrecision Built – Kevlar Tough. The Advantage Over Your Competition.

WEBER STIRRUPS8 Year Sponsor31 years of making quality hand-made stirrups just for you! www.weberstirrups.com

KYOSHIN ELLE & CO., LTD5 Year SponsorWe are excited to support craft-men & women for their imaginative invention with leather. Enjoy and BE Creative. www.kyoshin-elle.co.jp

Q LIGHTING A QED COMPANY8 Year SponsorSee your work in a whole new LIGHT with Mini-Techlite 2 – Headlight and magnifier. Made in the USA.www.q-lighting.com

Y-KNOT LACE6 Year SponsorEnhance the Quality & Beauty of your projects with our Top Quality Kangaroo Lace. Thinner & easier to use than calf with stronger tensile strength.

LACE MASTER10 Year SponsorPatent cutter used by award winning braiders, production shops and serious crafters worldwide. Cutting circles around the rest.

RENIA GmbH1 Year SponsorRenia develops and produces high-quality solvent and water-based adhesives. High-tech, dries clear, low to no toxicity. Made in Germany!

ZELIKOVITZ LEATHERS6 Year SponsorSince 1890, providing quality service and products to leathercrafters. Visit your online Leathercraft Superstore at www.zelistore.com!

2016 WORLD LEATHER DEBUT SILVER SPONSORS

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COBRA Class 4

Artist Jim Jackson

It’s time for a new COBRA Class 4 “Dream Machine”. You’ve heard about it and you’ve probably dreamed about it. Now it’s time to own one.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:• 16 ½ ” Cylinder Arm• Sews from 6 oz. to 7/8 oz.″• Thread sizes from 69 to 415• Triple Feed mechanism• Built in bobbin winder• Reverse stitches in same holes• Stitch Length from 3-22 stitches per inch• Sews pads, blankets, webbing, canvas,

bio-plastics, upholstery, etc…• 28 LED Super Beam Lamp• Heavy Duty Speed Reducer• Variable Speed Digital DC Servo Motor

Leather Machine Co., Incphone: 866-962-9880 or visit us online at www.leathermachineco.com

“THE PEOPLES’ CHOICE”

Leather Machine Co, Inc. Warehouse 2141 E. Philadelphia St. “U” Ontario, CA. 91761 • Email: [email protected]

Home of the

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The accompished artist and COBRA Class 4 at his workshop in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Whether you are a hobbyist, professional or an Award Winning Leather Crafter - COBRA Machines are the people’s choice

Financing/LeasingNow AvailableCall for Details

F R O M

$2395

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Instructor List of Workshops: by INSTRUCTOR Pg Day Time PriceAndre Demystifying the Stitcher 27 F 1 pm - 4 pm $50

Andre Skull Cell Holster 34 SA 8:30 am - 5 pm $135

Andre Western Holster for the Beginner 36 W-TH 9 am - 5 pm $400

Andrus Advanced Hand Stitching Demonstration 22 F 1:30 pm - 5 pm $65

Andrus Basic Hand Stitching 23 F 8 am - 12 pm $85

Andrus Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife 25 SA 8:30 am - 12 pm $80

Andrus Leather Tooling as Low Relief Sculpture 30 SA 1 pm - 5:30 pm $80

Banyai/Flanagan The Extreme Elk 35 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $270

Beard Jeweled Scarab Beetle 29 TH 9 am - 5 pm $135

Boyles Fundamentals of Braiding 28 F 1 pm - 5 pm $90

Boyles Stock Whip Braiding 35 TH 8 am - 5 pm $250

Boyles Youth Braiding 36 SA 1 pm - 4 pm $5

Brenner Pricing Your Work 32 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80

Carter Spanish Ring & Turk’s Head Knots 34 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Chappell Fancy Cut-Outs & Overlay 27 SA 2 pm - 5 pm $75

Flanagan The Wolf 35 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

Flanagan The Wrangler 36 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Geer Advanced & Fancy Lacing 22 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Geer Custom Flowers & Design Elements 26 SA 8 am - 1 pm $80

Geer European-Style Square Billfold 27 TH-F 8 am - 5 pm $270

Gorrell Components of Design 25 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Gorrell Custom Knife Sheaths (Day 1 only): Patterning 26 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Gorrell Custom Knife Sheaths Days 1 & 2: Pattern./Constr. 26 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $270

Gorrell Saddle Tree Fit 33 SA 8 am - 12 pm $75

Gorrell Saddlemakers’ Round Table 34 F 8 pm - 10 pm $5

Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 23 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150

Gould Cantle Bindings 24 TH 8 am - 12 pm $100

Gould Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders 24 SU 8 am - 12 pm $75

Gould Floral Pattern Layout 28 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

Gould Ground Seats 28 W 8 am - 12 pm $100

Gould Saddle Fit-Up 33 W 1 pm - 5 pm $100

Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 35 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Jackson Around the Bench with Jim Jackson 23 W 8 am - 5 pm $165

Katzke Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait 29 W 8 am - 5 pm $125

Katzke Sheridan Style Carving & Finishing for Youths 34 F 8 am - 5 pm $60

Klenda Chap & Chink Making 25 F or SA see p. 25 $75

Klenda Leatherwork Personal Training 30 TH or SU see p. 30 $65/hr.

Klenda Making a Center Breast Collar 30 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320

LaBarre “BearMan” Techniques: Tooling Realistic Leaves 23 F 9 am - 5 pm $135

LaBarre Nature Colors by the “BearMan” 31 SA 9 am - 5 pm $135

LaBarre Realistic Leaves: Drawing, Layout & Design 32 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Laier Leather Forming, Appliqué & Tooling Techniques 29 F 8 am - 12 pm $90

Instructor List of Workshops: by INSTRUCTOR Pg Day Time PriceLinnell Fearless Swivel Knife Use 27 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $65

Linnell, et al. FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids 28 SA 9 am - 12:30 pm n/c

Main Basics of Embossed Appliqué 23 F 1:30 pm - 5 pm $110

Main Using a Modeling Tool on Floral, Figures & Lettering 36 F 9 am - 12:30 pm $110

Park Antiquing & Finishes 22 W or TH see p. 22 $75

Park Border Designs 24 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Park Burnishing Edges 24 TH 1 pm - 4 pm $75

Park Creating Western Floral Designs 26 TU 9 am - 5 pm $135

Park Exotic Inlays 27 F 7 pm - 9:30 pm $75

Scalese Hand Engraving for the Western Craftsman 29 TH 1 pm - 4 pm $65

Schwarz Footwear Makers’ Round Table 28 F 8 pm - 10 pm $5

Seidel Saddle Design & Patterning (Day 1 only) 32 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Seidel Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Hands-On) 33 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $270

Seidel Saddle Design & Patterning: (Both days, Day 2 Audit) 33 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $210

Smith 4-inch Tunnel-Style Flank Cinch 22 M 8 am - 5 pm $135

Smith Northwest Style Notebook Cover 31 TU-W 8 am - 5 pm $270

Sorrell Choosing & Fitting a Last 25 F 1 pm - 5 pm $125

Sorrell Leather Inlay/Overlay: Fringed Pillow 30 TH 9 am - 5 pm $245

Zalesak Making the Ultimate Strop 31 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $85

Zalesak On the Edge 31 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85

Day Key: M=Monday, TU=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, SU=Sunday

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Subject List of Workshops: by SUBJECT Instructor Pg Day PriceAppliqué Basics of Embossed Appliqué Main 23 F $110

Braiding Fundamentals of Braiding Boyles 28 F $90

Braiding Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait Katzke 29 W $125

Braiding Spanish Ring & Turk’s Head Knots Carter 34 F $75

Braiding Stock Whip Braiding Boyles 35 TH $250

Business Pricing Your Work Brenner 32 SA $80

Chap/Chink Chap & Chink Making Klenda 25 F or SA $75

Coloring Nature Colors by the “BearMan” LaBarre 31 SA $135

Construction Custom Knife Sheaths Days 1 & 2: Pattern./Constr. Gorrell 26 W-TH $270

Construction European-Style Square Billfold Geer 27 TH-F $270

Design Components of Design Gorrell 25 F $135

Design Realistic Leaves: Drawing, Layout & Design LaBarre 32 TH $75

Embossing The Extreme Elk Banyai/Flanagan 35 W-TH $270

Engraving Hand Engraving for the Western Craftsman Scalese 29 TH $65

Figure Carving Jeweled Scarab Beetle Beard 29 TH $135

Figure Carving The Wolf Flanagan 35 F $75

Figure Carving The Wrangler Flanagan 36 F $75

Finishing Antiquing & Finishes Park 22 W or TH $75

Finishing Burnishing Edges Park 24 TH $75

Floral Creating Western Floral Designs Park 26 TU $135

Floral Custom Flowers & Design Elements Geer 26 SA $80

Floral Floral Pattern Layout Gould 28 F $75

Footwear Choosing & Fitting a Last Sorrell 25 F $125

Footwear Footwear Makers’ Round Table Schwarz 28 F $5

Hand Stitching Advanced Hand Stitching Demonstration Andrus 22 F $65

Hand Stitching Basic Hand Stitching Andrus 23 F $85

Holster Western Holster for the Beginner Andre 36 W-TH $400

Inlay Exotic Inlays Park 27 F $75

Inlay/Overlay Fancy Cut-Outs & Overlay Chappell 27 SA $75

Inlay/Overlay Leather Inlay/Overlay: Fringed Pillow Sorrell 30 TH $245

Lacing Advanced & Fancy Lacing Geer 22 W $135

Modeling Tool Using a Modeling Tool on Floral, Figures & Lettering Main 36 F $110

Pattern Custom Knife Sheaths (Day 1 only): Patterning Gorrell 26 W $135

Pattern Saddle Design & Patterning: (Day 1 only) Seidel 32 W $135

Saddle 4-inch Tunnel-Style Flank Cinch Smith 22 M $135

Saddle Cantle Bindings Gould 24 TH $100

Saddle Ground Seats Gould 28 W $100

Saddle Making a Center Breast Collar Klenda 30 W-TH $320

Saddle Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Hands-On) Seidel 33 W-TH $270

Saddle Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Day 2 Audit) Seidel 33 W-TH $210

Saddle Saddle Fit-Up Gould 33 W $100

Saddle Saddle Tree Fit Gorrell 33 SA $75

Subject List of Workshops: by SUBJECT Instructor Pg Day PriceSaddle Saddlemakers’ Round Table Gorrell 34 F $5

Sewing Machine Demystifying the Stitcher Andre 27 F $50

Sharpening Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 31 TH $85

Sharpening On the Edge Zalesak 31 TH $85

Swivel Knife Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 23 SA $150

Swivel Knife Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Andrus 25 SA $80

Swivel Knife Fearless Swivel Knife Use Linnell 27 TH $65

Swivel Knife Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 35 F $75

Tooling “BearMan” Techniques: Tooling Realistic Leaves LaBarre 23 F $135

Tooling Border Designs Park 24 W $135

Tooling Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Gould 24 SU $75

Tooling Leather Tooling as Low Relief Sculpture Andrus 30 SA $80

Tooling Leatherwork Personal Training Klenda 30 TH or SU $65/hr.

Tooling Northwest Style Notebook Cover Smith 31 TU-W $270

Tooling Skull Cell Holster Andre 34 SA $135

Various Techniques Around the Bench with Jim Jackson Jackson 23 W $165

Various Techniques Leather Forming, Appliqué & Tooling Techniques Laier 29 F $90

Youth FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Linnell, et al. 28 SA n/c

Youth Sheridan Style Carving & Finishing for Youths Katzke 34 F $60

Youth Youth Braiding Boyles 36 SA $5


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List of Workshops: by TITLE Instructor Pg Day Time Price4-inch Tunnel-Style Flank Cinch Smith 22 M 8 am - 5 pm $135

Advanced & Fancy Lacing Geer 22 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Advanced Hand Stitching Demonstration Andrus 22 F 1:30 pm - 5 pm $65

Antiquing & Finishes Park 22 W or TH see p. 22 $75

Around the Bench with Jim Jackson Jackson 23 W 8 am - 5 pm $165

Basic Hand Stitching Andrus 23 F 8 am - 12 pm $85

Basics of Embossed Appliqué Main 23 F 1:30 pm - 5 pm $110

“BearMan” Techniques: Tooling Realistic Leaves LaBarre 23 F 9 am - 5 pm $135

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 23 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150

Border Designs Park 24 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Burnishing Edges Park 24 TH 1 pm - 4 pm $75

Cantle Bindings Gould 24 TH 8 am - 12 pm $100

Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Gould 24 SU 8 am - 12 pm $75

Chap & Chink Making Klenda 25 F or SA see p. 25 $75

Choosing & Fitting a Last Sorrell 25 F 1 pm - 5 pm $125

Components of Design Gorrell 25 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Andrus 25 SA 8:30 am - 12 pm $80

Creating Western Floral Designs Park 26 TU 9 am - 5 pm $135

Custom Flowers & Design Elements Geer 26 SA 8 am - 1 pm $80

Custom Knife Sheaths (Day 1 only): Patterning Gorrell 26 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Custom Knife Sheaths Days 1 & 2: Pattern./Constr. Gorrell 26 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $270

Demystifying the Stitcher Andre 27 F 1 pm - 4 pm $50

European-Style Square Billfold Geer 27 TH-F 8 am - 5 pm $270

Exotic Inlays Park 27 F 7 pm - 9:30 pm $75

Fancy Cut-Outs & Overlay Chappell 27 SA 2 pm - 5 pm $75

Fearless Swivel Knife Use Linnell 27 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $65

Floral Pattern Layout Gould 28 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

Footwear Makers’ Round Table Schwarz 28 F 8 pm - 10 pm $5

FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Linnell, et al. 28 SA 9 am - 12:30 pm n/c

Fundamentals of Braiding Boyles 28 F 1 pm - 5 pm $90

Ground Seats Gould 28 W 8 am - 12 pm $100

Hand Engraving for the Western Craftsman Scalese 29 TH 1 pm - 4 pm $65

Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait Katzke 29 W 8 am - 5 pm $125

Jeweled Scarab Beetle Beard 29 TH 9 am - 5 pm $135

Leather Forming, Appliqué & Tooling Techniques Laier 29 F 8 am - 12 pm $90

Leather Inlay/Overlay: Fringed Pillow Sorrell 30 TH 9 am - 5 pm $245

Leather Tooling as Low Relief Sculpture Andrus 30 SA 1 pm - 5:30 pm $80

Leatherwork Personal Training Klenda 30 TH or SU see p. 30 $65/hr.

Making a Center Breast Collar Klenda 30 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320

Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 31 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $85

Nature Colors by the “BearMan” LaBarre 31 SA 9 am - 5 pm $135

Northwest Style Notebook Cover Smith 31 TU-W 8 am - 5 pm $270

List of Workshops: by TITLE Instructor Pg Day Time PriceOn the Edge Zalesak 31 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85

Pricing Your Work Brenner 32 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80

Realistic Leaves: Drawing, Layout & Design LaBarre 32 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Saddle Design & Patterning: (Day 1 only) Seidel 32 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Hands-On) Seidel 33 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $270

Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Day 2 Audit) Seidel 33 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $210

Saddle Fit-Up Gould 33 W 1 pm - 5 pm $100

Saddle Tree Fit Gorrell 33 SA 8 am - 12 pm $75

Saddlemakers’ Round Table Gorrell 34 F 8 pm - 10 pm $5

Sheridan Style Carving & Finishing for Youths Katzke 34 F 8 am - 5 pm $60

Skull Cell Holster Andre 34 SA 8:30 am - 5 pm $135

Spanish Ring & Turk’s Head Knots Carter 34 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Stock Whip Braiding Boyles 35 TH 8 am - 5 pm $250

Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 35 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

