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About Us

The Columbine Leather Guild strives to foster imagination and creativity in leather crafters to create beautiful art and artifacts. Whether you’re coming in to spend a few hours or to truly exploit your talent, you’ll find a blank canvas awaiting you where the world is your oyster. Our members are always willing to exchange ideas, share knowledge and experience new frontiers in leathercraft. The Columbine Leather Guild was establish in 1992. It is a non-profit organization and a member of a larger organization called the International Federation of Leather Guilds (IFoLG).

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Our Mission 

The Columbine Leather Guild, Inc. was founded in 1992 for the purpose of giving leather artisans an opportunity to meet to show their skills in leather craft or art and to demonstrate new techniques, rediscover lost or old techniques, and to socialize with others having similar interests. All leather crafters or leather artisans are welcome, regardless of the type of leather work they prefer.

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Our Mission

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               Co- Presidents

Asrith Tiguri 303-589-3043/asrith@comcast.net

Len Rothfeld 303-238-3254/len7mary@comcast.net Todd Litton 720-331-5345/todd.litton@hotmail.com

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Monthly Meetings are held at the Westernaires 

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15200 W 6th Ave Golden, CO  

The 2nd Sunday of every month 1pm to 4 pm - See map below

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Membership

Individual Membership

Our Annual individual Membership is $35.00    
Dues are due on or before every January 30th

Family Membership

Our Annual Family Membership is $50

This include spouse and/or children under 18 years old

Dues are due on or before every January 30th

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Membership Perks

-Membership in IFLOG- allows you to enter into their competitions 

-Monthly newsletter with current leather crafting info

-Quarterly leather projects- supplies included 

-Access to leather crafting DVDs, magazines, tools, and patterns 

-Talk to leather workers of all ages and experiences 

-Get help with leather crafting questions 

-Share your passion of leather crafting with others who understand 

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Membership Info
Meetings

Meeting Information- How to Find Us

The address will take you to the main Jefferson County Fairgrounds.  There is no way to reach the meeting space if you follow those directions exactly. Once you have exited the highway and are on 6th Ave DO NOT take the right onto McIntyre St. Continue straight on 6th Ave, take a right on Indiana St. Drive until you see the Westernaires sign. Turn right and follow the dirt road until you see the large wood banner. Drive under the sign for parking. 

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2024 Meeting Dates

January 14th
February 11th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th (Mother's Day)
June 9th
July 14th

August 11th

September 15th

October 13th

November 10th

December 15th

 

Check out our Facebook Page for additional details on each meeting: facebook.com/COLeatherGuild
 

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Newsletters

Board of Directors

       President – Asrith Tiguri, Len Rothfield, Todd Litton

        

        Treasurer – Todd Litton

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       Acting Secretary/Social Media  – Asrith Tiguri

       

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Have a leather craft question?
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Member Resources
Suppliers

Suppliers

Leather Craft 
Tool Suppliers

- Barry King Leather Tools. 307-672-5657 Sheridan, WY.

http://www.barrykingtools.com/

- Bob Beard Pro Series Tools. 505-632-7039 Farmington, NM. 

http://robertbeardtools.scalabledata.com/catalog.html

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Leather Craft General Supplies

- Tandy Leather  888-291-0024 Denver, CO

https://www.tandyleather.com/en/

- Weaver Leathercraft 800-430-6278 Mt.Hope, Ohio

https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/

- Montana Leather 406-245-1660 Billings, MT

https://montanaleather.com/

- Springfield Leather Company 800-668-8518 Springfield, MO

https://www.springfieldleather.com/

- Maker's Leather Supply 254-300-1881 Elm Mott, TX

https://makersleathersupply.com/

- Buyleatheronline Leather from Italy Call (+39)0571 499345 

https://buyleatheronline.com

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Meet Some of Our Members

At the Columbine Leather Guild, we love having the opportunity to mentor artists and helping them succeed. The Columbine Leather Guild wants to share the members experience and knowledge, and help you stand out like the star you truly are. We’re proud of everything we do and the work our members have created, and invite you to take a look for yourself and join us.

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Kathy Flanagan

Guild Member Kathy Flanagan was the 2016 Stohlman Award. Spending most of her life in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Kathy has aspired to become one of our craft’s youngest Masters. Kathy received her certification at the 2005 IFoLG Annual Show and Competition. Her work has been displayed in the Al Stohlman Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. In a word, her work can be described as ‘gorgeous’. Her design lay-out and engraving can be defined as refreshing, her landscapes and animal figures take on the envied ‘life-like presence’. Not only does Kathy ‘push the envelope’ regarding her personal schedule, she will inspire you to a much higher level of spirit and energy. You will enjoy every second with Kathy. Her skill and demeanor will captivate your ability to go further than you have ever hoped.

Chris "Slickbald" Andre

An Extraordinary One-of-a-Kind World Celebrated Craftsman

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Slickbald specializes in uniquely carved, museum quality gun leather for the Single Action Army, the 1911, and special knives. Special and unique guns welcome! 

