immiketoo Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Hey folks! I haven't been posting here much as of late, but its because I've been working hard on a project called Learnleather.com! Learnleather.com is a place where you will be able to take online leather training classes from legends in the leather working community like Bob Beard, Bob Park, and Paul Zalesak from Leather Wranglers. I have quite a few other masters waiting in the wings to offer training to you in the comfort of your own home, shop or wherever you might want to watch. The best part, is that these classes are cheap. So far, classes have been $20.00, and I will keep them as low as possible so almost anyone can attend. Speaking of attendance, all you need to take a class is a computer, tablet or smart phone and an internet connection. You will be able to ask questions of the instructors and get real time answers to questions that have been troubling you! The classes are live and I will offer a video for later viewing if you can't make the scheduled training date. As of this point, I have had several classes, and last weekend was the first class with Bob Beard in a series about pictorial carving. It was a success, and I have already scheduled the next class with him for May 3, 2014. As of right now, most of the class announcements are listed on the Facebook page Leather Artisan's Digital Guild, but I am working directly with Johanna to develop a stand alone website (Learnleather.com). Until then, the videos will be posted privately on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. I am very excited about this development as it means that I will be able to offer content from a wide variety of leather artists, saddle makers and other leather workers so that almost every niche will be covered. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have, and I invite all of you to sign up for the next few classes! I will be offering a minimum of one class per month, with the possibility of more frequent classes, provided there is enough interest. If there is something you want to learn, or if there is an instructor you really want to learn from, please tell me. Once the site is up, my email will be mike@learnleather.com, for now you can reach me here at LW.net or on Facebook. Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you in class! Mike ***************************************************************CLASS INFO**************************************************************************** Robert Beard's second class, Backgrounding, Matting and Effects, will be held on May 3, 2014 at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Bob will cover basic backgrounding and matting in addition to special effects like smoke, clouds and dust, plus a few other neat tricks! Paul Zalesak, of Leather Wrangler's will be teaching Swivel Knife Finesse on May 31, 2014, at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Paul will discuss swivel techniques for carving and for decorative cuts, and demonstrate how to properly execute both kinds of cuts.***********************CLASS 1*************************Please register for Bob Beard #2 Backgrounding, Matting and Effects on Saturday, May 3, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7028862633880235009 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. ***********************CLASS 2************************* Please register for Paul Zalesak Swivel Knife Finesse on Saturday, May 31, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3291264170279143681 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Great Job Mike! The feedback has been great and I am looking forward to jumping in once this merry go round slows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Bruce, you will be welcome! I have a few things to discuss with you about this very soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted March 28, 2014 This is a great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Mike, How do I get into the leather artisans digital guild? Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Aaron, its a facebook page, just look for Leather Artisan's Digital Guild there & ask to join. Its an awesome group of people of all abilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Aaron, you can click here and request to join. I will approve you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/394494203998862/ For anyone else who asks to join, please have some sort of leatherwork on your page, or I may not approve since I try to keep it focused to leather folks. Just message me if you want in and I don't see it. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hornm Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Just sent in a request for the fb page. Looks like an interesting group. Horn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Looks great Mike! I've participated in most of the classes you've had already and they are great. I'm already looking forward to the next Bob Beard class. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colescarvings Report post Posted March 28, 2014 YAY, i can see it now great idea michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowgirl Pat Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Now I can see the site...thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome, Pat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Horn, I added you this afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 257 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Aaron, you can click here and request to join. I will approve you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/394494203998862/ For anyone else who asks to join, please have some sort of leatherwork on your page, or I may not approve since I try to keep it focused to leather folks. Just message me if you want in and I don't see it. Mike Mike I do not have leather work on my page because I haven't made anything yet. im just getting into leather work and gathering tools.I would be very interested in some online lessons . I sent a request to the facebook page to join, my name on Facebook is Michael Augugliaro . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Mike, I added you. Welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 30, 2014 To those who have messaged me privately, thanks for your questions and support. If you are unsure about how it works, or are concerned about computers, etc., let me know and I will answer your questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted March 30, 2014 What a beautiful thing.....wish you much success! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Thank you, Sam! I hope we can work together one day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinal leather Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Mike, I signed up for Pauls course but could not seem to find a link to Bob's course. I know that you said i could do it by card so would use that option if I could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catchndreams Report post Posted March 31, 2014 FB Dennis from Durango Thanks Dennis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Dennis, I don't see your request. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenH Report post Posted March 31, 2014 I just sent you a request to be added to the group. I also just went to www.learnleather.com and just got a server index page. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Glen, I have added you to the LADG. As for the site, its still being built. I will announce here when it is up and running. This is just a FYI post and to advertise the classes while the site is under construction. Stay tuned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
