Duke Report post Posted June 20, 2008 :soapbox: ALRIGHT, WELL THANKS TO ELECTRATHON, (AARON) WE WILL BE HAVING CHAN GEER IN OUR PORTLAND OREGON TANDY LEATHER FACTORY STORE ON OCTOBER 17,18,19. HE WILL BE DOING A CLASS IN SHERIDAN STYLE CARVING, AND I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THIS CLASS WILL FILL UP FAST. I AM PERSONALLY GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF AND TAKE IT, AND AARON WILL BE TAKING IT, AND A FEW OTHERS IN THE AREA.WE NEED AT LEAST 10 POEPLE, NO MORE THAN 25. IF YOU WOULD WANT TO RESERVE A SPOT, WE ASK FOR YOU TO RSVP ASAP, AND PAY UPFRONT. PLEASE CALL THE STORE AT 1-888-277-3360 AND LET US KNOW. THE RAWHIDE GAZZETTE SHOULD BE RUNNING AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IT, AS I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH BOB STELMACK. I AM ALSO GOING TO BE LETTING THE LW&SJ KNOW SO THEY CAN MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IT. WOULD LOVE TO SEE A FEW PEOPLE FROM HERE SHOW UP, SO THAT I CAN GET TO KNOW YOU A BIT BETTER.ALSO, THE POLAC (PORTLAND OREGON LEATHER ARTISANS CO-OP) IS UP AND RUNNING AND HAS A MEMBER BASE OF 5 SO FAR. WE ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR MORE, SO IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE IN THE PORTLAND OREGON AREA THAT WANTS TO BECOME A MEMBER, PLEASE SHOOT ME AN EMAIL. THANK YOU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzmann Report post Posted June 23, 2008 Reserve me a spot! I will be in this Friday to pay for it! How much? Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Report post Posted June 23, 2008 200 dollars for 3 days.materials provided. you just need to bring a marble slab, and your personal tools. he will have barry king tools for sale, and his pattern books,and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted June 23, 2008 The 3 day class, all supplies included will be $200. You will have a finished notebook when done. It will include many aspects of leatherwork from the cutting out of the leather, carving, finishing and lacing. I took a class from Chan a couple weeks back up near Spokane (we made a wallet) and was amazed by what I was able to learn in such a short time. He is an increadably knowleggeable leatherworker, on top of that he is a great teacher. I have taken a couple classes from other skilled leatherworkers, Chan is the best teacher yet. I was so impressed when I got back home I started the process of getting this class set up.AaronDarn I hate that when I take too long to answer.If needed I likely can bring slabs in for people. I have a buddy that does stone work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted October 21, 2008 I spent The last 3 days in the class being taught by Chan. All I can say is that if you get the chance to attend one of his classes take it! He is a great teacher, awsone carver and does a great job of combining the two. I look forward to another chance to be in one of his classes in the future. Aaron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted October 21, 2008 I went to one of Chan's in April. It was great and he's a great teacher. Tell him Art said hi! Art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted October 22, 2008 I took his Swivel Knife Control class and he is really excellent. I walked out of there with a piece of swivel knifery that I simply didn't think that I could ever create. Chan made it seem easy. You will be very very happy you got the opportunity to learn from this Master. I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted October 25, 2008 I just got a call from Chan, he personally calls to make sure that people are happy with what the class and ask if there is something that could have made the experience better. In this day and age, this level of customer service is unusual. He is definatly a class act. Aaron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
