Events
Upcoming classes, workshops and shows
Oct 14
Show: Elk Creeks Apple Butter Festival
For 300 years the Bee Hive has been a place for the community to gather. Come celebrate its history with neighbors and friends. There will be artisans and craftsmen selling and demonstrating their work, traditional and folk music, Scottish foods, homemade apple butter and more! 10 am to 4 pm. FREE ADMISSION! I'll be selling and demonstrating my leatherwork. Look for my big green tent!
Nov 10 - Nov 13
Workshop: Tooled Leather Miniature Nature Portfolio
International Guild of Miniature Artisans Guild Study Program at Old Salem in North Carolina. Students will cut, bind and cover with leather two miniature volumes (1:12 scale) of Mark Catesby's "Flora and Fauna of Carolina, based on the full size volumes in the museum's collection. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
Jun 8 - Jun 15
Tooled Leather Miniature Armchair in 1:12 Scale (2024)
Spend a week in beautiful Castine, Maine at the International Guild of Miniature Artisans GUILD SCHOOL! Create this gorgeous overstuffed leather miniature armchair in 1:12 scale.
Past events
Sep 23 - Sep 25
Workshop: Tooled Leather Bag
Spend a long weekend in the Laurel Highlands of PA at Touchstone Center for Crafts! Make this bag your own, with many colors and designs to choose from! Transfer the basic pattern onto natural undyed leather, cut out the pieces, tool custom designs, and punch stitching and hardware holes. Explore dye colors, finishes, and antiquing methods. Finish the bag with a saddle stitch, add hardware, and go home with a functional work of art. Sign up by Monday, 9/11!
Jun 10 - Jun 17
Workshop: Three Tooled Leather Miniature Handbags
International Guild of Miniature Artisans Guild School: Three Tooled Leather Miniature Handbags. 12 hour class. See website below for details. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
Jun 10 - Jun 17
Workshop: Tooled Leather Miniature Doctor Bag
International Guild of Miniature Artisans Guild School: Tooled leather Miniature Doctor Bag. 24 hour class. See website below for details. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
May 28 - Jul 23
Distinctive Drinkware Exhibit
A national juried exhibition that explores the idea of Distinctive Drinkware. Not just everyday mass produced consumer goods, but rather handcrafted items such as cups, shakers, cocktail spoons, bottle openers, and more. Pictured are my leather entries for the exhibit. All items are for sale and on view through July 23, 2023.
May 1 - Jun 30
Palette & Page Member Artists Show
A two month exhibit of artwork from the Member Artists of the Palette & Page gallery. Come see our work! These are the three pieces I have in this show. Items are available for purchase, and on view through June 30, 2023.
Mar 25
Workshop: Tooled Leather Card Wallet
This slim card wallet is perfect for credit cards, ID, business cards, or a little folding money! Create deeply embossed designs on natural tooling leather, choose from a wide range of dyes and finishes, then hand sew the pockets with a simple saddle stitch. Follow the sample designs or create your own using the instructor’s extensive leather stamp and tool collection. A fun class for all skill levels! See link below to sign up.
Feb 25
Workshop: Tooled Leather Field Notes Journal Cover
Make your own Field Notes Journal from scratch, not a kit! learn to cut pattern pieces out of undyed tooling leather, stamp designs, punch stitching holes and choose a color to dye it. Take a break while the leather dries, then sew it together with a neat saddle stitch, finish the edges, and show off your work! All tools and materials provided. See website below for details and to sign up!