Description
Jim Linnell
Whitney Center for the Arts – W 137
Thursday 05/15 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate
Workshop Description: If you are wanting to learn to carve with more depth and clarity, this is a class you should take. Students will learn how to capture those finer details as they carve a unique and beautiful pattern that weaves roses and feathers together. This class will teach a combination of different carving skills You will be amazed at how well these elements flow together.
Materials to bring: Tooling surface, stylus, swivel knife, petal lifter, scalpel, fine hair blade, modelling spoon, medium to small pear shaders, medium to small steep angled bevelers, diagonal lined bevelers such as B202L & B202R or a leaf liner, matting style background stamps such as A104, and matting stamps of your choice.
Workshop Instructor: Born and raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, Jim Linnell has had leather working in his blood ever since his first visit to the Miles City Saddlery. Now, after spending the last 50+ years working with leather, those sounds and smells are still a part of his life. Through the business he started in retirement, www.elktracksstudio.com, Jim instructed over 10,000 students during the pandemic. Whether in a large group or private classes, Jim is always ready to share his passion and knowledge of leather working. He is the 2002 recipient of the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft.
Workshop Sponsors: Hermann Oak Leather Co.
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.