I was privileged to study under master leather artist Paul Burnett.
Paul was an exceptional craftsman, teacher, author, and mentor who generously shared his knowledge with others.
Through permission granted to continue offering these educational materials, I am honored to help preserve and share the lessons and techniques he created for future generations of leather artists.
Paul Burnett, winner of the first Al Stohlman Award and many others, is a noted artist and teacher. His style of teaching helps you master the artistic ability in you.
I apologize for any inconvenience. To order prior shopping cart being available Please go to Contact Page for phone or email information.
As a person interested in creating leather are these lessons are an opportunity you don’t want to miss for your personal pleasure or business.
A revolutionary new concept in learning to carve leather. Paul Burnett shares with you his common sense approach to the skillful execution and artistic understanding of all forms of leather carving — for all levels of experience — from beginner to advanced craftsmen. THREE LESSONS, Fifty two pages in all, printed both sides on heavy duty stock in loose-leaf format that lies flat for easy reference while working. This is the foundation course for more advance courses like Victorian Style and other planned courses.
You can put the lessons in vinyl sheet protectors in a binder for a loose-leaf format that lies flat for easy reference while working.
Realistic Leather Carving Course
Home Study Course: Realistic Leather Carving, Series 1 – A Proper Foundation
A revolutionary new concept in learning to carve leather. Paul Burnett shares with you his common sense approach to the skillful execution and artistic understanding of all forms of leather carving — for all levels of experience — from beginner to advanced craftsmen. The THREE LESSONS are Fifty two pages in all. The printed version is printed on both sides, on heavy duty stock paper. This is the foundation course for more advance courses like Victorian Style and other planned courses.
Lesson Description:
- Lesson One: Swivel Knife Expertise
- Lesson Two: Carving Tools, Patterns & Procedures
- Lesson Three: Cutting & Tooling for Space, Form and Texture
Download lessons: $12.00 each.
Leather Carving Bundle
Learn Paul’s techniques for carving stunning ornamental art and realistic scenic art in this two-course bundle. Included in the package are:
- Victorian Style Lesson 1
- Victorian Style Lesson 2
- Realistic Leather Carving Lesson 1
- Realistic Leather Carving Lesson 2
- Realistic Leather Carving Lesson 3
Order the Leather Carving Bundle
price: $45.00
Available for download only.
Leather Carving Bundle
Learn Paul’s techniques for carving stunning ornamental art and realistic scenic art in this two-course bundle. Included in the package are:
- Victorian Style Lesson 1
- Victorian Style Lesson 2
- Realistic Leather Carving Lesson 1
- Realistic Leather Carving Lesson 2
- Realistic Leather Carving Lesson 3
Order the Leather Carving Bundle
price: $45.00
Available for download only.
For a person interested in creating Victorian leather carved pieces these lessons are an opportunity you don’t want to miss for your personal pleasure or business.
You can put the lessons in vinyl sheet protectors in a binder for a loose-leaf format that lies flat for easy reference while working.
Victorian Style Leather Carving
The Victorian Style Home Study Course is designed to take you to the master level of leather carving. The step-by-step, tool-by-tool demonstrations with show you exactly what to do and what is more, how to analyze your subjects in order to make accurate and rhythmic carvings. It expounds on the concepts of the “Realistic Leather Carving Home Study Course” and more fully and completely explores how to achieve pictorial definition and realism in your carving.
Lesson One: Floral Work
In this first lesson, Paul will take you through the floral work of the cover subject. This lesson includes a 11” x 14” carving and tooling pattern, with tonal drawings to help you model and shape the floral work correctly. It also has individual carving and tooling patterns for the demonstrations in the lesson for you to practice and learn before tackling the carving as a whole work. It includes a enlarged color photo of the cover piece tooled by Paul so that you can see the details of the finished work.
- Order Victorian Style Lesson 1:
- Download Version: $25.00
Lesson Two: Victorian Figures
Lesson Two will give you step-by-step instructions for doing the Lion Head and the two Eagles. Twenty pages of instruction.
- Order Victorian Style Lesson 2:
- Download Version: $25.00
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Leather Carving Bundle
Get the Leather Carvng bundle and receive both of Paul’s carving courses for one low price.
We also offer the Leather Carving Bundle which includes all of the lessons above plus the Victorian Style Lessons 1 and 2 as seen below in the Leather Carving Bundle.
- Order All Three Lessons and save:
- Download Version (Individually $86.00 – Bundle Price: $65.00
For anyone interested learning to use stamping tools these lessons are an opportunity not to be missed for your personal pleasure or business.
Paul Burnett, winner of the first Al Stohlman Award and many others, is a noted artist and teacher. His style of teaching helps you master the artistic ability in you.
I apologize for any inconvenience. To order prior shopping cart being available Please go to Contact Page for phone or email information.
Home Study Courses
DESIGNING WITH STAMPING TOOLS
Learn to do more with your stamping tools than just make imaginative borders or enhance carved designs. Entire designs can be created using stamping tools, and the possibilities are endless. In this series, Paul shows you the principals for creating your own designs, laying them out on the project, and stamping them.
You can put the lessons in vinyl sheet protectors in a binder for a loose-leaf format that lies flat for easy reference while working.
Lesson 1: In this lesson you will learn the principles of good design and the tools you will need to make proper layouts.
Download Version: $20.00
Lesson 2: In this second lesson you will be shown how to plan and execute geometric designs for irregular shaped items such as holsters, spur straps, scabbards, purses, cases, etc.
Download Version: $20.00
Designing with Stamping Tools Lessons 1 and Lesson 2 Bundle
Download Version Bundle: $35.00
Creative Leather Stamping Bundle – Five Lessons
The 5 Creative Leather Stamping tools lessons are a normal value of $100. Order the Bundle for $80.00.
- 3 Belts lessons
- 2 Creative Stamping Lessons
- Do more with your stamping tools than you ever imagined!
Order the Five-lesson package:
Download Version Only: $80.00
The Super Bundle
Get 10 of Paul’s most popular publications (regular price $177) at one low price of $140. This bundle includes:
- Realistic Leather Carving: Lessons 1, 2, & 3
- Victorian Style Lessons 1 & 2
- Wildlife Studies: The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram
- Wildlife Studies: The American Kestrel
- Wildlife Studies: The Timber Wolf
- Designing with Stamping Tools: Lesson 1 & 2