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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT
Visitor Information
The Week at a Glance
19th Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show
11th World Leather Debut
Saturday Evening Awards Reception
Leather Technology Week
Index of Workshops listed by Instructor
Index of Workshops listed by Title
Index of Workshops listed by Subject
Other Events
Workshop Timetable
Sheridan Holiday Inn Floor Plan
Workshop Descriptions – Alphabetical by Title
Instructors
Sheridan Map
Registration
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ACCOMMODATIONS
For information on hotel and resort accommodations, contact:
Sheridan Travel & Tourism
PO Box 7155, Sheridan, WY 82801
Toll Free 888-596-6787
www.sheridanwyoming.org
(Click on “Travel Plans, Stay and Dine, Hotels & Motels”)
Mention the Leather Show to your hotel’s reservationist
for a possible room rate discount.
Host Hotel: Sheridan Holiday Inn
877-672-4011 or 307-672-8931 • Discounted Room Rates for the Show!
MONDAY
MAY 14
WORK-
SHOPS
TUESDAY
MAY 15
WORK-
SHOPS
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY
MAY 16
WORK-
SHOPS
MONDAY, MAY 14
Chap Making
Cordage-Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs
Cutting Leather to Best Advantage
Western Floral Tooling
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Chap Making
Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches
Saddle Days: Session 1
Saddle Days: Session 2
Sheridan-Style Floral Pattern Drawing
Western Floral Tooling
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Chap Making
Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama
Finger Carving
How to Create an Appliqué Braid Using...
Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover
Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches
Saddle Days: Session 3
Saddle Days: Session 4
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Cordage-Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs
Custom Boot Making: Question & Answer
Creating Floral Designs
Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama
How to Use Your Leather Tools
Laying in the Toe Box
Making a Rawhide Honda
Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover
THURSDAY
MAY 17
EXHIBITOR
CHECK-IN
WORLD
LEATHER
DEBUT
CHECK-IN
King
Gathering
WORK-
SHOPS
FRIDAY
MAY 18
TRADE
SHOW
WORLD
LEATHER
DEBUT
WORK-
SHOPS
WORKSHOP QUICK LIST
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SATURDAY
MAY 19
TRADE
SHOW
WORLD
LEATHER
DEBUT
Sheridan
AWARDS
Leather Outfit-
RECEPTION
ters Reception
WORK-
SHOPS
SUNDAY
MAY 20
TRADE
SHOW
WORLD
LEATHER
DEBUT
WORK-
SHOPS
Realistic Facial Features
Realistic Floral Carving
Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory
Swivel Knife: Practice
The Basics of Saddle Repairs
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Top Side
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Bottom Side
FRIDAY, MAY 18
Beginning Braiding: A 6-Strand Hat Band
Burnishing Edges
Carving a Bald Eagle Portrait
Coloring & Finishing Techniques
Making a Rawhide Honda
Pattern Layout
Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover
Pricing Your Work
Saddle Makers Round Table
Saddle Rigging: A Comparison...
Western-Style Pattern Carving
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Extreme Leather Belt
Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse
Free Leathercraft Workshop for Kids
Ground Work & Saddle Seat
Leather Jewelry – Earrings or Cuff Bracelet
Make a Leather Billfold/Wallet Liner
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Basket Stamping Techniques
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2012
All Your Leather Shop Needs Under One Roof
Meet exhibitors from across the country offering
all sorts of leather working goods!
Leather...
Tooling, Saddle, Boot, Garment, Exotic, Metallics, Shearling,
Prints, Rawhide, Hair-on-Hide and more.
Machinery & Equipment...
Various types of sewing machines, clickers, splitters,
saddle stands and more.
Tools, Hardware and Much More!
Hand tools, carving tools, stamping tools, custom made tools,
knives, mallets, saddle trees, thread, lace, needles, dyes,
finishes, books and, yes, more!
3 BIG DAYS to
See - Compare - Buy!
Friday, May 18
9 AM to 5 PM
19 th Annual
Saturday, May 19
9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, May 20
9 AM to 2 PM
FREE Admission to the Trade Show!
Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet and discuss
your leather work with dozens of exhibitors
and many other leather workers!
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For Reservations,
Call 715-362-5393
SATURDAY
AWARDS RECEPTION
Presenting:
The Al & Ann Stohlman Awards
for Achievement in
Leathercraft
and the
11 th World Leather
Debut Awards
at
THE HISTORIC SHERIDAN INN
In the Grand Ballroom and the Wyoming Room
856 North Broadway Street
Sheridan, Wyoming
Presented
By:
Saturday,
May 19, 2012
6:00 to 8:00 PM
(Hors d’oeuvres -
Cash Bar)
RAFFLE
Join the fun – play
the raffle! lots of
Great prizes!
“MEET YOU ON THE PORCH AT THE INN”
LEATHER TECHNOLOGY WEEK
Monday through Sunday, May 14 th – 20 th , 2012
PRESENTED BY:
WE BRING THE WORKSHOPS TO YOU!!!
42 Leatherworking Workshops Offered!
Most workshops held in the Holiday Inn,
so you stay close to the Trade Show action!*
We have hand-picked numerous instructors offering a wide variety
of coursework and organized a week’s worth of instruction for
your benefit so you can:
•Receive direct, in-person and hands-on instruction from
professionals in the trade
•Meet other leather workers and enjoy the camaraderie
•Learn leather work as a craft or profession
•Augment your leather working profession/business
•Impact your product line with new ideas
•Enhance current skills by ingraining new methods
Registering is easy, and workshops fill quickly!
Register by PHONE – MAIL – ONLINE
See pages 13, Inside Back Cover and Back Cover
for workshop registration details.
*A few workshops are located in the Best Western and the Historic Sheridan Inn.
See page 16 for Holiday Inn Floor Plan and page 30 for Sheridan Area Map.
Be sure to read through the booklet carefully (Pages 10-24) for specific workshop
information! There are workshops for every day and many different subjects
from which to choose! There are 1/2-day, full-day, and multi-day offerings.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sheridan Travel & Tourism
PO Box 7155, Sheridan, WY 82801
Toll Free 888-596-6787
www.sheridanwyoming.org
(Click on “Travel Plans, Stay and Dine, Hotels & Motels”)
Mention the Leather Show to your hotel’s reservationist
for a possible room rate discount.
Host Hotel: Sheridan Holiday Inn
877-672-4011 or 307-672-8931 • Discounted Room Rates for the Show!
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Day Key: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, SU=Sunday.
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INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Workshop Pg Day Time Price
Alexander Cordage Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs 18 M or TH 8-12 or 1-5 $170
Alexander Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches 21 T or W 8-5 $275
Beard Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama 19 W-TH 8-4 $250
Boyles Beginning Braiding: A 6-Strand Hat Band 17 F 8-12 or 1-5 $75
Brenner Pricing Your Work 22 F 8-12 $80
Butler Sheridan-Style Floral Pattern Drawing 23 T 9-5 $125
Carter Making a Rawhide Honda 21 TH-F 8-5 $225
Chappell Custom Boot Making: Q & A 18 TH 1-5 $55
Flanagan Realistic Facial Features 22 TH 8-12 $65
Flanagan Realistic Floral Carving 22 TH 1-5 $65
Geer Basket Stamping Techniques for Fun & Profit 17 SU 8-3 $125
Geer Make a Leather Billfold/Wallet Liner 21 S 8-5 $125
Geer Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover 22 W-F 8-5 $325
Gorrell Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse 19 S 8-12 $55
Gorrell Ground Work & Saddle Seat 20 S 1-5 $55
Gorrell Saddle Makers Round Table 23 F 1-5 $55
Gorrell Saddle Rigging: A Comparison of... 23 F 8-12 $55
Gould Extreme Leather Belt 19 S 8-5 $140
Gould Western-Style Pattern Carving 24 F 1-5 $65
Gould Pattern Layout 21 F 8-12 $65
Gould Saddle Days - Sessions 1 – 4 22 T,W 8-5 $700/$200
Gould How to Use Your Leather Tools 20 TH 8-12 $55
Katzke How to Create an Appliqué Braid... 20 W 8-5 $95
Klenda The Basics of Saddle Repairs 24 TH 8-5 $95
Laier Coloring & Finishing Techniques... 18 F 8-12 $65
Laier/Linnell Free Leathercraft Workshop for Kids 20 S 9-12:30 FREE
Linnell Carving a Bald Eagle Portrait 17 F 1-5 $75
Nikkel Understanding Saddle Trees: The Top Side 24 TH 8-12 $55
Nikkel Understanding Saddle Trees: The Bottom Side 24 TH 1-5 $55
Park Burnishing Edges 17 F 8-12 $65
Park Creating Floral Designs 18 TH 8-5 $155
Park Finger Carving 19 W 8-5 $125
Park Western Floral Tooling 24 M-T 8-5 $250
Parker Leather Jewelry – Earrings or Cuff Bracelet 21 S 8-12 $75
Schwarz Laying in the Toe Box 20 TH 1-5 $55
Smith Chap Making 17 M-W 8-5 $695
Smith Cutting Leather to Best Advantage 18 M 6-9 PM $55
Zalesak Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory 23 TH 8-12 $55
Zalesak Swivel Knife: Practice 23 TH 1-5 $65
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INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY TITLE
Workshop Instructor Pg Day Time Price
Basket Stamping Techniques for Fun & Profit Geer 17 SU 8-3 $125
Beginning Braiding: A 6-Strand Hat Band Boyles 17 F 8-12 or 1-5 $75
Burnishing Edges Park 17 F 8-12 $65
Carving a Bald Eagle Portrait Linnell 17 F 1-5 $75
Chap Making Smith 17 M-W 8-5 $695
Coloring & Finishing Techniques... Laier 18 F 8-12 $65
Cordage Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs Alexander 18 M or TH 8-12 or 1-5 $170
Creating Floral Designs Park 18 TH 8-5 $155
Custom Boot Making: Q & A Chappell 18 TH 1-5 $55
Cutting Leather to Best Advantage Smith 18 M 6-9 PM $55
Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama Beard 19 W-TH 8-4 $250
Extreme Leather Belt Gould 19 S 8-5 $140
Finger Carving Park 19 W 8-5 $125
Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse Gorrell 19 S 8-12 $55
Free Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Laier/Linnell 20 S 9-12:30 FREE
Ground Work & Saddle Seat Gorrell 20 S 1-5 $55
How to Create an Appliqué Braid... Katzke 20 W 8-5 $95
How to Use Your Leather Tools Gould 20 TH 8-12 $55
Laying in the Toe Box Schwarz 20 TH 1-5 $55
Leather Jewelry – Earrings or Cuff Bracelet Parker 21 S 8-12 $75
Make a Leather Billfold/Wallet Liner Geer 21 S 8-5 $125
Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches Alexander 21 T or W 8-5 $275
Making a Rawhide Honda Carter 21 TH-F 8-5 $225
Pattern Layout Gould 21 F 8-12 $65
Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover Geer 22 W-F 8-5 $325
Pricing Your Work Brenner 22 F 8-12 $80
Realistic Facial Features Flanagan 22 TH 8-12 $65
Realistic Floral Carving Flanagan 22 TH 1-5 $65
Saddle Days - Sessions 1 – 4 Gould 22 T,W 8-5 $700/$200
Saddle Makers Round Table Gorrell 23 F 1-5 $55
Saddle Rigging: A Comparison of... Gorrell 23 F 8-12 $55
Sheridan-Style Floral Pattern Drawing Butler 23 T 9-5 $125
Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory Zalesak 23 TH 8-12 $55
Swivel Knife: Practice Zalesak 23 TH 1-5 $65
The Basics of Saddle Repairs Klenda 24 TH 8-5 $95
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Top Side Nikkel 24 TH 8-12 $55
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Bottom Side Nikkel 24 TH 1-5 $55
Western Floral Tooling Park 24 M-T 8-5 $250
Western-Style Pattern Carving Gould 24 F 1-5 $65
Day Key: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, SU=Sunday.
