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Kathy, Thank you for taking my stuff to the show. I am excited that I got a couple of ribbons. The pictures are great Johanna, thanks for sharing. It looks like it was a tough competition. All of the leatherwork is impressive. ClayM.

It was a blast!! ClayB did an outstanding job teaching the class. He had a full color lesson plan that covered the steps that was given to each student and they were also given enough leather dust to make several more of the birds when they got home. I had two of the students come back on Monday and pick up leather, cova colors and other supplys to work on their own projects. Very successfull class!!! If anyone wants to learn the 3-D leather embossing get ClayB to come teach it to you!!! It is worth three times the class fee!! ClayM.

Randy If you have any problems finding the store you can call me at 1-877-800-1853 or 605-342-2221. It is almost here everyone!!!! I am very excited and can hardly wait. roughly it looks like there will be six students and a few stopper's by to say hi. ClayM.

Anouncing the teaching debut of Clay Banyai!! For any one that can make plans to come to Rapid City South Dakota on July 24th and 25th to be part of a history making event. ClayB will be teaching his first class at the Tandy Leather Factory there. The class will be on the embossed wren he did a few weeks ago. Clay will show his techniques on embossing and tooling the bird as well as how to color it. A tool list will be available soon. If any one has any questions on the class please call me at the store 1-877-800-1853. ClayM

Good!! we look forward to seing what you can come up with!! All entries need to be in Rapid City by August 19th at the very latest. Good luck!! ClayM.

hi all more information on our little contest. It is open to anyone in the U.S. If you would like to enter something I have attached the rules and classes for this contest. Again any other questions please call 1-877-800-1853. ClayM.

Update on the fair. It is open to Wyoming and Nebraska residents. We are happy to anounce that Chan Geer will be the judge and he will also be holding a Sheridan Style Pattern drawing class on August 22 and 23. Class fee is $200 and half is requred up-front to hold spot. For more info call 1-877-800-1853. ClayM.

Johanna, It was great to meet you in person after all this time. I had alot of fun this year. I think that picture you took proves that. LOL couldn't fine one with me looking a little more sober? My wife and kids were able to come with me for their first time. The wife now understands why I like to go to Sheridan. It is a great town with lots of colorful people and history. If any of you can I strongly suggest going next year. You can meet me at the Mint!! ClayM

Vickie Baker asked me to post this class information for everyone. ClayM. For those of you that were interested in the John Wayne Workshop being held in Little Rock, Arkansas, here is the information you need to finish signing up. You can contact me either here or at the store where we have a sign up list. The store information is at the bottom of this email. John Wayne Workshop – June 5th, 6th, and possibly 7th. We will work from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday night, start at 9:00 am Saturday morning and work all day. If we need to work Sunday we will start at 9:00 am and work till finished. This will be at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 6200 Aerie Dr. Little Rock , AR, 72209. Price $55.00 includes your lunch on Saturday. Tools Needed: Figure carving bevellers: 6890, 6891, 6895, 6896, 6897 Figure carving matters: 6898, 6899, 6900, 6901 Smooth pear shader: whatever size you have, 6233, 6972, 6703, 6206, or 6208 Background or texture tool, whatever you would like for the background of your portrait Modeling spoons, need a variety of sizes, small, medium and large Swivel knife. Mallet. Working stone (marble) Hair blade tool may be used Stylus We need to know by May 15, 2009 if you are still taking the class and paid by May 30th to be included in the class. Vickie Baker Manager Tandy Leather Factory #152 1 Stagecoach Village Dr, Ste. 4 Little Rock, AR 72210 Toll Free: 888-291-0016 Local: 501-407-9104 Fax: 501-407-0415 littlerock@tandyleather.com www.tandyleatherfactory.com

I am happy to announce that the Central States Fair held in Rapid City SD will have a structured leather contest for the 2009 fair. Previously leathercraft was lumped in with the other arts and crafts with one class, meaning the person who made a tooled belt was up against the person who made a saddle and for best of show they were up against the beadwork and needlecraft. Now the leather contest has 29 classes and youth to master skill levels. This contest will be sponsored by the Dakota Territory Leather Guild. Members will be demonstrating their leather craftsmanship each day during the fair. The guild is planning in the future to have a trophy for the best of show and peoples choice winners. There has been talk of a rodeo style belt buckle and a tooled leather plaque. I believe that the members from Nebraska and Wyoming will be able to enter their work, I will confirm this and let every one know. If you are interested in entering your work please call 1-877-800-1853 Monday to Friday 9-6 mountain time, for more information. ClayM.

LJS, I have two or three of the fiber glass half trees for the jockey saddles some where. I will look for them a let you know. As for a place to get them you can call this guy as he makes the saddles and may know where to get them . Garland Seggerman in Albuquerque NM, 505-235-2369 ClayM.

Thanks every one, the site is www.blackhillsnights.com <<I THINK>> I will find out and let y'all know. Thanks for the comments. ClayM ClayA Bert ( i need a nick name )

I have not been able to do much leather work this year, but I did this one for a friend who is building a website and it will be on the background of the front page. it was done on a dark skirting with several coatings of oil then antiqued with dark brown paste. The web site is going to be done in dark colors so i wanted the carving to match it a little. Thanks! bert

Ummmm yea I'm with you on this Ernie that is the strangest looking yak I have ever seen!! Bert

I am going to try!!! I missed last year. Bert!

very cool! this is well done.

Ernie!! That is very nice!! Now that you have taught this to the every one here on LW.net you should go south one state and give a class on it!! I think I know someone who would be happy to host it. It would be lots of fun!!!!! How about it everyone? Don't you think that ClayB would do a great job with this beautiful bird as the subject of a weekend class? Bert

Kathy, Hope your day was flled with lots of love and laughter!! Bert

Ernie, I need to borrow these to keep warm when I walk to work in the mornings!!! They are great!!!!! Cept that they would be woolie chinks on my long legs!! Bert

Well i am not that poetic.. so happy b-day 2 U!!!! ClayM.

You got lucky on that one Thanks for sharing, how about a little more on how you painted the roses? ClayM.