The Purpose of The Leathercraft Guild is:
To promote interests in the art of leatherwork in it's many
forms.
To share information, techniques and skills to further the
interest
in leatherworking and to share the history of modern
leathercraft.
From the beginning, this leather craft guild was a success
and has grown steadily in popularity since its inception.
Through the years many of the all-time greats in the field of
leathercraft
and leather design have been associated with The Leathercraft
Guild…
Al Stohlman, Joey Smith, Lou Roth, Lad Haverty, Cliff Ketchem,
Al Shelton, Christine Stanley, Ken Griffen and Robert Beard.
The public is invited free to view member’s displays and
demonstrations
of the leathercraft artistry at our monthly meetings.
The Leathercraft Guild meets the third Sunday of each month from
1PM to 4PM
We currently have 2 meeting places for this leather
guild:
(Click on the link for map and to get mapquest directions)
The Garvey
Center
9108 Garvey
Avenue Rosemead, CA. 91770
Standing Bear's
Trading
Post 7624 Tampa Avenue Reseda, CA.
91335
Download the Application for membership
in The Leathercraft Guild
Read or download Bylaws for The
Leathercraft Guild
When attending The Leathercraft Guild meetings you will be a
part of exhibits
and demonstration of the latest in the field of leathercraft.
Whether you are looking for ideas tips and tricks in leathercraft
designs,
leatherwork techniques or the latest in leathercrafting tools,
The Leathercraft Guild is a great resource for the beginning
leathercrafter
or the master leather carver as any leather guild should be.
As a leather craft guild we also have a leathercraft message
board
where leather craft guild members as well as the public may join
and post questions etc.
to promote the sharing of the art of leathercraft.
For more information about this leather craft
guild,
and information on guild meeting dates and locations contact:
Robert Ambriz at 909-983-9544 Email: leatherguild@verizon.net
or
Standing Bear's Trading Post at
818-342-9120 Email - inquiry@sbearstradingpost.com
A monthly newsletter is mailed to each member giving information on
meetings,
shows and other items of interest plus a new Carvin’ Corner.
Our guild is affiliated with the International Federation of
Leather Guilds.
A show is held once a year from which leather artists all over the
world compete.
This is a fun time as well as a chance to view all kinds of
leatherwork
and meet some of the master leather artists.
Small workshops are also held during this time that you may attend
for a fee.
The “masters” in leathercrafting usually conduct these small
workshops.
Dues to new members are determined by the quarter
of the year in which application and dues are received: