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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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