Leather Crafter's Journal

Leather Crafter's Journal Leathercrafting A large resource for leather, tools, machinery and allied materials plus leather industry news.
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A leather-working bi-monthly with how-to, step-by-step instructional articles using full-size patterns for leathercraft, leather art, custom
saddle, boot and harness making, etc.

Here we go again... Prescott, baby! Get out of your winter hibernation, and get recharged for 2026, at the Southwest Lea...
10/09/2025

Here we go again... Prescott, baby! Get out of your winter hibernation, and get recharged for 2026, at the Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show. Registration for all courses available are NOW OPEN!

https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/workshops/

Get all the show info, and trade show book PDF, at - https://leathercraftersjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Southwest-Leather-Trade-Show/pa26-tsb-web-01.pdf

Prescott runs February 20, 21 & 22, 2026, Workshops start Tuesday, February 17. We invite you to join us at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center for fantastic kick-off to another leather trade show season. We can't wait to see old friends, meet some new ones, and make some fantastic memories!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

With so many Stohlman Award winners at ELWATS (once again) you know you're getting a wealth of knowledge, much more than...
10/01/2025

With so many Stohlman Award winners at ELWATS (once again) you know you're getting a wealth of knowledge, much more than advertised! Today we profile two of the best, that aren't to be missed. Serge Volken, and Barry King, both embody the essence of the award bestowed upon them, and it's because of the wealth knowledge they share with the community. We guarantee you will get much, much more than you expect from these Masters' workshops.

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

We did a similar posting for Sheridan, and now these 2 are bringing their workshops overseas! Once again it's time to pr...
09/26/2025

We did a similar posting for Sheridan, and now these 2 are bringing their workshops overseas! Once again it's time to profile "The Julies"! Julie Baugher & Julie Pierce bring to ELWATS their fantastic workshops on various leather building techniques. Definitely workshops all makers want to check out. Be sure to get your seat NOW!

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

WORKSHOP NEWS! Eamonn Townsend has reduced the cost of his workshop by 25%! Sign up NOW to join Eamonn as he teaches you...
09/23/2025

WORKSHOP NEWS! Eamonn Townsend has reduced the cost of his workshop by 25%! Sign up NOW to join Eamonn as he teaches you how to make a Christmas tree decoration out of leather lace, using traditional Old-English techniques. Provided: lace, thread, tape, padding, leather, crystal rivets, and Superglue). Check his workshop link for items to bring. These will definitely warm up your Christmas spirit, and your Christmas sales.

https://leathercraftersjournal.com/product/plaited-christmas-tree/

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025. Classes are filling up, so be sure get your spots NOW! https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

Instead of killer bees we have the Creative Ts... Townsend & Thiessen! While at ELWATS we invite to catch these creativ...
09/19/2025

Instead of killer bees we have the Creative Ts... Townsend & Thiessen! While at ELWATS we invite to catch these creatively crafty courses QUICKLY!

Join Eamonn Townsend as he teaches you how get into the Christmas sprit early with his Plaited Tree. And the ever popular 3D dragonhead workshop, by Gesa Thiessen, is back again... they're so cute!

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

Time to think "outside of the box" with these 2 instructors. First, Dave Skinner, who will show you how easy it is to mo...
09/16/2025

Time to think "outside of the box" with these 2 instructors. First, Dave Skinner, who will show you how easy it is to move from pencil to computer. Dave will demonstrate how he uses vector drawing to create carving layouts, project templates, maker stamps, logo designs, marketing material, and so much more.

And an ELWATS newcomer, Sairah Cathcart, who will teach you a little bit of everything with her Needle Minder workshop; tooling and modeling tool work, dying, edge finishing, and stitched construction. And you leave with a very handy & attractive item.

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

From beginner to pro, this show has it for YOU! The "mother" of ELWATS, Gerda van der Stroom, along with Ralf Meisel, of...
09/12/2025

From beginner to pro, this show has it for YOU! The "mother" of ELWATS, Gerda van der Stroom, along with Ralf Meisel, offer a workshop for those new to the craft, and it's amazing community. And Jürgen Volbach shares his professional expertise on both cutting, and tooling. Get your spots revered FAST, these are sure to fill up!

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

We're packing more Euro into The European Leather Workers and Artists Trade Show with 2 masters of their craft. Isaac Ro...
09/09/2025

We're packing more Euro into The European Leather Workers and Artists Trade Show with 2 masters of their craft. Isaac Romero will show you were it all start when it comes to braiding... the lace! Armin Dobstetter will elevate your work (literally) with his leather embossing method. Get your spot revered FAST!

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

Time to profile a local European (German) instructor, Lea Wagner, who recently exploded into the teaching scene. Lea bri...
09/06/2025

Time to profile a local European (German) instructor, Lea Wagner, who recently exploded into the teaching scene. Lea brings her passion for the craft, and her keen eye for detail, in these must attend workshops. The devil's in the details, and Lea knows where he hangs out!

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

Another week, and more classes to showcase! The excitement is ramping up with only a month and a half left until showtim...
09/03/2025

Another week, and more classes to showcase! The excitement is ramping up with only a month and a half left until showtime. This year's course selection probably has the best variety of knowledge to date. Here's a great example... up your garment game with these fantastic workshops offered by Julie Pierce!

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

Stohlman's at ELWATS!... well kinda. Today we profile workshops from two Al Stohlman Award winners, that aren't to be mi...
08/29/2025

Stohlman's at ELWATS!... well kinda. Today we profile workshops from two Al Stohlman Award winners, that aren't to be missed. Serge Volken, and Barry King, both embody the essence of the award bestowed upon them, and it's because of the wealth knowledge they share with the community. We guarantee you will get much, much more than you expect from these Masters' workshops.

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

Time to shake the ELWATS 2025 hive, and let a couple of our killer Bs out. Today we profile Julie Baugher, and her incre...
08/27/2025

Time to shake the ELWATS 2025 hive, and let a couple of our killer Bs out. Today we profile Julie Baugher, and her incredible chaps workshop, that brings a little Americana to Europe. And an ELWATS favourite for many years, Karin Bentvelzen, and her life like Salvador Dali carving workshop.

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

ELWATS 2025 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 18 Instructors, offering 27 Workshops! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 15th, and the show runs from Oct. 17th & 18th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

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