06/13/2026
Four weeks from today, I will be teaching a workshop in Anchorage, AK. I can't wait to see my Alaskan friends. Hope you can join me. Info is on the flyer.
Elktracks Studio offers professional leathercraft instruction through workshops, videos & patterns. Elktracks Studio is the home of leather artist Jim Linnell.
Here he shares insights, tips, and lessons in leatherworking to help a broad range of crafters.
06/13/2026
Four weeks from today, I will be teaching a workshop in Anchorage, AK. I can't wait to see my Alaskan friends. Hope you can join me. Info is on the flyer.
06/08/2026
In the introduction to his Top 20 book, Al Stohlman said “…these patterns are prepared for those who have already had some experience in leather carving and desire something more challenging.” Oh my goodness, he wasn’t kidding! If you would like to take on Stohlman's Challenge, join me at the Waco Leather Show and we will carve this wallet pattern. This class is not for a beginner. https://leathercraftersjournal.com/product/the-challenge-of-stohlman/
06/05/2026
Are you ready for another great leather workshop in July? How about joining me in Anchorage, Alaska on July 11th? Without question, the most popular and copied class I've taught is on creating 3D Feathers from leather. These sell really well, so come learn how to make them. Info is on the flyer.
06/03/2026
If your July schedule isn't already full, maybe you can join me in Mt Hope, OH on the 27th & 28th. I will be presenting three workshops there, all designed to help leather workers expand their skills. All the info to save a seat is on the flyer.
06/01/2026
Hey , If you missed Jurgen Volbach when he taught his sold out 3D Saddle class in Sheridan or at Elktracks Studio, we now have that class on video and it was just posted. It is an awesome project!! Check it out.
3D Western Saddle by Jürgen Volbach This video is three-and-a-half hours of instruction with award-winning German artist Jürgen Volbach tooling and coloring his leather tool carrier design.
05/30/2026
The workshops that will be offered at the Waco Leather Show have been posted. Here are the ones that I will get to teach. This show is over 2 months away and some of these are already half filled. If you would like to be part of any of these, you better reserve your spot quick. Go to https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/
05/16/2026
Hey How about an online class with Iürgen Volbach? Sign up and save your seat today! In this online class, he will be showing you how he created the 3D Western Saddle that was featured on the Jan/Feb issue of the Leather Crafters Journal. This is a $300, 2 day class when it is taught in person. Sign up today and learn how it is done. Go to https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2433735358637940992
05/12/2026
What a great time in Miles City, introducing a group of youngsters to the world of Leathercraft.
05/04/2026
Next week I will be in Sheridan, WY conducting 4 different workshops. There are still seats left in a couple of these. Save your seat today at https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain-leather-trade-show/
05/03/2026
Hey Next weekend I will be busy with a couple of workshops in Miles City, MT. This is where I was introduced to leather work. It is a regular stop for us on our way to the leather show in Sheridan. I'd love to have you join me and there are still a couple of spots left. If you are on your way through, stop by and say hi.