Along with his studio work, Barr was active in art shows, taught leathercraft classes for persons with disabilities, produced several books on leathercraft and was featured in instructional videos produced by Hide Crafter Leathercraft. When they weren’t working in leathercraft, he and his wife Roberta also toured the world as magicians and are listed in the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood.ġ986 – Robb Barr – Robb Barr was a Native American artist most well-known for his life-like animal carvings. Griffin designed and built saddles for Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Betty Grable. In addition to the multiple pattern books Griffin authored, he also designed many of the leather stamping tools that are still used by leather craftsmen today. In addition to his leathercraft, Burnett also developed several lines of leather jewelry, accessories, and belt buckles of his original designs.ġ984 – Roberta & Ken Griffin – Ken Griffin originated the Doodle Pages for the Craftool Company and authored one of the first widely distributed instruction books on leathercraft. Burnett helped progress the leathercraft industry by teaching others through leather classes, correspondence courses, internet instruction, as well as several published leathercraft books, Craftaids, doodle pages, and patterns.
This award is currently presented annually by the Al & Ann Stohlman Award Foundation at the various national leather trade shows.ġ983 – Paul Burnett – Paul Burnett was the first recipient of the Al Stohlman Achievement Award at the Mid-West Federation’s Jamboree in 1983. Considered criteria for an award nomination include a biological sketch, chronological listing of achievements, teaching history, public galleries, and innovative applications. Recipients of the medal are recognized based on their overall achievements in leathercraft. The criteria for nominations are someone who has demonstrated continued devotion to the advancement of leathercraft, following the example of Al Stohlman, who is most well-known for publishing over 40 books, creating numerous pattern packs, and innovating many new tools for leatherworking. The Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft honors the accomplishments of individual leather workers worldwide for their continued dedication and exemplary service to leathercraft. The Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft