Pendleton Cattle Baron’s Weekend (PCBW) will be hosting the 13th Annual Gear Show and Sale. The show will run in conjunction with the PCBW.
Classes will be held May 3-5, 2023.
Instructors and individual classes are to be announced no later than February 1, 2023.
Registration will open after class announcements on a first-come first served basis.
The engraving section is judged on the engraving on the piece.
The fabrication section of this contest must be western-themed with western life in mind. Please ask me if you have any questions.
The gear section is all about cowboy gear. Bits and Spurs are all in this section together.
We would like artists to bring their best work to display, win prizes, and sell. The PCBW brings many people from the western way of life to spend the weekend buying horses, and dogs and shopping at our trade show.
The Leather Contest for 2023 will be a “Live Tooling Contest” held Friday, May 5, 2023.
More information is to be announced after January 1, 2023.
For any questions, please contact either:
Amy Raymond
541-969-7888
Joe Meling
360-600-6038
western artistry
classes
Large Leather Tote Bag
Brought to you by Julie Baugher
Date and Times: May 3rd at 9 am & May 4th at 9 am
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $350
One Day Class held on May 3rd and May 4th. Please make sure to select which day.
We will be punching, taping, and lacing a tote bag that can include an exterior pocket and can have 2 handles or a strap. Fully made by you. You will have choices of leathers that are already cut out to a size that will include smooth leather, rough out, and hair on hide! There will be a few rope-handled bodies available on a first come, first paid basis. I am going to include a few very fun surprises!
The totes will be 12 x 12 x 6; they are large.
Julie Baugher Leather Design
JBLD Leather School
LEATHER TOOLING FOR BEGINNERS
Brought to you by Joe Meling
Date and Times: May 3rd, 2023, 9 am-Noon, 1 pm - 5 pm (Lunch Break Noon - 1 pm)
Location: 23 Plus, 1114 SW Court Ave
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $200
Limited to 10 Students
Working with leather can be fun and creative, with endless possibilities. Tooling (or carving) is a leatherworking skill that allows you to decorate and customize your leather projects. Although there are many different styles and directions someone can go with tooling, there are basic tools and fundamentals that are common among them all.
This is a hands-on class where you will begin to learn the fundamentals of tools, including the swivel knife, bevels, and shaders. Whether you already have some tooling experience or have never touched a tool, this class is for you. Fundamentals are important at any stage of the game, and the class format allows me to teach different skill levels with lots of one-on-one time. Bring what tools you have, but if you are just starting and do not have any, there will be tools for you to use during class.
For any questions regarding this class, please contact:
Joe Meling, melingjoe@yahoo.com 360-600-6038
BIG SKY MOHAIR CINCHES CINCH CLASS
Brought to you by Dana & Tracy Eklund
Date and Times: Thursday, May 4th, 9-4. Bring a lunch, we will take a small break but mostly keep working the
whole day!
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $350
Limited to 12 participants, no previous experience necessary!
Included: Materials for one cinch and basic tools (yours to keep). You may opt to borrow a frame,
bring your own if you already have one, or build your own ahead of time (sources for information on
building your own will be provided upon class registration).
We will cover stringing single-layer straight cinches, weaving in center dee rings, calculating 8-ply
cord, and basic detail work. We will also talk about cinch fitting, as well as discuss the pros and cons
of different cinch types.
You will leave class with a completed cinch. The only prerequisite is a positive learning attitude!
Our goal is to equip you with a strong foundational knowledge of cinch construction, so you are
comfortable and confident in your ability to build high-quality gear that will last!
ABOUT BIG SKY MOHAIR CINCHES
Sister team Dana & Tracy Eklund run Big Sky Mohair Cinches out of Bozeman, Montana. Their business was born out of necessity- a horse at the therapeutic riding program where they worked required a 42" cinch- a tough size to find! Their goal is to create a highly usable piece of tack that is as functional as it is beautiful.
They have taught dozens of folks how to tie cinches, both online and in person. Their goal is to help their students learn how to build functional equipment, first and foremost, with the comfort of the horse in mind.
