Leather Craftsman in the Chicago area?

[pmassignani]

Hi Everyone,

First post. I've spent some time admiring the great work that users are posting here, and I'm looking for someone who is in the Chicago area who would be able to fabricate custom leather dog collars by my designs. I'm collecting information and contacts to start my own business, and I'm very excited about the whole process.

I'd love to be a craftsman myself, and more than a few searches have turned up nothing in terms of classes or internships here in Chicago or anywhere close.

Can you guys help?

Thank you!

Paul

[rgerbitz]

There is a Tandy store out in Elgin I would think that would have some classes out there and maybe even know of someone to help you with the rest of it.

Rob

[Randy Cornelius]

Hi Everyone,

First post. I've spent some time admiring the great work that users are posting here, and I'm looking for someone who is in the Chicago area who would be able to fabricate custom leather dog collars by my designs. I'm collecting information and contacts to start my own business, and I'm very excited about the whole process.

I'd love to be a craftsman myself, and more than a few searches have turned up nothing in terms of classes or internships here in Chicago or anywhere close.

Can you guys help?

Thank you!

Paul

PM me with your contact and I will forward it to someone that I know that would be just the person you are looking for. He is right there in Chicago.

Randy

[vreedonsett]

well i live in the chicagoland area, and the closets place would be tandy in elgin, and if you want , you couls pm me, and we can discuss this or i could turn you on to my mentor...

[ROCKIESLEATHERMAN]

Hello,

Well I am not in your area but would be interested in bidding on your job.

Let me know if your interested.

Thanks

[BobHall]

I'm in the area, actually I live very close to the Tandy store in Elgin. I'm very interested in working with you. PM me with details and let's get in touch.

Bob

[Guest Ken Price]

Hi Everyone,

First post. I've spent some time admiring the great work that users are posting here, and I'm looking for someone who is in the Chicago area who would be able to fabricate custom leather dog collars by my designs. I'm collecting information and contacts to start my own business, and I'm very excited about the whole process.

I'd love to be a craftsman myself, and more than a few searches have turned up nothing in terms of classes or internships here in Chicago or anywhere close.

Can you guys help?

Thank you!

Paul

[howardb]

Paul,

To learn, join one of the guilds in the area. I'm currently president of the Calumet Area Leathercrafters. We meet in Highland, IN... in "da reeegin" (gary, hammond, merrilville, etc). We would love to have you at a meeting! PM me if you would like directions.

Prarie States Leather Guild meets a bit further to the west in Downers Grove, IL (link to Prarie States). They're nice folks too.

Brent

[Guest Sara McIntosh]

Hi Everyone,

First post. I've spent some time admiring the great work that users are posting here, and I'm looking for someone who is in the Chicago area who would be able to fabricate custom leather dog collars by my designs. I'm collecting information and contacts to start my own business, and I'm very excited about the whole process.

I'd love to be a craftsman myself, and more than a few searches have turned up nothing in terms of classes or internships here in Chicago or anywhere close.

Can you guys help?

Thank you!

Paul

Hi--the Chicago School of Shoemaking that opened in September of 2011 is running leather working classes as well as shoemaking classes in Ravenswood.

[Guest Amy]

Hi- I am looking for someone who would be interested in making a slip lead for dogs. Please contact me at acarlson25@hotmail.com. Thanks. Amy

[Custom Leather]

Custom Leather is located in Chicago. We have a fully equipped shop and have been in this area for over 5 years. Contact information is priceleather@gmail.com. Shop is available by appointment only.

Ken

[immiketoo]

Paul, if you haven't had your answer's yet, or if you're in the Chicago burbs and dont want to deal with the city, let me know.

Mike

[dawnaree]

Hi Paul, I'm right in the city and am looking for an apprentice.... if you are still interested, please contact me @yoohoodawn@gmail.com

[Guest Yohance Lacour]

Paul,

I would love to discuss the possibilities of matching my leather craftsmanship with your brand and vision. I've spent the last seven years hand crafting everything from leather belts to backpacks and handbags. Without even a sewing machine I cut, hand punched and stitched each and every piece and panel. I'm confident that I can assist you in bringing your visions to life and very possibly lend you a creative eye to help produce more of them.

Please feel free to contact me at:

yjlacour@gmail.com

312-659-9049

Respectfully yours,

Yohance Lacour