Description
Jim Jackson
Brinton Museum
239 Brinton Rd, Big Horn, WY – Saddle Shop
Thursday 05/15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Advanced
Workshop Description: Leather carving and tooling demonstration by National Heritage Fellow and Master craftsman Jim Jackson. He will layout and carve a checkbook cover – explaining aspects of designing and building projects, pattern transfer, direct drawing, swivel knife work, tooling and finishing (while you watch and ask questions). Just bring your inquisitive self and enjoy your morning at The Brinton Museum learning about the finer points of floral design.
Materials to bring: Note taking materials.
Workshop Instructor: Jim’s leather shop is associated with The Brinton Museum in Bighorn, Wyoming – where he displays his work and conducts discussions about leather design, carving processes and regional history. For many years he designed, tooled, and built leather goods for King’s Saddlery (his shop was in King’s Western Museum). He has been honored with a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, Master Leather Artisan of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists, The Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft, and given the Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
• There is a $25 administration fee per cancellation.
• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.
• No refunds for workshops after Friday, May 9, 2025.