Four Sessions, October 06, 13, 20, 27
Room 05
Monday, October 06, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, October 13, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, October 20, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, October 27, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Buck-Stitched Belts - With Leon Pielstick
Join us for this hands-on leatherworking series where you’ll create your very own buckstitched belt from start to finish. Over the course of 3–4 Monday evenings, you’ll learn how to prepare your leather, punch and stitch holes, and add decorative buckstitching for a classic western look.
No prior leatherworking experience is required—just bring your creativity and we’ll provide the tools and materials. By the end of class, you’ll leave with a high-quality, hand-crafted belt you can wear with pride or gift to someone special.
Leon Pielstick
About your teacher
Leon Pielstick started leathercraft and tooling at age 10. 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.
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.
