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Sponsored by the Leathercrafters and Saddlers Journal, workshops begin March 3rd Wickenburg, Arizona From the LC&SJ: "Trade Shows Are Very Important And Exciting To Those Just Beginning And The Professionals Of Leather Craft & Work!! It's A Great Opportunity To Meet The Product Makers & Representatives PLUS See The Products 1st Hand!!" "THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE; FROM BEGINNERS TO PROFESSIONALS!!"

15th Annual Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show May 16-18, 2008 workshops begin May 12th Sheridan, Wyoming Sponsored by the LC &SJ

6th Annual SASS Convention & Wild West Christmas December 6-9 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada The Sixth SASS Convention and Wild West Christmas will take place at the Riviera Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, December 6-9, 2007. The annual event is designed to bring together all that is Cowboy Action Shooting in a non-shooting arena presented to showcase everything imaginable pertaining to the fastest growing shooting sport in the world. The SASS Convention The Single Action Shooting Society is an international organization created to preserve and promote the sport of Cowboy Action Shootingâ„¢. SASS endorses regional matches conducted by affiliated clubs, stages END of TRAIL The World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting, promulgates rules and procedures to ensure safety and consistency in Cowboy Action Shooting matches, and seeks to protect its members' 2nd Amendment rights. SASS members share a common interest in preserving the history of the Old West and competitive shooting.

PSLAC- Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-Op Robert Stelmack has done an outstanding job preserving and documenting fascinating leatherwork information. Click on The Rawhide Gazette banner at the bottom of any forum page for more information about this dynamic and dedicated leatherworker association, and how you can participate with a membership. They also offer cds of archived newsletters, packed with tips, tricks, interviews, patterns and more. For More Info, Click PSLAC All-Day Workshops 2008 January 26th - Making a 3-D Butterfly picture with Jeff Bement at General's home. February 23rd - Back to Basics carving wallet back with John Wickstrom at General's home. March 29th - Snake cell phone case with Paula Marquis at Len's home. April 26th - Back to basics, doing the wallet insides with John Wickstrom at General's home. May 31st - Carving picture of the Tandy Catalogue Cover without Elk with Paula Marquis at General's home. June 7th - Colouring the Catalogue Cover Picture with Jackie Holliday at General's home. June 28th - Making Bag and Case handles with Paula Marquis at Len's home. July 26th - Braiding Dog Leash - 6 strands with core with Paula Marquis at Len's home. August 30th - Box making workshop with Peter Main (may be a 2 day workshop) at General's home. Bob Beard will be here for a 2-day workshop sometime in the Summer. Details to be confirmed. Mini-Demos at meeting. January - Using the tri-weave tool with General Seymour. February - No demo, meeting will be at MacPhersons (to be confirmed). March - Ideas for how to price items and what sells at craft fairs with Dave Puls. April - Silversmithing and leather with Robb Gray. (to be confirmed) May 4th - Using various meander tools and their effects with Paula Marquis. June - BBQ, Garage Sale and Bill Churchill Award and Picnic. July and August - No meetings. Summer Break. September - Open for ideas.