Lost Trade

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.