For a preview, here's a link to an Iowa Public television production about me.

I update often on Twitter what I'm creating if you'd like to come watch.

The current time and day is:  

Yes, I love to give tours! I'm always open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-9:00 and Saturdays from 10:00-5:00.  From April through December, I'm also open from 10-6 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Otherwise, you will find me here by chance or by appointment, so it's best to call or e-mail ahead to arrange a time.  

If you're flying your own plane, here's some information on the local airport:
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPOH

Rental cars are available here:  http://pokysales.com/

Contact information:

Leonard Olson
Head Kaleidoscope Maker
Pager:  (515) 574 1615

Request Tour Information by e-mail

What you'll encounter when you get here.

Pomeroy's a small town, but you can still get lost (at least for a few blocks).  If you come into town on highway 4&7 from the north, turn right at the corner after the railroad underpass.  If you come from the south, turn left at the corner before you get to the railroad underpass.  There's a "business district" and "library" sign there.  Head west for 5 blocks.  You'll be on 3rd Street. You'll turn right (North) on Main Street.  The Tee intersection is 1st street.  Make a Louie (local vernacular for U turn) and come back down Main Street to 104 & 106 South Main.  Even though 104 has the "Kaleidoscope Factory"  sign, most of the action is in 106 South Main which has "Pomeroy Artisans' Gallery" and "College of  Leonard" signs on the front.  I'm the gnome in the window turning wood.  If  I'm not in the window, stop in anyway and tell me to get back to work.  I delight in showing visitors what I do.

Tours are free, but of course, I am exceptionally happy when you buy one of my creations which are for sale in The Pomeroy Artisans' Gallery.  The PVC scopes are only $10 each and I love playing with the tourists and showing them all the possibilities with them.  The bus tours who stop in love them.

Make sure you bring your camera!  Take all the pictures & videos you'd like. 

downloadable pdf file copy of my brochure 

The Kaleidoscopes are made here:  (Google Map)

GPS Coordinates: Lat, Lon 42°33.069’, -94°41.116’ (N 42°33'24" W 94°42'")