Leather Crafter's Journal

08/26/2026

Today we welcome some new instructors to the ELWATS team...Riina Õun & Mike Rubinovitz and Thomas Lampartner! Join Riina as she guides you through everything from qualities of gloving leather, traditional tools, anatomy and construction, hand-stitching, and decorative techniques. Participants will create a contemporary two-finger, thumb-free fashion glove design.

Mike Rubinovitz and Thomas Lampartner begin with an introduction to Olivenleder’s revolutionary tanning agent, then proceed to carve and stamp/tool some vegetable tanned leather coasters made with Olivenleder’s tanning agent, carving the “Jesse” motif and leave with their coaster, and a souvenir of their experience.

Follow this link to see other workshops available
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/elwats-workshops/ and for the Trade Show details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2026 in Arnhem, NL, will be the Journal's 4th show of the year...with close to 16 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 21th, and the show itself will be Fri. Oct. 23rd and Sat. 24th, 2026. Classes are filling up, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

08/24/2026

Are you ready to ELWATS! Today we start showcasing the amazing instructors in the 2026 European Leather Workers and Artists Trade Show line-up. First up, one of the powerhouses behind the show itself, Daniëlle Roossien. And right along with her, illustrator extraordinaire, Gabor Pinter. Join Daniëlle as she shares her invaluable expertise from grain to gorgeousness. And Gabor will unlock for you the secrets behind the Sheridan style.

Follow this link to see other workshops available, and The European Leather Workers and Artists Trade Show details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2026 in Arnhem, NL, will be the Journal's 4th show of the year...with close to 16 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 21th, and the show itself will be Fri. Oct. 23rd and Sat. 24th, 2026.

Classes are filling up, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

08/24/2026

Peter Main ~ 1949-2026

Thank you for the good times, the incredible detail, the friendship, the sharing and preservation of knowledge, and the laughs.

We mourn together.

08/05/2026

07/31/2026

Today we showcase to 2 amazing instructors, Jim Linnell & Erik Griffith. Jim Linnell once again brings his extensive knowledge for all to tap into (no pun intended)! Jim invites you all to sign up for all of his workshops, that offer a little of everything, for every skill level. Be sure to grab the opportunity to learn from this multi-talented Stohlman Award winner. Erik teaches hands-on classes are focused on traditional techniques and practical skills, and brings his expertise for everyone at Waco 2026 to tap into. Be sure to sign up for all of these workshops, fill up fast!

Links to all workshops are below, be sure to get your seats NOW! https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

The Heart of Texas Leather Show, in Waco, Texas, will be another fantastic year, with a ton of instructors, offering over 65 workshops! The show runs August 7th & 8th, 2026, with workshops starting Tuesday, August 4th.

The 2026 Last Minute Leather Shootout! For more details, visit - https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/last-minute-leather-shootout/

See you in Waco! Y'all come down now, ya hear!

07/29/2026

Less than a week away, y'all! In case you missed it... we once again profile a show favourite, Julie Baugher, and her expertise in all things chaps, and more. From traditional, to "outside of the box", Julie's workshops are a fun, educational, and clever. Julie invites you all to join her as she shares her 44 years of knowledge.

Links to all workshops are below, be sure to get your seats NOW! They're fillin' up fast! https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

The Heart of Texas Leather Show, in Waco, Texas, will be another fantastic year, with a ton of instructors, offering over 65 workshops! The show runs August 7th & 8th, 2026, with workshops starting Tuesday, August 4th.

The 2026 Last Minute Leather Shootout! For more details, visit - https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/last-minute-leather-shootout/

See you in Waco! Y'all come down now, ya hear!

07/27/2026

Today we showcase two show favorites... Clay Miller & Joe Meling! We invite you to explore all of Joe's workshops to elevate your artistry, and business sense, to the next level. And for all those tool tinkerers, Clay Miller's workshop is a must attend! AND, they're both fillin' up fast, so get 'em while you can!

https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

Links to all workshops are below, be sure to get your seats NOW! https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

The Heart of Texas Leather Show, in Waco, Texas, will be another fantastic year, with a ton of instructors, offering over 65 workshops! The show runs August 7th & 8th, 2026, with workshops starting Tuesday, August 4th.

The 2026 Last Minute Leather Shootout! For more details, visit - https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/last-minute-leather-shootout/

07/24/2026

Today's Heart of Texas Leather Show instructor showcase once again brings you Leandra Martin! Leandra is a leather artisan, known for her skills in leather bag design and construction. We invite you to join Leandra as she shares her knowledge, construction techniques, and professional finishing.

Links to all workshops are below, be sure to get your seats NOW! They're fillin' up! https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

The Heart of Texas Leather Show, in Waco, Texas, will be another fantastic year, with a ton of instructors, offering over 65 workshops! The show runs August 7th & 8th, 2026, with workshops starting Tuesday, August 4th.

The 2026 Last Minute Leather Shootout! For more details, visit - https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/last-minute-leather-shootout/

07/22/2026

Van Horne & Vaughan... from graphics to gators, they gotcha covered. Karla Van Horne & Broderick Vaughan invite you their workshops covering artwork (both traditional and modern), and all things alligator. Be sure to scoop these ones up quick, spots are going FAST!

Links to all workshops are below, be sure to get your seats NOW! They're fillin' up! https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

The Heart of Texas Leather Show, in Waco, Texas, will be another fantastic year, with a ton of instructors, offering over 65 workshops! The show runs August 7th & 8th, 2026, with workshops starting Tuesday, August 4th.

The 2026 Last Minute Leather Shootout! For more details, visit - https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/last-minute-leather-shootout/

07/20/2026

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