rvacindy Report post Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) I am new to leather carving . I am trying to figure out a online class to learn the tools and everything else. I came across Joe Meling 23plus leather class, Fundamentals of Floral Carving https://twentythreeplus.com/collections/on-line-courses/products/684491. These run $125 Has anyone done it? if so could you tell me what you think? Also came across Jim Linnell at Elktracks Studio https://elktracksstudio.com/ https://elktracksstudio.com/collections/tooling-fundamentals his classes are $30 each. Again what is the difference and which would you go with first? What have you all tried other than the youtube videos.... I really don't have lots of time with kids, life ect to endless watch TV. Thank you Cindy Edited March 12, 2022 by rvacindy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted March 12, 2022 I would check out Don Gonzales on Youtube. He has lots of videos to choose from, and if you like his style of presentation, then he has classes that you can pursue. But there is too much FREE instruction to jump right into paying for classes. don gonzales youtube - Bing video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJole Report post Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, rvacindy said: I am new to leather carving . I am trying to figure out a online class to learn the tools and everything else. I came across Joe Meling 23plus leather class, Fundamentals of Floral Carving You should certainly check out Ian Atkinson's videos. If you're brand new, trying to figure out what tools you need and how everything works (and what you really don't need to buy), then Ian has some instruction especially for you! Check him out here: https://www.ianatkinson.net/leather/videos.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klara Report post Posted March 12, 2022 As @tsunkasapa said: Check out YouTube and see who you like. I bought a few videos from Jim Linnell when they werde on half-price sale (I believe they are regularly). As far as I remember he also has the very basics for free on YouTube and his website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites