Some of you have asked me what you can do to help leatherworker.net. It is great that so many of you care about this site, and its goals of education, entertainment & fellowship.
PARTICIPATE
Post new topics, reply to existing topics. Share pictures, join in chats, ask questions and tell your stories. We have such a variety of leatherworkers here, in all ranges of experience and specialty levels. that it is easy to make new friends and learn from each other.
CONTRIBUTE
If you can spare a few dollars, click "My Controls" at the top of the page and "Purchase Paid Subscriptions" on the left. Any size donation is accepted, and all money is used to pay the site's bills. No one here gets paid a salary, this site is a labor of love. Contributing members get a few extras, like bigger mailboxes for PMs, and their names are in blue. Any help is appreciated.
EDUCATE
If you can do a tutorial, or share a video, or host a chat session, you are giving a huge gift to leatherland. I am available for any technical assistance you need. The staff will change your member title to "Instructor" and you will be able to see the "School Room" forum, where instructors can compare notes and share ideas for leatherworking classes, chats and demonstrations. You can always PM me here, or write to admin@leatherworker.net for more information.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS and associates about this site. Send them a link and invite them to join. I'll put on more coffee and find them a seat. Link to us on your website, and we'll link to you here. Let your local leather guilds know that they can use a private chat room for meetings, or a public one for recruiting. We are delighted to meet new folks from all walks of leather, so spread the word!
Thank you everybody for the support and extra encouragement following the January 3 crash. I get choked up thinking about all the kind words from leatherworkers around the world. It's good to know that people really care about what we are doing here, and are loyal and regular about logging in. If I ever need to justify the sleepless nights and the dents in my forehead from falling asleep at the keyboard, I can just reread the mail. You folks are the best!
Johanna