Canadian Leathercraft – Spring 2011 – Newsletter by CSCL

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Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft CANADIAN LEATHERCRAFT

Volume LVIV No. 3 Spring 2011 0045-5121

Hamilton Wins 2011 Weston Trophy, David McPherson presents to Laima Sellmer, Amy Kenny, and Laurie Lloyd of the Hamilton Branch. Absent –Rob Regan, Bob Freeman

In this Edition…
Page 2 Notes from the Editor, Membership reminder, Highlights from Executive Council Meetings, Wanted to Buy
Page 3, 4, 5 Canadian Leather Crafters Celebrate 61 Years
Page 5 Another Use for Neat’s Foot Oil by Marilyn Harry
Page 6, 7, 8 CSCL’s 61st Annual Ribbons and Awards Presentations

President: Barbara Chynoweth, 3350 Monck Rd., Norland ON K0M 2L0 –[email protected]
1st Vice-Pres.: Lauch Harrison, 68 Tisdale St. S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2W2 – [email protected]
2nd Vice-Pres.: Rob Regan, 28 Hazel Ave., Hamilton, ON L8L 6C9- [email protected]
Past President: Phyllis McHale, 3783 Cty Rd. 45 RR#1 Coboconk, ON K0M 1K0 –[email protected]
Treasurer: Della Chynoweth, 3350 Monck Rd., Norland, ON K0M 2L0 - [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Della Chynoweth3350 Monck Rd., Norland, ON L0K 2L0- [email protected].
Correspondence: Pat Bullock, 139 Valentia Rd., Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0 [email protected]
Membership: Tracey Howard, RR#1 2316 Conc Rd. A, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0 – [email protected]
Editor: Madeleine Mitchell, 17 Light St., Woodstock, ON N4S 6G7 – [email protected]
Website: www.canadianleathercraft.org

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2 Notes from the Editor…

Well, leave it to the Hamilton Branch of CSCL to make the 61st Annual Weekend something to remember! How about the location!? A castle – Dundurn Castle, sitting on the shore of Lake
Ontario. We actually had displays and our workshop in the Coach House, and the Hayloft served as the meeting hall and banquet site. Sean Dalgetty FCSCL and Lauch Harrison ACSCL and their
Hamilton members made the Annual enjoyable and rewarding. Read about more of the details of the Annual in this issue.
New Awards and categories were highlighted at the Annual, as well as the number of new members who took them home. See the Ribbon and Award Winners lists on Pages 6, 7, 8 with some pictures.
Barbara Chynoweth reported back in January 2011 that the Toronto Branch had closed. In my last editorial I reminiscenced that CSCL had other Branches that had also folded. I actually forgot two branches –Belleville and Tillsonburg. Thanks to Marilyn Harry for emailing me about Belleville.
Marilyn also wrote an additional article about Neat’s Foot Oil, after reading Peter Grove’s piece in the Winter Newsletter. It seems Neat’s Foot does more than condition leather. You’ll find out what in this issue.
At the Annual this year, we had three exceptional donations. David Darbyshire the husband of the late Hilda Darbyshire FCSCL donated a case of leather tools and supplies and Beula Reynolds ACSCL donated two original Robert Muma Books. Both Hilda and Beula were former Woodstock Branch members. See who got these special gifts as well as the handmade Awl created by Lester Pinter of the Hamilton Branch.
As another Annual ends another Annual planning begins…it will be Mississauga’s turn to continue the tradition in 2012.
“Canadian Leathercraft” is your source of information about CSCL and it’s members. Check out the CSCL website at www.canadianleathercraft.org
As always, if you have questions, comments, or even a future article for this newsletter, contact your Editor, Madeleine Mitchell at [email protected]

It’s not too late to join CSCL…
CSCL Memberships (April 1st –March 31st) Contact Tracey Howard at 705-426-4663 Email to [email protected]
Or your Branch Membership Chair

Highlights from Executive Council Meetings…
On hiatus, we’ll report more in the next Newsletter

Wanted to Buy…
I 'm still looking for an" Eastern Star" logo stamp. If anyone has one they'd be willing to sell. I 'm very interested, as the local Chapter wants to find one. I know they were made years ago but are not available anymore.
Thanks,
Nancy Durham 519-458-4533 [email protected]

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Canadian Leather Crafters Celebrate 61 Years

Dundurn Castle, Hamilton, Ontario

The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft (CSCL) recently celebrated its 61st anniversary at a Castle! Dundurn Castle’s Coach House in Hamilton Ontario was the location for the Annual General Meeting and all the fun and learning when leather crafters get together. Sean Dalgetty FCSCL, President of the Hamilton Branch hosted the Spring weekend and although the weather was rainy and windy, the atmosphere indoors was welcoming.
The General Annual Meeting was presided over by President Barbara Chynoweth.

