Wayne was GREAT! Walked in one day and showed him a picture of what I needed to be repaired in leather. He gave me a fair price and an approximate window when he would be available for the work. True to his word, he called me a while later to let me know it was my turn. Once he laid eyes on the suitcase, he talked me through the different ways in which he could attempt the repair. I greatly appreciated this and felt very confident in his abilities because of this. The repair of the suitcase handle, replacement really, was done so well you can't even tell any repair was done. A Master craftsman in my opinion. read more

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Came by with a niche issue, to pierce a hole into a 13 mm SBD lifting belt, was turned down at another place but Wayne after some tinkering did it with no problems. Very appreciative as I was considering having to buy a whole new belt read more

Wayne is great and his enthusiasm for leather is infectious. He's a no-nonsense teacher who will help you take your leatherwork wherever you want it to go. He won the Al Stohlman Award for Excellence, which is no small feat. If you're nice to him he'll also tell you some great stories. read more

This place would not let me be inside with my SERVICE DOG in service harness. Right now. "We have a cat, so we can't have dogs inside" I said it's a service dog and she reiterated no read more

Go here! support a local American business. The owner, WC is a legend in the leather craft world. They have so much cool stuff for you to DIY. He also makes things himself for you to buy, or you could custom order something. Just go, you won't be disappointed. It might change your life! read more

Good customer service and interesting store to visit. Great advice freely given for your project. They have special ordered items for me that arrive when they said it would be in store. read more

Wayne was great, and his work exceeded my expectations. I came to him with an ideal of what I wanted, and he turned my ideal into a piece of artwork. Thank you, Wayne. read more

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I love trying new crafts and Wayne, his staff and this shop are my new favorite things. Definitely patient people and extremely helpful. I live pretty far from the shop but after going there once on a recommendation from a friend, I'm unwilling to go anywhere else. read more

Been taking classes here for about nine months. Wayne offers great instruction and guidance. Sandi is always so helpful in getting the tools and materials I need to get my leather projects done. If you're looking to learn more about leather or just need to order some hard to find tools, this is the place! read more

Awesome place!!!! Wayne is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I needed a quick fix on some leather and he did it in 2 seconds. Clean and Great work! I highly suggest using standing bears for anything you need with leather in Los Angeles!!! read more

Thankfully all the other stores were closed by 4pm on a Saturday, which left me Wayne's shop as my only option. So glad the universe planned it this way. I was just going to pick up some tools and materials to see what I come up with. I walked out empty handed, but my mind was swimming with possibilities after speaking with Wayne. He's a true craftsman with a wealth of knowledge he openly shares. He told me to bring my design, offered to help me get the pieces I need and show me how to do it. Who does that? I really appreciate him taking the time to briefly explain the craft, showing me examples, and providing straight answers for my project. That shaves off expensive trial and error investments. Despite his business having low search-ability with a dated website website, I learned that he's quite in demand and his classes fill up quick. I'm sold and look forward to bringing in my blueprints. read more

Great knowledge and always willing to help and answer questions. If they don't have a specific product, they will order it.

In this day and age, there are many businesses that have gone away in part due to big box stores and others due to just trends. Sure we get cheaper items, but we lose the service and knowledge that goes along with these stores. Standing Bears is still standing, probably because they offer unique products, service and knowledge that the big stores have no interest in providing. I have come here for years, mainly buying crafts and items for our youth group. We cannot get these items at any other store. Along with their products, they have the knowledge of how to actually use what they sell, how to make their crafts and how to put the leather vests they sell together. Service here is always top notch. I am glad this place is here. They offer a wide array of other services, all sorts of leather crafts that are described in the business description. They have a website and ship as well. read more

This is the real deal if your looking for hands on basics to mastery level classes. I stopped by in person to sign up for the next beginners session. I could already see and feel that Wayne and Sandy will welcome you with open arms if your truly interested in learning. I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge as well as exploring my creative side with the canvas of leather for the first 6 month session. M read more

