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Al and Ann Stohlman. Young Al Stohlman working at his bench. Al Stohlman (August 15, 1919 – March 6, 1998) was an American pioneer in leathercraft and continues to influence hundreds of thousands of leathercrafters worldwide. He and his wife Ann (June 30, 1924 – June 10, 2004) produced hundreds of magazine articles, doodle pages and other ...
George Hurst Tooling Leather. George Hurst (April 1, 1933 – September 13, 2022) was an American leather artist known for his contributions to leathercraft instruction. [1] [2] With nearly 8 million views on his leatherworking tutorial videos on YouTube, [2] Hurst is recognized internationally as a teacher.
Leather. A variety of leather products and leather-working tools. Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and ...
Leather stamping involves the use of shaped implements (stamps) to create an imprint onto a leather surface. This is a form of artistic expression and many in the leathercrafting world consider it an artform. The stamping is generally performed by using specially designed leather stamps that are struck with a mallet.
Junto (club) The Junto, also known as the Leather Apron Club, was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs.
Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do is a 1974 nonfiction book by the oral historian and radio broadcaster Studs Terkel. [1] Working investigates the meaning of work for different people under different circumstances, showing it can vary in importance. [2] The book also reflects Terkel's general ...
Ken Griffin. Ken Griffin (1914–1988) was a Western cowboy, leather worker, magician, and author. [ 1][ 2] As a leatherworker, Griffin helped transition leathercraft from strictly a vocation to an accessible hobby through his work and teaching. [ 3][ 4] As a magician, Griffin and his wife performed worldwide with The Ken Griffin Show. [ 5][ 6]
Occupation. Author. Years active. 1987–present. Known for. Thriller books: Dan Shepherd Mystery and Nightingale Series. Website. Official website. Stephen Leather (born 25 October 1958) is a British thriller author whose works are published by Hodder & Stoughton.