Leatherwork Basics

$75.00
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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.