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ELWATS 2018, Arnhem Netherlands (Pic heavy)

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I had the honor of teaching again at this year’s ELWATS in Arnhem, Netherlands along with some great friends.  

The city of Arnhem is an amazing, world class city filled with history, culture and warm, friendly people.  Oh, and the night life is great!  I can’t speak highly enough about it.

Charil and Ralph, along with the help of a local leather worker, Danielle picked an amazing venue and organized a show that rivals Sheridan or Prescott.  

My class consisted of 7 students from all over the world, including Canada, Spain and the Netherlands.  They were a talented group of individuals of all levels.  

The best part was hanging out with my international leather community friends, especially those I don’t get to see often.  

Kathy Flanagan and I were across the hall from each other, and we finally got to exchange work pieces!  I love my tiger!

Enjoy the pics and if you ever have a chance, be sure to come to Europe and see the show.  I guarantee it will be a good time!

 

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Looks like y'all had a blast.

So,how did the class like doing Popeye? Looks like they did well.

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Everyone said they loved class.  Took 8 hours to teach it.  Everyone had an embossed Popeye by the time we were done.  

I had an absolutely amazing time.  I want to live there, it’s that good.

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9 minutes ago, immiketoo said:

Everyone said they loved class.  Took 8 hours to teach it.  Everyone had an embossed Popeye by the time we were done.  

I had an absolutely amazing time.  I want to live there, it’s that good.

But I bet the weather down in Rhodes is drier and warmer. :lol:
It looked like a great time was had by all and sundry.
All those people dragged their tooling slabs to the convention? That's dedication for  you. 

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The weather in Arnhem was perfect fall weather, but yeah we have the sun here!

as for the slabs, yep.  People from all over dragged them with!  Gotta love leather workers!

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That looked super fun and intimidating. All that leathery talent all in one place. Her tiger she made you is incredible Mike.

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22 hours ago, battlemunky said:

That looked super fun and intimidating. All that leathery talent all in one place. Her tiger she made you is incredible Mike.

It was the least intimidating place ever.  EVERYONE was super nice, and helpful.  All of the instructors there are awesome at their job and you can ask them anything.  This is why I love trade shows and push people towards them so much.  I learned more there in my first 6 months and it set the course of my career for sure.  Arnhem was as good or better than any other leather show in existence, and it is now my favorite.  What an amazing place.  

Kathy is adorable, and truly gifted.  Plus, she lugged that and a box of tools across the world for me.  

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Mike, 4th pic from the top, guy with the grey hair in a ponytail and the cigarette in his hand. Is that you?

Because this guy is almost a twin for my leather craft mentor, Bill, who worked and taught classes at Tandy for so many years!  :o As you may remember, he passed away suddenly in September. :(

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That is Serge Volken, a.k.a. Bigfoot! Check him out on YT, he is good to learn from.

I think Mike is the middle one in the 5th pic down.

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Thanks, battlemunky! Mike is younger than I thought, then! B)

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19 hours ago, battlemunky said:

That is Serge Volken, a.k.a. Bigfoot! Check him out on YT, he is good to learn from.

I think Mike is the middle one in the 5th pic down.

 

16 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Thanks, battlemunky! Mike is younger than I thought, then! B)

Munky is correct.  Serge is a great man and mentor.  He's also a great teacher.  I am the ginger in many of the pics, and I'm older than I look.

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Wow some amazing work there.detail in the Popeyes and tiger are sensational.

That red braided bracelet is really eye catching.

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3 hours ago, noobleather said:

Wow some amazing work there.detail in the Popeyes and tiger are sensational.

That red braided bracelet is really eye catching.

I have seen a lot of leather art, and that tiger is amazing.  The bracelet was out of his bag for 5 seconds and I said I had to have it.  Fine work for sure!

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