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CANADIAN LEATHERCRAFT
VOLUME XLIX NO. 3-4 — SPRING & SUMMER 2000
2. PETER'S ROTARY PUNCH CASE PETER GROVE 2. LOIS MacPHERSON DON MACLEOD 3. CAPITAL FINDINGS & LEATHER NEW LOCATION 4.-5.-6. 50TH ANNUAL WEEKEND MADELEINE MITCHELL 6. NEW ASSOCIATE (SILVA FOX) BILL WHITTINGHAM 7. WESTON TROPHY PIECES DOROTHY McPHERSON 8. AWARDS AT 50TH ANNUAL MEETING RUTH HAIG 9.-10. "LEATHER 2000-50 YEARS OF LEATHER" MADELEINE MITCHELL 11. C.S.C.L. WORKSHOP, WOODSMAN MITTS RUTH HAIG 12. OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FOR 2000-2001 DON MACLEOD
All material published in Canadian Leathercraft is the property of THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT and may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Society.
President: Nancy Durham RR#1 Princeton Ont. N0J 1V0 1st Vice-Pres: Phyllis McHale 3783 County Rd. 45, RR#1 Coboconk Ont. K0M 1K0 2nd Vice-Pres: Jack Meharg 36 Bailey Cres. Scarborough Ont. M1G 2P3 Treasurer: David Windeyer #507 95 Prince Arthur Ave. Toronto Ont. M5R 3P6 Recording Sec: Madeleine Mitchell 17 Light St. Woodstock Ont. N4S 6G7 Corrsp. Sec: Membership: Kevin Armstrong 1377 Hurontario St. Mississauga Ont. L5G 3H5 Co-Editors: Kevin Armstrong 1377 Hurontario St. Mississauga Ont. L5G 3H5 Don Macleod 2165 Corsair Rd. Mississauga Ont. L5A 2L7
This is a really big issue so I called it Spring and Summer. there was so much to report and so many people had sent in data that every one should know, I had to go to a big issue. There may be a small issue towards the end of Summer to get things back on line, at this moment I am waiting on page 11. which is the Hamilton Workshop all the details are in the mail from Hamilton now for 4 days, good old Canada Post.
Page 2 — Rotary Punch Cover; Lois MacPherson
Rotary Punch Cover
By Peter Grove
Given out at the 2000 Annual Workshop
To save the cutting edges of your rotary punch, and make it easier to find in your work kit.
Layout the pattern on leather (2-4 oz) and trace. Cut out the two pieces, set the snap base on piece 1, and the snap top on piece 2, both on the grain sides, and cement together, "A" to "A", and "B" to "B". Cement only on the stitch line. Punch and stitch along the dotted line from "A" to "B". Moisten the leather unit and put thin plastic (saran wrap, or lunch baggy) over your rotary punch head and insert it into the pocket to mold the shape. Remove the punch when leather is dry(about 24 hours). The case should be oiled inside when fully dried, neatfoot oil or luxor. Position #1 on piece 1 is the hole for the bottom of dot snap for Pro-punch and Osborne #155; position #2 is for Maun punch. Your punch may be different, make a paper pattern first and locate the dot snap the way you like it to fit. If you have a colour preference dye the piece and finish it as you like.
[The original page includes a hand-drawn pattern diagram of the two punch-cover pieces, with handwritten labels for the grain side, fold line, and the two snap-hole positions; not reproduced here.]
Lois MacPherson
Lois, very suddenly, passed away in early June. She loved to travel in her car, to see her daughter Tina and grandchildren in Montreal. She leaves two daughters one in Mississauga, Arleigh, and her 3 children, and a son, Glen in Vancouver, and Tina and her 3 children in Montreal. She was a great participant, and demonstrator, and the Mississauga Club will miss her. Her expertise and artistic flair will be sadly missed in the C.S.C.L.
Page 3 — Capital Findings & Leather
Capital Findings & Leather
160 Tycos Drive, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M6B 1W8
same toll free number!
1-800-567-0305
NEW ADDRESS as of June 1, 2000
[The original page includes a small map showing 160 Tycos Drive off Caledonia, between Lawrence Avenue West and Eglinton Avenue West and east of Dufferin Street; not reproduced here.]
Page 4 — 50th Annual Weekend
Canadian Society For Creative Leathercraft
50th Annual Weekend
April 14,15,16 2000
Woodstock,Ont
It was a windy,but sunny Friday afternoon in mid-April as people started to arrive at the Quality Inn in Woodstock for the 50th Anniversary Annual Weekend of Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft.
Since its beginning in 1950,CSCL has been a unique and visible member of the the Canadian craft world,often transcending into the art world as well.
[Printed exactly so: "of the the Canadian craft world", with "the" repeated.]