Secretary/Treasurer Della Chynoweth and CSCL President Barbara Chynoweth

Not only did Hamilton branch of CSCL host the events they won the Branch Competition for the Weston Trophy, second time in two years. Salon and Craftsman Ribbons and the Annual
Awards recognized some of the best leather done by both the experienced and the newer CSCL crafters. CSCL has been adding new awards in the past several years and encourages everybody to submit entries.
Chairman of the Council of Fellows and the Board of Selection were available for discussion of judging criteria all during the weekend that proved to be a “hot topic”, even at the AGM.

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Hamilton’s winning Entry of 5 articles

Lauch Harrison ACSCL, who has been part of the judging contingency, presented an informative talk on “What the Judges Look For “ Friday evening. On Saturday afternoon, Rob Regan discussed “Safety in the Workshop” –who would have known crafters have to be so safety conscious? Meanwhile, a workshop to make “Leather Covered Book Ends” got members involved in the construction and design of book ends that allow for plenty of creativity. Madeleine Mitchell and Nancy Durham FCSCL had participants cutting, colouring, and assembling their projects.

Ann and Lauren at the Book Ends Workshop
Saturday evening, following the fun of the draws and work of the demonstrations, allowed CSCLers to enjoy a sumptuous Banquet and presentation of the Special Annual Awards. David McPherson congratulated winners and on, at least one occasion, was totally surprised by the winners reaction…we’ll leave at that David.

Sean Dalgetty FCSCL & David McPherson FCSCL, Chair of the Council of Fellows

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5 On Sunday morning, Peter Grove FCSCL talked and demonstrated the use of a multitude of tools from his outstanding collection. If ever there is a question about using a tool or the quality of a product, Peter is the man you want to consult.

Peter Grove talking Tools

Currently, CSCL has three branches in Ontario and members-at large throughout the country. In the last year, two Branches have folded, but the remaining three branches have added new members thanks to Membership Chair, Tracey Howard and CSCL Vice-President Rob Regan who challenged Branches to a Membership drive.
The quarterly newsletter, “Canadian Leathercraft” is available to members and a website is available at www.canadianleathercraft.org as well as access to the many skilled and generous crafters in the guild.

The 2011 Annual Weekend of CSCL will be remembered for the unique setting as well as the wonderful leather craft displays, the many ribbons and awards, the laughter, and as always, the friendly people.

Respectfully submitted, Madeleine

Another Use for Neat’s Foot Oil From Marilyn Harry, (by email)
Member-at-Large and former Belleville Branch Member

Regarding the article on Neat's Foot Oil - it is very good for sore muscles and joints on a human, personal experience. Our family originally heard of it from a chiropractor in Marmora. My mother was complaining about her fingers hurting and starting to curl up (she was told she just had to live with it).
The chiropractor sent her to the drug store to get some neat's foot oil and dab a bit on each knuckle several times a day. In a very short time, her fingers had straightened out and the pain was gone.
Needlessly to say, it became a staple on our family’s medical shelf. Last year, I developed bursitis in both hips and during the night it was especially painful, so I reached for the neat's foot oil and the aloe vera gel to help get me through the nights. I over used it eventually more than my skin would absorb and it soaked into my clothes, seats and chairs until I realized I was using too much. I backed off the quantity at the time and the oil was eventually absorbed in the upholstery and washed out of the clothes. The sheets had to be sprayed with spot remover, but it worked. As with everything, neat's foot oil needs to be used with caution and not necessarily work for everyone, but it did for our family.

Editor’s Note: Marilyn concludes with “Keeping fair to middlin'.” and don’t let the things you can't do Stop you from doing the things you can do!

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CSCL’s 61st ANNUAL Ribbon & Award Presentations

APRIL 2011 Thanks to David McPherson FCSCL Chairman of the Council of Fellows for providing the following lists.

