3 Sessions-Staring Monday, January 5, 12, 19 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Room 05
3 Sessions-Mondays Jan 5, 12, 19 @ 5:30-7:30
Buck-Stitched Belts - With Leon Pielstick
A favorite among Western craft lovers! In this hands-on workshop series, you’ll create a fully finished buckstitch belt from start to finish. Learn traditional leather techniques, including edging, punching, buckstitching, and adding decorative details. This class is perfect for beginners and returning students who want to deepen their skills. 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.
Ages 16 and up
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.