Marking its half century anniversary is indeed an honour and privilege for the Woodstock Branch.Madeleine Mitchell and her team of Nancy Durham,Loreen Manuel,Beula Reynolds,and Heather Atkinson eagerly awaited the members fromMississauga,London, Toronto,Hamilton,Norland and other Ontario areas.
The Friday evening activities included registering for the weekend and setting up the various table displays-Branches, Weston Trophy,Members-at- Large,Asssociate,and the popular Draw table.To help remember our past-the Heritage Table allowed members to display favourite pieces from previous years.Northern Lights Leather completed the display area with an array of Leather craft supplies.
The Leather Quilt started at CSCL's 40th Anniversary in 1990 was on display with new Millenium Squares-the 65 squares have been worked by 56 members. Imagination,colour, texture and personality decorated the uniquely CSCL project.
A short Executive Meeting,to tie up loose ends, was held prior to the main evening activities-that of the Judging of the table articles by Fellow and Associate members,and the demonstration of Hamilton member Peter Grove on "Tricks of the Leathercraft Trade"Members came away enthusiastically recalling the many tips Peter had shared.
Over morning coffee, 34 members visited,and viewed the table displays, and assembled for the Annual Meeting-Bill Whittingham's last meeting as President of CSCL.Annual reports were read and approved,the new 2000-2001 Executive Slate of Officers was presented.
Silva Fox,our talented American member was granted Associate standing and awarded the Zalitis pin.
The highlight was the presentation of the Weston Trophy to Hamilton Branch.Ribbons and the trophy were presented to Peter Grove and the Hamilton members.
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An addition to the agenda,was the induction of 6 CSCL members as recepients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for their long time committment to CSCL-Nora Huyck,Dorothy Muma,Sadie Roebuck,Robert Dengler,Jessie Little,and Ruth Haig.A short biography for each was read by Membership Chair,Madeleine Mitchell. Thanks to Dorothy McPherson for her tireless efforts to make sure our long standing members were recognized for their contributions to CSCL.
[Printed exactly so: "recepients" and "committment".]
The afternoon was taken up with demonstrations where CSCL members shared their expertise. The program included "Violet Pins and Others" demonstrated by Marion Kehoe,and Bill Whittingham exploring "Colouring Techniques" Idea after idea tumbled out of the mouths of our talented demonstrators.
After a series of draws.and.a break, David McPherson showed techniques of "Box Construction" while Jack Meharg showed "Belt and Holster Tips".The afternoon surely proved that leather is one of the most versatile of mediums to work with.
Upon completing the last of the draws,members relaxed and prepared for the evening festivities.
A sumptious buffet Banquet meal Saturday evening was followed by entertainment by Tiffany Fewster, a talented 15 year old step dancer who was accompanied by Shane Cook a young,champion fiddler.
[Printed exactly so: "sumptious" for "sumptuous".]
The presentation of Craftsman,Salon, and other CSCL Awards followed. The audience graciously acknowledged our many skilled,creative members. The conclusion of the evening was left to Tony Baptist,a mysterious and entertaining magician who entertained while attendees enjoyed 50th Anniversary Cake.
As ties were loosened and shoes shook off,the table displays were taken down and the 50th celebrations were winding down.
Sunday morning allowed CSCL members a final opportunity to be inspired by the "Braiding Techniques" of Gary Cook before saying good bye to friends and heading home.
The 50th Anniversary of CSCL had come to an end,members again, had experienced the good feelings,good food, and marvelled at the generosity of CSCL members in sharing their talents
Many Thanks are owing to the people of CSCL who made the 50th Anniversary a sucess-to Woodstock Branch Members who willingly and generously gave time and effort.
[Printed exactly so: "sucess" for "success".]
-to Bill Whittingham and CSCL Executive Members who patiently approved ideas and schedules and trusted our Woodstock
Page 6 — NEW ASSOCIATE!
Committee.Thanks Don,Kevin,Jack, Al,Ruth, Phyllis, Nancy,Peter,David W.,David and Dorothy,Betsy,Dorothy M.and any, I might have missed.
-to all our Demonstrators who committed to sharing their skills and inspiring our Members.
-to our Sustaining Members-Tandy Leather of Canada, Moore-Pearsall Leather Company,and Tundra Leather for their support and generosity.
-to our Members-At-Large who work independently but continue to support and attend CSCL events.
-to our Branch Presidents and Members who keep CSCL alive and kicking,and working towards another 50 years!
As I travelled home, I reviewed in my mind all I had seen, and promised myself that I would soon find a project of leather to create.
Respectfully submitted,
Madeleine Mitchell
Woodstock Branch CSCL
NEW ASSOCIATE!
At its 50th Annual Meeting the CSCL extended its congratulations to its newest Associate Member, Silva Fox.
Silva Fox is a self taught leather artist who came to leather from a professional background as a graphic artist. Because she is self taught she has developed her own unique style. She believes that "the multiple dimensional quality and texture of leather lends itself beautifully to lifelike wildlife paintings and portraits. Exquisite details and intricate, tactile designs worked into my paintings and the almost holographic appearance of the sculpted images are impossible to recreate on canvas."
Silva has shown widely for more than 20 years, and won far too many awards and competitions to list. She also teaches extensively, from international students, to children at a chuck wagon cook off. In 1997 Silva received the "Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft"
Silva lives in Mundelein, Illinois and is a member of the Mississauga branch. She has a site on the World Wide Web at "http://wdstudio.net/foxart"
Page 7 — WESTON TROPHY WINNERS 2000
WESTON TROPHY WINNERS 2000
HAMILTON BRANCH
The four pieces in the Hamilton entery, as shown below. The drawings were done this year by Dorothy McPherson, Member at Large from London, Ont., Thank you Dorothy. The "Pen Case" is by Karla Van Horne, the "Album" by Sean Dalgetty, the "Canteen" by Peter Grove and the "Ranger Belt" is by Ruth Haig.
[Printed exactly so: "entery" for "entry". The original page also includes pen-and-ink drawings of the four entered pieces — a tooled pen case, a canteen, a photo album, and a ranger belt; not reproduced here.]
London News Item:--- Dorothy McPherson M.A.L., London Ont., recently had two leather pieces in Members Show, Forest City Gallery, and three leather pieces in London Art Coulcil's "Word Play: a celebration of Poetry Month", at the Copp Family Gallery, London, Ont.
[Printed exactly so: "Coulcil's" for "Council's".]
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Salon Awards at the 50th Annual Meeting
1. Sean Dalgetty, Hamilton (2) 6. Lois MacPherson, Mississauga (2) belt with snakeskin small black basket tan belt bag candle holder 2. Nancy Durham, Woodstock 7. Jack Meharg, Toronto round box strobile 3. Silva Fox, Mississauga (2) 8. Sandra Roberts, Norland vase; belt Poinsettia arch 4. Peter Grove, Hamilton 9. Bill Whittingham, Mississauga (2) saddle mask; "Help" square 5. Loreen Manuel, Woodstock lighthouse pictures
Craftsman Awards at the 50th Annual Meeting
1. Hilda Chynoweth, Norland 9. Loreen Manuel, Woodstock white booties lighthouse picture 2. Sean Dalgetty, Hamilton tooled plaques spur ties 10. David McPherson, MAL belt with snakeskin desk organizer tan belt bag 11. Dorothy McPherson, MAL 3. Nancy Durham, Woodstock angel tile ranger belt; basketweave belt; 12. Jack Meharg, Toronto round box; red card case strobile 4. Al Foss, Toronto 13. Beula Reynolds, Woodstock black bottel covered box 5. Silva Fox, Mississauga 14. Sandra Roberts, Norland small photo album poinsettia arch vase 15. Karla Van Horne, Hamilton belt pen case story board 16. Bill Whittingham, Mississauga 6. Peter Grove, Hamilton mask saddle set of vases 7. Don Macleod, Mississauga belt with lizard skin card holder 17. Jim Wilkes, Mississauga 8. Lois MacPherson, Mississauga moccasins small black basket candle holder card holder ("PTS") elephant purse
[Printed exactly so: "black bottel" for Al Foss's entry (item 4), the Society's own misprint for "bottle".]
Special Awards at the 50th Annual Meeting
- Irva Ford Award for Best Moulded Work: A Mask, by Bill Whittingham.
- Robert Muma Award for Best Colour work: Small Photo Album, by Silva Fox.
- Best In Show Award: Lighthouse pictures, by Loreen Manuel.
Page 9 — Leather 2000 - Fifty Years of Leather Art
Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
presents
Leather 2000- Fifty Years of Leather Art
May 20 - June 17,2000
Featured in the Grand Hall Gallery
of the
Woodstock Museum
466 Dundas St.,
Woodstock,Ontario,Canada
Fifty pieces of original Leather Articles were proudly displayed by members of the Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft during the Bi-ennial Exhibition held in Woodstock,Ontario,Canada.
CSCL is the oldest Leather Guild in Canada with members across Canada,as well as several US members.Among the 14 crafters represented in the show were Silva Fox of Mundelein, Illinois and Karla Van Horne of Canton, Georgia.
The Exhibition was judged by CSCL Fellows,Dorothy Muma and Ruth Haig. They awarded 7 Special Awards as follows:
Moore-Pearsall Award for Best Belt to Sean Dalgetty for his Rattlesnake Inlaid Belt.
Moore-Pearsall Award for Best Carving to Sean Dalgetty for his Waxed Leather Moose Call.
Irva Ford Award for Best Molded Work to David McPherson for his burgundy Desk Organizer.
Ontario Crafts Council Design Award to Nancy Durham for her round,mahogany Box with Lizard Inlay.