The Extreme Elk Banyai/Flanagan 35 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $270

The Wolf Flanagan 35 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

The Wrangler Flanagan 36 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Using a Modeling Tool on Floral, Figures & Lettering Main 36 F 9 am - 12:30 pm $110

Western Holster for the Beginner Andre 36 W-TH 9 am - 5 pm $400

Youth Braiding Boyles 36 SA 1 pm - 4 pm $5


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WORKSHOP TIMETABLEAppa-loosa

Chapar-ral

Sheri-dan

LeGourmet

Strip Mine W154 W158 W163

5/16MONam

4-inch Tunnel

Style Flank Cinch/Smith

5/16MONpm

4-inch Tunnel

Style Flank Cinch/Smith

5/17TUEam

Northwest Style Note-book Cover/

Smith

5/17TUEpm


Smith

5/18WEDam

Custom Knife

Sheaths/Gorrell

Advanced & Fancy Lacing/Geer

Ground Seats/Gould

Around the Bench with J. Jackson/

Jackson


Smith

Saddle Design & Patterning 1/Seidel

Making a Center

Breast Col-lar/Klenda

5/18WEDpm

Custom Knife

Sheaths/Gorrell

Advanced & Fancy Lacing/Geer

Saddle Fit-Up/ Gould

Around the Bench with J. Jackson/

Jackson


Smith


Making a Center


5/18WED-eve-

5/19THUam

Custom Knife

Sheaths/Gorrell

European-Style

Square Billfold/Geer

Cantle Bindings/

Gould(WLD

Set-Up)(Exhibition

Set-Up)


Making a Center


Leather In-lay/Overlay:

Pillow/Sorrell

5/19THUpm

Custom Knife

Sheaths/Gorrell

European-Style


Hand Engraving/

Scalese(WLD

Set-Up)(Exhibition

Set-Up)


Making a Center


Leather In-lay/Overlay:

Pillow/Sorrell

5/19THU-eve-

Leatherwork Personal Training/Klenda

(WLD Set-Up)

(ExhibitionSet-Up)

5/20FRIam

Compo-nents of Design/Gorrell

European-Style


Floral Pattern Layout/Gould

World Leather Debut

Silver Exhibition

Leather Forming,

App. & Tool-ing/Laier

Basic Hand Stitching/Andrus

5/20FRIpm

Compo-nents of Design/Gorrell

European-Style


Swivel Knife Finesse/Gould

World Leather Debut

Silver Exhibition

Spanish Ring &

Turk’s Head Knots/Carter

Advanced Hand

Stitching/Andrus

Choosing & Fitting a Last/Sorrell

5/20FRI

-eve-

Saddlemak-ers’ Round

Table/Gorrell

Footwear Makers’

Round Table/Schwarz

Chap & Chink

Making/Klenda

5/21SATam

Saddle Tree Fit/ Gorrell

Custom Flowers &

Design Ele-ments/Geer

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping/

Gould

World Leather Debut

Silver Exhibition

Pricing Your Work/

Brenner

Control & Refinement

with the S.K./Andrus

5/21SAT pm

Chap & Chink

Making/Klenda

Fancy Cut-Outs

& Overlay/Chappell

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping/

Gould

World Leather Debut

Silver Exhibition

Youth Braiding/Boyles

Leather Tooling L-R Sculpture/

Andrus

5/22SUNam

Carving & Stamping

Ribbon Bor-ders/Gould

World Leather Debut

Leatherwork Personal Training/Klenda

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WORKSHOP TIMETABLE

All workshops in YELLOW will take place at the Sheridan Holiday Inn, 1809 Sugarland Drive, Sheridan. Please refer to page 20 for the Holiday Inn floor plan.All workshops in BLUE will take place at the Sheridan Community College, Whitney Building, 3059 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan. Please refer to page 21 for a campus map.

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5/16MONam

5/16MONpm

5/17TUEam

Creating Western

Floral De-signs/Park

5/17TUEpm

Creating Western

Floral De-signs/Park

5/18WEDam

Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait/

Katzke

Border Designs/

Park

Western Holster for the Begin-ner/Andre

The Ex-treme Elk/Banyai & Flanagan

5/18WEDpm

Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait/

Katzke

Border Designs/

Park



5/18WED-eve-

Antiquing & Finishes/

Park

5/19THUam

Jeweled Scarab Beetle/Beard

Stock Whip Braiding/Boyles

Antiquing & Finishes/

Park


On the Edge/

Zalesak


5/19THUpm

Jeweled Scarab Beetle/Beard

Stock Whip Braiding/Boyles

Burnishing Edges/Park


Making the Ultimate Strop/

Zalesak

Fearless Swivel Knife Use/Linnell

Realistic Leaves: Drawing,

etc./LaBarre


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5/20FRIam

Sheridan Style for Youths/Katzke

Using a Modeling Tool/Main

“BearMan” Tech: Tool-ing Leaves/

LaBarre

The Wolf/Flanagan

5/20FRIpm

Sheridan Style for Youths/Katzke

Funda-mentals of Braiding/Boyles

Demystify-ing the

Stitcher/Andre

Basics of Embossed Appliqué/

Main

“BearMan” Tech: Tool-ing Leaves/

LaBarre

The Wran-gler/

Flanagan

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Exotic Inlays/Park

5/21SATam

Skull Cell Hoster/Andre

FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids

Nature Col-ors by the

“BearMan”/LaBarre

5/21SAT pm

Skull Cell Hoster/Andre

Nature Col-ors by the

“BearMan”/LaBarre

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Sheridan Holiday InnFloor Plan

The following workshop rooms are found in the Sheridan Holiday Inn:

Appaloosa ChaparralLe Gourmet Sheridan Strip Mine

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SugarlandMining Co.

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4-Inch Tunnel-Style Flank Cinch Jesse Smith

Jesse will explain the concept of the 3-piece tunnel flank cinch and demonstrate the process of construction. Students will lay out and cut out the components, skive and prepare them for assembly. Stitching, forming the tunnels, edging and edge burnishing is followed by oiling and finishing. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Pencil, notepad, stylus, sharp head knife, #3 edger, burnisher and slicking canvas.

Mon, May 16, 8 am - 5 pmStrip Mine Room, Holiday Inn $135

Advanced & Fancy Lacing Chan Geer

Looking to step up your lacing skills? This workshop for those with experience in lacing will not be disappointed. Chan will cover the Mexican round braid (single- and two-tone), a flat top braid, braiding seams (1, 2, and 4 strands, single- and two-tone), and also show you four different ways to splice! Understanding and previous experience executing a basic cordovan braid is required. Materials donated by 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.

Wed, May 18, 8 am - 5 pmChapparal Room, Holiday Inn $135

Advanced Hand Stitching Demonstration Gordon Andrus

At times, it is essential to combine hand stitching with machine stitching to accomplish best quality work. Demonstration to include; placing a leather keeper in the stitching, attaching buckles and other hardware combining hand lock stitching with machine stitching. Use of pricking irons, pricking wheels and overstitch wheels. The class will end with an introduction to the butt seam and hand box stitching.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials. Cameras welcome.

Fri, May 20, 1:30 pm - 5 pmW158, Sheridan Community College $65

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, May 18, 7 pm - 9:30 pm OR Thu, May 19, 9 am - 12 pmW170, Sheridan Community College $75

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Around the Bench with Jim Jackson Jim Jackson

Spend the day with Jim. He will design, tool and finish a small notebook cover and belt. While he is working he will give you information about the process and answer all questions (analyze your tools and work if you bring some). This is a comprehensive class for people wanting more information about how Jim builds and finishes leather projects (King’s Saddlery). Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Just yourself and questions (bring your swivel knife and a few tools if you want suggestions on them - also bring a small piece of your own carving and tooling if you want suggestions by Jim).

