The Saddler’s Post – Misty Shaw

Saddlers & leather workers from around the world join host Christian Lowe to share stories and secrets on the leather trade and the art and life of making, repairing, and selling saddles and other equipment for horses.

Misty Shaw is President of 1876 Media and a groundbreaking company with an idea for the leather arts and its artisans. Illum Atelier is a one-of-a-kind subscription-based online learning platform dedicated to teaching the worldwide traditional arts community the fundamental skills needed to find success at every level of craftsmanship. We have built a world-class filming studio in Salt Lake City, Utah where we invite artisans and craftsmen in the community from all over the world to create course curricula. Classes cover a myriad of topics including, but not limited to, the most fundamental understanding of types of materials, tools, and machinery, to full project-based instructional courses. We are striving to elevate and unite the traditional arts community through this unique learning experience.

Vision – To elevate and unite the traditional arts community through authentic relationships and narrative, unique learning experiences, and industry events.

Visit: illumatelier.com

Christian Lowe Leather Care

A unique blend of soap, oils, beeswax and the wonderful properties of tea tree prepared in small batches in our studio located in Southern Ontario.

Visit: christianlowe.ca