Painted Sky Center for the Arts Fall 2022 Catalog Issue 5

LEATHER DEPARTMENT

Leon Pielstick

Leon attended OSU and graduated from Colorado State University Veterinary School. He was a practicing veterinarian in Burns until retirement and moved to John Day in 2017.

Leon started leathercraft and tooling at age 10. He made his first saddle with a Tandy Kit at age 14. He has made an abundance of belts and wallets and has mentored other leather workers in leather tooling and saddle making.

Make a Breast Collar Mondays, September 12 - October 24 5:30 PM 7:30 PM (7 sessions)

Julie Smucker

Hey, I'm Julie Smucker! I've always loved horses and leather and all things western. I started in leatherwork a little while ago and then apprenticed under the amazing Clair Kehrberg! Now I enjoy making, and working with, a variety of leather projects.

BABY MOCCASINS Tuesday, October 04, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

We will be making some darling and functional baby moccasins. We will use the leather sewing machine and do some hand stitching and cutting. These moccasins will fit a year-old child.

Have you ever seen an adorable bag to haul your whatnot stuff in?

Well, here is your chance to make one! In this class, we will make a simple 12x11 inch leather tote bag and an elegant macrame hanging for the front of the tote.

MACRAME AND LEATHER TOTE BAG Tuesdays, September 06 and September 13 6:00 PM 8:00 PM (2 sessions)

Kristina Finley

Hey, Dudes are proving to be a trendy shoe to own these days! So why not make some that are custom tooled?

Join me in class, and I will help you make some. Your tooled leather design will be attached to brand new Hey Dudes of your choosing.

Custom Hey Dudes Mondays, September 9- September 30 5:00 PM 7:00 PM (4 sessions)