Intro to Figure Carving & Next Level Floral Carving
Brought to you by Jim Linnell
Date and Times: May 3rd, 9-5, with a lunch break
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $200
Limited to roughly 30 participants
In this full-day workshop (May 3rd, 9-5, with a lunch break), students will actually receive 2 classes. The pattern they will carve will have both a figure carving and a floral design. The Figure Carving part will be a great introduction to this type of carving as they carve a classic bronc buster image. The floral part of the pattern will take students to some next-level techniques. In this part, they will learn some of the little tricks and techniques used by those whose work has a more professional and polished look. If someone is feeling their floral carving is not reaching the level they want, this is a workshop they should take.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Stamping Surface, Stylus, Swivel Knife, Strop, Modelling Spoon, Figure Carving tools such as: F890, F891, F895, F902, F976, F898, F899, fine hair blade, and your favorite matting tool textures, Medium to small floral carving stamps.
Swivel Knife Finesse
Brought to you by Jim Linnell
Date and Times: May 4th, 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $75
Limited to roughly 30 participants
The most challenging tool for most leather workers to master is the swivel knife. Students will find that this half workshop hits all of the important points of making a swivel knife work at its best. Included will be exercises for improving skill, free hand scroll decorations, as well as designs to challenge the experienced. Jim has been using a swivel knife for over 50 years and will be sharing that knowledge with students in this class. By the end of class, students will create a piece of leather art with just their swivel knife. This class usually sells out every time Jim presents it. Don’t wait until the last minute to save your spot.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Favorite swivel knife, stylus, strop, note-taking supplies, and all the questions you’ve ever had about mastering the swivel knife.
Modeling Spoon Finesse
Brought to you by Jim Linnell
Date and Times: May 4th, 1:30 PM - 5 PM
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $75
Limited to roughly 30 participants
In this half-day workshop, Jim will be discussing and demonstrating how to use several styles of modeling tools beyond just the basic spoon, such as the undercut and ball-end modeling tools. This and more will be shared as students create a stunning eagle portrait with just their swivel knife and a modeling spoon. Similar to the Swivel Knife Finesse workshop that Jim teaches, this is the type of class that will improve all of your leather projects: floral carving, figure carving, embossing, and more!
TOOLS NEEDED:
Swivel Knife, Strop, Stylus, Note-taking supplies, & Modelling Spoon.
The Classy Trailer and Raymond Silver Co
Western Artistry Ring Forming Class
Brought to you by Jill Latno-Yamate and Amy Raymond
Date and Times: May 3rd - 4th, 2023
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $850
Limited to 12 participants
This class will be set up for beginners and people that want to learn new techniques.
Our goal with the class is that each person leaves with their own Formed Rings, incorporating multiple techniques to further their skill set. Jill and I both love what we do, and sharing makes it even better. We will go over soldering, sawing, forming, setting turquoise stones, finish work, tools needed, and what you need to get your own studio started. We also discuss modern-age technology/social media and its uses in today's studio.
When you leave the class, you will have two rings to wear yourself or sell.
All materials and tools provided.
Fringe Cross Body
Brought to you by Sue Ellen Correa
Date and Times: May 3rd from 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $375
In this class, you will learn how to do a 4 strand round braid for the crossbody strap. You’ll also cut fringe, punch holes and lace the bag together. You have the choice of brown brindle hair on hide or black & white/salt and pepper hair on hide for the flap. You’ll also learn how to do the lacing around the edge of the flap.
New Pattern Moccasin's
Brought to you by Kelly Martin
Date and Times: May 3 and 4, 2023
Wednesday and Thursday From 9-5 on both days
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $525
Walking out in your own new moccasins. Handmade concho by Mad Cow Company to decorate with. This class will set you up to make some of your very own moccasins. Take home patterns and all the knowledge you need.
Shana Bailey Photography Classes (2)
Brought to you by Shana Bailey Photography
Date and Times: May 4th, 2023
Class 1: 8-12 AM |Photography Business Marketing & Products
Class 2: 1-5 PM | Lifestyle Photography
Location: Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost $200 for each class
Building a successful brand has become highly dependent on an exceptional visual experience in an ever-growing digital space. So having beautifully curated images to experience from different settings, angles, and design is imperative when a customer isn’t able to physically touch or feel a product.
Professional style visuals set expectations, tell your brand story, encourage social sharing, and curate a community around your designs. Spend the day learning the tips and tools behind product photography, photography in business, and lifestyle shooting.