Meet our team

Bri Teague

Owner and operator - Main crafter and consultant. Experienced since 2007.  

Personal Statement: I first began learning about this amazing craft in the late fall of 2006 as a means of coping with some hard-falls life had thrown my way. After a life of various crafts, starting with sewing at age seven, it was a natural transition of the multiple skills I had acquired over the years.

Since then, it has become a passion of mine to proudly supply family, friends, and the community with unique and custom pieces that were made completely by hand as the world has been become flooded with machine stamped blanks and mass produced reproductions that can be found around every corner.

Most importantly, as my health has twisted and turned into one unexpected challenge after another, it's a point of pride that I have been able to utilize my creativity and determination to not only adapt and change the way I do things to keep doing what I love, but also grow a deeper understanding of the need that those with disabilities, medical conditions and alternative body shapes or forms have. Being able to custom build to match whatever is needed, with genuine compassion and consideration has become my biggest point of pride. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, deserves to feel happy, safe and beautiful!

Lynissa McDonald

Novice crafter and lead promoter. Experienced from 2023.

Personal Statement: I grew up around leather work, but didn't start learning until 2023. I've learned a lot, but still have a long ways to go to reach where I want to be. I enjoy making fun and creative bags and pouches the most and look forward to the day when I can start making my own designer bags from patterns drawn by my own two hands.

In the meantime, I'm a mother of two very smart girls that keep me on my toes and I'm in my final year of college. It all has me too tired to dedicate the time I want to experiment and master the skills needed for my future design plans, but that's ok! One step at a time, and eventually I'll get there. I love my girls. I love my husband. and while life gets to be too much at times, I just keep trudging along!

And taking the stress out by banging a mallet on leather to punch holes is very therapeutic!

James McDonald

Promotions and resource manager.

Personal Statement: Talking with people and building relationships to build networks of connections is what I do. It's easy when you enjoy what you're doing, and even more so when it's for something you believe in. Add in a splash of old-world dress-up, a few acting roles and a belt full of trinkets. What could go wrong? Now I think it's time to go out and have some fun!

(Those who choose not to hide behind the scenes)

Apprentices

Twisted Leather Creations offers a voluntary apprenticeship program. These are people who have an interest in learning the craft, either for personal or trade/business purposes. They are not required to be named, and if they choose, they may remain completely anonymous, including any apprentice work they do during their time of learning.

For questions, or information, please contact us at any time. If there's something you'd like to ask one of our apprentices, feel free to contact us, and we'll pass that along to whomever is willing to answer it. We cannot, and will not guarantee that any of them will reply, or if they do that they will reveal their identity, but we will offer them the option to do so.

Respect is our number one priority when dealing with any of our customers, volunteers, employees, contractors, associates, etc. Please show them, and us, the same courtesy.

Photography

Twisted Leather Creations respects the wishes of our employees and does not require that their identities be made publicly available. Our employees are free to choose how much, beyond their contracted obligations, they participate in public events, social media and all other public events and/or opportunities.

Our photographer prefers to stay behind the camera and remain anonymous at this time, though that may change in future as their own circumstances change.

Sales Associate

We are currently seeking two highly motivated individuals to fulfill this role. Please contact us if you are interested in this self-employment opportunity.

Can you connect with people in the community? Could you sell ice to Eskimos? Do you want to earn extra money on your own time schedule, at your own pace? We are looking for two independent sales people who would like to be their own boss. You must -

  • Be at least 18 years of age & live in the United States.

  • Be able to prove your work eligibility for the United States.

  • Provide your own phone, internet, transportation, etc.

  • Be proficient with basic math and English skills.

Community

Twisted Leather Creations does not, at this time, have any community links or resources that have chosen to share their information with us to share with our customers and/or website visitors.

If you are a someone who would like to provide us with information to share, please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss this service.

Contact us if you have any questions