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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
CANADIAN LEATHERCRAFT
Volume LXIV No.3 , 0045-5121 v/ Spring 2016
Mississauga Branch wins the Weston Trophy at the 66" Annual CSCL Convention Jim Wilkes, Bob Pfister, Kim Winchester and Eugene Pik
In this Edition...
Page 2 Notes from the Editor, Highlights of the past Executive Mtgs, Membership Info, CSCL Larmour Library Page 3 Workshops
Page 4: New Life Members
Page 5...9 CSCL’s 66th Annual Meeting, Weekend Information, Awards, Pictures
©2016 Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the copyright holder is prohibited.
President: Jim Wilkes, Apt. 19, 289 Shepherd Ave, Cambridge, On. 1st Vice-Pres.: Lauch Harrison, 68 Tisdale St. S, Hamilton, ON
Editor: Barbara Chynoweth, 3350 Monck Rd., Norland, ON
Website: Kristi Cino, i
Privacy Officer: Lauch Harrison, 68 Tisdale St. S, Hamilton, ON
Website: www.canadianleathercraft.org
Facebook: “Leathercraft Friends” and “Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft”
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Note from the Editor....
I would like to welcome you to my first edition of the CSCL Canadian Leathercraft. After 13 years of being the Editor, Madeleine Mitchell has decided to retire. Madeleine left some big shoes to fill, and I hope I can fill them.
I am looking for article to publish in the Newsletter, also what would you like to see covered in the newsletter? Please send me your ideas. Our next edition should be coming out the end of August and I am looking for articles from the Members-at-Large.
Barbara
The Quarterly Newsletter “Canadian Leathercraft” is your source of information about CSCL and its members. Also check out the CSCL website at www.canadianleathercraft.org and CSCL’s Facebook page.
Highlights from the Past Executive Council Meetings...
January — Lauch Harrison reported that there will be some workshops coming up this spring. Norland Branch advised that they are working on the plans for the 2016 Annual.
February — Lauch Harrison updated us on the schedule of upcoming workshops. Constitution — Lauch Harrison moved, Paul Kitchener seconded that the Constitution be accepted as rewritten for presentation to the general membership to be voted on at the Annual Meeting. Carried.
March — The Constitution Committee reported that the revised Constitution has been sent out electronically to those with Email and by regular post for those who don’t.
April — It was suggested at our meeting that we look into having some of our meetings by conference call or skype especially those in the winter. This is being investigated. Constitution Committee reported that we will be voting on the changes to the Constitution and By-laws at the Annual.
CSCL Membership Have you paid your membership? It’s a new Membership Year (April 1 to March 31). Send your membership along with your cheque made out to “The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft” to our Membership Chair: Sheena Burger, 1085 Zion Rd, Little Britain, ON
| General Member | General Member – Student* | Member-at-Large | Sustaining Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals interested in leathercraft who belong to one of the CSCL Branches. (Need not be a leathercraft person.) $40.00 | A registered full-time student shall pay $5.00 | Individual interested in leathercraft who does not belong to one of the CSCL Branches. (Need not be a leathercraft person.) $40.00 | Commercial Organizations interested in supporting the Society. $100.00 or material equivalent to $100.00. |
CSCL Larmour Lending Library
The CSCL lending Library of Books and Patterns can be referenced on our web site www.canadianleathercraft.org. Head to Gallery and click on CSCL Library of Books and Patterns. Under the Pattern option there is 80 pages of patterns that may give you ideas of things to make. Under the Book section there is 13 pages of titles of Books and DVD’s about Leather crafting, design and colour. Remember these patterns and books are there for you to borrow from the library. Select item(s) you would like to borrow and send your list to Paul Kitchener at
Branch Presidents will assist in pickup and delivery of the orders from branch members.
Members-at-large may order directly from Paul and arrange shipping or printing options, fees may apply.
