The INTERNATIONAL INTERNET LEATHERCRAFTERS' GUILD presents
Leather Fiesta
45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Albuquerque, New Mexico - October 13-16, 2011
Workshop Class Schedule
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 (Pre-Conference Classes)
Sheridan Style Photo Album – Day 1 of 3
Instructor: Chan Geer
Cost: $200 for all days
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Salon G
8am-5pm
In this three-day class we will make a mid-sized photo album with Sheridan-style tooling on the front, basket
stamp design on the back, and laced all the way around. Materials to bring: Sheridan-style tools, your choice
of basket stamp tool, a mall, and tooling surface. Leather, lace, tooling pattern. Instructions will be provided.
How to Make a Sheridan-Style Shoulder Bag – Day 1 of 3
Instructor: Akiko Okada
Class Size: 15 max.
Cost: $200 for all days
Location: Salon H
8am-5pm
How to Make a Holster – Day 1 of 2
Instructor: Alex Madson
Cost: $95 for both days
8am-5pm
In this three-day class Akiko will be teaching how to make a Shoulder bag with Sheridan Style tooling.
Students need to bring a tooling surface and Sheridan-style tools.
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Salon I
In this two-day class we will learn how to make a floral tooled paddle back holster for a Government model
1911 pistol. Materials to bring: set of checkered bevels B936, B198, B701, B702 or similar, unless you prefer
smooth bevels; Lined shader P981 or P209 or similar P212 checkered or P208 smooth; Flower Center 566 or
J820 or about 1/2" diameter flower center; Stop H907 or similar; Veiner V920 or similar; Background A104,
A104-2 or your choice; Optional F902, F976, or F941; Hair blade, or B199, or B893, or B894 for drag tool;
Mallet or maul and a stone. Stitching groover, #5 overstitch wheel, Stitching awl, #2 and #3 edge beveler,
Optional rotary tool like a dremel with a sanding drum, Utility knife, 7/16" punch, Rubber punching pad,
Optional scalpel, Stitching pliers, and Scissors.
How to Carve Dragons
Instructor: Roz Kaohn
Cost: $115
Class Size: 15 max.
Location: Salon J
8am-5pm
In this class we will learn how to carve dragons so that each one will take on a personality of its own.
Materials to bring: tracing film, pencil, rough sand paper, leathercraft cement, carving knife with curved tip,
strop, dremel drill with small and large ball bit (1/16” bit), pointed nose tweezers, disposable lighter, small
blow torch, and a spray water bottle.
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Northwest Style Leather Carving
Instructor: Jesse Smith
Cost: $100
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Santa Fe
8am-5pm
Making a Custom Motorcycle Seat – Day 1 of 2
Instructor: Lui Rayon
Cost: $200 for both days
8am-5pm
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Taos-2nd FL
In this class we will make a book cover using Jessie’s technique of Northwest Style carving. Students need to
bring tools, calipers, and a triangle. Leather and stamping surface will be provided.
In this two-day class each student will make a custom motorcycle seat. On day 1 we will be making the
pattern, laying out the design, carving, and gluing the top piece to the seat and molding. Seat pan, shoulder,
foam, kangaroo lace, and Barge Aussie oil will be provided. Materials to bring: calipers, 1/8” hole punch,
poundo board, marble slab, leather scissors, #3 edge beveler, bone folder, slicker, lacing fid, tracing paper,
and stamping and carving tools.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Sheridan Style Photo Album – Day 2 of 3
Instructor: Chan Geer
Cost: $200 for all days
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Salon G
This is day 2 of a 3-day class.
8am-5pm
How to Make a Sheridan-Style Shoulder Bag – Day 2 of 3
Instructor: Akiko Okada
Class Size: 15 max.
Cost: $200
Location: Salon H
8am-5pm
How to Make a Holster – Day 2 of 2
Instructor: Alex Madson
Cost: $95 for both days
8am-5pm
This is day 2 of a 3-day class.
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Salon I
This is day 2 of a 2-day class.