Went to Standing Bear's Trading Post to get Y-Guides leather vests for my son and I. Being new to the Y-Guides it was nice to go to just one store and find all of the supplies I needed as well find someone there with the knowledge and experience to say things like, "you absolutely need this and this. This you don't need but most dads get. And this you don't need but a few of the dads get - because it kind of looks cool." He also gave me a quick run through on vest assembly (yes, they need assembling) and gave me a few pointers that ended up saving me considerable time and hardship. Their website was also a great source of information. You can find information on Vest Kit sizing, Vest Kit assembly and Guide Patch gluing. Looking back I appreciate the fact that Standing Bear's was a one stop shop. It carried all of the supplies I needed and there was someone there who helped guide me through the process. And that unlike my Home Depot-related projects, I only needed one trip. Would highly recommend. read more

The many encumbrances of daily carry items prompted me to seek a leather craftsman who could make custom holsters for my glasses and phone. I decided upon a double shoulder holster rig and then sought out Wayne at Standing Bears Trading Post. Prospective customers seeking custom work should know that Wayne is in demand. To manage the demand, Wayne will sign customers up on a waiting list and then make contact once he's ready to begin a new project. When my day came up, we met and discussed the options and dimensions for my shoulder rig. Some weeks later, my rig was completed and Wayne made adjustments for a custom fit. With care and maintenance, I expect the leather will last a lifetime. My sincere appreciation for Wayne's craftsmanship ! Parking out front at the shop location. read more

This is the coolest little store I think I've ever walked into in the Valley. The leather work is absolutely phenomenal!!! Everyone there was extremely helpful and they had exactly what I was looking for for leather dyes. I'm going to come back for a gun belt for my single action western revolver. Go in there, you will not be disappointed! read more

Just returned from Standing Bear's with the two leather vest kits I went for. My 5 year old son and I have joined the YMCA Indian Guides and, we need the vests. Old fashioned place with materials I couldn't find anywhere else. It's great the store is still there. It's a fine place for leather craft materials for Indian Guides, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts and other youth groups. read more

Wayne and Sandy are awesome people. They go over every tool that you purchase making sure you know how to use them. They can pretty much get anything you need for your leathercraft projects. Wayne is a master craftsman. If you want to learn how to tool leather he is the man to talk to. read more

Wayne's Advanced Leather Class. I have been taking classes here for 12 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher! He also sells leather craft supplies and he is my "go to" shop for everything leather! read more

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Super nice people . Although they didn't have what I was looking for due to the fact that I was in the wrong store they took their time to guide me the right direction. read more

This is a place I will remember . Craftsman goods , craftsman vibes , no dillydallyin'round these parts ! The owners are cool but the shop cat is even better ! read more

Standing Bear's Trading Post owner Wayne is one of the last small business owners that provides not only leather craft supplies but excellent instruction in leather carving. I am in a beginning class that has been going for about four months. Wayne is an excellent instructor and I have learned a lot from him. The only problem in the class was a blowup two weeks ago by an unhappy student whose review is also posted here in which she criticized everything about him. It seems obvious it had been building for a while. Had she spoken to Wayne in private outside of class I would have some respect for her but she reacted to a comment he made about the piece she was working on and she went from zero to sixty in under five seconds in front of the whole class. She seemed more intent on trying to put Wayne in his place than on solving the problem she had with him. And she was demanding a standard of behavior from him that she did not seem to require of herself. It was unnecessary and unpleasant. Wayne kept his cool and went on with the class when she finally ran down. I was surprised she did not choose to leave then. Wayne showed restraint in not asking her to. read more

Bought a belt blank, great quality, great price, wonderful customer service. Shipping was super fast and affordable. I wish more shops were like this fine establishment! Thanks Standing Bear!! read more

