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Alligator Belt Workshop

Curious about working with exotic leathers but not sure where to start? This is the perfect opportunity to learn from an expert

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Format: In-person
Cost: $200.00
Instructor: Broderick Vaughan
Location: Pendleton , OR

Basic Cinch Making Class

Join Benjamin Bork for a full-day, hands-on workshop focused on the fundamentals of traditional cinch making. In this class, you’ll learn step-by-step how to construct a 17-strand single-color cinch featuring a centered diamond pattern.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $350.00
Instructor: Benjamin Bork
Location: Pendleton , OR

Belt Tap-Offs Made Simple with Lexi Brunson

Master belt tooling with professional patterns and tap-offs while improving your swivel knife control, pattern flow, and repeatable design skills.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $150.00
Instructor: Lexi Brunson
Location: Pendleton , OR

Beyond the Basics of Floral Carving with Erik

Take your floral carving to the next level by mastering the fine details that make your work stand out. Learn advanced swivel knife techniques, controlled stamping, texture, depth, and dimension for a cleaner, more professional finish.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Erik Griffith
Location: Pendleton , OR

Blank to Finished tooled Belt with Lexi Brunson

Create a beautiful, handcrafted Wyoming Rose belt from start to finish in this hands-on class with Lexi Brunson.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $225.00
Instructor: Lexi Brunson
Location: Pendleton , OR

Bookbinding with Aaron Heizer

Learn the art of bookbinding as you create your own handmade book or journal from scratch.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $200.00
Instructor: Aaron Heizer
Location: Pendleton , OR

Complex Designing

Students will learn how he bridges modern digital tools with traditional hand-drawn methods to develop layered, intentional designs that hold up across curved, folded, and three-dimensional surfaces.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $250.00
Instructor: Brandon Corral
Location: Pendleton , OR

Cowhide Christmas Stockings

Join us for a hands-on Cowhide Christmas Stocking Class where you’ll create two beautiful, heirloom-quality stockings from start to finish.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $200.00
Instructor: Mackenzie Crable
Location: Pendleton , OR

Creating Digital Patterns With Brandon Corral

Learn the basics of digital design and turn your hand-drawn leather patterns into clean, professional digital templates with confidence.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $250.00
Instructor: Brandon Corral
Location: Pendleton , OR

Designing Custom Liners for Bags with Leandra Martin

This is primarily a design and demonstration class, where you’ll learn the process of creating a liner pattern that fits your bag well and looks clean and intentional.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $200.00
Instructor: Leandra Martin
Location: Pendleton , OR

Drawing Your Own Floral Patterns-Thursday With Tim Alden

Learn the fundamentals of floral pattern design, layout, and flow while creating your own designs using stencils and freehand techniques.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Tim Alden
Location: Pendleton , OR

Drawing Your Own Floral Patterns-Wednesday With Tim Alden

Learn the fundamentals of floral pattern design, layout, and flow while creating your own designs using stencils and freehand techniques.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Tim Alden
Location: Pendleton , OR

Drop-In Liner Style Purse With Leandra Martin

Create a classy bucket-style leather purse while learning professional construction techniques, lining, clean seams, and finishing details.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $425.00
Instructor: Leandra Martin
Location: Pendleton , OR

Expedition Crossbody Bag

In this workshop you will be making a modern "fanny pack" style crossbody purse with a cordura fabric liner and decorative webbing for the strap. You will learn how to construct a professional quality bag by learning how to reduce the bulk in seams, turn raw edges, and create a fabric liner with seam binding.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $375.00
Instructor: Leandra Martin
Location: Pendleton , OR

Five Days to a Finished Saddle: Three Students. Three Masters. Three Saddles

Three Students. Three Masters. Three Saddles.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $6,000.00
Instructor: Matt Wanner, Trevor Alexander, and Dusty Smith
Location: Pendleton , OR

Floral Carving 101 with Erik Griffith

Learn the basics of traditional Western floral carving, from preparing and transferring your design to using essential tools to bring it to life.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Erik Griffith
Location: Pendleton , OR

Free Veterans Class: Tool & Build a Can Coozie

Join fellow military veterans for a hands-on leathercraft experience designed to build skills, foster connection, and celebrate those who have served

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Format: In-person
Cost: Free
Instructor: Tex McClish
Location: Pendleton , OR

Geo Stamping That Lines Up with Lexi Brunson

Clean borders frame great leatherwork. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to create geometric border designs while building confidence with foundational stamping techniques

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Format: In-person
Cost: $75.00
Instructor: Lexi Brunson
Location: Pendleton , OR

Glues, Dyes & Finishes 101 with Sheryl Katzke

Confused about which glue to use? Wondering how to get your dye even—or what the difference is between antique and finish? This class is your chance to get clear, confident, and in control of the materials that make or break your leather projects.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $85.00
Instructor: Sheryl Katzke
Location: Pendleton , OR

