In the small hamlet of Milk River, Alberta there is a sound. From an average looking garage behind an average looking house the ticking of an antique sewing machine can be heard. A cozy little shop with walls lined with wood-handled tools, neatly stacked leather and bottles of stains and oils. In the corner is an old Singer machine at which sits Kathy. Hands moving with the surety that comes with years of practiced craft. She guides the leather with care, running the stitches along the toughened hide to turn this rigid skin into something functional. On the bench behind her the carving tools, stamps and punches await the next step. To add a woman’s touch of art. To bring beuaty to function… -Corry’s Aesthetics

Kathy Thompson grew up a farm girl in the Southern Alberta region. It was world where you did not go buy something when you had the resources and the will to mkae it yourself. Years of hard work have give Kathy a gift for leather work that she applies to all manner of accessories. From moccasins, hats, belts, wallets and cell phone cases, to dog harnesses, sheathes, tool pouches and bags she creates unique and durable articles from many different types of leather. See her work in the gallery, or check out her her face book page to enquire about custom projects!