© Shawn Thomas
Wow, I love leather. I love its touch, I love its smell, and I love its natural ability to be shaped into beautiful, functional objects. I'm a second generation leathersmith and I've learned to use the oldest of leather working techniques, as well as the use of contemporary design, CAD, laser cutting and laser etching. These skills sometimes allow me to build products that have never been possible in the long history of the oldest craft.
© Amanda Peterson
All designs were conceptualized and patterned by the artist. Each piece of leather is hand cut from top grain vachetta and black oil tan leathers. Cut edges are hand finished by sealing and burnishing - in the case of vachetta, or priming and dyeing - in the case of Black Oil Tan. Pieces are then stitched, using a combination of industrial machines for seaming, and hand stitching for applying embellishments and details.
Clayton WI
© Sharon Cherney
2021 Booth #31
Machine stitched soft leather bags and belts. Decorative elements include trapunto, cut work, applique and embroidery.
© Julie Meyer
Leather goods & bags designed in their simplest forms using full and top grain leather. Each item is handcrafted using traditional methods including machine and hand-stitching, to be enjoyed and used everyday.
Ann Ringness / Leather
St. Cloud, MN
2023 Booth #121
© Ann Ringness
My handbags are classic and functional. Each piece is hand cut. I use various textures of cow, lamb and pig hide. My work includes burnt in images and embellishments. Pieces are stitched and lined with various interior pockets.