The world’s first Leathercraft Experience Platform.
Extensive resources, knowledgeable crafters, and everything leathercraft in one place.
Benefits
Features
Apprentice Video Series – New!
From Absolute Beginner to Crafter – Go step-by-step from zero knowledge to crafting projects with this exciting and detailed new HD-video learning series. 12 in-depth courses cover everything from the Workspace to Tools to Leather Types to Beginner projects.
Knowledge Base – New!
Searchable Reviews, Recommendations, and Tips – Access a member-driven knowledge base with shared experience on all topics of the craft. With 300+ entries, just type in the topic and see the results listed. Explore tools, makers, reviews, and more.
Leather Tools eBook
Get the Most Complete Leather Tools Reference – Learn which tools help best with the most comprehensive reference on leather tools. Published in 2021, it features over 175 tools with color photos, descriptions, and details on each.
Online Courses
20+ (& growing) Online Leather Courses – Improve your skills with range of online courses and how-to’s all about leathercraft – each with printable certificates of completion. Image-based material walks you though subjects ranging from materials, to DIY tool projects, to techniques.
Reference Guides
15+ (& Growing) 1-Page Quick-Reference Guides – Save time and learn more with guides covering a range of popular and useful leather topics. Have them handy and be more productive with crafting time.
Templates and Patterns
30+ (& growing) Leather Templates & Patterns – Save money and be inspired by a library of templates and patterns. Includes patterns for leather goods like wallets, bags, and cases, and templates for popular and helpful leather items.
eBook Library
125+ leather-related downloadable eBooks – Read and benefit from lifetimes of knowledge in vintage, helpful publications about leathercraft tools, techniques, and methods. 95,000+ pages of journals, gazettes, research reports, and books.
Experienced Crafter Community
Get Help & Answers in an easy-to-use discussion area – Be part of an active communnity of passionate crafters. Post questions, research topics, help others. A perfect way to connect with crafters around the world.
Heritage & History
Be Inspired from the history and people of our craft – Gain inspiring knowledge about leather styles across regions, Al Stohlman Award winners, biographies of influential leather crafters, and a look into some of the biggest industry events.
Scholarship Opportunity
Get ahead with a leathercraft scholarship – Apply for a scholarship focused on how leathercraft is used to benefit others. Those whom qualify can help be stewards the craft as they pursue their journey.
Member Showcase – New!
Share Your Work & See Others’ Great Projects – Each member can post to their online portfolio, sharing a collection of photos of their projects. Others can view, comment, and also share project photos of their own.
Large Events
Learn about the Large Events in Leathercraft – Get inspired to connect with others, share love of the craft, and develop interest and skills along the way.
Annual Leathercraft Competition
Compete to win in the Annual Leathercraft competition – Compete in several categories to win, have your work recognized, and appreciate the work of others in an annual, global leatheercraft competition.
Optimized Digital Experience
Use the platform to learn how and when you want – Experience a digital-optimized leather guild, designed for use fast across device types, sizes, and around the world.
Affiliate Program
Get rewarded for helping our community grow – Refer fellow crafters, colleagues, or others and receive a commission for helping them learn about us. Spread the word and grow the craft.
Leathercraft Techniques Library
The best tips and experience, bubbled-up in one place – Want to know if you’re doing something right? Members can directly contribute to, and read information on all the common leathercraft techniques, each with it’s own page.
Project Ideas Library
Be inspired and get fresh ideas – Looking for a new project? This area includes project ideas, examples, and how-to’s, step-by-step. Members can add and share their own projects too.
Club Points, Levels, & Badges
Get rewarded for sharing knowledge – Members can collect points, level-up, and earn badges for being active and contributing to the club. Points can be traded in for a Springfield Leather Company gift card. One can get actual leather tools and supplies for contributing to the community. Awesome 🙂
Leather Marketplace Shops
Sell Your Leather Items Online – a global platform for buyers to connect with sellers of fine, premium, handcrafted leather goods and accessories. Open your own storefront for free and be selling within minutes.
Insights
Once you join this awesome group, you’ll get an email confirming membership with your login information. Next, just click Login at the top of the home page, enter your credentials, and you’ll be brought to a member home page. There, you’ll find recommendations on areas to explore first as you get started.
In most cases, absolutely – a key benefit is access to numerous resources that can be used at any skill level, and a community of people to grow over time. These can be of benefit at any level of expertise. If you don’t like people, or fun, or tons of resources, then maybe it’s not a fit 🙂
Yes, the courses, resources, and files are accessible as long as you are a member. You can pace yourself however you prefer, and get the benefits whenever it is most convenient for you.
Yes, plans include adding more content, which can be guided by member input. Thus, the most helpful resources can be added. Over time, the value of the membership grows.
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Member Discussion Access
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Member Showcase Access
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Select Guides and Templates
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Open a Leather Marketplace Storefront
Full Membership
Immerse Yourself in Leathercraft-
Apprentice Video Learning Series
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Leathercraft Knowledge Base
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Complete Guide to 175 Leather Tools
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20+ Specialized Topic Courses with Certificates
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Reference Guides
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Templates and Patterns
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Leather eBook Library with 125+ books
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Online Dicsussion Community
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Heritage & History
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Scholarship Opportunity
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Member Showcase
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Events Listings
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Annual Leathercraft Competition
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Optimized Digital Experience
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Affiliate Program Access
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Leather Techniques Library
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Leather Project Ideas Library
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Club Points Program
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Open a Leather Marketplace Storefront