Wed, May 18, 8 am - 5 pmLe Gourmet Room, Holiday Inn $165

Basic Hand Stitching Gordon Andrus

Mastery with needle and thread is the most basic skill in the leather arts. This workshop will cover basic hand stitching, including double needle harness stitching, casting a hitch in the stitch, and lock stitching with a hooked awl.Materials to Bring: Harness needles and diamond awls and handles. If you have them, also bring a stitch groover, pricking and/or overstitch wheels and hand/finger protectors.

Fri, May 20, 8 am - 12 pmW158, Sheridan Community College $85

Basics of Embossed Appliqué Peter Main

In this demonstration-only workshop, Peter will share his mastery in cutting and sculpturing plugs, embossing, and application to a background.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and questions. No video allowed.

Fri, May 20, 1:30 pm - 5 pmW174, Sheridan Community College $110

“BearMan” Techniques: Tooling 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, May 20, 9 am - 5 pm$135W203, Sheridan Community College

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, May 21, 8 am - 5 pm$150Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Al Gould

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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, May 18, 9 am - 5 pm$135W170, Sheridan Community College

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, May 19, 1 pm - 4 pm

Burnishing Edges Bob Park$75W170, Sheridan Community College

Part 3 in a three-part series this year in Sheridan! Cantle binding application is another of the difficult areas of saddle making. In this workshop, learn to shape a Cheyenne roll to your advantage; prepare leather for ease of application; apply the binding, secure it in place and shape it for sewing. (Special Discount: register for all 3 parts in the series, including Ground Seats and Saddle Fit-Up, and save $50! Register for “Saddlemaking Solutions”; see Registration Form).Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencil and camera.

Thu, May 19, 8 am - 12 pm

Cantle Bindings Al Gould$100Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

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, May 22, 8 am - 12 pm

Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Al Gould$75Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

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Lisa will instruct on how to measure the foot, how to use a pedigraph, and discuss options for choosing and fitting a last. Demonstrations on measuring a client’s feet will help you understand the techniques. Questions are encouraged! Adhesive donated by Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Notebook, pen, camera and questions. Bring a last and measurements if you would like to ask questions about them.

Fri, May 20, 1 pm - 5 pm

Choosing & Fitting a Last Lisa Sorrell$125W163, Sheridan Community College

Drawing original patterns need not be difficult. This workshop, intended for beginner or low-intermediate levels, will look at the components that make up designs for leather carving. It will start with the most basic elements and build on them to create your own original patterns. Pattern development will start with the line and flow of a pattern and build on this. Each step will be drawn on paper and then be repeated on leather. You will learn to draw your own flowers and leaves in a simple, logical manner by following a sequence of easy steps. As you learn this on paper you will apply it to leather. This will help to relate the pattern to the medium as well as improve your proficiency with your swivel knife and other tools. Patterns drawn on paper will be shaded with a pencil to learn the effects of shading. Various techniques can be used to give different effects to your leather carving. This can, over time, lead to developing your own original style. It all begins with the basics. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Pencil (soft lead), eraser, paper, swivel knife, strop, various stamping tools (beveler, shader, mule track, veiner, backgrounder), stamping surface and a mallet.

Fri, May 20, 8 am - 5 pm

Components of Design Pete Gorrell$135Appaloosa Room, Holiday Inn

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, May 20, 7 pm - 9:30 pm$75Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

Sat, May 21, 1 pm - 4 pmAppaloosa Room, Holiday Inn

Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Gordon Andrus

Control of the Swivel knife is central to all decorative work with leather. After checking to be sure that they know how to properly sharpen and strop their knives, participants of this workshop will learn techniques which will help to ensure that their cuts follow an intended path, ending up where the tooler wants them. This will be applied to tighter circles and scrolls as well as longer stem and finish cuts. Emphasis will also be placed on making push cuts and fading lines out while cutting to see the lightening effect that this has on flow in the finished work. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knives, blades, sharpening guides, stones, and strops.

Sat, May 21, 8:30 am - 12 pmW158, Sheridan Community College $80

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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, May 17, 9 am - 5 pm$135W170, Sheridan Community College

Custom Flowers & Design Elements Chan Geer

Using the Sheridan style, students will learn how to tool various components of a floral design (such as flowers, leaves, swirls, buds, etc.). The Sheridan style rose and wild rose, morning glory, star flower and oak leaves are examples of some components to be tooled. Chan will also show how to modify/customize a flower to give it a different and unique appearance. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Basic stamping tools plus others of your choice, mallet, swivel knife, strop, stamping surface, modeling tool, paper and pencil.

Sat, May 21, 8 am - 1 pm$80Chapparal Room, Holiday Inn

Day 1: There is often a situation when you need to make a project but do not have a pattern for the project you have in mind. Knife sheath patterns are commercially available, but they may not be right for the specific job at hand. The solution is to be able to make your own custom pattern to be able to add your own artistic flair. Pete will guide you in creating custom sheath patterns for all types of knives, including folded, straight blade, drop point and recurved blade styles. Special consideration will be given to safety features and right and left draw. This workshop is a prerequisite for Day 2: Sheath Construction.Materials to Bring: Knives (or knife) for which you would like sheath pattern recommendations/help, large kitchen-style cutting board, sharp knife (head knife), straight edge, pencils, notepaper, camera and questions.Day 2: (Prerequisite: Custom Knife Sheaths: Patterning for Any Knife, Day 1) Now that you understand what goes into designing a custom knife sheath for any knife, take that knowledge and turn it into the actual sheath. Pete has spent a lifetime making custom sheaths and is eager to help you get it right. You’ll be using your pattern from Day 1 and assembling this sheath under Pete’s supervision. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Fiebing’s, Leather Machine Co., Inc., Renia USA and Wickett & Craig.Materials to Bring: Knife for which you would like to create a custom sheath, sharp head knife, wing dividers, ruler, stylus, edge beveler, rub stick (slicker), large kitchen-style cutting board, pencils, notepaper and camera.

Custom Knife Sheaths Day 1: Pete Gorrell

Wed, May 18, 8 am - 5 pm

Wed - Thu, May 18 - 19, 8 am - 5 pm

Custom Knife Sheaths Days 1 & 2:

Patterning for Any Knife

Patterning for Any Knife & Sheath Construction

$135

$270

Appaloosa Room, Holiday Inn

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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.

Fri, May 20, 1 pm - 4 pmW171 Sheridan Community College $50

European-Style Square Billfold Chan Geer

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, May 19 - 20, 8 am - 5 pmChapparal Room, Holiday Inn $270

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.

Fri, May 20, 7 pm - 9:30 pm$75W170, Sheridan Community College

Exotic Inlays Bob Park

If you are one whose hand tenses up when it touches a swivel knife and a bit of fear brushes the pit of your stomach when your swivel knife touches the leather, this is a workshop for you. This workshop will take the participants beyond the basics of using the swivel knife. Once the fear of this tool is conquered, cutting in a pattern, decorative cuts, and even complete designs will be handled with confidence. By the end of the workshop, students will complete a piece of leather art using only their swivel knife. Leather donated by Tandy Leather.Materials to Bring: Favorite swivel knife, stylus, strop, note taking supplies and all the questions you’ve ever had about mastering the swivel knife.

Thu, May 19, 1 pm - 5 pm$65W202, Sheridan Community College

Fearless Swivel Knife Use Jim Linnell

Carl will demonstrate how to make fancy over-lays (collars) to finish and dress up the tops of boots, purses, chap yokes, garments, etc. A second aspect of the workshop will show how to make fancy cut-outs (filigree) to apply to belts, billfolds, bags, garments and so on. Carl will show a world of things that can be done with over-lays and cut-outs while teaching techniques (e.g. hiding seams) to produce professional results. Question and Answer time included. Carl will provide patterns for students to take home.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials.

Sat, May 21, 2 pm - 5 pm

Fancy Cut-Outs & Overlay Carl Chappell$75Chapparal Room, Holiday Inn

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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, May 20, 8 am - 12 pm$75Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

Footwear Makers’ Round Table Dan Schwarz

In the spirit of St. Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers and leather workers, this round table discussion, moderated by bootmaker Dan Schwarz, is open to anyone in the footwear making industry or for anyone interested in becoming involved. Discussion will be directed by the questions you bring to the table. An open discourse particular to all things footwear-related is encouraged, including the future of bespoke footwear. Snacks and beverages will be provided.Materials to Bring: An open mind, note taking materials, and discussion topics.

