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Hamilton Branch hosted the fifty-sixth Annual Weekend beside Lake Ontario, members arriving on the afternoon of Friday 28 April 2006 and about thirty-five attending the General Meeting the next morning. Hamilton won the Weston Trophy, with Woodstock second and Mississauga third, and Paul Kitchener demonstrated plug embossing. The Society's newsletter for Spring 2006, pages 3–6.

A seated man in glasses looks at a small moulded leather box he holds in his hands
A seated man in glasses looks at a small moulded leather box he holds in his hands
A leather hair barrette dyed with orange and brown spots and a wooden stick, resting on cowhide
A leather hair barrette dyed with orange and brown spots and a wooden stick, resting on cowhide
A floral-carved leather album cover with a carved name in a central panel and silver corners on white fur
A floral-carved leather album cover with a carved name in a central panel and silver corners on white fur
A floral-carved leather album cover with an eagle's head carved in the central panel, on white fur
A floral-carved leather album cover with an eagle's head carved in the central panel, on white fur
A man at a workshop table shapes a piece of cut natural leather into a mask
A man at a workshop table shapes a piece of cut natural leather into a mask
Four belts on a cowhide: a red one with carved tan scrollwork, a black with conchos, a brown and a plain black
Four belts on a cowhide: a red one with carved tan scrollwork, a black with conchos, a brown and a plain black
A natural leather panel carved with a sport motorcycle, framed in black lacing
A natural leather panel carved with a sport motorcycle, framed in black lacing
An unfinished mask of cut natural leather with flame-like points resting on a workshop table
An unfinished mask of cut natural leather with flame-like points resting on a workshop table
An undyed leather mask cut with pointed leaf shapes on a green cutting mat with a swivel knife and modelling tool
An undyed leather mask cut with pointed leaf shapes on a green cutting mat with a swivel knife and modelling tool
A natural leather mask with a beak-like nose and spiky cut feathers, unfinished on a workbench
A natural leather mask with a beak-like nose and spiky cut feathers, unfinished on a workbench
A man in a headband magnifier works on a small leather piece at a bench full of tools and red leather parts
A man in a headband magnifier works on a small leather piece at a bench full of tools and red leather parts
A man in a headband magnifier punches holes in a strip of leather with a rotary punch
A man in a headband magnifier punches holes in a strip of leather with a rotary punch
A small moulded burgundy leather box with a hinged strap lid
A small moulded burgundy leather box with a hinged strap lid
A woman in a red jacket works on a small red leather piece at a table, rolls of leather on shelves behind
A woman in a red jacket works on a small red leather piece at a table, rolls of leather on shelves behind
A box of small natural leather flower brooches and violets, a blue leather cuff and an entry tag
A box of small natural leather flower brooches and violets, a blue leather cuff and an entry tag
A stamped tan leather piece with a green diamond pattern and leather flower brooches with entry tags
A stamped tan leather piece with a green diamond pattern and leather flower brooches with entry tags
Red leather bracers with black studded straps and buckles on a cowhide, with bracelets and a carved piece
Red leather bracers with black studded straps and buckles on a cowhide, with bracelets and a carved piece
A hand holds a moulded tan leather box with a hinged lid, shown from the back
A hand holds a moulded tan leather box with a hinged lid, shown from the back
An open moulded tan leather box with its hinged lid raised, showing the interior
An open moulded tan leather box with its hinged lid raised, showing the interior
A natural leather cuff with silver studs and a painted portrait of a woman with long black hair, on white fur
A natural leather cuff with silver studs and a painted portrait of a woman with long black hair, on white fur
Three belts with silver buckles on suede: one carved with cream leaves, one black with conchos, one brown
Three belts with silver buckles on suede: one carved with cream leaves, one black with conchos, one brown
Three belts with silver buckles and a small moulded burgundy leather box on suede
Three belts with silver buckles and a small moulded burgundy leather box on suede
A moulded burgundy leather box with a hinged strap lid on suede
A moulded burgundy leather box with a hinged strap lid on suede
A carved leather panel with a painted bald eagle's head and green and red scrollwork
A carved leather panel with a painted bald eagle's head and green and red scrollwork
A man paints a carved leather panel of an eagle with a fine brush at a workshop table
A man paints a carved leather panel of an eagle with a fine brush at a workshop table
A smiling man holds a small burgundy leather box with belts draped over his shoulder
A smiling man holds a small burgundy leather box with belts draped over his shoulder
A woman works on a small pink leather piece at a workshop table with a green cutting mat
A woman works on a small pink leather piece at a workshop table with a green cutting mat
A smiling woman holds up a narrow strip of natural leather at a workshop
A smiling woman holds up a narrow strip of natural leather at a workshop
A woman shows an olive leather bag panel with an orange section stamped in a repeating pattern