Figure Carving a Southwest Theme
Instructor: Bob Beard
Cost: $75
Class Size: 15 max.
Location: Salon J
Tricks of the Trade
Instructor: Roz Kaohn
Cost: $45
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Santa Fe
8am-5pm
In this class Bob will teach you how to figure carve a Southwest theme. Materials to bring: figure carving
tools, tooling surface, mallet, and swivel knife.
8am-12pm
In this class Roz will teach you things that you will not find in any book. Some lessons will be hands on, others
will be watch and take notes. Materials to bring: A 12” x 12” piece of 8-9-oz. tooling leather, marble tooling
surface, carving knife, # 3 scalpel, leather shears, pro pedals (large & small), #5 multi-purpose tool, Basic 6
carving tools, spray water bottle, leathercraft cement, 12” ruler, tracing film, pencil, large modeling spoon,
mallet, swivel knife, rough sand paper, and contact shelf paper.
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How to Carve 3-D Feathers
Instructor: Roz Kaohn
Cost: $45
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Santa Fe
1pm-5pm
In this class you will learn to carve 3-D feathers that you can use to make all kinds of cool projects. Materials
to bring: Tooling marble, #3 scalpel, leather shears, #5 multi-purpose tool, B202L, B202R, swivel knife, mallet,
#8 flat brush, tracing film, leather glow, spray water bottle, leathercraft cement, modeling spoon, Acrylic
paint in following colors: delta cream, black, white, and brown.
How to Make a Custom Motorcycle Seat – Day 2 of 2
8am-5pm
Instructor: Lui Rayon
Class Size: 12 max.
Cost: $200 for both days
Location: Taos-2nd FL
This is day 2 of a 2-day class. On day 2 we will be finishing the edges, punching holes, double-loop lacing,
applying oil, and Aussie finish.
Plaiting a Kangaroo Leather Bolo Tie
Instructor: Ann Ross
Cost: $125
8am-5pm
Class Size: 10 max.
Location: Office Suite-2nd FL
In this class we will learn basic plaiting skills while making a kangaroo leather bolo tie. Materials to bring:
lacing fid, needle nose pliers, craft or small knife, ruler, threaded small round needle, and bone folder.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Sheridan Style Photo Album – Day 3 of 3
Instructor: Chan Geer
Cost: $200 for all days
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Salon G
This is day 3 of a 3-day class.
8am-5pm
How to Make a Sheridan-Style Shoulder Bag – Day 3 of 3
Instructor: Akiko Okada
Class Size: 15 max.
Cost: $200 for all days
Location: Salon H
8am-5pm
Southwest Native American Designs
Instructor: Brad Martin
Cost: $100
8am-5pm
This is day 3 of a 3-day class.
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Salon I
In this class Brad will teach his unique method of carving designs common to the Southwest Native American
People. Materials to bring: basic carving tools, figure carving tools, common wood chisels (1” and smaller),
and small jeweler’s screwdrivers.
Figure Carving Buffalo Head and Landscape – Day 1 of 2
Instructor: Karen Siems
Class Size: 15 max.
Cost: $125
Location: Salon J
8am-5pm
In this one-and-a-half day class you will learn how to figure carve a buffalo head and landscape. Materials to
bring: tooling surface, mallet, swivel knife with 1/4 and 1/2 inch angle blades, hair blade, A98, A99, A104,
A588, C770, and figure carving tools. Leather, transfer pattern and photo carve sheets will be provided.
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Floral Pattern Design, Cutting Your Design, & Swivel Knife Design
8am-5pm
Instructor: Al Gould
Class Size: 18 max.
Cost: $125
Location: Santa Fe
In this class you will learn how to draw floral pattern s in the morning. In the afternoon you will learn how to
carve the pattern. Materials to bring: paper, pencil, eraser, swivel knife, stylus (optional), and strop.