SALON RIBBONS 16 RIBBONS TO 15 MEMBERS
JUNIOR
JULIA MALEC LEAF PICTURE
GENERAL
LINDA COURTNEY FALLING WATER HOUSE
BRIAN HOLAHAN VEST AND CHAPS
KNIFE AND AMMO CASE
AMY KENNY BELT (HONOURABLE MENTION WRIST BAND) ROD MARTINEZ STARFISH STAND
DOROTHY MCPHERSON “BUTTERMILK” HORSE
LESTER PINTER NOTEBOOK
ROB REGAN SADDLE BAGS
LAIMA SELLMER ROSE
KAREN WEBER HANDBAG
ASSOCIATE
LAUCH HARRISON STATUE
FELLOW
SEAN DALGETTY BOOTS
PETER GROVE GUITAR STRAP
PAUL KITCHENER LEATHER 2010 SIGN
DAVID MCPHERSON TRIANGLE BOX

CRAFTSMAN RIBBONS 41 RIBBONS TO 22 MEMBERS JUNIOR
JOANNA MALEC EARRINGS
THOMAS WILLERT CUFF
JAMIE? CAT IN THE HAT
GENERAL
KEN BOROSKI SADDLE
PAT BULLOCK SANTA
FROG
BEAR
FLOWER
LINDA COURTNEY FALLING WATER HOUSE
BRIAN HOLAHAN VEST
CHAPS
KNIFE AND AMMO CASE
KNIFE CASE
CUFFS
AMY KENNY FISH BELT
PITCHERPLANT WRISTBAND
LAURIE LLOYD PHOTO ALBUM
ROD MARTINEZ BROWN WRISTBAND
COBRA BELT
STARFISH STAND
BLUE BOX
GAMER BELT

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DOROTHY MCPHERSON COIN BOX
BOB PHISTER POINSETTA BROOCH, CUFFS
LESTER PINTER NOTEBOOK
ROB REGAN SADDLEBAGS
LAIMA SELLMER WOOL CARDING PADDLES
ROSE WALLET
KAREN WEBER BROWN AND ORANGE HANDBAG
RED BELT
SANDRA WILLERT BELT BUCKLE
ASSOCIATE
LAUCH HARRISON BOTTLE
BOTTLE
STATUE
FELLOW
SEAN DALGETTY BOOTS
PETER GROVE GUITAR STRAP
PAUL KITCHENER CLIPBOARD
LEATHER 2010 SIGN
DAVID MCPHERSON “DIMINISHING” 3 HALF-CIRCLE BOXES TRIANGLE BOX

SPECIAL AWARDS
IRVA FORD MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST MOULDED PIECE ($50)
RODRIGO MARTINEZ STARFISH
BETTY HEACOCK AWARD FOR A NEW OR NOVICE CRAFTER ($50)
BRIAN HOLAHAN VEST
BEST GENERAL MEMBER WORK ($50)
KAREN WEBER HANDBAG
OCC DESIGN AWARD – 1 YEAR CRAFT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP RODRIGO MARTINEZ STARFISH STAND
BEST IN SHOW ($50 AND BRONZE ZALITIS PIN)
PAUL KITCHENER LEATHER 2010 SIGN
LONDON LEATHER AWARD FOR BEST JEWELLERY ($20)
PAT BULLOCK FLOWER PINS
TORONTO BRANCH AWARD FOR BEST WEARABLE PIECE ($20)
SEAN DALGETTY BOOTS
BRIAN HOLAHAN HONOUABLE MENTION – VEST AND CHAPS) BEST NON-TRADITIONAL PIECE ($20)
LINDA COURTNEY FALLING WATER HOUSE
JUNIOR AWARD (KIT OF TOOLS)
JULIA MALEC LEAF PICTURE
WESTON TROPHY
HAMILTON BRANCH
BOB FREEMAN BRIEFCASE
AMY KENNY BELT
LAURIE LLOYD PHOTO ALBUM
ROB REGAN SADDLE BAGS
LAIMA SELLMER WALLET

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Do You Want to See More?
For pictures of the Special Award Articles and many more images from the CSCL’s 61st Annual Weekend contact [email protected] for an invitation to view an online album.

PARTICIPATION RIBBONS TO ALL WHO ENTERED WORK FOR JUDGING 26 RIBBONS FOR A TOTAL OF 87 ENTRIES
JUNIOR GENERAL MEMBER
JOANNA MALEC PAT BULLOCK
JULIA MALEC KEN BOROSKI
THOMAS WILLERT SHEENA BURGER unknown LINDA COURTNEY
BOB FREEMAN
ASSOCIATE BRIAN HOLAHAN
LAUCH HARRISON AMY KENNY
JOYCE SCRUTON LAURIE LLOYD
FELLOW ROD MARTINEZ
SEAN DALGETTY DOROTHY MCPHERSON PETER GROVE BOB PHISTER
PAUL KITCHENER LESTER PINTER
DAVID MCPHERSON ROB REGAN
LAIMA SELLMER
KAREN WEBER
SANDRA WILLERT

Linda Courtney’s “Falling Water” Cuffs by Brian Holahan

Norland Branch Table Display “Starfish”Stand by Rod Martinez Junior Award “MapleLeaf”