A woman shows an olive leather bag panel with an orange section stamped in a repeating pattern
A woman holds up her olive green leather bag with a stamped orange front panel at a workshop table
A woman holds up her olive green leather bag with a stamped orange front panel at a workshop table
Close-up of an orange leather panel stamped in a repeating circular pattern, sewn to olive green leather
Close-up of an orange leather panel stamped in a repeating circular pattern, sewn to olive green leather
Two men talk at a workshop table, one holding a small leather piece, shelves of hides behind them
Two men talk at a workshop table, one holding a small leather piece, shelves of hides behind them
An eagle and scrollwork design traced onto a dampened leather panel before carving
An eagle and scrollwork design traced onto a dampened leather panel before carving
Natural leather with the outline of an eagle's head and scrollwork cut in with a swivel knife
Natural leather with the outline of an eagle's head and scrollwork cut in with a swivel knife
Close-up of an eagle's head design partly carved and bevelled in natural leather
Close-up of an eagle's head design partly carved and bevelled in natural leather
A natural leather panel carved and backgrounded with an eagle's head, scrollwork and a blank banner
A natural leather panel carved and backgrounded with an eagle's head, scrollwork and a blank banner
An angled view of the carved eagle and scrollwork leather panel on a work board
An angled view of the carved eagle and scrollwork leather panel on a work board
Two women work on leather at a cluttered workshop table among hides and supplies
Two women work on leather at a cluttered workshop table among hides and supplies
Members work at long tables in a large leather warehouse with racks of hides behind
Members work at long tables in a large leather warehouse with racks of hides behind
Members gather around workshop tables in a leather warehouse with hanging coloured hides
Members gather around workshop tables in a leather warehouse with hanging coloured hides
A man in glasses works on a small leather piece at a workshop table while others look on
A man in glasses works on a small leather piece at a workshop table while others look on
A woman works on a small red leather piece at a crowded workshop table
A woman works on a small red leather piece at a crowded workshop table
Two men seated at a workshop table, one examining a small moulded leather box
Two men seated at a workshop table, one examining a small moulded leather box
Three members work at a table in a leather warehouse, shelves of hides and rolls behind
Three members work at a table in a leather warehouse, shelves of hides and rolls behind
A man in a headband magnifier uses pliers on a small leather piece at a workbench
A man in a headband magnifier uses pliers on a small leather piece at a workbench
A carved and painted eagle panel with green scrollwork in a binder sleeve beside a magazine
A carved and painted eagle panel with green scrollwork in a binder sleeve beside a magazine
A tan leather cuff with black lacing, studs and a buckled strap on white fur
A tan leather cuff with black lacing, studs and a buckled strap on white fur
An open black ostrich-pattern binder with a tan pocket carved with roses
An open black ostrich-pattern binder with a tan pocket carved with roses
A metal hip flask wrapped in leather with carved green-tinted corners and stitched centre seam
A metal hip flask wrapped in leather with carved green-tinted corners and stitched centre seam
A woman holds a black leather piece decorated with pink in front of a red curtain
A woman holds a black leather piece decorated with pink in front of a red curtain
Leather bags and a vase with painted flowers and floral carving on a blue cloth
Leather bags and a vase with painted flowers and floral carving on a blue cloth
A black wallet with cut-out bird designs beside a red wallet carved with roses
A black wallet with cut-out bird designs beside a red wallet carved with roses
A leather fox mask with painted fur on the ears and whiskers on a pale surface
A leather fox mask with painted fur on the ears and whiskers on a pale surface
A guild display with wooden shelves of leather boxes and bags, a carved guild sign and a tanned hide on the wall
A guild display with wooden shelves of leather boxes and bags, a carved guild sign and a tanned hide on the wall
A man holds a stitched brown leather helmet against his shoulder
A man holds a stitched brown leather helmet against his shoulder
A black suede hood studded with silver rivets on a cowhide, beside a carved tan panel
A black suede hood studded with silver rivets on a cowhide, beside a carved tan panel
A man draws a pattern on leather with a pencil at a workshop table
A man draws a pattern on leather with a pencil at a workshop table
A woman sits beside a woven leather basket trimmed with pink leather flowers and a small tan box
A woman sits beside a woven leather basket trimmed with pink leather flowers and a small tan box
A woman in a striped vest looks down at a small tan leather box in her hands
A woman in a striped vest looks down at a small tan leather box in her hands
A woman in a striped vest sorts papers and supplies at a workshop table
A woman in a striped vest sorts papers and supplies at a workshop table
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A natural leather panel carved with a monster truck
A natural leather panel carved with a monster truck
A man holds a small orange leather piece he is stitching with thread
A man holds a small orange leather piece he is stitching with thread