Slick also works with interior designers and custom car and bike builders making panels for cabinet doors, stair risers, automotive dash and seat inserts, and custom bags. Slickbald is an active competitor in the Single Action Shooting Society and Cowboy Fast Draw and makes rigs specifically for these competitions. Have your leather dreams made a reality!

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Bob Beard

Robert Beard was presented With Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous International Federation of Leather Guilds (IFoLG) 2013 hosted by the Columbine Leather Guild.

He has no geographical boundaries and is indeed an international leather craftsman practitioner and tool maker.
‘Kick in your vision’ and let your "Pro Series" tools do the work with this Al Stolhman Award Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, and an IFoLG Hall of Fame Inductee. Let the skills, knowledge, and craftsmanship of Bob Beard guide the way for an extraordinary Experience in Leather.

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Pete Gorrell

He was born in 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The family moved a few times but his live was always around horses even when traveling around the world. He moved to Colorado with his wife Helen, in part to be closer to their two daughters and grandchildren, but also to established a ranch with an indoor arena with a saddle shop combined. They are now living in Hawaii where he is involved in the making of traditional Hawaiian Paniolo saddles. Pete  trained a large longhorn steer called Rosco, to pull a cart, because he thought is was pretty entertaining.  Mr Gorrell has published books and won countless awards including the 2007 Al Stohlman Award. One day I will publish his entire story. He is a humble and wonderful man. Thanks Pete !

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Steve Turner

I live in the south east of the UK. and have been doing leatherwork since the early 90s. I joined the guild a few years later after a phone call to Jess Johnson. Through Jess I also met Vern True, Sonny Hallet, Blain Bay. All now sadly gone. I am still in touch occasionally with Len Rothwell and look forward to my news letters from the Guild to see what is going on over there. 
Regards Steve Turner

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Phil Keller

Phil Keller started carving leather with a Lucky 7 Kit at age 7. He comes from a ranch in the sand hills of Nebraska where he tooled belts and billfolds during high school.  After college, Air Force, and retiring as a Mechanical Engineer, leather and fly fishing have become his passions of choice.  He is a long time member of the Columbine Leather Guild and North East Director for the Colorado Saddle Makers Association. He recently received 1st place in the Advanced George Hurst Carving competition.

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Len Rothfeld

Len began tooling leather in 1993 and joined the guild in 1995.  He was elected treasurer in 1999 and was guild president from 2003 to 2007.  In 2000, Len and Sonny Hallett started weekly beginner’s classes on behalf of the guild at the Leather Factory store in Denver (later TandyLF).  Len taught weekly at TandyLF through 2014.  In that same time period, Len added to his skills by studying landscape carving and coloring with Bill Gomer.  He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 IFoLG meeting, and co-chaired the 2013 IFoLG show that the guild hosted in Denver.

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International Federation of Leather Guilds 2019

Congratulation to all of our participants

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Winning Entries

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Phil Keller - Advanced Category

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Olivia Maruoka-Srader
1st Place - Open Category

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International Federation of Leather Guilds 2018

Congratulation to all of our participants

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Robert Srader

Open Category - 2nd Place

Kissing Cardinals

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Olivia Maruoka

Beginners Category - 1st Place

Roses and Vase

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Advanced Category - 1st Place

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Advanced Category - 1st Place

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Phil also presented the following in the advanced category:
* Bridle (horse gear) -  2nd Place.
* Spur Strap 
* Roper Wallet
* Belt - Carved - 3rd Place

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Advanced Category 3rd Place

     

Business Card Case

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Tooling a fleur-de-lis with Common Leather Stamping Tools

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Basic Use of
Leather Tools

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Hand Stitching
Saddle Stitching

The Stitching class was interactive and very fruitful. We got the kinks out of the stitching myth. Thanks to all that were involved.

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Double Loop Lacing Class

By Chris Coe

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Sharpening and Polishing Leather Craft Tools Class

By Mick Muller - January 13th 2019

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Holiday Ornaments Class

By Kay Orton

The class was fun and informative. We learned how to work with splits, how to cut and color them and how to add character to a simple creation. These are some pictures of the class and of the ornaments in progress ...

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Photo Gallery

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Binocular Case by Phil Keller

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Fish Motif Case by Phil Keller

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Black Leather Vest by Phil Keller

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Stirrup Lamp by Phil Keller

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Half Size Saddle by Phil Keller

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Paniolo Saddle by Pete Gorrell

2007 Al Stohlman Award Pete Gorrell

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Notebooks by Pete Gorrell

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His Saddle by Pete Gorrell

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Engagement Ring Box for Helen by Pete Gorrell

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Pete and Helen Gorrell at his saddle shop

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Belt by Steve Turner

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Belt by Steve Turner

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Wallet by Steve Turner

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Rope by Steve Turner

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