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INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY SUBJECT
Subject Instructor Workshop Pg Day Price
Advanced Gould Extreme Leather Belt 19 S $140
Beginner Laier/Linnell Free Leathercraft Workshop for Kids 20 S FREE
Boot Making Chappell Custom Boot Making: Q & A 18 TH $55
Boot Making Schwarz Laying in the Toe Box 20 TH $55
Braiding Boyles Beginning Braiding: A 6-Strand Hat Band 17 F $75
Braiding Carter Making a Rawhide Honda 21 TH-F $225
Braiding Katzke How to Create an Appliqué Braid... 20 W $95
Business Brenner Pricing Your Work 22 F $80
Carving Beard Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama 19 W-TH $250
Carving Flanagan Realistic Facial Features 22 TH $65
Carving Flanagan Realistic Floral Carving 22 TH $65
Carving Gould Western-Style Pattern Carving 24 F $65
Carving Linnell Carving a Bald Eagle Portrait 17 F $75
Chap Smith Chap Making 17 M-W $695
Cinch Alexander Cordage Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs 18 M or TH $170
Cinch Alexander Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches 21 T or W $275
Decorative Laier Coloring & Finishing Techniques... 18 F $65
Decorative Park Burnishing Edges 17 F $65
Decorative Parker Leather Jewelry – Earrings or Cuff Bracelet 21 S $75
Intermediate Park Western Floral Tooling 24 M-T $250
Pattern Butler Sheridan-Style Floral Pattern Drawing 23 T $125
Pattern Gould Pattern Layout 21 F $65
Pattern Park Creating Floral Designs 18 TH $155
Pattern Smith Cutting Leather to Best Advantage 18 M $55
Project Geer Make a Leather Billfold/Wallet Liner 21 S $125
Project Geer Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover 22 W-F $325
Saddle Gorrell Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse 19 S $55
Saddle Gorrell Ground Work & Saddle Seat 20 S $55
Saddle Gorrell Saddle Makers Round Table 23 F $55
Saddle Gorrell Saddle Rigging: A Comparison of Different... 23 F $55
Saddle Gould Saddle Days - Sessions 1 – 4 22 T,W $700/$200
Saddle Klenda The Basics of Saddle Repairs 24 TH $95
Saddle Nikkel Understanding Saddle Trees: The Top Side 24 TH $55
Saddle Nikkel Understanding Saddle Trees: The Bottom Side 24 TH $55
Stamping Geer Basket Stamping Techniques for Fun & Profit 17 SU $125
Swivel Knife Park Finger Carving 19 W $125
Swivel Knife Zalesak Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory 23 TH $55
Swivel Knife Zalesak Swivel Knife: Practice 23 TH $65
Tool Use Gould How to Use Your Leather Tools 20 TH $55
Day Key: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, SU=Sunday.
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS:
• Fill out the Registration Forms on the Inside Back Cover
and Back Cover, and mail in with payment to: The Leather
Crafters & Saddlers Journal, 222 Blackburn St, Rhinelander,
WI 54501.
• Go Online to: www.leathercraftersjournal.com. Click on
Trade Shows, then follow prompts for registering.
• Give us a call at 715-362-5393, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon-Fri,
Central Time.
Be sure to read the workshop descriptions carefully, especially the materials you are expected
to bring with you to Sheridan. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us!
Workshops
Presented
By:
OTHER EVENTS!
THE KING GATHERING
Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:00 PM
Hosted by King’s Saddlery & Museum
184 North Main Street in Downtown Sheridan
Open to all exhibitors, trade show attendees and other participants of the
19th Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show
SHERIDAN LEATHER OUTFITTERS RECEPTION
Friday, May 18, 2012 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Hosted by Sheridan Leather Outfitters
2047 Coffeen Avenue, Sheridan
Open to all exhibitors, trade show attendees and other participants of the
19th Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show
SATURDAY EVENING AWARDS RECEPTION
Saturday, May 19, 2012 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Hosted by The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal
856 North Broadway Street, Sheridan
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Floor Plan
Sheridan Holiday Inn
The following rooms are found in the Sheridan Holiday Inn:
Appaloosa, Chaparral, General A,
Le Gourmet, Sheridan and Strip Mine.
104
107
109
111
115
117
119
121
123
125
Elevators
127
129
131
Atrium
Room 133
Chaparral
Appaloosa
105
245 246
Pool
West Terrace
East Terrace
Whirlpool
The Greenery
Kitchen
Main Entrance
Trade Show
Registration
Front Desk
Women
Men
Dining
Room
Gen A
Le Gourmet
Offices
Sheridan
Scooters
Bar & Grill
Offices
Strip Mine
PARKING
The Overland Room and the Snow Goose Room are located in the
Best Western at 612 N. Main St. The Ballroom, Parlor, and Wyoming Room
are located in the Historic Sheridan Inn at 856 N. Broadway St.
The Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show is presented by:
The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal
715-362-5393
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Men
Women
Bighorn Convention Center
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS alphabetical by title
Basket Stamping Techniques for Fun & Profit Chan Geer
Le Gourmet Room
Sun May 20 8 am – 3 pm
$125
Course Description: Chan has been perfecting the use of the basket stamp for many years and will be able
to show students how to reinvent your basket stamping work and give it new life! Fun designs that can help
your bottom line is all the excuse you need to register for this workshop.
Materials to Bring: Basket stamps of your choice, bevelers, border tools, swivel knife, strop, ruler, mallet,
stylus pencil, wing dividers, cutting board, straight edge, stamping surface, pencil and paper.
Beginning Braiding: A 6-Strand Hatband Joe Boyles
Strip Mine Room
Fri May 18 8 am – 12 pm 1 pm – 5 pm
$75
Course Description: Students will braid a 6-strand hatband out of kangaroo lace. You will learn a
crown knot, 6-strand round and flat plait or braid, and also how to make a button to hold the hatband
together.
Materials to Bring: Lacing fid (if you have one; otherwise Joe will bring extras for sale), pen, highlighter,
strong clamp to hold the braiding to the table (or a stitching pony).
Burnishing Edges Bob Park
Overland Room
Fri May 18 8 am – 12 pm
$65
Course Description: In this workshop/demonstration the student will be introduced to the various
methods utilized to produce professional-quality edges. The demonstration will include the Weaver
burnisher, the Fantastic Burnisher, various rotary burnishers and burnishing by hand. Examples of the
various stages being demonstrated will be provided to the students. Additional topics will include dying
edges and various methods for final finishing. If you want to learn to produce beautifully finished edges,
this workshop is a must! Open Q & A at the end of the demonstration (time permitting). All skill levels
welcome.
Materials to Bring: Notepaper and pencil.
Carving a Bald Eagle Portrait Jim Linnell
Appaloosa
Fri May 18 1 pm – 5 pm
$75
Course Description: In this workshop, participants will learn all of the carving techniques used to
create an 8”x10” portrait of a bald eagle. In the course of carving this piece, students will learn the
basics of figure carving. Special emphasis will be given to the variety of feather textures on this majestic
creature as well as the eyes, beak and background. As time permits, the workshop will conclude with
a discussion of the coloring techniques. Some leather carving experience will be helpful. This will be
a great workshop for someone wanting to further round out their leather carving knowledge. Leather,
pattern and tracing material will be provided.
Materials to Bring: Tooling surface (granite or marble), swivel knife, mallet, tracing stylus, medium
to small modeling spoon, petal lifter and a fine hair blade. Also useful would be (these are Craftool
numbers, but similar tools are o.k. too): A98, F902, F941, F976, F890, F891, F895, F898, F900, B202L,
B202R and background texture tool of your choice, such as E294, M882, etc.
Chap Making Jesse Smith
Chaparral Room
Mon-Wed May 14-16 8 am – 5 pm
$695
Course Description: Students will make their own pair of shotgun chaps or chinks and study the basic
patterns and how to make adjustments of the patterns to fit size and personal preference differences.
Making the chaps/chinks, students will: 1) Lay out the patterns on one side of leather; 2) Design and
make the yokes and belts; 3) Cut out chap parts; 4) Assemble in the proper order; 5) Stitch; 6) Cut
fringe and finish edges.
Materials to Bring: Drawing paper, pencil, notebook, head knife, mallet, swivel knife, and stamping
tools of your choice. Optional but highly recommended: Sheers or rotary cutter, #2 edger, straight
edge and wing dividers.
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Coloring & Finishing Techniques –
Using Eco-Flo Dyes, Professional Waterstains, Antiques & More
Appaloosa
Tony Laier
Fri May 18 8 am – 12 pm
$65
Course Description: This workshop involves both demonstration and hands-on participation doing
basic techniques for applying all Tandy Leather Factory’s Eco-Flo line of ecologically-friendly dyes,
antiques and new professional waterstains. Students will also be experimenting with a variety of special
effects, including resist dyeing, wet/dry progressive coloring, block dyeing and more. All supplies will
be provided.
Materials to Bring: If you have favorite brushes, bring them along!
Cordage-Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs Darin Alexander
Strip Mine Room
Mon, May 14, 8 am – 12 pm 1 pm – 5 pm Thu, May 17, 8 am – 12 pm $170
Course Description: Learn the principles of over-all cinch design, style considerations, and terminology.
Darin uses a progressive approach to help students become familiar with specific design techniques.
Under Darin’s patient instruction each student will practice the basic movements/methods of cinch
detailing and needling-off, using a variety of fibers, to produce designs on two, pre-strung 25 strand,
wall-hanging “samplers”. Discussion of fiber identification methods and examples demonstrating various
applications of this distinctively western tradition will be presented. Keep in mind that the elegant results
of cordage techniques can be employed as a form of filigree in an array of items such as boots, belts,
hat bands and furniture. Special emphasis will be placed on optimizing comfort and health of cinches
and girths for your Equine. This workshop is highly recommended as preparation for the Vaquero Cinch
Making class allowing the student’s mind to settle into the process and movements, easing you more
comfortably on to the greater challenges of “stringing”, or “warping”, the cinch body.
Materials to Bring: Sharp scissors, dull fid (if you have one), pencil and graph paper.
Creating Floral Designs Bob Park
Overland Room
Thu May 17 8 am – 5 pm
$155
Course Description: Instruction will cover Bob’s method for creating floral tooling patterns. Topics will
include the anatomy of a pattern, basic layout, borders, placement of flowers and stemwork and the use
of various design elements which are typically found in western floral designs. The workshop is
designed as an introduction to drawing floral tooling patterns, utilizing the techniques outlined in Bob’s
book which details the design process from start to finish. Students will also have the opportunity to
practice drawing under Bob’s direction. Skill Level: Intermediate.
Materials to Bring: Drawing pencil, eraser and paper for notes.
Custom Boot Making: Question & Answer Carl Chappell
Sheridan Room
Thu May 17 1 pm – 5 pm
$55
Course Description: ANY questions you may have concerning custom boot making are welcome!
Round-table-style discussion. Carl brings 30 years of expertise and experience teaching at his own
boot making school to this workshop.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil, and any boots you may want to bring for “questioning”.
OR
Cutting Leather to Best Advantage
Chaparral Room
Jesse Smith
Mon May 14 6 – 9 pm
$55
Course Description: Get the most from your leather! Jesse will demonstrate with hands-on applications
how to design, lay out and cut your patterns to the best advantage in this evening workshop. Students
will draw and cut patterns on paper and leather.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
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Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama Robert Beard
Appaloosa Room
Wed-Thu May 16-17 8 am – 4 pm
$250
Course Description: This pictorial carving workshop will explain,demonstrate and practice the
techniques and procedures for carving a Southwestern desert scene. Techniques will be taught on how to
emboss and color this project, with the additional use of a *special* medium to make the diorama “pop”.
The leather, necessary finishes, colors and sealers will be supplied for the workshop.
Materials to Bring: Basic Equipment: Marble or carving stone, swivel knife, maul/mallet, stylus,
modeling spoon, scalpel with #11 blade and handle, ‘sharp’ black ink pen, #4 pointed paint brush, pallet
to mix paint on, tooth picks, Barge cement, rubber cement (clear); Common Tools: F891 figure beveler,
F895, F896, F897, F916, small smooth pear shader, B61 undercutter, F900 or F901 checkered matter,
104 checkered backgrounder, 902 pointed smooth beveler, F941 smooth pointed beveler, S931 small
seeder; Pro-Series Tools: BF-1 thru BF-4 figure bevelers, B-3 thru B4.25 steep figure bevelers, L-3 lifter
or U-3 under cutter, MB-6 or MB-5 smooth matter beveler, SP-1 and SP-2 smooth pointed bevelers,
PS-2,3,4 smooth, GB-4 grass blade, M-3 checkered matter, BG-3 checkered backgrounder, BT-2 bush
tool, tri seeder or S-1 seeder and filigree chisels. (Note: Many of the tools listed can be substituted with
other similar types and sizes of tools. Special tools will be available for loan or purchase during or after
the workshop).
