Chad grew up on a farm in small-town Texas, where he discovered his creativity at an early age. His mother taught him to sew, work with patterns, make ceramics, craft candles, and more — and from that point on, he never stopped making things. A natural interest in leather goods led him to start crafting his own, which eventually grew into a custom clothing and leather business. Along the way, he found a passion for teaching, and now leads classes in Sewing, Pattern Design, and Leather Crafting. Chad holds degrees in Pattern and Fashion Design and has been teaching for over 15 years. Outside the studio, he enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, and working with animals.