Half-Moon Clutch

In this workshop, participants will construct a stylish half-moon clutch featuring a zippered closure and wristlet.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $425.00
Instructor: Leandra Martin
Location: Pendleton , OR

Hide To Handbag With Mackenzie Crable

In this hands-on class, you will craft a full leather tote featuring a secure zipper closure, a beautiful Pendleton front pocket, and optional fringe for added western flair.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $325.00
Instructor: Mackenzie Crable
Location: Pendleton , OR

How to Start Tooling With Brandon Corral

This beginner-focused class introduces students to the fundamentals of leather tooling in a hands-on, approachable way.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $175.00
Instructor: Brandon Corral
Location: Pendleton , OR

Kids Learning Leather with Sheryl Katzke

Many lifelong leathercrafters got their start with a simple beginner kit—and this class is designed to spark that same excitement for the next generation.

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Format: In-person
Cost: Free
Instructor: Sheryl Katzke
Location: Pendleton , OR

Leather Water Bottle Holder

Turn an everyday essential into something you'll be proud to carry! In this fun, hands-on class, you'll create your very own leather water bottle holder from start to finish

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Sheryl Katzke
Location: Pendleton , OR

Make a sizing belt with Aaron Heizer

Many leatherworkers struggle with making a belt that fits just right—but it doesn't have to be that way!

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Format: In-person
Cost: $120.00
Instructor: Aaron Heizer
Location: Pendleton , OR

Modeling Spoon Mastery with Erik Griffith

The modeling spoon is the most versatile tool that a leather carver can own. Very intricate and detailed carvings can be done with a swivel knife and modeling spoon alone. I

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Erik Griffith
Location: Pendleton , OR

Observer Passes: Five Days to a Finished Saddle

A limited number of $200 daily Observer Passes will be available for those who want an inside seat to the action. With only ten observer spots per day, attendees can watch the entire process unfold, ask questions, take notes, and gain valuable insight from three master saddle makers as they guide their students through the build.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $200.00
Instructor: Matt Wanner, Trevor Alexander, and Dusty Smith
Location: Pendleton , OR

Profit, Growth & Perseverance: (Free Class) Braydan Shaw

Join Braydan Shaw for an open discussion focused on the realities of running and growing a small business. From pricing and profitability to leadership, delegation, and navigating uncertain markets, this session is designed for makers who have moved beyond the hobby stage and are looking for practical ways to strengthen their business.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $0
Instructor: Braydan Shaw
Location: Pendleton , OR

Sculpting with Leather by Annie Libertini

In this one day workshop Annie will teach you a range of sculpting techniques, including molding leather over a form, sculpting it by hand with minimal tools and everyday objects, and combining different sculpted elements.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $185.00
Instructor: Annie Libertini
Location: Pendleton , OR

Taming Your Swivel Knife with Erik Griffith

For most leather carvers, regardless of skill level, the swivel knife can be one of the hardest tools to get the hang of. Even though it is the most important tool in leather carving, it can be hard to control! In this class, Erik will provide detailed and hands on instruction to help take control and tame your swivel knife!

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Format: In-person
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Erik Griffith
Location: Pendleton , OR

Tooling a Feather Off the Leather

In this full-day class, students will learn the techniques Swift uses to create bold dimension, sharp detail, and convincing lift within their tooling.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $250.00
Instructor: Brandon Corral
Location: Pendleton , OR

Tooling Intricate Celtic Knots

In this full-day class, students will tool a Celtic knot design from start to finish while learning the fundamentals of creating depth in what is, at its core, a flat and interwoven pattern

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Format: In-person
Cost: $300.00
Instructor: Brandon Corral
Location: Pendleton , OR

Weaver 303 Leather Sewing Machine Fundamentals Class

Learn the essentials of machine sewing leather in this hands-on fundamentals class! Using a Weaver 303, we’ll cover machine setup, threading, stitch adjustments, and basic maintenance, then dive into practical techniques for sewing straight lines, curves, and corners on leather and webbing. You’ll troubleshoot common issues, practice essential skills, and then complete a minimalist wallet project to take home! This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence on an industrial sewing machine.

You’ll leave this three-hour class with a better relationship with your sewing machine, a minimalist leather wallet you made yourself, and a set of core leather sewing techniques you’ll use for years. Plus, if you purchase a Weaver 303 in-store on the day of the class, you’ll receive a $149 discount on your machine!

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Format: In-person
Cost: $149
Instructor: Weaver Leather Supply
Location: Millersburg , OH

You Can Sew Too

In this beginner-friendly class, Aaron Heizer will walk you through the essentials of the Cobra sewing machine line—helping you choose the right model for your needs and feel confident using it.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $85.00
Instructor: Aaron Heizer
Location: Pendleton , OR

Youth Chap Workshop With Mackenzie Crable

Whether your goal is to make chaps, learn leatherworking, or build the skills to create your own western accessories, this class is designed to give you a strong foundation you’ll use for years to come.

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Format: In-person
Cost: $350.00
Instructor: Mackenzie Crable
Location: Pendleton , OR