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Michigan Leather Artisans Award for Colour to Loreen Manuel for her Leather Lighthouse Picture.
CSCL Executive Award for Most Functional Piece to Madeleine Mitchell for her Oval Box with Padded Lid.
CSCL Judges Special Award to Bill Whittingham for his Molded Mask called Serenity.
Articles for Leather 2000 were created by the following members: Sean Dalgetty, Nancy Durham,Silva Fox,Peter Grove, Ruth Haig,Loreen Manuel,David McPherson,Dorothy McPherson,Madeleine Mitchell,Betsy Rennie,Beula Reynolds Muriel Strongman,Karla Van Horne,and Bill Whittingham.
[Printed with no comma between "Beula Reynolds" and "Muriel Strongman"; kept as printed — these are two different members.]
During the Opening of the Exhibition,May 20th,2000, words of Welcome were given by Reg Cartmale,Chair of the Woodstock Museum and CSCL President, Nancy Durham. Madeleine Mitchell called on Al Foss and Nancy Durham to present the Awards.
Leather 2000 was beautifully complimented by a "Century of Comfort"- a display of handmade quilts dating from 1900 to 2000.
Refreshments were enjoyed. The Exhibition continues through to June 17,2000.
Many Thanks for the generous support for Awards from Moore-Pearsall Leather Company of Toronto and the Ontario Crafts Council as well as CSCL's Executive,the Irva Ford Fund and the Michigan's Leather Artisans Fund.
Special Thanks to Sheila Johnson,Curator of the Woodstock Museum,and her very capable staff for making CSCL's 50th Year and Bi-ennial Exhibition so memorable.
As CSCL ventures into the next Fifty Years,rest assured our members and others have been inspired by the creativity and uniqueness of Leather 2000.
Page 11 — C.S.C.L. FALL WORKSHOP
C.S.C.L. FALL WORSHOP
[Printed exactly so: "WORSHOP" for "WORKSHOP" in the page's own heading.]
TIME: SAT. SEPT. 30 2000 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
PLACE: ST. MARGARETS ANGLICAN CHURCH
EMERSON ST., HAMILTON
(EMERSON ST. is opposite McMaster hospital off Main St., West, in about 2 blocks on the right hand side at the corner. off 103 hwy to Main, turn left about 1/4 mile. west.)
TOPIC: WOODSMAN MITTS, BY LAUCHLAN HARRISON.
FINDINGS: All Needles, Moose, Deer, or Elk Hides, Thread, are all going to be available, day of workshop. Patterns are also available at the same time.
FEE: $15.00 please preregister with Ruth Haig by Sep. 15, 2000
Ruth Haig,
264 Duke St., Apt. #401
Hamilton, Ont.,
L8P 1Y3
BRING: YOUR OWN LUNCH AND TOOLS, HOT DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED
NAME:-................................................................. Regiter Form CLUB:-................................................................. ADDRESS:-.............................................................. PHONE NUMBER AND AREA CODE.............................................
[Printed exactly so: "Regiter Form" for "Register Form" labels this form in the original; a second small label, "Mail Tag", marks the mailing address beneath it.]
MAIL TO : RUTH HAIG Mail Tag
#401 264 DUKE ST.,
HAMILTON, ONT.,
L8P 1Y3
Page 12 — OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FOR 2000--2001
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FOR 2000--2001
Officers
President Nancy Durham 519-458-4533 Past president Bill Whittingham 416-239-3743 1st Vice-president Phyllis McHale 705-454-3206 2nd Vice-president Jack Meharg 416-439-5873 Recording Secretary Madeleine Mitchell 519-537-7821 Corresponding Secretary Treasurer David Windeyer 416-515-0550
Branch Presidents
Hamilton Peter Grove 905-527-7745 Mississauga Gary Anthony Cook 416-255-9896 Norland Phyllis McHale 705-453206 Toronto Al Foss 416-284-5036 Woodstock Heather Atkinson 519-537-8138
[Printed exactly so: Norland's number here, "705-453206", is six digits with no second hyphen, against Phyllis McHale's own 1st Vice-President number three lines above, "705-454-3206". Kept as printed.]
Directors
1. Della Chynoweth 416-481-7732 2. Betsy Rennie 905-631-6277 3. Joyce Scruton 905-844-9471 4. Kevin Armstrong(Membership,Co-Editor) 905-278-4666 5. Dorothy Muma 416-654-5635 6. Don Macleod 905-277-2058 7. Al Foss(Librarian) 416-284-5036 8. Dorothy McPherson 519-473-6450 9. David McPherson 519-473-6450
Ex-Officio
Chairman Council of Fellows Bill Whittingham 416-239-3743 Teaching Standards Ruth Haig 905-525-0780 Archivist Kevin Armstrong 905-278-4666