Welcome from the FoundersA welcome from the Guild's co-founders
BLG LeadershipMembers who help lead the Guild
Focus AreasThe kinds of leatherwork we focus on
Contact the GuildQuestions, proposals, and general inquiries

Meeting ScheduleUpcoming meetings, dates, and topics
ContestsUpcoming making contests and entry details
Standard AgendaWhat a typical meeting looks like

Complete Starter KitA comprehensive beginning setup. For someone who knows they want to pursue leathercraft and would rather assemble a well-rounded kit from the start.
Recommended ToolsThe Guild's long-term reference catalog, organized by tool type and the reason each recommendation stands out.

Buying Your First LeatherA practical guide to choosing your first leather
How Leather Is MadeAn interactive model of hides moving through a tannery
LeathersSpecific leathers, their character, uses, and sources
Leather Suppliers & TanneriesLeather merchants, distributors, and tanneries
VendorsGeneral and specialist workshop vendors
Video ChannelsLeathercraft instruction and demonstrations
PodcastsConversations about making, design, and the trade
Blogs & WebsitesIndependent writing and online references
Books & MagazinesPrint references and periodicals

Member & Artist SpotlightsProfiles of Guild members and working artists
Leathercraft NewsA rolling stream of current leathercraft news
Sponsors & SupportersOur partners and the contest model
New England Leather HistoryHow Boston shaped American leather
Leather History ProjectPrivate working preview of the Guild's research project
Member HomePrivate resources and benefits for Guild members

BLG Reviews

Original, hands-on assessments of tools, leather, books, patterns, and other things worth sharing.

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A community of leatherworkers in the Greater Boston area. We meet each month to learn, share our work, and help new makers get started.

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Somerville, MA 02144

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The Guild

About
BLG Leadership
Focus Areas
Membership
Contact the Guild

Events

Meeting Schedule
Contests
Standard Agenda

Tools

Complete Starter Kit
Recommended Tools

Resources

Buying Your First Leather
How Leather Is Made
Leathers
Leather Suppliers & Tanneries
Vendors
Video Channels
Podcasts
Blogs & Websites
Books & Magazines

Community

Reviews
Member & Artist Spotlights
Leathercraft News
Sponsors & Supporters
Leather History
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