Ken Griffin Style Notebook
Instructor: Jim Linnell
Cost: $75
8am-5pm
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Taos-2nd FL
In this workshop, students will carve a design in the manner and style that Ken Griffin was famous for. If you
are not familiar with this style of work, you can get an idea by visiting
http://www.elktracks.net/images/gallery/artwork/cowboy.jpg or
http://www.elktracks.net/images/gallery/artwork/bucking_bronco.jpg
Students will need to bring their favorite floral stamping tools, swivel knife, tooling surface, mallet, tracing
tool, and whatever they like to use. The design will have a figure incorporated into it, so some basic figure
carving bevellers and matting tools would be helpful. Leather and pattern will be provided.
How to Make 3-D Rose Pins
Instructor: Roz Kaohn
Cost: $45
8am-12pm
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Office Suite-2nd FL
In this class students will learn how to make a 3-D rose pin, which afterwards you’ll be able to make any type
of flower pin. Materials to bring: tracing film, poster board, 2 daubers, shears, awl, 1-pc 6” x 6” green pig skin
suede, 1-pc 12” x 12” red pig suede, leathercraft cement, white glue, 3 disposable lighters, pencil, 1/4" x 13”
any color ribbon, 1” pin back, stem tape roll. Special instructions: Do the following before coming to the
show: Lay out your red and green pig suede on separate pieces of wax paper, then spray both sides evenly
with starch. Blot any foam with paper towel. Let dry completely. Leather should be soft but stiff.
Realistic Facial Features
Instructor: Kathy Flanagan
Cost: $45
1pm-5pm
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Office Suite-2nd FL
Do you have trouble getting that sparkle in your tooled eyes? You can't get the cavities out of your pearly
whites? This workshop will clear up your concerns and questions on eyes, ears, mouths and noses. Hair
textures and skin wrinkles will also be covered. If you have a specific problem, bring it to class, we'll work it
out. All leather and patterns will be provided. Tools to bring: Swivel knife, scalpel, pro petal or undercut
bevellers, modeling spoons, fine stylus, hair blades: large and small, pear shader P206 or similar, Figure
carving tools: F series 902, 918, 941, any or all of 895 to 901.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Making Leather Cases
Instructor: Randy Cornelius
Cost: $25
Class Size: 18 max.
Location: Salon G
1pm-5pm
In this class students will be taught how to make a leather case for just about anything. A step-by-step power
point presentation will show how to make wooden molds for forming leather cases as well as other methods.
Each student will get a copy of the power point presentation to take home. All students need to bring is note
taking materials.
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How to Draw Sheridan-Style Patterns
Instructor: Chan Geer
Cost: $100 or $75 if also
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Salon I
enrolled in Photo Album class
8am-5pm
In this class you will learn to draw your own Sheridan-style patterns. Each student will receive a “Drawing
Sheridan Style Pattern Pack” by Chan Geer. Materials to bring: pencils, erasers, ruler, and a small square.
Figure Carving Buffalo Head and Landscape – Day 2
8am-12pm
Instructor: Karen Siems
Class Size: 15 max.
Cost: $125 for both days
Location: Salon J
This is day 2 of a 1 1/2-day class.
Extreme Belt Carving (Advanced)
Instructor: Al Gould
Cost: $125
8am-5pm
Class Size: 10 max.
Location: Santa Fe
Proper Use of Tools
Instructor: Bob Klenda
Cost: $45
8am-12pm
Class Size: 12 max.
Location: Taos-2nd FL
This advanced class in extreme leather belt carving is designed for the experienced leathercrafter. Materials
to bring: swivel knife, strop, and any surface you wish to have under the leather as you work.
In this class Bob will teach how to properly use your tools.
Saddle Repair and Restoration
Instructor: Bob Klenda &
Randy Cornelius
Cost: $45
Class Size: 12 max.
1pm-5pm
Location: Taos-2nd FL
In this class Bob Klenda and Randy Cornelius team up and go over a Power Point presentation on saddle
repair and restoration.
Leather Carving Intro for Kids
Instructor: Jim Linnell
Cost: Free
8am-12pm
Class Size: 20 max.
Location: Salons A-F (Grand Ballrm)
This class is designed as an introduction to the art of leather carving for kids and is open to anyone under 18
years young.
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