The Best in Finely Crafted Leather & Shearling

We are proud to be exhibiting at two shows early in our season with others who are the best in our medium, and that give a fair representation of the best in the field.

One of the oldest materials used by man, humans have been manipulating leather since prehistoric times to to clothe us, to carry things, as ornamental items, to keep our pants up, aide in our sexual fantasies, tether our animals, and so much more.

Most of us in this field are self taught, as there are very few educational opportunities available.

We are a small group, it is a laborious medium that mistakes cannot be made in, due to the nature of working in skins made one at a time, and most of us who have survived have been perfecting our craft for a very long time, some as custom sandal makers during the Woodstock era. There are no leather guilds or prizes to keep us going,

so Kudos to the shows that jury in the best in the medium of Leather!

Come see us all at

The Berkshire Crafts Fair

8 Leather Artisans out of about 100 exhibitors

The American Craft Exposition

11 Leather Artisans out of 150 exhibitors

Because it’s TBT, I’m including an image of some hand cut Leather Lace Collars

for Jackets we made in the early ’90’s

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Meet the Artists, Indulge at The Berkshire Craft Show

Come meet some of my fantastic neighbors at the show. New this year is Inna Dzhanibekoba of Small Joy Studio. Trained as a biologist as well as a jeweler, her work is inspired by nature. A must see!

And As always Soli Pierce of Sherwood Forest Designs with her scrumptious salad bowls.

Come see us at the Monument Mountain High School on Stockbridge Rd. Today and tomorrow, 10-5

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Berkshires Throwback

I have often said The Berkshire Craft Show is my favorite show to do.

Kicks off our season in early August, and we are nonstop from then on.

So relaxed, and so much to do besides the show!

Culture abounds!

Here are some memories from 2012! The next show is coming soon, August 8-12

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Booth Shot

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Tailgating at Tanglewood with other exhibitors, Tregea Bevan and Sandra Miller, after the show, before the concert.

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Yup, in the blur, its’ Yo Yo Ma!

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