Pendleton Leather Show - Update

[pabloz]

Hi y’all. Just wanted to give you a little info on the Pendleton show.

First off, this was one of the very best organized shows I have ever had the privilege to attend and participate in. I had the pleasure of teaching a class and all the technical aspects for setup (classroom, materials and supplies, etc.) went ultra-smooth, and I believe the students I had enjoyed a great learning experience. Everything just came together without a single problem. The same thing for the vendors’ room – all of our booths were nicely laid out, dividers and curtains in place, dressed tables and chairs in place, etc. It was, again, very well organized and coordinated. A big time tip of the hat and a huge THANK YOU to Luke and Vandy (from Sheridan Leather Outfitters) who hosted the Pendleton Leather Show for the first time this year. Gene and Lori Flaten, and Jeff, and Gerry helped with all the registration and support aspects of the show, adding to an overall smooth operation. For a relatively small show, it was very well attended with a steady stream of people coming in all day Friday and a little less on Saturday.

Being that this was the first show that Luke & Vandy hosted, I can only expect that it will be that much better next year. There were a variety of classes available and I would wholeheartedly encourage any of y’all in the wonderful northwest and far west of the U.S. to plan on being there next year and attend a high quality show. I think you would totally enjoy it. We’re already looking forward to it!

Paul & Rosa Zalesak

[Lippy]

Hey Paul . . .

I agree it was a really nice show. The best ever for Pendleton. Vandy and Luke did a great job. It's the type of show where you can actually have a conversation with the vendors and really pick their brains about their products. And, if you're trying to find a solution to a challenging leather project the vendors all seem to be more than willing to help. Special note to "Pabloz" . . . thanks for the knife sharpening tips! Oh, and if you haven't seen his knives you need to check out his website.

For those of you who have never heard of Pendleton, Oregon it's a true "old west" town with plenty of history located just a couple of easy driving hours east of Portland most of which has a view of the Columbia River. Just a straight shot up I-84. Lots of wheat farms and ranches at the base of the Blue Mountains.

Thanks again to Vandy and Luke for a great show.

[Denise]

Thanks for the information here. I was wondering how the show went. Maybe some day we can make it down there.

[electrathon]

They did a great job with the show this year, it did go very well.

Aaron

[educatedcobbler]

wish i will be there next year or latter

[electrathon]

wish i will be there next year or latter

If you make it to the show I think you will definatly get the award for farthest traveled!

[educatedcobbler]

i will try best to grab that award