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Workshops
The Previous Annual gave rise to a List of Workshops. The Workshop Committee has been using the list with very good success and attendance. The Fall workshop on Lasting Boxes was well attended and created a profit to go to the Society. Paul Kitchener not only made the space available he also donated some of the leather used in the projects. Lauch and Sean were there to offer advice and help. The next Workshop was On Machine Sewing — part 1 - the class was well attended and everyone in attendance got to use various sewing machines at Paul's Focused on Food Warehouse. Sean and Paul explained the mechanics of the machines; the project was a small zippered coin purse. Due to limited time Sewing - Part 2 will be held during the next couple of months. The interest in Eugene's pewter castings gave rise to a Pewter Casting — part 1 Workshop held in April, attended by 7 people, on mould making and silicone casting. The use of oven hardening resins to make the originals and then encase them using a two part flexible silicone polymer will be explored further when Pewter Casting - part 2 of the workshop takes place in the near future.
The Workshop Committee is looking for suggestions on what you would like to do a workshop on, email Lauch at I with your ideas or suggestions.
CSCL presents a Workshop on Lasting Boxes With Paul Kitchener FCSCL
Sewing Workshop — part 1 Sean teaching the Sewing Workshop — part 1
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Next Workshop CSCL Workshop Sewing a Leather Bag
Workshop with Karen Weber Saturday, June 11™, 2016, 10:00- 4:00 Location - Focused on Food-885 Rangeview Road, Mississauga
Registration includes materials [excepting leather shoulder strap] -$60.00 for members, $75.00 non-members [to save $25.00 you are welcome to bring 10 square feet of your own 2.5-3 oz cowhide.]
To register contact Karen iS oo i
Bring something for the potluck lunch [beverages and water will be provided]
During this day, one will have the opportunity to create a leather bag from start to finish. One will learn how to create a zippered pocket sack with a leather facing that will be sewn into the inside lining. One will also learn how to create a zippered top closure.
With sadness the CSCL announces the passing of Anne Rutledge from the Norland Branch.
Our sympathy goes out to her family.
We would like to thank the Howard Johnson 354 Lindsay Street South I Lindsay, Ontario for all the support that they gave us.
Recipients of Honourary Life Memberships Please watch for more on these two ladies in our Summer Issue
Madeleine Mitchell Dorothy McPherson
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The 66th Annual CSCL Convention
The Norland Branch of the CSCL welcomed everyone to the fun filled weekend and the weather co-operated with sunshine, rain and snow over the weekend, making everyone glad to be inside and turning their thoughts to a warmer climate.
Friday night the attendees were given a challenge – those who wanted to participate were given a box with pieces of leather in and they were given 2 hours to create something. Tools and notions were supplied for them to use.
The finished creations are in the right hand picture and some of the hotel staff where very happy to act as judges. Lauch Harrison’s creation was picked for first and Jess Chynoweth’s creation was picked for second.
66th Annual Meeting
Some highlights of the Annual Meeting. The approval of the revised CSCL Constitution and By-laws with one word added that had been deleted. (I will be sending the revised copy out) The presentation by Lauch Harrison of the new Slate of Officers for 2016 – 2018 and the approval by the attendees. You can see the list on the front page of the Canadian Leathercrafter with their contact information. We also announced the awarding of two Recipients with Honourary Life Memberships, Madeleine Mitchell and Dorothy
McPherson. Changes were made to the number of items needed for some of the Awards which I will cover in the next issue.
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2016 CSCL Annual – Craftsman Ribbon Winners
Lauch Harrison – Mask Box - Kim Winchester – Jewelery Box
- Bob Pfister – Dragon Sculptures - Kim Winchester – Jewelery Box
- Bob Pfister – Sandal - Kim Winchester – White and Silver Sandals
- Bob Pfister – Eagle Buckle - Kim Winchester – Clutch Purse
- Jim Wilkes – Tree Carving - Paul Kitchener – Fashion Belt
- Jim Wilkes – Butterfly Carving - Eugene Pik – Black Boot
- Kim Winchester – Punch Case - Eugene Pik – Ships
2016 CSCL Annual – Salon Ribbon Winners
Bob Pfister – Dragon Sculpture Paul Kitchener – Fashion Belt
Kim Winchester – Punch Case Eugene Pik – Ships
Other Awards
Sean Delgetty, Chair of the Council of Fellows had the pleasure of presenting awards after a wonderful luau.
