Johanna Report post Posted November 22, 2008 Allan Scheiderer graciously invited me to his home in Marysville, Ohio to let me take pictures of his work and talk about leather. Allan started doing leatherwork the year before I was born, when he received a Tandy starter kit for Christmas. He showed me his first couple of projects. He is currently serving as the president of the Buckeye Leathercrafters Guild of Central Ohio (BLCO), the guild that hosted this year's IFoLG show. His passion for his leatherwork has earned him many ribbons and awards over the years. He has several Doodle Pages, catalog covers and other accolades to be proud of, but he is first and foremost a teacher. Allan teaches youth groups or individuals- anyone who wants to learn. He is a modest, quiet sort of fellow, not the kind to toot his own horn. If he wanted to, he could have a brass band. Here are a few pics of his leather library: including a complete collection of old leather magazines... and his shop Oh, I took a bunch of pictures- he has made many beautiful things- I love his geometric patterns (We Germans just love precision and symmetry!) and I am updating his website (no, it's not done yet!) He is retired now, but still works hard in his shop. I'm going to do another post in "Marketing" detailing "how to run a successful leather business" because he's doing everything right, from his brag book of pics of his past work to his displays and more. But I just wanted to introduce you today to one of our own, a leatherworker who was bitten by the bug and has never stopped learning, stretching and passing it on. Thank you, Allan, for being such a kind host and showing me all the neat things in your collection. I had a lot of fun, and now I have lots of pics to share. I hope they inspire some of you to think "out of the box" like Allan. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 23, 2008 Johanna....Thanks for taking the time to share your visit with the rest of us. It's really neat to have the opportunity to see the lifetime achievements of people like Allan, who have given so much to promote our art. I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures of Allan's work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted November 23, 2008 I've always loved the imaginative stamping patterns that Allan has designed, and I always look for his work at exhibits. Great article! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted November 23, 2008 I have met and talked to him at the shows and he truely is a gentleman and a gifted craftsman. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted November 23, 2008 Beautiful rendition of Luther's Cross on the wall, along with all his other great stuff of course. I think that leathercraft box is an item that is quite collectible in the antique roadshow circles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Papa Leather Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Holy Moly! look at all those tools! Great post. Look forward to the Marketing one as well. Allen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryano Report post Posted December 11, 2008 Great post and great work Allen! I only live 30 miles north of Marysville. Thanks for sharing with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
