Working leather was a valuable skill on the Texas frontier, and you can learn how to treat, trim and turn leather into belts, bags and other items. This hands-on class offers the basics, and our expert tanner will show you several techniques to hone your skills on a small take-home project.
Instructor: Leatherworker David McMullen
Location & Duration: Saddlery Shop or other site, 5 hours
Materials: All materials provided
Enrollment & Refunds
Enrollment must be completed at least one week before the class date.
No refunds are offered once the enrollment fee has been received.
If a student cannot attend, they may reschedule once on a space-available basis. To reschedule, students must contact us in writing before the class begins at info@pioneerfarms.org. No exceptions.
Prerequisites
No experience necessary
What to Wear
A cotton or other natural-fiber shirt (long sleeves optional)
Long pants or jeans
Work boots or closed-toe shoes
What to Bring
Water bottle
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 18 and older.
Ages 15–17 may enroll if a parent or legal guardian signs the attendance release form at the start of class.
Ages 12–14 may enroll only if a parent or legal guardian also enrolls in and attends the class with them. No exceptions.
Working leather was a valuable skill on the Texas frontier, and you can learn how to treat, trim and turn leather into belts, bags and other items. This hands-on class offers the basics, and our expert tanner will show you several techniques to hone your skills on a small take-home project.
Instructor: Leatherworker David McMullen
Location & Duration: Saddlery Shop or other site, 5 hours
Materials: All materials provided
Enrollment & Refunds
Enrollment must be completed at least one week before the class date.
No refunds are offered once the enrollment fee has been received.
If a student cannot attend, they may reschedule once on a space-available basis. To reschedule, students must contact us in writing before the class begins at info@pioneerfarms.org. No exceptions.
Prerequisites
No experience necessary
What to Wear
A cotton or other natural-fiber shirt (long sleeves optional)
Long pants or jeans
Work boots or closed-toe shoes
What to Bring
Water bottle
Age Requirements
Class is designed for ages 18 and older.
Ages 15–17 may enroll if a parent or legal guardian signs the attendance release form at the start of class.
Ages 12–14 may enroll only if a parent or legal guardian also enrolls in and attends the class with them. No exceptions.