Mehl Lawson and Ernie Marsh
TCAA Fellowship
Cary Schwarz and Wilson Capron
• $12,000 Award
• 1 yr commitment to advancing the skills of a craftsperson
• Trip to Cowboy Crossings Application Process
• 2 Awards Each year
The TCAA Fellowship
will be awarded annually to 2 craftsmen who have demonstrated commitment and passion in the pursuit of excellence in one of the four disciplines represented by the TCAA
Applications Must Include: • Bio essay outlining career path and goals • Photo portfolio showing progress of work to date • Minimum of 3 letters of support from mentors or others with stature in the discipline
Scott Hardy and Pablo Lozano
Mail to NATE WALD HC 45 BOX 810 LODGE GRASS, MONTANA 59050 Scott Hardy
Rick C. Bean
Leland Hensley
Ernie Marsh
Active bit and spur makers
Active rawhide braiders
Richard Brooks
Leland Hensley
Wilson Capron
Mehl Lawson
Brian Hochstrat
Pablo Lozano
Ernie Marsh*
Nate Wald
TCAA Member Responsibilities
Membership requires a commitment to fine craftsmanship and to the mission of the TCAA. Participation in ongoing educational programs is expected of all members, including lectures, seminars and mentoring fellow craftsmen. Attendance is required at a business meeting each spring and at our TCAA Annual Exhibition and Sale in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Active members also contribute yearly dues in an amount determined annually by the membership. A standardized format has been adopted to ensure fair and equal consideration. The TCAA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Active saddle makers
Active silversmiths
Rick C. Bean
Scott Hardy*
Pedro Pedrini Cary Schwarz* Chuck Stormes* Troy West John Willemsma
* Founding Members
Additional obligations are: • Attend two meetings each year (spring and fall) at their own expense, and to actively and knowledgeably participate in decision making at the meetings. • Choose and actively participate in committee groups within the Association, make decisions on policy, bylaws, finances, education, and all other Association business. • Participate in workshops at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum or elsewhere as an instructor, assistant instructor, speaker, demonstrator, support staff or host. • Accept students, upon participating member’s approval, at their personal shop as instructors. • Continue their personal education in their field of study at their expense. • Personally make at least 3 (or more) pieces of the highest quality for Exhibit and Sale every year at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, delivered by the deadline with no guarantee of sale, at their own expense. These pieces must be made for the exhibit and sale of that year and not have been offered for sale prior to the exhibit and sale. • Fairly and honestly critique and judge work, based on its merits, submitted by individuals applying for membership in the Association. • Act in a professional manner while at TCAA functions and events as
Mark Dahl
well as when dealing with customers and public, keeping in mind they represent the TCAA and what it stands for at all times.
Scott Hardy, Wilson Capron and Cary Schwarz
Mark Drain
TCAA Workshops Function and Fabrication of Bits February 10-13, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshop will include instruction on the function of the bit, the proper fabrication of the mouthpiece and shank and wrap up with discussion on the best business practices as they pertain to bit and spur making. LOCATION: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK INSTRUCTOR: TCAA members Ernie Marsh with Greg Darnall and Wilson Capron SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced. TUITION: $400
John Willemsma
Advanced Inlay and Metal Finishing Techniques October 6-9, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop will cover inlay techniques, filing and stone finishing. In-class instruction will include demonstrations and hands-on activities. LOCATION: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK INSTRUCTOR: TCAA member John Ennis SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced TUITION: $400
Chuck Stormes