Extreme Leather Belt Al Gould
Sheridan Room
Sat May 19 8 am – 5 pm
$140
Course Description: For Advanced Toolers! Al will be sharing how to stamp and carve a very intricate
belt pattern. Challenge your existing skills with an unprecedented tooling pattern. You will see your tools
do things they have never done! This class is all about negotiating those tight turns and twists.
Materials to Bring: Basic stamping tools of your choice, mallet, swivel knife, strop, ruler, tracing paper,
pencil, wing divider, stylus and stamping surface.
Finger Carving Bob Park
Overland Room
Wed May 16 8 am – 5 pm
$125
Course Description: Students in this workshop will learn to create beautiful swivel knife designs.
Discussion will include the various types of swivel knives, blades and their specific uses. Swivel knives
from most major manufacturers will be available for students to handle. Instruction will cover the various
styles of finger carving, creating free-hand designs and the proper use and sharpening of the swivel
knife. Students will also have an opportunity to practice various finger carving patterns. Skill Level:
Intermediate.
Materials to Bring: Sharp swivel knife, strop, tracing stylus, paper and pencil.
Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse Pete Gorrell
Chaparral Room
Sat May 19 8 am – 12 pm
$55
Course Description: This popular and informative workshop will address all aspects of saddle tree
fit to the horse’s back. This will be approached in 3 phases. 1st–A discussion of the muscular and
skeletal structure of a horse’s back as it relates to the saddle tree. 2nd–Fitting a variety of trees to a
live horse. This is a hands-on approach with all students encouraged to participate. 3rd–Making minor
adjustments to tree fit by shimming with leather. The subject of squaring an uneven tree will also be
addressed. There will also be a discussion of how saddle tree fit can affect a horse’s performance. The
book, “Basics of Saddle Fit” authored by Pete Gorrell will be available to students at a greatly reduced
price of $10 (normally $21.95).
Materials to Bring: Paper and pencil. Cameras and recorders are welcome.
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FREE Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Tony Laier/Jim Linnell
Appaloosa Room
Sat May 19 9 am – 12:30 pm
FREE*
Course Description: 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 still required.
Materials to Bring: Some stamping tools and mallet, if possible.
Ground Work & Saddle Seat Pete Gorrell
Chaparral Room
Sat May 19 1 pm – 5 pm
$55
Course Description: The saddle seat should not only be comfortable to the rider but is critical to the
placement of the rider and therefore to the balance of the rider to the horse. This is important in respect
to the ability to communicate to the horse through balance as well as reducing the risk of soring the
horse’s back. This workshop will address reading the tree to determine how the ground seat needs to
be installed to achieve the desired goals. A variety of ground seat patterns will be shown and compared.
There’ll also be a discussion of the difference between a man’s and a woman’s seat and what can be
done to make this seat gender specific. Two different methods of installing ground seats will be demonstrated.
There will be a discussion and critique of each. Questions and input from the students will
be encouraged. This workshop can be a companion workshop to “Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse”,
or it will also work well on its own.
Materials to Bring: Paper and pencil. Cameras and recorders are welcome.
How to Create an Appliqué Braid Using a Single Strand Sheryl Katzke
Sheridan Room
Wed May 16 8 am – 5 pm
$95
Course Description: Students will learn how to create a design with an appliqué braid using the
single strand center braid technique. Additionally, you’ll learn how to shape the foundation for the braid,
learn the correct spacing for the holes, and how to bevel and prepare the lace for braiding. Alternative
applications for this unique braid and other appliqué braids will be discussed. Students will complete
a wrist band using the techniques learned. Kangaroo leather, foundation leather and lace bevelers will
be supplied.
Materials to Bring: Lacing fid, sewing awl, #10 stitch maker, bone folder, two 2-prong lacing needles,
large edge beveler, white saddle soap or braiding soap, small scissors and scalpel.
How to Use Your Leather Tools Al Gould
Sheridan Room
Thu May 17 8 am – 12 pm
$55
Course Description: Learn about 1) Using leather tools correctly; 2) Proper sharpening methods; 3)
Caring for and storing of tools; 4) Safety when using leather tools; 5) Do’s and Don’t’s regarding tools.
Tools covered (but not limited to): Stamping – basket, geometric, floral; Cutting – round, straight and
swivel knives; Misc. – awls, needles, groovers, French edgers and edges.
Materials to Bring: An assortment of tools listed above, strop and steel.
Laying in the Toe Box Dan Schwarz
Strip Mine Room
Thu May 17 1 pm – 5 pm
$55
Course Description: Dan will show you how to prepare a lasted boot to receive the toe box. He will
demonstrate with both leather and celastic material. To conclude, Dan will show how to finish the toe
box in preparation for inseaming.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
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Leather Jewelry – Earrings or Cuff Bracelet Olive Parker
Strip Mine Room
Sat May 19 8 am – 12 pm
$75
Course Description: Students will choose to carve and shape two pairs of elegant leather earrings
and color them with iridescent acrylics, or carve and color a bangle leather bracelet. Bracelets (leather
stitched over metal core) will be provided. The application of appropriate finishes for lasting durability is also
discussed. Sterling silver or 14k gold ear wires will be provided for the earrings.
Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, sponge, basic stamping tools, maul or mallet, tracing stylus,
poundo board or cutting mat, scalpel with a #11 blade, French edger, ball-style modeler, old washcloth
or soft rag. If possible, bring inexpensive small brush assortment and jeweler’s pliers for opening
jumprings.
Make a Leather Billfold/Wallet Liner Chan Geer
Le Gourmet Room
Sat May 19 8 am – 5 pm
$125
Course Description: What to do when your customers ask for that special, custom-made liner? Look no
further – Chan will lead you through the steps and show you the finesse to making a knock-out liner your
customers will never forget. There will be no tooling or lacing – just 100% focus on the liner.
Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, rule, punches, skiving knives, stencil knife and blade, mallet,
straight edge, stylus pencil, wing dividers, cutting board, stamping surface, pencil and paper.
Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches Darin Alexander
Strip Mine Room
Tue, May 15 8 am – 5 pm Wed, May 16 8 am – 5 pm
$275
Course Description: Under Darin’s careful instruction students will practice methods of making the
cinch with special focus on traditional cord stringing/warping considerations of the cinch body. Darin
will demonstrate specific steps which ensure the highest level of quality explaining how to recognize
common difficulties and how to make improvements for the comfort and health of your Equine. Each
student will be provided with materials for two basic cinches and one ornate Vaquero to assist in
reinforcing memory of cord lay-up and tension. Completion of at least one usable cinch during class
is anticipated. It is recommended that students take “Cordage Style: Cinch Pattern and Designs”
workshop first since this Vaquero workshop focuses heavily on the skills of body strand techniques.
Materials to Bring: Sharp scissors, dull fid (if you have one), pencil and graph paper.
Making a Rawhide Honda Nick Carter
Wyoming Room
Thu-Fri May 17-18 8 am – 5 pm
$225
Course Description: Students will complete either a Pima (Dick Schorr) or a San Juan (Bill Dorrance)
style honda as well as receive information about rawhide and braiding techniques. This two-day
workshop will take place partially out-of-doors on the porch; please dress appropriately.
Materials to Bring: Camera, notebook, pencil, needle-nose pliers, How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear
book by Bruce Grant, leather gloves with finger tips cut off, fid and utility (razor) knife.
Pattern Layout Al Gould
Sheridan Room
Fri May 18 8 am – 12 pm
$65
Course Description: 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. Students will then practice
these methods.
Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencils and eraser.
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Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover Chan Geer
Le Gourmet
Wed-Fri May 16-18 8 am – 5 pm
$325
Course Description: Make and take home a beautiful notebook cover carved in the Sheridan-style
and complete with filigree work. You choose your background filigree color for a personal touch. This
notebook also comes with a unique closure style using magnets - a useful skill to learn for all kinds of
applications!
Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, rule, punches, skiving knives, stencil knife and blade, mallet,
stamping and carving tools for Sheridan-style, basket stamping tools, straight edge, stylus, wing
dividers, cutting board, stamping surface, pencil and paper.
Pricing Your Work Bob Brenner
Snow Goose Room
Fri May 18 8 am – 12 pm
$80
Course Description: Are you profitable? Sign up for this half-day workshop based on Bob’s book, How
to Establish Prices for the Saddle Maker or Leather Worker. This proven system will teach you how to
establish a profitable hourly rate and price for your services and products. Bob uses this same system
in his shop on a daily basis. Students will receive a copy of his book, a $39.95 retail value.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Realistic Facial Features Kathy Flanagan
Snow Goose Room
Thu May 17 8 am – 12 pm
$65
Course Description: Is your elephant a zombie? Does your giraffe look like a dead tree? Maybe it’s
time to get some help adding some life to your animal carvings. There are no set rules to this informative
workshop; you learn what you want to learn. Choose from eyes, ears, noses, mouths, skin, hair
and feathers from the animal or person you wish to learn about. Learn to perfect your skills to be able
to carve the animal of your dreams. If there is a specific feature you want to learn about, bring it to class
and we’ll do it! Leather and patterns will be provided.
Materials to Bring: Stamping surface, mallet, swivel knife, stylus (fine point is best), modeling spoons
(various sizes), bevelers (various sizes; smooth & checkered), figure bevelers F895 & F897, matting
tools F900, F901, F902, F918 & F941, smooth pear shaders (various sizes), hair blades (large and
small), pro-petal and/or undercut bevelers.
Realistic Floral Carving Kathy Flanagan
Snow Goose Room
Thu May 17 1 pm – 5 pm
$65
Course Description: There are times when a realistic flower, versus a stylized flower from a typical
floral pattern, is desired in a carving. In this workshop, learn to carve and tool a flower so that it looks
real. Create a beautiful bouquet or a single blossom for a young girl’s hair. Choose from a variety of
patterns, or bring one of your own that you wish to learn.
Materials to Bring: Stamping surface, mallet, swivel knife, stylus, modeling spoons, bevelers (various
sizes; smooth & checkered, smooth pear shaders (various sizes), matting tools F900, F901 and similar,
figure bevelers (various sizes), A104, F902, F941 and pro-petal or undercut beveler.
Session #1: Tue, 8 am - 12 pm Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up
Session #2: Tue, 1 pm - 5 pm • Rigging – Full Double D-Ring 7/8 Flat Plate Skirt
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Saddle Days, Sessions 1 – 4 Al Gould
General A
Tue-Wed May 15 8 am – 12 pm; 1 pm – 5 pm $700 FoR all 4; $200 Each
Session #3: Wed, 8 am - 12 pm • Saddle Front: Gullet, Horn & Fork Covers
Session #4: Wed, 1 pm - 5 pm • Saddle Back: Cantle & Filler, Prep & Binding
Course Description: Each session is designed to help the saddle maker with a problem area, or to present
a new “How-To” for his or her projects. Choose the session(s) that best serve(s) your particular needs.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Saddle Makers Round Table Pete Gorrell
Chaparral Room
Fri May 18 1 pm – 5 pm
$55
Course Description: This workshop will be given in a ‘roundtable’ format covering any and all aspects
of saddle making and related topics. Here is an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and to gather
information from others in the trade. A wide range of subjects will be covered, such as: how to cover
common mistakes, ground seat and its relationship to tree balance, stirrup placement versus stirrup
swing, progression and the role it plays in making a saddle, cutting the saddle parts (placement on the
leather), extended cantle bindings and why they can be an advantage, saddle finishes, tips and helpful
hints and much more. Bring your questions and your input: a chance to share your thoughts and gain
from the experience of others.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil. Cameras and recorders are welcome.
Saddle Rigging: Pete Gorrell
A Comparison of Different Types of Rigs
Chaparral Room
Fri May 18 8 am – 12 pm
$55
Course Description: This workshop will give a comparison of different types of saddle ratings, rig
position, their placement as it relates to both the horse and to the saddle, the pressure applied to
the horse’s back and different methods of squaring a rig. Also included will be an explanation and
demonstration of the ‘base line’ method of installing a flat plate rig and also the Knipe rigging setter. The
workshop will be given in a roundtable format and encourage participation from all those attending. So,
put on your thinking caps for questions, comments and input. This first-time workshop will provide a
wealth of information and broaden the understanding of saddle riggings.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil. Cameras and recorders are welcome.
Sheridan-Style Floral Pattern Drawing Don Butler
Sheridan Room
Tue May 15 9 am – 5 pm
$125
Course Description: Emphasis in this valuable workshop will be placed on Sheridan-style floral pattern
layout. After completing this workshop, you will be able to approach a blank piece of leather with confidence!
After learning the basics of pattern layout, you will then be able to start carving and tooling your own
pattern on a leather notebook cover. Full instructions will be included for finishing the notebook at home.
Materials to Bring: 8-1/2” x 11” drawing tablet or copy paper, pencil, eraser and ruler.
Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory Paul Zalesak
Parlor
Thu May 17 8 am – 12 pm
$55
Course Description: Learn how to properly tune and sharpen/strop your swivel knife so that you are
more comfortable holding it and carving with it – and watch your carvings flow! Paul discusses how
to keep your swivel knives and other edged tools in top condition. Study examples of carving design
and style so that you may better appreciate the capabilities of your swivel knife. The workshop will be
catered to any skill level – novice to master. Also highly recommended is “Swivel Knife: Practice”.
Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.
Swivel Knife: Practice Paul Zalesak
Parlor
Thu May 17 1 pm – 5 pm
$65
Course Description: This workshop is entirely dedicated to hands-on swivel knife practice and
techniques based on Paul’s morning workshop, “Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory”, which is not
required, but highly recommended.
Materials to Bring: Swivel knife and strop.
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The Basics of Saddle Repairs Bob Klenda
Ballroom
Thu May 17 8 am – 5 pm
$95
Course Description: In the morning, Robert will give a detailed description of the major saddle repairs
and how to accomplish them. In the afternoon, students will receive hands-on experience of saddle
repair under Bob’s guidance. Students are invited (not mandatory) to bring a saddle needing repair. If
you plan to bring a saddle, you MUST contact Bob at least 10 days prior to the workshop to discuss
the necessary repair materials/supplies and ensuing costs (paid directly to Bob) which are needed to
accomplish the repair(s). You can reach Bob at 970-878-5382. Sewing machine and stitching horse
will be furnished.
Materials to Bring: Paper, pencil, camera, any tools suitable to accomplish the repair(s) to the saddle
you bring, and any payment due to Bob for repair materials he supplies for your saddle.
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Top Side Rod & Denise Nikkel
Chaparral Room
Thu May 17 8 am – 12 pm
$55
Course Description: Rod and Denise will explain the measurements taken on a saddle tree, and what
is still important in how a tree looks and functions that you can’t measure. Knowing how the different
parts of the tree relate to each other will help you get the look you want and the size for the rider that
you need when ordering a tree.
Materials to Bring: Notepaper and pencil.
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Bottom Side Rod & Denise Nikkel
Chaparral Room
Thu May 17 1 pm – 5 pm
$55
Course Description: What are all the factors that can be modified to change the fit of a tree, and how
is basic horse anatomy important to tree and saddle fit? You will learn the variations possible in the tree
and the horse and how they can match each other to help tree fit and function.
Materials to Bring: Notepaper and pencil.
Western Floral Tooling Bob Park
Snow Goose Room
Mon-Tue May 14-15 8 am – 5 pm
$250
Course Description: This is a workshop for those toolers who want to refine their skills. Instruction
will cover swivel knife techniques, various stamping tools, tooling sequence options and specific tool
selection. Students will choose one of Bob’s patterns to tool under his supervision. Assistance will be
tailored to each student and demonstrations will be provided based on the needs of the class. Additional
topics of discussion will include tooling patterns, casing leather, dying techniques and leather finishes.
Time permitting, there will be an open topic Q & A session at the end of each day so bring any questions
you might have. Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Materials to Bring: Stamping tools, swivel knife, sharpening supplies, strop, maul/mallet, slicker,
tracing stylus and tooling rock.
Western-Style Pattern Carving Al Gould
Sheridan Room
Fri May 18 1 pm – 5 pm
$65
Course Description: This course is designed to add style to your swivel knife work. The four-hour
workshop teaches that the swivel knife is all-important, giving it new respect. Also taught is how to “run”
with your cuts, how to cut flower buds, leaves and stems and basic decorative cuts. A pattern pack of
swivel knife exercises will be given to take home.
Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, notebook and pencil.
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Darin Alexander
Robert Beard
Joe Boyles
Bob Brenner
Don Butler
Nick Carter
INSTRUCTORS
Darin Alexander – Owner of Artcords, LLC
Darin learned the cinch making trade in high school over 25 years ago and gained practical
application as a hand on his great uncle’s ranch in Wyoming. It was no looking back from there.
He has been teaching the art and trade of quality cinch design to the general public for 20 years.
Customers have remarked time and again that the attention to detail put in every one of his cinches
is excellent, with improved comfort seen in horses and mules being more relaxed.
Robert Beard – Master Leather Artist
Bob 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.
Joe Boyles – Braider
Joe began braiding in 1988 while in Australia. Since then, Joe has taught numerous students one-onone.
He prefers to braid kangaroo lace but also enjoys making and braiding rawhide. Joe’s rawhide
instructor was Mary Fields who is shown in the Bruce Grant books. Joe is also a member of the
Australian Plaiters and Whipmakers Association. In Joe’s words, “I have been blessed by other
leather and rawhide workers with instruction that I have to do my part in passing on the instruction.”
Bob Brenner – Accomplished Saddle Maker
Besides being a full-time saddle maker, Bob was a branch bank manager that gives him good experience
in reading and analyzing profit and loss statements. He was also an account manager for a
computer company that did all the data processing for area banks. Based on his wealth of knowledge
gleaned from these experiences, he published a book on pricing saddles and other leather work. Bob
owns Pike’s Peak Saddlery in Black Forest, CO.
Don Butler – Master Saddle Maker
An expert at layout and stamping floral patterns, Don’s work is worthy of the highest praise and frequently
earns first place at contests throughout the nation. In 1959, Don started working with saddles
and tack and his journeys led him to develop many of his own patterns. He’s always willing to share his
knowledge with fellow leather workers. Don owns Custom Cowboy Shop in Sheridan, Wyoming. He
was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2011.