This place is AWESOME!!!! I had bought a leather cuff for my husband from a store online and it ended up being too big for him. I tried to fix it myself, but that didn't go so well. So...with a recommendation from a friend, I went in and told Wayne my problem and he fixed the whole thing in under 5 minutes. Thank you Wayne and thank you Standing Bears Trading Post! I will definitely recommend your store to all of my friends! read more

I've been here several times to look, and make small purchases, the staff were all kind and patient. No pressure, if you understand my meaning.....I called today to ask if they stocked some obscure belt buckle part, and the kind lady on the phone knew immediately what I was talking about, and confirmed she had all sizes and lengths of Chicago screws, in stock, except for a brass version. To know your actual stock off the top of your head speaks volumes for the knowledge of the staff, and I could not be more impressed. I highly recommend this business! read more

I really like the items they have. They have fun things to make and they have classes if want to learn to make things on your own. Wayne and Sandi are terrific people and will answer any of your question. I would highly recommend taking a trip in the valley and checking them out - they are worth it! read more

Experience, Knowledge of the owner makes all the difference when shopping. With Wayne the owner, he knows how to show you use and care of the products he sells. It isn't about just making a sale it is about making sure the customer knows how to use the products they are purchasing, he will be there for help after the sale. He is more than happy to help people with their questions. My first place to shop for Leather and supplies! read more

Asked about repairing some leather goods I have which are very good quality. The man didn't even ask me to bring it in he just gave me an attitude and told me no. He also said he had enough customers and didn't need another one when I told him that was rude. I guess this guy is swimming in so much money he can treat customers like crap. I don't know about the man's skills but I do know a thing about being a customer. Perhaps he should be aware of his extremely rude and agressive attitude. Thank god I didn't drop off my goods here oh and as a potential customer he told me I need an attitude adjustment and need to be taught a lesson. Dont expect to be treated like a decent human being!! News flash he's not the only person in town in the business. Save your self a trip here unless you want to end up being treated like an intern working for the guy. Thank god for yelp and social media giving back the power to consumers and the people. read more

I found this place through a friend's advice when I was in need of help with my leather project. Not only does this store have just about everything you need, the folks there treat you as if you been friends with them for years. This is a very comfortable place to ask all your questions, get great advice along with a hands on demo and of course purchase all your crafting needs. read more

I was very excited to start my tooling classes with WC. Unfortunately my experience was a big disappointment. He was at times impatient and rude with me. The last class I attended he actually got into a embarrassing altercation in front of the whole class. I could not bring myself to go back. He needs to learn to get along with all types of people. I am sure his business suffers for it. He also needs to get more organized. His comments about his competitors are endless and tiresome. He really needs to act with more decorum and respect. Fortunately this experience has not turned me away from this wonderful craft and I will continue with it. read more

Always friendly and helpful, have been a few times to get supplies for beadworking for the boys I work with, they always have what I need and are helpful with questions and suggestions.........it's my "go to" place to stock up on supplies :) Support Local Businesses! read more

The leather crafters at Standing Bears Trading Post are the best in country. They have done countless repairs and restorations for me over the years. All have turned better than I could ever imagine. The service is courtious and knowledgable. Always good avdise from Wayne and crew. I give the place my highest rating. read more

So lucky to live close enough to take his classes. He can answer any question you have about leather and making something. Don't know of any place else in the country where you can get such expert training for the price he charges. read more

Wayne's leather crafts look amazing hes a cowboy at heart and a master at leather crafting. Easy guy to get along with, his classes are great they teach you the proper way to do things. His teaching is incredibly helpful in an art seldom known in California. Wayne is a great teacher hes one of a kind a pleasure to work with. Sandy very helpful and funny she lights up the shop with her care free personality. The shop is homely and has all the thing you need to get started and more. If you are interested in this craft or just want some leather this is the "one stop shop". read more

This is a true, down home store. This is the place to get any and all supplies you need for your leathcraftcrafting, beading and YMCA vest needs. They even have completed leather items for sale. The people there are friendly and are always ready to offer their advice with your leather questions or projects. read more