2016 Weston Trophy went to the Mississauga Branch
Eugene Pik – Boot
Bob Pfister – Dragon Sculpture
Kim Winchester – Punch Case
Jim Wilkes – Butterfly Carving
Irva Ford Award - Best Molded Piece – Kim Winchester – Punch Case - $50
Best Tooling or Colour - Paul Kitchener - Super Hero Binder - $50
Best in Show – Paul Kitchener - $50
Best General Member Piece – Bob Pfister – Dragon Sculpture - $50
Best Workshop Piece – Bob Pfister – Dragon Sculpture - $50
OCC Design Award – Kim Winchester – Small Gold Jewelery Box – OCC Membership
Best Wearable Piece – Paul Kitchener – Fashion Belt - $20
Mississauga Award for Best Belt Buckle – Bob Pfister – Eagle Buckle
Mississauga Award for Hard Sculpture – Eugene Pik – Ships - $20
Best Non-Traditional Piece – Eugene Pik – Ships - $20
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CSCL’s newest Associate – Kim Winchester CSCL’s Newest Fellow – Eugene Pik
David Trotter (www.davidtrotter.ca)
Colouring, finishing and adding texture to various kinds of leather, using dyes and acrylics was David’s theme.
David demonstrating Some of his home made tools Let’s put some more colour on it
A leather barn by David A leather barn and some belts by David Stormy water around the Island
WAASEYAA-KWE Kim Muskratt (visit her Facebook page)
Kim displayed Quilling and demonstrated how it is done. She also brought other items she makes to show
Birch Bark and Qilled items Dyed Quills Woven fiber belts and baskets
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Birch Bark and Qilled items Quilled container Knives, stone tools and quilled containers
Sean Dalgetty FCSCL and Lauch Harrison ACSCL
Full Spectrum on Technique and ideas for colouring your projects.
Sean giving instructions Everyone dying Trying out different techniques
CSCL would like to thank the following Contributors who supplied Prizes for the President’s Draw Table at the Annual
Tundra Leather, Hamilton, www.tundraleather.ca
Barry King, www.barykingtools.com
Chan Greer, Leathercrafter
Knotty Linda, Leathercrafter
Norland Branch
Mississauga Branch
Hamilton Branch
Lauch Harrison
Barbara Chynoweth
Sea Leather Wear, Calgary
Roz 'The Dragon Lady' Kaohn
Madeleine Mitchell Barbara Hopkins and Stephen Pro Series Tools - Bob Beard Rutledge President’s selling Draw tickets Table for the Tandy Leather, Mississauga
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More Photos from the Annual
Friday Night challenge
Norland’s Table
Who wins at the Luna Draw Table
Main course
Kim drumming and singing
Hamilton’s Table
Mississauga’s Table
Lauch & Sean singing for their Supper
Ready to eat
Kim and Eugene drumming
Our Leather Quilt
Mississauga’s Table
Some of the outfits
More food
Members watching Kim
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Drum Case made by Eugene Pik Luna Draw Tables And the 66th meeting begins
Paul Kitchener Super Hero Binder Kim Winchester – White & Silver Sandals Hamilton’s shotgun shell box
For more picture on the Workshops and the 2016th Annual visit:
2016 CSCL annual convention - Canadian Society for Creative CSCL - pewter casting workshop - part 1 Leathercraft https://goo.gl/photos/wmyPrzDSG7ZXcCp68 https://goo.gl/photos/aq1kVkGUFRQMHvZZ8
Lasting Boxes - CSCL workshop
CSCL - Sewing machine workshop - part 1 https://goo.gl/photos/tW2bmMrYeASCKuph6 https://goo.gl/photos/woQpQV4oAztGtK8H8
Some of Your Executive for 2016-18