Fri, May 20, 8 pm - 10 pmChapparal Room, Holiday Inn $5

FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Jim Linnell, et al.

The basics of leather tooling (carving & stamping) will be demonstrated in this morning workshop for aspiring leather workers aged 19 and under. Then, students will receive individual hands-on help with practicing the techniques and completing a leather project. All materials will be provided. *Pre-Registration is required. Materials for this workshop donated by Tandy Leather.

Sat, May 21, 9 am - 12:30 pmW174, Sheridan Community College FREE*

Fundamentals of Braiding Joe Boyles

This is an introductory workshop to round braiding. We will be making a four foot long dog lead with 1/4 inch Kangaroo lace. You will learn to splice the ends to form both the wrist loop and to put on the snap. You will make a button to cover the splice. There will be an opportunity to learn a two tone braid. We will have time for discussion of braiding styles and patterns. Materials for this workshop donated by Y-Knot Lace and Rugged Cross Saddlery.Materials to Bring: Lacing fid (if you have one), pen, highlighter and camera (if desired).

Fri, May 20, 1 pm - 5 pmW167, Sheridan Community College $90

Part 1 in a three-part series this year in Sheridan! One of the problem areas in saddle making is the building and shaping of the ground seat. In this workshop, you’ll see how a ground seat is put together and skived to the desired shape. There will be discussion about understanding the desired shape as well. (Special Discount: register for all 3 parts in the series, including Saddle Fit-Up and Cantle Bindings, and save $50! Register for “Saddlemaking Solutions”; see Registration Form).Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencil and camera.


Ground Seats Al Gould$100Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

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Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait Sheryl Katzke

Students will learn how to make a hatband using the Triple Band Plait. This plait has a very intricate look, but is easily mastered. This unusual flat plait that is made using round lace. Materials to Bring: Hat, lacing fid, white saddle soap or braiding soap, leather scissors or utility knife.

Wed, May 18, 8 am - 5 pmW167, Sheridan Community College $125

Hand Engraving for the Western Craftsman Diane Scalese

This workshop is designed for those interested in learning hand engraving. Diane will start with design and layout for both bright cut (western) and single point (firearms) engraving. This will include proper scroll development, transition, and balance. Students will learn the different gravers, and how to shape and sharpen them. Diane will demonstrate the type of cuts, proper sequence, shading, cross hatching, and background treatments, as well as background removal for relief engraving, and precious metal inlay. She will cover tools and equipment, transferring patterns, and work holding fixtures. A question and answer period will follow as time allows.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials.

Thu, May 19, 1 pm - 4 pm$65Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

Registration Deadline: May 12

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 Hermann Oak Leather Co.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.


Jeweled Scarab Beetle Robert Beard$135W166, Sheridan Community College

Participants will learn and do hands-on leather forming, appliqué and border treatments on MDF or wood bases. Techniques learned will be used to create a plaque suitable for awards, mounting antlers, hat/coat racks, keepsakes and more. Additional techniques will be demonstrated on tooling border designs, and the use of lifters and modeling tools to enhance projects. Coloring options will also be discussed. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Silver Creek Leather Company.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, small modeling tool, edge slicker (bone, wood, plastic or antler), stylus, cutting mat and B893 style beveler (optional). All other materials will be provided.


Leather Forming, Appliqué & Tooling Techniques Tony Laier$90W154, Sheridan Community College

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Each student will create a fringed pillow with a leather inlay/overlay design. You will also have the opportunity to use a leather sewing machine under Lisa’s direction. Materials donated/provided by Leather Machine Co., Inc. and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Cutting board, skiving surface and sharp scissors.


Leather Inlay/Overlay: Fringed Pillow Lisa Sorrell$245W163, Sheridan Community College

Leather Tooling as Low-Relief Sculpture Gordon Andrus

Low relief sculpture has been with us for thousands of years. It has been used to beautify many of the greatest buildings ever made. Leather tooling is a very thin, or shallow form of relief sculpture. Students will learn to think of the various stamping tools as sculptors’ embossing and chasing tools, which are used to shape the plastic material that is vegetable tanned leather. You’ll will work on refinement of their swivel knife and beveling technique. They will be introduced to some new tools which can add greater sculptural effect, and how to alter their own stamps to make some new tools of their own. A tooling pattern will be provided which will utilize these new tools. Attendees of this workshop will come away with a fresh approach and insight toward leather tooling that is sure to feed their enthusiasm for the work! Participation in Refinement with the Swivel Knife is recommended, but not required. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Basic set of leather carving/stamping tools, including a mallet, swivel knife and a stamping surface.

Sat, May 21, 1 pm - 5:30 pmW158, Sheridan Community College $80

Making a Center Breast Collar Bob Klenda

The student will build a double and stitched Center D Breast Collar that the student keeps and takes home. Bob will explain the different styles of breast and pulling collars as well as martingales. The student will learn leather selection, layout, cutting out, skiving, construction techniques, stitching, oiling and finishing. Time will only allow for a border stamp, so bring your favorite stamping tool. Materials and pattern will be supplied. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Fiebing’s, Leather Machine Co., Inc. and Renia USA.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, #3 and #4 edgers, 3/4” and 1” slot punch, rivet sets for #9 copper belt rivets, #5 hole punch, razor blade skive tool, edge rubbing supplies and a broad-faced hammer. Some tools will be available in case you don’t have everything or, if flying to the show, contact Bob at 970-878-5382 about borrowing tools.

Wed - Thu, May 18 - 19, 8 am - 5 pmW158, Sheridan Community College $320

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.

Leatherwork Personal Training Bob Klenda

Thu, May 19, 7 pm - 8 pm; 8 pm - 9 pm$65/hr.Appaloosa Room, Holiday Inn

Sun, May 22, 10 am - 11 am; 11 am - 12 pm$65/hr.Strip Mine Room, Holiday Inn

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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 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.


Making the Ultimate Strop Paul Zalesak

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, May 21, 9 am - 5 pm$135W203, Sheridan Community College

Northwest Style Notebook Cover Jesse Smith

Jesse will discuss and demonstrate the layout and design of the Northwest Style, and explain how this style differs from the Sheridan and Visalia styles. You will tool one of Jesse’s patterns for a notebook cover in the Northwest Style and install liners as well. All ability levels welcome. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Fiebing’s and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Stamping and carving tools, swivel knife, strop, mallet, tracing stylus and a stamping surface.

Tue - Wed, May 17 - 18, 8 am - 5 pmStrip Mine Room, Holiday Inn $270

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. Paul will start by defining the cutting edge and achieving the best cutting edge possible. He will briefly cover the most effective sharpening media. A considerable amount of time will be spent putting an edge on your round, swivel, pocket, and trim knives, and others. You will develop the skills to effectively and efficiently sharpen your various leathercraft knives and get a consistently sharp cutting edge. This workshop will be catered to any skill level. The goal is to have 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, May 19, 8 am - 12 pm$85W174, Sheridan Community College

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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, and is updated by Bob continuously to reflect fair market pricing. 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, May 21, 8 am - 12 pm

Pricing Your Work Bob Brenner$80W154, Sheridan Community College

Realistic Leaves: Drawing, Layout & Design Ed Labarre

In this class we will explore the process in drawing, designing and laying out the leaves, stems and branches. Also we will draw the acorns that go with oak leaves and even the “helicopters” that go with maple leaves. You will learn how to draw the items and how to arrange them in a natural and pleasing manner. We will discuss how and where to get design ideas and inspiration for natural leaves and other items.Materials to Bring: Regular printer paper (about 20 sheets), a few drawing pencils and sharpener, a few sheets of tracing paper or Vellum, a multi-strength visor or something to help you focus up close and, of course, the two most important tools – a couple good erasers and a fun attitude! Also, if you would like to bring in a few good leaves from the trees in your area, you will learn to draw those, too.


Designing a saddle correctly is arguably the most important element in saddlemaking, and can be the most intimidating. This course will break down and simplify the daunting process of designing and making patterns for ANY style of saddle. You will learn how to design and create different styles of saddles from buckaroo wades to ranch cutters to western pleasure saddles. Techniques for developing a blueprint for each saddle, and converting that into properly proportioned and attractive saddle patterns will be demonstrated. Every aspect of saddle construction design will be covered, including different trees, round and square skirts, fender shapes and sizes, rigging styles, and seat shapes. Entire class participation is expected and encouraged. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and examples throughout the day. This workshop is a prerequisite for Day 2: Hands-On Pattern Making.Materials to Bring: Pictures of saddles that you like, picture or drawing of a saddle you want to make, sketch pad 8 x 10 inches or larger, pencils, eraser and a camera.


Saddle Design & Patterning Day 1:Lecture & Demonstration

Keith Seidel$135

W154, Sheridan Community College

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Prerequisite: Saddle Design & Patterning: Lecture and Demonstration (Day 1) This is your chance to make your own saddle patterns using the techniques demonstrated in Day 1. Using your own saddle tree, Keith will help you through the process of making a full set of patterns for the saddle you design. This is a very intense workshop, addressing all sorts of issues that arise during the patterning process. You may learn as much from your classmates as from your instructor! Auditing students will simply observe.Materials to Bring: Personal drawing of a saddle you want to make, sketch pad 8 x 10 inches or larger, pencils, large eraser, camera, saddle tree, saddle stand if possible, rigging hardware, knife or scissors for cutting paper, 12” ruler, yard stick and clamps.

Wed - Thu, May 18 - 19, 8 am - 5 pm

Saddle Design & Patterning Days 1 & 2:Lecture & Demonstration & Hands-On Pattern Making $270

Wed - Thu, May 18 - 19, 8 am - 5 pm

Saddle Design & Patterning Days 1 & 2:Lecture & Demonstration & Audit Pattern Making $210

W154, Sheridan Community College

Keith Seidel

Part 2 in a three-part series this year in Sheridan! This course will demonstrate how to mark and cut the saddle skirts, rigging and the seat. Al will instruct on how to find the elusive shape, balance and function with saddle fit-up, and will demonstrate a variety of rigging styles and applications. (Special Discount: register for all 3 parts in the series, including Ground Seats and Cantle Bindings, and save $50! Register for “Saddlemaking Solutions”; see Registration Form).Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencil and camera.

Wed, May 18, 1 pm - 5 pm

Saddle Fit-Up Al Gould$100Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

This year’s workshop will approach the fit of the saddle tree to a horse from a different perspective than in previous years. It will look at the fit for both western and English saddles, their differences and their similarities. The focus will be on the weight bearing portion of the horse’s back and the distribution of pressure over the contact area of the tree bar to the horse. There will be a discussion of the anatomy of the horse: the skeletal and muscular structure, the skin, and the nerves and reflex points that lie under the skin. It will look at the effects of pressure as it is applied to the horse’s back. There will also be a discussion of the type and placement of the saddle rigging and how this can effect the bar pressure to the horse. The balance of the rider is another consideration that will be covered. A tree may be a good fit for the horse, but an improperly balanced rider can be the cause of a sore back for both horse and rider. The first 2-1/2 hours will be classroom discussion, followed by fitting various saddle trees to a live horse. Please dress for the outdoors.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pen/pencil. Cameras are welcome.

Sat, May 21, 8 am - 12 pm

Saddle Tree Fit Pete Gorrell$75Appaloosa Room, Holiday Inn

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Get a group of saddle makers together and they will talk about their trade for hours. This roundtable will be just that. It is a chance to share thoughts and learn from each other. Topics regarding technique, fit, and saddlemaking’s future are all welcome, and that is just the beginning. If you have a problem area with your work, this is a place to find an answer! Questions, thoughts and ideas will be encouraged from all attending. Snacks and beverages will be provided.Materials to Bring: An open mind, note taking materials, and discussion topics.


Saddlemakers’ Round Table Pete Gorrell$5Appaloosa Room, Holiday Inn

This class is designed for youth as an introduction to Sheridan style carving and finishing. Participants must have some experience with floral carving. During this class the students will learn how to tool all of the different elements found in Sheridan style carving, such as flowers, leaves and scrolls. The students will also learn the proper antique and finishing techniques by tooling a design in leather. This workshop is not recommended for beginners. *Youths Only (ages 12-18). Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Tooling marble, swivel knife, strop, mallet or maul, modeling spoon, tracing film, pen or pencil, and the following tools: P703, P206, P367, B701, V407, V821, A104, S631, U849, S866, B202L or leaf liner, B892 or petal lifter.


Sheridan Style Carving & Finishing for Youths* Sheryl Katzke$60W166, Sheridan Community College

Skull Cell Holster Chris Andre

This one day class will focus on how to figure carve and brush dye a “realistic” skull on a cell phone holster made in class. Students will take home a lined cell phone holster and Slickbald Cell Holster pattern pack, and KNOWLDEGE. Materials provided by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Leather Machine Co., Inc.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, figure carving bevelers, pear shaders (small), checked matters, modeling spoon, your favorite geometric stamp for a background, maul, stamping stone, and good attitude!

Sat, May 21, 8:30 am - 5 pmW171 Sheridan Community College $135

Does braiding knots have you stumped? You will not only learn how to braid the Spanish Ring Knot and the Turk’s Head Pineapple Knot, but also learn how to look for keys to braiding many other cover knots. You will also learn interweaves as well as nomenclatures common to the braiding arena. Since different people learn in different ways we will explore approaches that best fit your individual way of learning a variety of knots. You will also see several different styles of written instruction as well as receive a list of resources.Materials to Bring: Fid or awl, notebook, pencil, camera, any type of instructional book you may have (an example would be “Leather Braiding” by Bruce Grant), a dose of patience and a sense of humor.

Fri, May 20, 1 pm - 5 pm$75W154, Sheridan Community College

Spanish Ring & Turk’s Head Knots Nick Carter

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In this workshop, you will braid a four-strand stock whip. We will discuss the cutting and beveling as well as leather to use and handles. There will be plenty of time to discuss all aspects of whips and braiding during the day. The whip will be cut out and ready to braid. You will bevel the strands prior to braiding. This workshop will be very demanding on your hands so be sure to practice your four-strand braiding. You will also cut out a whip blank to take home as a template. Each student will receive a copy of Ron Edwards’ booklet, Whipmaking Book One. Joe will provide whip braiding stands for each student, which will be available for purchase after the workshop.Materials to Bring: Braiding gloves, a very sharp knife or X-acto knife for beveling, Aussie Lace Cutter (if you have one), camera and note taking materials.


Stock Whip Braiding Joe Boyles$250W167, Sheridan Community College

Registration Deadline: April 29

Kathy and Clay are teaming up to teach this class on extremeembossing. The subject of the class will be a bugling bull elk. Techniques to be taught will include cutting hair with a hair blade and a scalpel, embossing, filling with putty, texturing antlers and coloring. Be prepared to have fun because your instructors will be!Materials to Bring: Stylus, modeling spoon, swivel knife, F902 or F902-2, F895, F890, 891, 896, and undercut bevellers B935, B60, pear shaders (various sizes – smooth), Pro petal, bevellers (various sizes – smooth and checkered), matting tools (smooth and checkered), textured tool for background, scalpel with #11 blade, multi blade knife and antler tools (Clay Miller – there will be some for you to use). Bring your own paint brushes if you prefer.

