December 2008
The December meeting has been canceled.
Sorry Folks, but the Church where we have our meetings is
having a Cantata on the 14th, and the 21st is just to
close to Christmas. With everything that everyone has going on around the
Holidays, we thought it only wise to cancel the meeting this month.
At our
November meeting it was decided that in December we would combine a social time
with refreshments along with our regular meeting. And although the December
meeting has been canceled, the good news is that we will just postpone this
social/meeting until January. So as you enjoy your Holiday entertaining, keep
an eye out for ideas on some delicious goodies that you can bring in January.
Welcome
It’s always
good to have new folks at our meetings, especially when they contribute to the
meeting and take part in our worksession. This month we had the pleasure of
having Kathy Kopsco, from Youngstown, Ohio, join us. Even though Kathy has been
doing leather work for a few year’s, she was eager to learn more about figure
carving as we worked on a chipmunk. Kathy, it was great to have you!
And we have our Ambassador, Dave Briggs, to
thank for Kathy joining us. Dave is always out recruiting for our guild, and
for leather working in general. He even offers a “taxi service” to help folks
get to our meetings. Thanks Dave, for all you do!
Who’s next?
After
another successful all day class with Paul Burnett, we asked you if you would
like to have another Master come teach a class next Spring or early Summer. The
answer was a resounding YES! So now, the question is who? Some of the names
mentioned so far are: Silva Fox, Jan Schoonover & Paul Burnett again. Since
we haven’t gotten in touch with anyone yet, there is still time to give us your
thoughts. Who would YOU like to take a class from? Or to put it another way,
what would YOU like to learn? Your input is important to us.
Kevin Cohn
President
412-837-2159
Johanna Schroer
Web Master
Chris Kearns
Newsletter Editor
Guild Contact 724-816-3901
Next meeting:
January 18, 2009
Meeting Place:
Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist
Church
123 N. Pittsburgh Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
Guild Display Sign
A
few months back we handed out pieces to be tooled/stamped/decorated to your
liking for our new guild display sign. So far we have only gotten a couple
back. If you got a piece or two, how’s it going? Now there is no rush to get
these done, so don’t feel any pressure.
We may not be using our sign until the next IFOLG Show in Indianapolis.
We just don’t want you to forget about them, plus we wanted to ask any of you
who took two pieces to consider giving one back (If you haven’t started on it
yet.) There were a number of our members who asked for a piece after we passed
them all out. So if you have an extra, unused piece that you are willing to
give to another member, please let Chris know. Thanks.
Upcoming Events
Extreme Leather Workshop
Asheville, NC March 27 – 29, 2009.
The Extreme Leather Workshop in Asheville, N.C., will once again host
Master Leather Carving Instructors, each teaching 3 days of in depth classes on
Custom Tooled Leather. Al Stohlman Award Winning Instructors; Chan Geer, George
Hurst, Bob Beard, Bill Gomer & Pete Gorrell will instruct Beginning to
Advance Leather Carving Techniques such as Swivel Knife Control, Basket /
Geometric Stamping, Sheridan Style Carving, Pattern Drawing and Layout,
Embossing, Two Tone Lacing, Filigree & Leather Coloring. Skills
learned during this Leather Workshop can be used on any Tooled Leather project
from Custom Leather Wallets / Checkbooks, Notebooks, Embossed Floral &
Scenery, to Custom Hand Tooled Saddles & Holsters. All classes are
$190.00. That is only $63.33 per day for Hands On, Personalized, Custom Tooled
Leather Instruction.
“Back At The Ranch” Spring Show hosted by Prairie
States Leather Guild, April 24-26, 2009
“Ride Your Hide” to Indianapolis for the 43rd
Annual International Federation Of Leather Guilds Show, September 23-27, 2009
One, two & three day seminars will be offered
Wednesday thru Friday. Half day & mini workshops will be offered Friday
& Saturday. With a schedule chock full of award winning Master Craftsmen
and Craftswomen, we are asking each Master to offer something that hasn’t been
offered at other locations. Much more information to come!
Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference
Center "Waterfront", Indianapolis, Indiana
Tip Of The Month Our Tip Of
The Month is usually brought to you by our friends at Leatherworker.net, where
“Education, Entertainment & Fellowship” is what you will find in the
world’s largest community of leatherworkers & saddle makers. But this month
I will share a tip we learned at Paul’s Class: Instead of using masking tape on
the back of your leather to keep it from stretching, use some clear, self
adhesive contact paper. You can cut it to the size of your leather, peel the
backing off and apply it to the back of your leather and you are good to go!
Merry Christmas
On
behalf of all of the Officers of our guild, I would like to extend to you the
warmest wishes for a Season filled with time spent with friends & family,
joy & laughter, fond memories, and experiencing the true meaning of
Christmas!
Enjoy!
Christopher
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