Jim Linnell is a master leather craftsman who has dedicated much of his life to the promotion of leather working as an art form. The mission of Elktracks Studio is to advance and preserve the art of leathercraft.

Elktracks' founder Jim Linnell has spent the last 55 years developing his passion for artistry of leathercraft.  After retiring from nearly 40 years with Tandy Leather, Linnell teamed up with friend and collaborator Michael Magnus to create an online learning platform dedicated to the diverse art of leatherworking.

Over the last 5 years, Elktracks Studio has become an online destination for students and instructors alike. We have been able to assemble a roster of award-winning instructors from across the world to share their expertise, techniques, and tips for success in carving, coloring, business, braiding, and so much more. We've also been able to aquire the library of videos from George Hurst's Hide Crafter Leather, digitizing and preserving a significant collection of workshops from historically important artisans.