Traditional Hide Tanning Workshop

Sticks and Stones Wilderness School is partnering up with seasoned tanner Alexis Burnett, of EarthTracks, to run this workshop together.

Traditional Hide Tanning Workshop

Up until the industrial revolution, tanned skins in one form or another were used for clothing, footwear, bags pouches, tee pees and almost everything else that modern synthetics provide us with now. During this workshop, participants learn the traditional techniques of making Buckskin by doing it from start to finish. Different than leather, traditional brain tanned buckskin is made by using the natural lubricants and tools found in the animal, as well as other natural materials and wood smoke. Participants learn the entire traditional process, and take home the work they have completed.

When: Thursday March 25th (7pm), to Sunday March 28th, 2010(6pm).

Where: Sticks and Stones Workshop – Honeywood Ontario

Price:$350, (includes HST)

Includes

• All course materials, raw hide, tools and materials (bring your own tools if you have them).
• Space to set up your tent for the 3 nights/space for a sleeping pad in the Round House Workshop.
• Wholesome Dinners, provided Friday through Monday. Coffee/tea and good drinking water provided.

Additional notes:

• Bring your own Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks. Full Kitchen facilities available: fridge/stove wares – Bring your own dishes: fork, spoon, knife, bowl, plate, cup/mug.
• Space is limited to 10 students. Don’t wait, apply soon.
• NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required with application two months prior to start date (1/2 of course cost).

No Experience is Necessary!

“…simply the passion learn.”

For registration click here

For further details or questions we can be reached via email at:

info @wildernessschool.ca or by phone at: 519-216-6842

Also see Empowering Ancient Ways, Cordage, fiber and Traditional Containers, Traditional Bow Building Way of the Hunt