Gerry Gesell

In this episode, we visit with TCAA Founding Member and saddle maker Cary Schwarz.  Cary's work has spanded decades and dedication to artistry and craft is evident in every piece.  We talk about his history, business philosophy, and his interest in the arts as a whole. You can visit his website at caryschwarz.com as well as find him on instagram and facebook.  

In this episode of Lost Trade Podcast, we visit with Scott Gore who is a rawhide braider who specializes in riatas and other fine braided leather goods.  Scott has a great following on social media and does a great job of bringing his followers into his shop through is video content. Scott also teaches class in person, at trade shows, as well as on the education platform "Be a Maker School."  If you are interested in braiding leather and rawhide, this is a great episode about the craft and the business.  You can find information about his classes, events and products at his website scottgorerawhide.com

In this episode, I visit with Gerry Gesell who is a chap maker and horse trainer out of Texas.  Gerry is not only accomplished in making chaps and horses, he is also a bit collector, polo trainer/player, and a writer.  I really enjoyed this conversation with Gerry and you will as well.  You can find him on Instagram and check out his work as well as find his community project "Many Irons."

In this episode, we are visiting with lürgen Volbach from Germany.  lürgen is an amazing artist and craftsman that specializes in floral carving and 3D embossing works.  He also spends a lot of his time, both here in the states as well as Germany, teaching others that want to learn this amazing skill set.  We met him the first time in Sheridan at the leather show, and became quick friends.  Enjoy the episode and hearing his story.  You can find him on facebook and instagram if you want to see some of his amazing artwork.

In this episode, we visit with Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather.  Adam works with Hermann Oak to bring leather craftsmen the best possible veg tanned leather that we all know and love.  We talk about the process of making leather from specific quality hides in the same location as the company's founding over 100 years ago.   Adam not only sells the leather, but also is on a journey of his own learning the craft and how to work with the quality leathers that they produce.  

In this episode, we are visiting with Alexander Levy.  Alexander is a leather worker and floral carver based out of Mason, TX.  His shop produces many different beautiful leather craft items, but one of his specialties is cowboy leggings or chaps.   Working in the shop with his wife and kids, Alexander's leather craft journey is interesting and we are excited to bring it to you.   Check out his work on Instagram and Facebook, or visit his website Alexander Levy Custom Leather

We are visiting with Steve Van Plew in this episode.  Steve is an accomplished leather craftsman and aspiring saddle maker residing in California.  Steve's career has been in the television and video industry and he uses these skills to help promote and document his passion for the leather craft industry.  He creates instructional videos to help craftsmen with their machines in association with Leather Machine Company.  He also created and hosts the Leather Community Podcast where he interviews leather craftsmen from all over the country. Steve is truly passionate about the world of leather craft and we really enjoy visiting with him.  

In this episode, we sit down and visit with Clair Kehrberg from Oregon.  Clair is a traditionally trained saddle maker that uses her skills and artistic talents to create truly unique personal accesories.  From purses to belts, Clair creates bright and elegant pieces that express her love of color, artistry and leather craft. You can find her work on Facebook and Instagram, as well as her Etsy store.  If you would like to see what pieces she has available in her store, click here clairkehrberg.etsy.com and see what she has.

Paul Van Dyke is an award winning saddle maker from Sheridan, WY.  In this episode, we visit with him about his love for quality gear and quality horses.  Through his history and travels, he has crafted a career that allows him to enjoy both on a daily basis.  Paul divides his time making quality horses, quality saddles, as well as teaching other craftsmen the skill of saddle making.   Visit his website, Vandykesaddlery.com, to see some of the fine craftsmanship that he creates as well as learn more about his Saddle Making Courses that he offers during the year.  If you have been wanting to learn the art of saddle making, this would be an amazing course to take.  

In this episode, we visit with Julie Baugher about how she got started in leather craft and how she became one of the most well known educators for chaps and leggins in the industry.  Along with teaching and mentoring many folks getting into the leather industry, she is also an accomplished saddle maker.  Julie attends many leather trade shows and shares her knowledge about leather craft in her very popular classes.   We had a great time visiting with her on the podcast and learning her story!