Elko Leather Show - July 17-18

[bruce johnson]

This is for the Elko Leather Show to be held in Elko, NV July 17th-18th. It will be held at the Elko Convention Center. There will be several of the vendors we see at the other shows, plus a few new ones. Leather, silver, tools, machines, and related products will be available. There will be three classes offered. Charlie Liesen will be doing a 2 day braiding class. Al Gould will doing a 2 day carving class and it will be doing a project. These classes are $200 each. Joe Benner will be teaching a saddlemaking class that will run 2-1/2 days. The saddle class is $375. For more information or to sign up, email Paula at capriolacowgirl@hotmail.com or telephone her at (775) 738-5816.

I was asked to put this in the calendar section also. For those who haven't been to Elko, here's my thumbnail sketch of some of the details. We've stayed at the Best Western, and it was fine. The Red Lion is across the road, and several of the usual interstate motels are there too. Downtown are the Commercial and Stockman's - both historic old style casino-hotels and good breakfast (Basque chorizo and eggs - ). Good Basque food and lots of it - The Star or Bil-toki. The Western Folklife Center is there, very good museum type displays from some greats of our time and the past. A worthwhile visit, and a good group.

[Kustom]

Does anyone know what project Al Gould will be doing in his two day seminar, or who any of the vendors are?

[bruce johnson]

Kustom,

I don't know, but a call to Paula should answer those questions. If she doens't know exactly on the class, you can call Al Gould. He lives in Clovis, CA and should be listed in the directory. I don't have his number handy with me this morning.

[hidepounder]

Does anyone know what project Al Gould will be doing in his two day seminar, or who any of the vendors are?

I was talking to Barry King, yesterday...he will be there....

[Art]

Al Gould (559) 299-7994 10601 N Minnewawa Ave, Clovis, CA 93619

Kustom,

I don't know, but a call to Paula should answer those questions. If she doens't know exactly on the class, you can call Al Gould. He lives in Clovis, CA and should be listed in the directory. I don't have his number handy with me this morning.

[Kustom]

Al Gould (559) 299-7994 10601 N Minnewawa Ave, Clovis, CA 93619

Thanks Art.

I called Al, what a great guy. What he told me about his class is "I'll give you everything I got for two days. I have a lesson outline but I'll accommodate what the student wants as well. "

The project will be a western floral 9x6 day planner with gusset and liners. The first day in the morning he will give a demonstration in pattern layout and swivel knife cutting, in the afternoon the students will put it into practice and start working on the day planner. The second day we finish the day planner.

Anyone else from Los Angeles (the Valley) going?

[bruce johnson]

I just got an updated list of vendors from Paula today for the Elko show. It sure looks to be good.

"This is a list of our vendors for our Leather Show:

Douglas Tools

Sheridan Leather

Hansen Silver

Barry King Tools

Wayne Jueschke Tools

Artisan Sewing Supplies

Hackbarth Tools

Horseshoe Brand Tools

Leather Machine Co

Van Amburg Leathers

Oxbow

Trina

Ferdco

Capriola

Stevenson & Paxton

Hide House

Timberline

The Tooling Bench

Thank you! Paula"

[andystevens]

Just wanted to let everyone know that will also be having a party at our store Friday evening from 5-8pm with food and drinks. J.M. Capriola is located in the historic downtown Elko you will be able to shop, socialize, look around the saddle shop, and enjoy our museum.

Andy Stevens

Edited July 3, 2009 by andystevens

[andystevens]

Just wanted to let everyone know that www.exploreelko.com is a great website for hotels and other attractions around the Elko area if you are planning on attending our leather show. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call here at Capriolas 775.738.5816.

[bruce johnson]

Here is my take on the Elko show. There are about 20 vendors here, and the site is very well laid out. Attendance seemed to be steady this morning for a Friday show in a cow working area. The show continues tomorrow. Seemed to be several folks packing out leather and sacks with smaller items. We did both. A few notables are four sources of stamps and tools - Barry King, Wayne Jueschke, Lonnie with the Hackbarths, and Colleen Watt with Horsehoe brand. Leather suppliers are Sheridan Leather Outfitters, Hide House, and Stevenson-Paxton. Jerry Van Amburg is here with a great selection of exotics. Bob Douglas with his vintage and new tools. Another seller of good used tools as well. Cobra and Artisan are here with machines, Trina Weber with stirrups, and Randy Alexander of Timberline with saddle trees. Hansen's have a large display of silver, and many show specials. Paula and the staff of Capriola's have done a great job of setting up this show, and the social at their shop tonight was another example of the hospitality that has been remarked about.

We have enjoyed a few other things in the area too. The Western Folklife Center has the saddle display still up from the poetry gathering. About 20 high end saddles from some of the top contemporary makers, along with handmade bits, bridles and braidwork. Several of us on the forum have seen the pictures, but boys, I have seen 'em live! A nice drive up to Lamoille and up Lamoille canyon into the Ruby mountains this afternoon, still a little snow on top. A great Basque dinner at the Star topped it off. We sure had a good time, and have to leave in the morning. I would sure recommend this show and look forward to coming back again.

[CitizenKate]

Taking any photos, Bruce?

Kate

[andystevens]

I took alot of photos of the show and party and will be posting a few of them in the near future. We have locked in the dates for next year and most all the vendors will be returning and we have several others that have committed to it, so watch for info on it here in the next few months.

Thanks

Andy Stevens