BLG Leadership

Meet the members who volunteer their time to help the Guild run.

Co-Founder

Basil Cleveland

I love blues music, woodworking, designing books, and making small leather goods in my small atelier. I'm obsessed with my handsome, petulant Portuguese Water Dog, whose nature is to be the boss of me.

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Community Manager

Jake

My name's Jake - or @Lunar.Eclipse.Leather on Instagram. My entry point into leather craft is probably familiar to many - four years ago I wanted to gift my father a wallet for his birthday and just couldn't find the right one at the right price! After hours of Youtube and some measured confidence, I wandered down to my local Tandy leather and grabbed a whole bundle of tools and discount leather. The rest is history! Small, luxury goods such as wallets, watch straps, and bags are my jam. It's been a joy to contribute in any way to this burgeoning community of passionate craftspeople. You'll see my name on emails and bulletins, and my face at our monthly meetings. Jake

Photo of Jennie smiling doing a yoga pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana or “standing one hand to toe pose”) on top of a mountain.

Co-Founder

Jennie Siegel

Picture of Tony sitting on a stone wall. They are leaning against a pillar supporting a series of arches, and their head is turned towards the dark sea.

Contest Coordinator

Tony Koppers

They/Them I've long loved creating things with my own hands. Folding origami, baking bread, sewing clothes... It was only a matter of time before I decided I wanted to make shoes. I didn't know that I was jumping into one of the most complicated areas of leatherwork immediately (though I don't think I would have changed my mind if I had). I'm very lucky to have found such a welcoming and generous community early on in my journey. The support of this group has helped me learn and grow so much, and I am excited to have the opportunity to give back.