An orange coin purse with a kiss clasp and laced edges, carved with a horse's head in a horseshoe
An orange coin purse with a kiss clasp and laced edges, carved with a horse's head in a horseshoe
A table covered with round knives and head knives in leather sheaths of many colours
A table covered with round knives and head knives in leather sheaths of many colours
A black leather belt with pink stitched lacing and a brass buckle hanging on a chair, an entry tag beside it
A black leather belt with pink stitched lacing and a brass buckle hanging on a chair, an entry tag beside it
A woman cuts a decorated cake while a man reaches for a slice at a table
A woman cuts a decorated cake while a man reaches for a slice at a table
Three leather bracelets of linked squares in pink, brown and black with turquoise stones and conchos
Three leather bracelets of linked squares in pink, brown and black with turquoise stones and conchos
Three linked-square leather bracelets with turquoise and pink stones and silver conchos on cloth
Three linked-square leather bracelets with turquoise and pink stones and silver conchos on cloth
A black leather handbag with a single handle and a large pink leather flower on white fur
A black leather handbag with a single handle and a large pink leather flower on white fur
A woman holds up an undyed leather mask with curling cut shapes on a head form
A woman holds up an undyed leather mask with curling cut shapes on a head form
A smiling woman holds an undyed leather mask with curling cut shapes on a white head form
A smiling woman holds an undyed leather mask with curling cut shapes on a white head form
A woman wears a red moulded leather mask with long curving points and a beak-like nose
A woman wears a red moulded leather mask with long curving points and a beak-like nose
A woman holds a black leather handbag with a pink leather flower in front of a red curtain
A woman holds a black leather handbag with a pink leather flower in front of a red curtain
A woman dries a wet natural leather mask with a heat gun
A woman dries a wet natural leather mask with a heat gun
A small floral-carved saddle on a wooden stand with a coiled braided rawhide riata
A small floral-carved saddle on a wooden stand with a coiled braided rawhide riata
A woman sits at a table with leather wallets and purses in black, red and green
A woman sits at a table with leather wallets and purses in black, red and green
A woman works on leather on a green cutting mat while others stand behind her
A woman works on leather on a green cutting mat while others stand behind her
A guild display of a framed horse portrait, a saddle, belts, boots and leather goods on a cowhide
A guild display of a framed horse portrait, a saddle, belts, boots and leather goods on a cowhide
A wide view of a guild display with a saddle, chaps, a tooled chest, boots and leather goods on cowhide
A wide view of a guild display with a saddle, chaps, a tooled chest, boots and leather goods on cowhide
A display with a saddle, a riata, carved boxes, a wooden chest and leather goods on cowhide tables
A display with a saddle, a riata, carved boxes, a wooden chest and leather goods on cowhide tables
A guild display with a wooden tool chest, red cowboy boots, a leather helmet, belts and hand tools
A guild display with a wooden tool chest, red cowboy boots, a leather helmet, belts and hand tools
A wooden tool chest with a carved leather panel among leather tools, a helmet, boots and bags
A wooden tool chest with a carved leather panel among leather tools, a helmet, boots and bags
A stitched leather helmet, small cuffs, a basketweave-stamped tool sheath and a framed carving on display
A stitched leather helmet, small cuffs, a basketweave-stamped tool sheath and a framed carving on display
Leather wallets in black, red, blue and tan before a red hat and a cylinder carved with a knot design
Leather wallets in black, red, blue and tan before a red hat and a cylinder carved with a knot design
A natural leather tote with floral carving and a strap closure, black bracers and a small bag on a fur
A natural leather tote with floral carving and a strap closure, black bracers and a small bag on a fur
A framed carved and painted horse portrait, a carved birdhouse and black and floral-carved belts on a stand
A framed carved and painted horse portrait, a carved birdhouse and black and floral-carved belts on a stand
Small burgundy leather boxes, a leather helmet, a floral-carved bag and a framed carving on cowhide
Small burgundy leather boxes, a leather helmet, a floral-carved bag and a framed carving on cowhide
A man in a blue shirt reads a magazine
A man in a blue shirt reads a magazine
A black leather gun belt with a white inlay and silver cartridge studs on a wooden stand
A black leather gun belt with a white inlay and silver cartridge studs on a wooden stand
A hip flask wrapped in carved leather with a painted eagle's head, scrollwork and a name on a banner
A hip flask wrapped in carved leather with a painted eagle's head, scrollwork and a name on a banner
A burgundy moulded leather holder with two cylinders and a central tray, beside an entry card
A burgundy moulded leather holder with two cylinders and a central tray, beside an entry card
A man and a woman work at a cluttered workshop table, shelves of supply boxes behind them
A man and a woman work at a cluttered workshop table, shelves of supply boxes behind them
A book cover carved with large flowers and scrolling leaves on a dark background
A book cover carved with large flowers and scrolling leaves on a dark background
A leather portfolio carved with sunflowers and leaves on a black background with laced edges
A leather portfolio carved with sunflowers and leaves on a black background with laced edges
An open leather portfolio with a notepad and a pocket carved with scrollwork
An open leather portfolio with a notepad and a pocket carved with scrollwork
A framed leather panel carved with a moose by a river beneath mountains, with an entry card
A framed leather panel carved with a moose by a river beneath mountains, with an entry card
A moulded pink leather box with a hinged half-round lid
A moulded pink leather box with a hinged half-round lid
A hand holds an open moulded tan leather box with a hinged half-round lid
A hand holds an open moulded tan leather box with a hinged half-round lid
A grey leather piece with small carved and painted animals: an eagle, a cat's face, a wolf and others
A grey leather piece with small carved and painted animals: an eagle, a cat's face, a wolf and others
A display box of small leather flower brooches including violets, apples, trilliums and lilies
A display box of small leather flower brooches including violets, apples, trilliums and lilies
Cowboy boots tooled with Celtic knotwork, a matching belt, a bag and a framed dragon carving
Cowboy boots tooled with Celtic knotwork, a matching belt, a bag and a framed dragon carving
A small red moulded leather box with a strap lid on a green cutting mat with pattern notes
A small red moulded leather box with a strap lid on a green cutting mat with pattern notes
A hip flask in carved leather with a painted eagle, scrollwork and a name on a banner, on white fur
A hip flask in carved leather with a painted eagle, scrollwork and a name on a banner, on white fur
A studded natural leather cuff with a painted portrait of a woman with long black hair, on white fur
A studded natural leather cuff with a painted portrait of a woman with long black hair, on white fur
A small red leather shoulder bag with a turn lock hanging on a wooden chair
A small red leather shoulder bag with a turn lock hanging on a wooden chair
A black leather belt with snakeskin inlays lying across tan leather
A black leather belt with snakeskin inlays lying across tan leather
A black leather knife sheath with snakeskin inlay and red accents beside a matching belt
A black leather knife sheath with snakeskin inlay and red accents beside a matching belt
An orange embossed leather piece and a blue dyed leather notebook cover on red suede
An orange embossed leather piece and a blue dyed leather notebook cover on red suede
An oval dark brown leather box in Shaker style with swallowtail joints and an entry card
An oval dark brown leather box in Shaker style with swallowtail joints and an entry card
An oval orange-brown leather Shaker-style box with swallowtail joints on a wooden shelf
An oval orange-brown leather Shaker-style box with swallowtail joints on a wooden shelf
A natural leather panel carved with a portrait in a feathered headdress and floral corners, on an easel
A natural leather panel carved with a portrait in a feathered headdress and floral corners, on an easel
A Toronto display table of framed carvings, moccasins, mitts, flowers and small goods on coloured cloths
A Toronto display table of framed carvings, moccasins, mitts, flowers and small goods on coloured cloths
A framed leather picture of a longhorn steer and cacti against an orange sunset, a red box in front
A framed leather picture of a longhorn steer and cacti against an orange sunset, a red box in front
A natural leather panel carved with a tall floral scroll among red and pink leather poinsettias
A natural leather panel carved with a tall floral scroll among red and pink leather poinsettias
The back of a brown suede vest with a carved and painted panel of deer leaping across a landscape
The back of a brown suede vest with a carved and painted panel of deer leaping across a landscape
A wallet carved and coloured with a wolf's head in fine hair detail, with laced edges
A wallet carved and coloured with a wolf's head in fine hair detail, with laced edges
A Woodstock display of flower brooches in a box, a red moulded box, bracelets and a black stamped belt
A Woodstock display of flower brooches in a box, a red moulded box, bracelets and a black stamped belt
Two natural leather panels carved with stylised flowers and a hair barrette beside cream moccasins on a hide
Two natural leather panels carved with stylised flowers and a hair barrette beside cream moccasins on a hide
A red moulded leather box with an agate slice set in the lid, a belt and small boxes on a table
A red moulded leather box with an agate slice set in the lid, a belt and small boxes on a table
A floral-carved album cover with an eagle, a hip flask, a cuff and a black and pink box on a table
A floral-carved album cover with an eagle, a hip flask, a cuff and a black and pink box on a table
A moulded red leather box with a hinged lid set with a polished agate slice
A moulded red leather box with a hinged lid set with a polished agate slice
A natural leather notebook cover stamped with a paisley-like swirling pattern and a border
A natural leather notebook cover stamped with a paisley-like swirling pattern and a border
A large oval red leather Shaker-style box with swallowtail joints
A large oval red leather Shaker-style box with swallowtail joints
A moulded brown leather box with a strap hinge, its lid carved with wheat sheaves
A moulded brown leather box with a strap hinge, its lid carved with wheat sheaves
The moulded box open, showing its dark red interior and an entry card
The moulded box open, showing its dark red interior and an entry card

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