Figure Carving Tutorials

Leather figure carving is often one of the more awe-inspiring types of leatherwork. These step-by-step video workshops demystify the process of creating life-like animals with depth and texture.

The measure of a teacher isn’t by their work, but rather the work of their students. We are continually blown away by the results we see from students who take these classes. Each of the leathercraft classes in this continually growing collection of video workshops demonstrates how to effectively create animal portraits in leather.

For those wanting to start with a foundation, we have a 3-part series that introduces the fundamentals of figure carving. For those wanting to jump right in, each video demonstrates the skills needed to be successful. 

Even leather carvers who have done some Figure Carving in the past have found value in this series as it offers insights and feedback on proper techniques and good habits.  Jim Linnell is an Al Stohlman Award winning leather instructor who has dedicated his life to the advancement of the art form and the preservation of its history.

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Extreme Embossing: Royal Elk by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: Royal Elk by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: Great Horned Owl by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: Great Horned Owl by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: War Pony by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: War Pony by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: White-Tailed Deer by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: White-Tailed Deer by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: White Buffalo by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: White Buffalo by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: Grizzly Bear by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: Grizzly Bear by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: The Puppy by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: The Puppy by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: Rainbow Trout by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: Rainbow Trout by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: Wolf Puppy by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: Wolf Puppy by Robb Barr
$32.00
Extreme Embossing: Ring-neck Pheasant by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: Ring-neck Pheasant by Robb Barr
$32.00
Introduction to Figure Carving by George Hurst
Introduction to Figure Carving by George Hurst
$17.00
Figure Carving Birds with George Hurst
Figure Carving Birds with George Hurst
$17.00
Coloring Figure Carving by George Hurst
Coloring Figure Carving by George Hurst
$17.00
Leather-Covered Picture Frames with Andy Stasiak
Leather-Covered Picture Frames with Andy Stasiak
$17.00
Extreme Embossing: White Tail Habitat by Robb Barr
Extreme Embossing: White Tail Habitat by Robb Barr
$32.00
Carving the Mule Deer with Jim Linnell
Carving the Mule Deer with Jim Linnell
$32.00
Figure Carving a Caribou Portrait with Jim Linnell
Figure Carving a Caribou Portrait with Jim Linnell
$32.00 $16.00 Sale
Coloring a Caribou with Annie Libertini
Coloring a Caribou with Annie Libertini
$32.00 $16.00 Sale
Realistic Textures: Figure Carving an Elephant with Kathy Flanagan
Realistic Textures: Figure Carving an Elephant with Kathy Flanagan
$32.00
Figure Carving an Arctic Fox with Kathy Flanagan
Figure Carving an Arctic Fox with Kathy Flanagan
$32.00
Coloring the Arctic Fox with Kathy Flanagan
Coloring the Arctic Fox with Kathy Flanagan
$32.00
Gone Fishin': Toolin' Trout with Jim Linnell
Gone Fishin': Toolin' Trout with Jim Linnell
$32.00
Realistic Textures: Figure Carving an American Bison with Kathy Flanagan
Realistic Textures: Figure Carving an American Bison with Kathy Flanagan
$32.00
Realistic Textures: Coloring an American Bison with Kathy Flanagan
Realistic Textures: Coloring an American Bison with Kathy Flanagan
$32.00