Leather Crafter's Journal

06/16/2026

This week we start off with the Waco workshops offered by Erik Griffith. Erik teaches hands-on classes at McNeese State University, that are focused on traditional techniques and practical skills, and is bringing his expertise for everyone at Waco 2026 to tap into.

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 - DETAILS TO COME-JULY 1st.

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

06/13/2026

Today we bring you Waco workshops offered by Carlos Williams, and Stohlman Award winner, Karla Van Horne! Join Carlos to learn his unique leather dyeing style, and then molding and shaping the leather into trays. And Karla invites you attend her workshops, using traditional & next gen techniques.

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 - DETAILS TO COME-JULY 1st.

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

06/10/2026

It's Waco time! We invite you all to join us at this year's Heart of Texas Leather Show. We start off our Instructor Profiles with Daniel Reach. Daniel is a Master Leather Craftsman, and a multi-award winning artist who teaches on two YouTube channels, including Weaver Leather Supply and The LeatherVerse.

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 - DETAILS TO COME-JULY 1st.

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

06/03/2026

Mark Your Calendars!

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

05/23/2026

A beautiful compilation of the artworks from last summer’s International Leather Craft Exhibition in Tokyo! Arigato, Michiko-san!

05/20/2026

Celebrating the life of Mr. Robert Klenda today in Meeker, Colorado.

05/08/2026

Today we have the last of Sheridan 2026's Instructor Profiles... we look forward to seeing everyone next week!Here we have workshops offered by Sarah Garvey, and Julie Pierce. Sarah teaches you the fundamentals from beginning to end, and Julie will show you the ins & outs of leather vest and jacket making. Get your spots revered FAST, these are sure to fill up!

Click the link below for Sheridan details, and to preview all workshops available: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain-leather-trade-show/

The 2026 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will one of our biggest...with 35 Instructors offering 89 Workshops! The show runs May 15, 16, & 17, 2026, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Also happening in Sheridan at the Show:
23rd World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!