{"product_id":"novice-handbag-competition-novice","title":"2026 Novice Handbag Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNovice Handbag Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eNovice class is for leathercrafters who have been working in the industry, either as a hobbyist or full-time artisan, for less than 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003ehandbags (entry fee required for each entry). The handbag must be made during the current calendar year (2025) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntries must meet our definition of a handbag: purse or other carrier to be worn on the body or carried in the hand by a man or woman, with or without a strap, and designed to carry\/hold personal articles or money. Briefcases are an acceptable entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHandbags made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bulletList\",{},\"listItem\",{\"indent\":null}]' data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eHandbags can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bulletList\",{},\"listItem\",{\"indent\":null}]' data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTwo judges will independently and separately score each entry based on a universal score sheet. All contestants will receive their score sheets via email after the show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHandbags must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Handbag entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf shipping your Handbag entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45599419596991,"sku":"HANDBAG-NOVICE-COMP-PLS2026","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Novice_Handbag.webp?v=1777658343","url":"https:\/\/illumeconnect.com\/products\/novice-handbag-competition-novice","provider":"Illume Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}