Wed - Thu, May 18 - 19, 8 am - 5 pm

The Extreme Elk Clay Banyai/Kathy Flanagan$270W210, Sheridan Community College

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, May 20, 1 pm - 5 pm$75Sheridan Room, Holiday Inn

Swivel Knife Finesse Al Gould

If you have problems with hair, you will want to take this class. On a 5” x 7” piece of leather, we will be tooling a wolf’s face. Not only will we be studying the fur, But also the facial features, including an open mouth. The picture will be completed with a simple finish. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stylus, modeling spoon, mallet, swivel knife, tooling surface, bevelers (various sizes, smooth and checkered) figure beveler F895, F902 or F902-2, matting tools (checkered), hair tools: F916 and F917.


The Wolf Kathy Flanagan$75W210, Sheridan Community College

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You might want to bring your magnifier for this one! We will be tooling a 5x7 picture where we will learn to do small features like hands, face, folds in clothing, where the boots touch the ground, etc. The picture will be completed with a simple finish. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stylus, modeling spoon, mallet, tooling surface, swivel knife, bevellers, various sizes, smooth and checkered, matting tools, checkered, backgrounder (like A104), F895, and pear shaders (smooth, small to medium).


The Wrangler Kathy Flanagan$75W210, Sheridan Community College

In this demonstration, Peter shows you how the simple modeling tool can be used to yield great results. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and questions. No video allowed.

Fri, May 20, 9 am - 12:30 pm

Using a Modeling Tool on Floral, Figures & Lettering Peter Main$110W174, Sheridan Community College

Western Holster for the Beginner Chris Andre

In this workshop, the student will learn the basics of design, construction and the making of the Cowboy Action Western holster. We will discuss SASS, Fast Draw, Mounted Shooting, and their differences. The class will focus on the tools used and their maintenance, as well as the design basics and fundamentals of holster making, with the student making a “B-Movie”, fast draw style holster with a border stamp. Use of a stitcher will be explained and then used by the student. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Leather Machine Co., Inc. and Slickbald Customs.Materials to Bring: (If you can) Pencil, round knife or similar, 3/8” and 5/16” round punches, medium sized French skiver, #3 and #5 edge beveler, wing dividers with one point rounded, and needle nose pliers.

Wed - Thu, May 18 - 19, 9 am - 5 pmW171 Sheridan Community College $400

Youth Braiding Joe Boyles

This workshop is for youths 12 to 18 years old. It will be limited to 12 students. We will be teaching how to do a four-strand round and four-strand flat braid. These will be done on a key ring as a zipper pull. Depending on time and interest, we can move on to some other teaching.Materials to Bring: A camera, if you wish.

Sat, May 21, 1 pm - 4 pmW154 Sheridan Community College $5

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Sheridan College Campus Map

Rooms W154, W158, W163, W166, W167, W170, W171, W174, W202, W203 & W210 are located in the Edward A. Whitney Academic Center on the Sheridan College Campus (see the blue ring on the campus map on the previous page).

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Bob BrennerBesides being a full-time saddle maker, Bob was a branch bank manager that gives him good experi-ence 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.

Joe BoylesJoe began braiding in Australia in 1988. Since then, he has been taught rawhide work by Mary Fields who is in the Bruce Grant books. He prefers kangaroo to braid with but uses rawhide as well as calf lace. He is also starting to braid bull ropes. Joe enjoys teaching and will keep you entertained while you learn.

INSTRUCTORS & MODERATORS

Chris AndreChris “Slickbald” Andre is a 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. Chris authors a variety of instruction and pattern packs for gun leather and other items as well as offering workshops in holster making and carving.

Gordon AndrusGordon has been working leather since the mid-1970s, when his grandmother, Vera Rees Tippetts, sent him home with a handful of tools, some of them made from nails and bolts, that had belonged to Vaughn, his grandfather. Gordon studied art and design at Utah State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1986 and later a Masters in Fine Art from Alfred University in 1990. He has been working in his own Sage Creek Stock Saddle Co. for the past decade.

Clay BanyaiClay has been working with leather for 40 years. He currently works in boot repair at Bob’s Shoe Repair in Rapid City, South Dakota. Born in North Dakota, and has now lived in the Rapid City area for five years. Clay is an award-winning artist who specializes in leather embossing and figure 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 tool maker and has been a leather artist for over forty years. He was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 1987.

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Nick CarterAn accomplished braider currently residing in Casper, Wyoming, Nick is a working man’s braider who has been making and sometimes selling his braided goods for over 24 years. Always willing to share and learn techniques, Nick offers his services with great enthusiasm every chance he gets.


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Al GouldAl Gould 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. Al 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.

Pete GorrellPete began working with leather in 1952 while working as a ranch hand in Colorado. He learned saddle making from Clarence Wilson, and afterwards studied human and horse anatomies to be able to build better saddles for both. He and his wife, Helen, reside in Gardner, CO, and Hawaii, where they diligently teach leathercraft and saddle making. Pete has also authored books on leathercraft and saddle making, and is a contributing author in The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal. Pete received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2007.

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.

Chan GeerChan began leather work as a young boy helping his dad repair saddles. He and his wife, Mary, live in Sheridan where he owns and operates Geer’s Custom Leather. Geer has written three books on Sheridan Style Carving, made and compiled pattern packs and is a contributing author in The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal. Chan has produced a line of project-based, how-to DVDs which have been very successful. He was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2005.

Carl ChappellCarl learned boot making from his father and began making boots in 1982. In 2001, his boot entry placed first in the World Leather Debut, and he repeated as winner of the Boots division in 2011. He has won the Masters Division at the Texas Boot & Saddle Roundup 5 times. Carl operates a boot making school, is a full-time boot maker and has published a book and DVD about making boots. In 2011 he was the recipient of the AWA Will Rogers Award for “Boot Maker of the Year”.

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Jim LinnellAn active leather craftsman for over 35 years, Jim has conducted hundreds of workshops and dem-onstrations on various leather working techniques in the U.S. and Europe, including workshops for 4-H, Boy Scouts and other youth organizations. Jim received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2002.

Bob KlendaBob has been carving leather since 1959 and making saddles since 1962. As past president of the Colorado Saddle Makers Association, he is accustomed to teaching saddle making and leather carv-ing 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. Bob received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2010.

Sheryl KatzkeSheryl was first introduced to leathercraft while a Girl Scout and later began braiding leather, learning from masters of the craft in both kangaroo and rawhide, and becoming skilled in round braiding, inlay/overlay braids and fine edge braiding. Her work has won many blue ribbons and she enjoys making custom dog leads. She teaches leathercraft in her community and owns Katzke’s Custom Leather in Redmond, Oregon, with her husband, Tom.

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.

Tony LaierTony, the current director of Research and Development for Silver Creek Leather Company, has over 40 years’ experience in the leather industry, as a leather artist, designer, writer, teacher, market manager, in research & development and in direct sales. He is the 1999 recipient of the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leather Craft and now serves on the Board of Trustees for the Al & Ann Stohlman Award Foundation. Tony, a Vietnam veteran, also works for Steel Strike Leather Products, Inc. – a high end leather furniture company out of Buena Vista, CO, where he currently lives and works with his wife, Kay.

Jim JacksonJim Jackson designs and constructs fine custom leatherwork for King’s Saddlery, Wyoming’s famous saddle shop. He has lectured and demonstrated the processes of leather carving at the King’s Western Museum, where his shop is located. He has taught workshops at the Gene Autry Museum in Los Angeles, the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Tokyo, Japan, and many other places around the world. Jim has combined the experience of many years in a well respected saddle shop with an extensive background in the Fine Arts (MFA), to create works that hold the essence of western culture found in the Rocky Mountain region of Wyoming and Colorado.


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Peter MainPeter Main got his start in graphic design in Sydney, Australia. For 25 years, he owned the highly successful Graphic Design Studio, from which he retired in 1995 to pursue his other interests more fully. He immersed himself in his art and taught himself leather design, artistry and construction. He has made everything from delicate jewelry to cases to boots, and has mastered the arts of fine hand-sewing, text on leather, and coloring. Combined with his original style, all this has served to earn him the reputation of a world-renowned leather artist. Peter has diligently instructed others in these skills for decades. In 1999, Ann Stohlman presented Peter with the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft.

Jesse SmithJesse began making leather craft items while in the Air Force. He made his first saddle for his dad. Eventually, he bought The Tack Shop in Spokane, WA, and has built saddles ever since. Jesse also taught saddlery at Spokane Falls Community College for 28 years. He now lives in Pritchett, CO, and operates his own saddle making school, and is an accomplished chap maker. Jesse received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2001.

Diane ScaleseDiane began engraving in 1986, when her husband Bob started making bits and spurs. She admits it was a steep learning curve, as there were no other engravers around. After a number of years bright-cutting, Diane began engraving a few firearms. In 2000, she joined the Firearms Engravers Guild of America, and in 2001 was awarded Master Engraver status. In 2002, she was asked by GRS to teach a few engraving classes. This was an opportunity to help others get started the right way, and avoid many of the pitfalls that she experienced. She teaches several classes each year at GRS and has also taught and demonstrated in Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Denmark. Besides bits, spurs, and buckles, Diane engraves watches, firearms, knives, and jewelry.

Dan SchwarzDan was raised in the ranch and farm country of north central Montana, and eventually settled in Dillon and Beaverhead counties to raise a family. After working in the cattle industry for several years, he hung up his spurs and made the life-changing decision to buy the local boot and shoe repair shop. He now owns Schwarz Custom Boots, and has also opened up his shop in recent years to students.

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 recently wrote a book entitled “Creating Floral Designs”.

Keith SeidelRenowned Cody, Wyoming saddlemaker Keith Seidel has been developing his art full-time for over 35 years. With a significant portfolio of nationally exhibited and awarded work, the innovative designs of his saddles have made him a trendsetter in the industry. Keith specializes in creating highly decorated and heavily tooled leather goods, including saddles, belts, briefcases, gun leather, and executive accessories. Many leather workers have learned a great deal under Keith’s tutelage. He has placed first in the World Leather Debut for the tooled saddle division five times.

Workshop Sponsors

American Leather Direct

Bee Natural Leather Care

Double K Leather Sales

Hermann Oak Leather Company*

Leather Machine Company, Inc.*

Maker’s Leather Supply

Renia USA*

Rugged Cross Saddlery

Silver Creek Leather Company

Slickbald Customs

Tandy Leather

The Fiebing Company, Inc.*

Wickett & Craig of America

Y-Knot Lace

*signature sponsor of all LC&SJ workshops


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Paul ZalesakPaul began tooling leather in 1974 under the tutelage of Jim Resley. In 2001 he started Leather Wranglers Inc., and developed the SK-3 Swivel Knife. A full-time faculty member at the local com-munity college, Paul also loves to teach basic swivel knife use and sharpening techniques. Paul is the Vice President of the International Internet Leathercrafters’ Guild, and is a member of the New Mexico Roadrunner Lerather Artisans’ Guild, the Colorado Saddle Makers Association, and the Lone Star Leather Crafters Guild.

Lisa SorrellLisa Sorrell found boot making by answering an ad for someone to “stitch boot tops.” She’s been making boots for over 20 years and has owned her own boot making business since 1996. Her dedication to learning the craft and her flair for design have established Lisa as a master bootmaker, and her work has been featured in magazines, books, and the PBS program “Craft in America.” She remains committed to the tradition of fit and function while pursuing her passion for the designs and colors that characterize a cowboy boot.

leather teChnology WeekMonday, May 16th - Sunday, May 22nd

Over 60 Workshops from which to choose! Registration is Easy!Call: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

888-289-6409 or 715-362-5393

Web: www.leathercraftersjournal.com

Mail:Fill out the registration (pages 47-48) and mail it with payment to the Journal (see instructions on back cover). Your registration is not official until payment is received in full.

Helpful Hints for Students:• Sharpen your tools before each workshop• Bring a light (ie: headlamp); Magnifying headlamps are available from our online store at www.leathercraftersjournal.com or as a discounted subscription premium• Make a traveling cutting/stamping board (Volume 23 No.3 May/June 2013, p.63 “Have Board...Can Travel” by Lyman Avery)

Cancellation Policy• There is a $25 administration fee for cancelling a workshop. The cost of the workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.• No refunds will be given after Friday, May 13, 2016.

Sheridan Leather OutfitterSCUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY

Friday, May 20th, 6 - 9 P.M.2047 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan

Sponsored by Sheridan Leather Outfitters & Douglas Tools

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4-inch Tunnel-Style Flank Cinch Smith 22 $135

Advanced & Fancy Lacing Geer 22 $135

Advanced Hand Stitching Demonstration Andrus 22 $65

Antiquing & Finishes Park (circle one) WED eve THU a.m. 22 $75

Around the Bench with Jim Jackson Jackson 23 $165

Basic Hand Stitching Andrus 23 $85

Basics of Embossed Appliqué Main 23 $110

“BearMan” Techniques: Tooling Realistic Leaves LaBarre 23 $135

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 23 $150

Border Designs Park 24 $135

Burnishing Edges Park 24 $75

Cantle Bindings Gould 24 $100

Carving & Stamping Ribbon Borders Gould 24 $75

Chap & Chink Making Klenda (circle one) FRI eve SAT p.m. 25 $75

Choosing & Fitting a Last Sorrell 25 $125

Components of Design Gorrell 25 $135

Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Andrus 25 $80

Creating Western Floral Designs Park 26 $135

Custom Flowers & Design Elements Geer 26 $80

Custom Knife Sheaths (Day 1 only): Patterning Gorrell 26 $135

Custom Knife Sheaths Days 1 & 2: Patterning + Construction Gorrell 26 $270

Demystifying the Stitcher Andre 27 $50

European-Style Square Billfold Geer 27 $270

Exotic Inlays Park 27 $75

Fancy Cut-Outs & Overlay Chappell 27 $75

Fearless Swivel Knife Use Linnell 27 $65

Floral Pattern Layout Gould 28 $75

Footwear Makers’ Round Table Schwarz 28 $5

FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Linnell et al.(please provide child’s name) 28 n/c

Fundamentals of Braiding Boyles 28 $90

Ground Seats Gould 28 $100

Hand Engraving for the Western Craftsman Scalese 29 $65

Hat Band with a Triple Band Plait Katzke 29 $125

Jeweled Scarab Beetle Beard 29 $135

Leather Forming, Appliqué & Tooling Techniques Laier 29 $90

Leather Inlay/Overlay: Fringed Pillow Sorrell 30 $245

Leather Tooling as Low Relief Sculpture Andrus 30 $80

Leatherwork Personal Training Klenda (please call the Journal to register) 30 $65/hr.

Making a Center Breast Collar Klenda 30 $320

Making the Ultimate Strop Zalesak 31 $85

Nature Colors by the “BearMan” LaBarre 31 $135

Northwest Style Notebook Cover Smith 31 $270

On the Edge Zalesak 31 $85

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Pricing Your Work Brenner 32 $80

Realistic Leaves: Drawing, Layout & Design LaBarre 32 $75

Saddle Design & Patterning: (Day 1 only) Seidel 32 $135

Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Hands-On) Seidel 33 $270

Saddle Design & Patterning (Both days, Day 2 Audit Only) Seidel 33 $210

Saddle Fit-Up Gould 33 $100

Saddle Tree Fit Gorrell 33 $75

Saddlemakers’ Round Table Gorrell 34 $5

Saddlemaking Solutions (SAVE $50!) Cantle Bindings + Ground Seats + Saddle Fit Up 24, 28, 33 $250

Sheridan Style Carving & Finishing for Youths Katzke 34 $60

Skull Cell Holster Andre 34 $135

Spanish Ring & Turk’s Head Knots Carter 34 $75

Stock Whip Braiding Boyles 35 $250

Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 35 $75

The Extreme Elk Banyai/Flanagan 35 $270

The Wolf Flanagan 35 $75

The Wrangler Flanagan 36 $75

Using a Modeling Tool on Floral, Figures & Lettering Main 36 $110

Western Holster for the Beginner Andre 36 $400

Youth Braiding Boyles 36 $5

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