howardb Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 I finally have the show packet for the spring leather craft show (for the Midwest). This spring it's hosted by Calumet Area Leathercrafters Guild and will be in Michigan City, IN. PDF of show packet attached. CALG_show_pk.pdf Michigan City, for those who aren't local, is in NW Indiana not far from Chicago. It's a 3 day event (Friday evening through Sunday) April 25-27, 2008. While it's not an official IFOLG event, they will be using the IFOLG categories and judging criteria. You do NOT need to be in a Guild to come to the show, enter a piece or two in competition, or just hang with other leather nuts. Jim Linnell of Tandy will be giving his beginners class at this show. I took it in October and look at me now! He must be pretty good. Plus, it's free! Bring the kids! Special kids only raffle table, plus kids craft project with Monica Nibbe. If you are interested in being a vendor, tables are still available! If you want to demonstrate a particular technique, contact CALG, I'm sure we could use more! Rooms are cheep, admission is free! Small fee for contest entries. Raffle tables, vendor tables, and demonstrations... What could be more fun than whacking some dead cow! CALG_show_pk.pdf Brent Howard CALG, HLG
Kevin King Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 Do you know what the fees are going to be yet? KK The second kick from a jackass is of no educational value. Official Freak Fan Club President FACEBOOK kevinkingleather.com
Ambassador The Major Posted January 15, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 15, 2008 Do you know what the fees are going to be yet?KK Rooms are $79 a night. Competition entries are $2.50 each item for the first 4 items maximum of $10. All entries past that are free. Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Members Tina Posted January 16, 2008 Members Report Posted January 16, 2008 Oki....Help!!! Now I need to ask a question I read the attached file and all the categorys. What is the difference between carved and stamped? Being such a newbie I just do things not always knowing the right term for it *Thinking, this might be fun* "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 16, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 16, 2008 Stamping is using say craftool number x498 to do a basketweave on your leather, that is stamping. Carving is when you use a knife and several other "stamping" tools to create the same basketweave. "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members Tina Posted January 16, 2008 Members Report Posted January 16, 2008 Ahhhh....Super Thanks:-) "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Moderator Johanna Posted January 16, 2008 Moderator Report Posted January 16, 2008 Pics from last year's show in Indianapolis are here: http://leatherworker.net/CIL2007/index.htm This is a regional show sponsored by the enthusiasm and dedication of a few established guilds working together and friendly vendors. No vendor expects to make money at these shows, but with some work, he can meet expenses while spreading goodwill. The competition is using IFoLG rules, so entering is good "practice" for the show in the fall. These shows draw a good crowd, especially when classes and demos are offered, and are a great way to meet people interested in the same things you are. You will see long haired biker types and suit-and-ties sitting next to each other excitedly talking tools or how to get the most out of a swivel knife or this cool new way to braid...people really come together over leather. The guilds do a lot of planning to host the show, and you can show your support by donating to the raffle table, even if you can't make it there in person. Hope to see some of you in Indiana this spring! Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
howardb Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Posted January 17, 2008 Johanna, Thanks for the shout out about the donations for the raffle table. I think that post probably got lost in the crash. YES! Anyone who would like to can donate a raffle item for the raffle tables. Heck, donate two! We're looking primarily for leathercraft related goods, (finished items, supplies, books) but if you have a secondary art and feel it's worthy, I'm sure it will be accepted with a big thanks. My mother in law always makes an afghan (the blanket type, not the bedouin type) for the raffle table, and since I don't have any leather stuff yet, I will probably put in a framed photo. It's my "other art". I hope to have something pretty in leather for the fall IFOLG show. Brent Brent Howard CALG, HLG
howardb Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 POKE - keeping this active. How many think they will go? If there are vendors that want to go, I can put you in touch with the guy organizing the vendors. Brent Brent Howard CALG, HLG
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