Beyond the Basics

Description

Jim Linnell

Sheridan College – WCA 137

Thursday 05/18 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Intermediate

Workshop Description: Jim Linnell taught his first class on leather carving in 1976 and since then has introduced countless thousands of people to the wonderful world of leather working. Over all that time working with leather, there is one question students have asked hundreds of times in one way or another: “How can I get my carving to look more like yours?” What they are really wanting to know is what has he learned in those 50-plus years of leather carving that gives his work that crisp, professional, look and can he share those secrets?

While experience and practice are still the secret, there are a number of things that Jim shares in this workshop about how he does his leather tooling to produce the results that he likes. This workshop is for the leather craftsman who might think their leatherwork has stopped improving but doesn’t know how to get to the next level.

Students will be learning and practicing these techniques as they carve a panel with one of Jim’s original floral patterns.

Materials to bring: Stamping surface, mallet, strop, swivel knife, stylus, modelling spoon, petal lifter, fine hair blade, small to medium size floral carving stamps. Pear Shaders will need to be used on this pattern rather than thumbprints. Finer Veiners will be helpful as well.

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 shutdown caused by COVID. 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. and Tandy Leather

CANCELATION POLICY

• There is a $25 administration fee for canceling a workshop.

• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.

• No refunds for workshops after Thursday, May 11, 2023.