The Purpose of The Leathercraft Guild is:
To promote interests in the art of leatherwork in its 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 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
at Standing Bears Trading Post 7624 Tampa Avenue Reseda, CA. 91335
PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK OF THE COMPLEX
and come in the back door as Standing Bears Trading Post is closed to the Public (Except those attending the meeting)
There are 2 Motorcycles parked at the back entrance
(Click on the link for map and to get directions)
Download the Application for membership in The Leathercraft Guild
Read or download Bylaws for The Leathercraft Guild
2025 Leathercraft Guild Meeting Schedule: (Subject To Change)
January 19th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM -
February 16th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
March 16th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
April 13th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
This meeting is held on the 2nd Sunday instead of the 3rd Sunday
of the month to allow our members to celebrate Easter
May 18th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
June 8th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
This meeting is held on the 2nd Sunday instead of the 3rd Sunday
of the month to allow our members to celebrate Fathers Day
July 20th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
August 17th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
September 21st 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
October 19th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
November 16th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
December 14th 2025 from 1PM to 4PM
Holiday Celebration Party Potluck and Gift Exchange
This meeting is held on the 2nd Sunday instead of the 3rd Sunday
of the month due to parking issues
because of other events in the complex.
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.
For more information about this leather craft guild, and information on guild meeting dates and locations contact:
Robert Ambriz at 909-983-9544 Email: [email protected]
or
Standing Bears Trading Post at 818-342-9120 Email - [email protected]
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:
Download the Application for membership in The Leathercraft Guild
Read or download Bylaws for The Leathercraft Guild
Bookmark this site so you can see what is new in our leather guild, discuss leather crafts and leathercraft questions, tips and tricks.
Directions to Leather Guild Meetings of The Leathercraft Guild held at
Standing Bears Trading Post
Standing Bears Trading Post offers a 15% discount on most purchases from members of The Leathercraft Guild (Some restrictions apply)
Think BIG, Shop small for Leather Supplies
The Leathercraft Guild is a leather guild designed for leathercrafters and others who are interested in beautiful leatherwork and the art of leather craft
Located in Southern California.
The Purpose of The Leathercraft Guild is:
To promote interests in the art of leatherwork in its many forms.
To share information, techniques, and skills to further the interest in leatherworking and to share the history of modern leathercraft.
