Loooking for a Teacher

[dhutcheson]

Hello,

I am a total newbie looking for someone in the Southeast TN or North Georgia area to spend a little time teaching me to make holsters. This is simply a hobby for me with no desire to turn it into a business. If you are willing to teach on a weekend or close enough for an evening class that would be great. If this is something you are willing to do please let me know a time and price and we will see what we can workout.

Thanks,

Dennis

dennis_hutcheson (at) comcast (dot)net

[$$hobby]

im not sure if anyone has responded to your request for help/tutoring. but if no one does, dont be afraid to try and learn it yourself. There are several good books out there that will give you the basics. even if you dont make holsters at first, you can learn alot just by working with the material and making simple things like knife sheaths, coin purses and such. once you get a feel for the material, working it and hand sewing it, making holsters isnt that big a leap.

also, making mistakes in the beginning can happen and its all a learning process. if you have any leathershops/suppliers in your area, get several peices of scrap to practice on.

Our local Leatherfactory is offering some classes on the weekends. If you have any leathershops/suppiers in your area, i would ask and even ask if they know of any classes in the area. sometimes, local community colleges will offer classes too.

[Froghunter]

I Agree, go for it, jump in and try some small thing and work up to holsters. Check with the Tandy's in Atlanta or Chatanooga if they are close enough, I am sure they have classes and can get you started on your way!

Good luck! And remember, that anything worth doing is worth doing right!