Nick Carter – Expert Braider
Currently residing in Casper, Wyoming, Nick is a working man’s braider who has been making and
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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Carl Chappell
Kathy Flanagan
Chan Geer
Pete Gorrell
Al Gould
Sheryl Katzke
INSTRUCTORS
Carl Chappell – Master Boot Maker
Carl 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 2010. In
2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009 he won the Masters Division at the Texas Boot & Saddle Roundup.
Carl operates a boot making school, is a full-time boot maker and has published a book and video
about making boots. His latest achievement is being the recipient of the AWA Will Rodgers Award for
“Boot Maker of the Year 2011”.
Kathy Flanagan – Leather Artist
Kathy 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 Geer – Master Leather Artist
Chan 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.
Pete Gorrell – Master Saddle Maker
Pete 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.
Al Gould – Master Saddle Maker
Al 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
classes at numerous past shows and is the coordinator of Saddle Days. He was awarded the Al
Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2009.
Sheryl Katzke – Expert Braider
Sheryl 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, OR, with her husband, Tom.
Bob Klenda
Tony Laier
Jim Linnell
Rod Nikkel
Bob Park
Olive Parker
INSTRUCTORS
Bob Klenda – Master Saddle Maker
Bob 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 carving
at its seminars as well as for 4-H and in his own saddle shop. Bob is primarily self-taught and
is eager to share his hard-earned knowledge with others. Bob received the Al Stohlman Award for
Achievement in Leathercraft in 2010.
Tony Laier – Master Leather Artist
Tony’s experience in the world of leather is extensive. For over 30 years, they have been immersed in
the retail sales, research, design, marketing and instruction of leathercraft. Currently, Tony is Director
of Research and Development for Tandy Leather Factory Company and works together on this with
Kay. He received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 1999.
Jim Linnell – Master Leather Artist
An active leather craftsman for over 35 years, Jim has conducted hundreds of workshops and demonstrations
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.
Rod & Denise Nikkel – Saddle Tree Makers
Rod and his wife, Denise, have built over 2000 saddle trees for custom saddle makers since 1996. With Rod’s
background as a working cowboy and Denise’s background as a vet, they started with a solid base of knowledge
which has grown substantially over the past 15 years due to their ongoing curiosity about how saddles, trees
and horses work together. They look at teaching as another way to contribute to the saddle making community.
Bob Park – Professional Tooler & Leather Artist
Bobby began tooling leather as a youngster in Arizona where he was greatly influenced by the cowboy
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 advancement
of the art. Bobby is a contributing author in The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal and
has recently written a book titled Creating Floral Designs.
Olive Parker – Leather Artist
Olive has been creating with leather since 1977 and has received guidance from Alan Dewey, Paul
Burnett, Bob Beard and others. Her contribution to functional leather art is a western woman’s perspective
in a traditionally masculine arena. She enjoys using shimmering acrylic colors, sterling silver
and gold and takes her inspiration from her Montana landscape and natural surroundings.
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Dan Schwarz
Jesse Smith
Paul Zalesak
INSTRUCTORS
Dan Schwarz – Master Boot Maker
Dan started his career in boot repair and retail in 1998 and began making boots by hand two years
later. Making a wide variety of Western pull-on style boots, his selection includes high undershotheeled
buckaroo boots with various styles of toe shapes and more. Along with running Schwarz
Custom Boots, he and his wife, Julia, and daughter, Keni, teach the shop’s boot making courses.
Jesse Smith – Master Saddle Maker
Jesse 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.
Paul Zalesak– Leather Artist
Paul began tooling leather in 1974 in El Paso under the tutelage of Jim Resley. In 2001, he started
Leather Wranglers, Inc., and developed the SK-3. A full-time faculty member at the local community
college, Paul also loves to teach basic swivel knife use. Paul is a member of the New Mexico Roadrunner
Leather Artisans’ Guild, the International Internet Leathercrafters guild, the Colorado Saddle
Makers Association and Lone Star Leather Crafters.
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Basket Stamping Techniques for Fun & Profit 17 $125
Beginning Braiding: A 6-Strand Hat Band Circle 1: MORNING AFTERNOON 17 $75
Burnishing Edges 17 $65
Carving a Bald Eagle Portrait 17 $75
Chap Making 17 $695
Coloring & Finishing Techniques – Using Eco-Flo Dyes, Professional... 18 $65
Cordage Style: Cinch Pattern & Designs Circle 1: MON AM MON PM THU AM 18 $170
Creating Floral Designs 18 $155
Custom Boot Making: Question & Answer 18 $55
Cutting Leather to Best Advantage 18 $55
Desert Pottery: 3-D Pictorial Color Diorama 19 $250
Extreme Leather Belt 19 $140
Finger Carving 19 $125
Fitting the Saddle Tree to the Horse 19 $55
Free Leathercraft Workshop for Kids 20 FREE
Ground Work & Saddle Seat 20 $55
How to Create an Appliqué Braid Using a Single Strand 20 $95
How to Use Your Leather Tools 20 $55
Laying in the Toe Box 20 $55
Leather Jewelry – Earrings or Cuff Bracelet 21 $75
Make a Leather Billfold/Wallet Liner 21 $125
Make Your Own Mohair Vaquero Cinches Circle 1: TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 21 $275
Making a Rawhide Honda 21 $225
Pattern Layout 21 $65
Portfolio-Style Filigree Notebook Cover 22 $325
Pricing Your Work 22 $75
Realistic Facial Features 22 $65
Realistic Floral Carving 22 $65
Saddle Days: All 4 Sessions 22 $700
Saddle Days Circle 1 or More: SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 22 $200 each
Saddle Makers Round Table 23 $55
Saddle Rigging: A Comparison of Different Types of Rigs 23 $55
Sheridan-Style Floral Pattern Drawing 23 $125
Swivel Knife: Introduction & Theory 23 $55
Swivel Knife: Practice 23 $65
The Basics of Saddle Repairs 24 $95
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Top Side 24 $55
Understanding Saddle Trees: The Bottom Side 24 $55
Western Floral Tooling 24 $250
Western-Style Pattern Carving 24 $65
TOTAL $

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