9th annual Leatherworkers Trade Show Pendleton OR

Hi Folks, We had a great show this year even with attendance down about 20% to 25%. People didnt seem to mingle long. They had a list and came and got their needs and left. Sewing machines sales were slow with both companies with only a few sales at both boothes. Oregon Leather and The Leather Factory did great as always but I think Barta Hide did really weel on Friday as well as Bob Douglas Tools. Over all we think this was a very good show and look forward to next years.

Folks, if you can you need to attend this show. With 20 expected exhibitors we are able to give them the speace that they need to put alot of merchandise out on display. And as we all know they dont like to take it home once they put is out.

We have already booked this show for next 2 years and it will be bigger and better. Expected instructors for this year will be - Myself - Ron JeanBlanc, Monty Beckman, Ty Skiver, Ben Bork, Barry King, Chuck Smith and JD Benner. We will be updating this list through out the year and will get dates and times listed for pre-registration for classes.

Show Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

This is the 9th Annual Ferdco Leather Trade Show.

Come and see the following Exhibitors!

Pendleton Exhibitors Pending

Oregon Leather - leather, Tandy Leather Factory- leather, , George Barta Hide - leather - Ron's Tools- Hand tools, Barry King Tools- Hand tools, Bob Douglas Tools - Hand tools, Wayne Jueschke - Hand tools, Hansen Western Gear - Silver and silver jewelry, Bee Natural - Horse Care Products, Sheridan Leather Outfitters- Leather, tools and leather related products Herb Bork & Son's - Cast Hardware, - Bronson knives -Hand tools - Weber Stirrups - stirrups, . Gomph-HackbarthTools - hand tools - Cobra Sewing Machines - sewing machines , Van Amberg Leather - Exotic leathers - Chaps & More - Ivan Sampson - Burnishing tool - Chuck Smith Tools - Stamping Tools

Pendleton Convention Center Address - 1601 Westgate - Pendleton Oregon 97801 - 541-276-6569

Classes - Joe Benner - 541-567-3533 - Building a Wade Saddle- Watch Master Saddlemaker Joe Benner build a saddle in 3 days. Joe has done this class for 3 of our shows and his students have all learned many of the tips and tricks on building an exceptional saddle in a short amount of time. This class is for new and experienced makers. Please call Joe for the times and place of the class. The cost of the 3 day class is $395.00. Please call Joe with any questions yu have about the class for the start times and location of the class.

Ben Bork - 509-588-3348- Cincha Making Class. Watch Ben, with Bork & Sons Cinchas make a cincha then make your own and take it home at the end of the day. Not only will you take home a cincha but also a free kit to make your own. Cincha making supplies and hardware will be available for purchase. Cost for the class is $125.00. The class will be held at the Pendleton Trade Show (Nov. 6th, 2009). This class is for anyone interested in making cinchas. Please call Ben with any questions you may have as well as the starting time of the class. Space in the class is limited.. Call and reserve your chair! Please call the # above to register.

Ron JeanBlanc from Ferdco- 208-689-3006 - Sewing Machine 101 - I will go over most of the basic detail on how and what to check to make your machine perfect. This will be about a 2 to 3 hour class - It will be held on the afternoon of Thursday Nov 5th at 1:00 at the convention center. Notebook and paper for notes is all you need - cost is 30.00 ea person. Please call the # above to register.

Testimonials - "I attended the saddle making seminar taught by Joe Bennner in Elko. The seminar was extremely informative. The quality of the instruction and the manner in which it was presented was very professional. Joe started work on the saddle and was able to explain each step as he went along. He demonstrated a number of skills and mechanics that saved time but in no way decreased the quality of the saddle. He also showed us different ways to save time and gain the same results. Joe has a great deal of knowledge and experience that he is more than willing to share." Joe Marshall - Marshall Saddles - Cedar City UT.

I attended Joe Benner's saddle making class in Pendleton OR during Ferdco's November Trade Show. I thinnk Joe did a remarkable job of covering all the material in just 3 days. Satified student" Randy Black - Milton-Freewater OR. Thank-you !