Hey all, I have been doing a lot of research and talking with a lot of people who know more then I do and I have decided that I am going to re work the courses that I'm offering. I am not changing my stance that Technique comes before projects. I am admitting that if you are here you are a crafter, and learning technique for months and not actually crafting anything is just not going to work for us. THE NEW DIRECTION: I am still going to be walking you through the various techniques, in the order that you should be practicing and mastering them, but now I will be walking you through small projects that highlight and enforce those techniques.... and you will have an actual thing to hold in your hand afterword instead of a pile of leather slivers 😁 I will be starting the process of outlining the new lessons and project progressions next week, so stay tuned and if you all have any questions ask them here or come and hang out with me at a coffee hour.

The first pattern that will be part of the Apprentice Pattern Set is finished. A simple bracelet. this project teaches straight consistant cuts, hole punching and a brief into into snap setting oh, and how do you like my new makers mark? 😁

Do you prefer working in silence, music, or background noise?

This is a new weekly challenge designed to help us all elevate our skills to a more professional level. week 1: The 5 Straight Cuts Challenge Skill Focus: Blade control Challenge: Cut 5 straight lines on scrap leather, each 3–4 inches long. Share: Post a photo of your lines. Goal: Consistency, not perfection. Note: they don't need to be parallel just the cut it self needs to be straight Get your favorite straight edge, this should only take a couple minutes

Lets see those lines people, post a picture of one of your most recent projects and lets how everyone is progressing with their practice