Rawhide
Embark on a transformative 2-day experience to learn how to make raw hide out of a raw animal skin.
This immersive, hands-on workshop will guide you through the entire process of turning a fresh hide into a rigid, durable material with many uses and applications such as drum skins and cordage.
We will be using deer, sheep or goat skin for this workshop.
We will also discuss various tanning methods and their applications while gaining a deep understanding of the differences between buckskin, rawhide, and bark tanning. This embodied practice not only connects us to a pan cultural ancient skill but also fosters a meaningful connection to using our hands, the animals we honour and deeper understanding of our place in the web of life.
By the end of the workshop, you will take home your own rawhide skin—a versatile and durable material that can be used for future crafting projects.
Cost: $175 CAD
We off a 10% buddy discount, So bring a friend!
Location: Choose dates at checkout
Once your registration fee is paid, you’ll receive a welcome packet with detailed course information and an online overview to support your tanning journey after the course.
This day will consist of removing the hair from the hide, neutralizing and an in depth discussion about the different types of tanning and their applications. The second half of the day will be left for your own time.
Day One:
Hair removal, Neutralize
What to expect...
Day Two:
Racking and drying
We will complete the process with learning how to rack the hide and dry it until completion.
How to make use of future hides that come into your life.
You'll learn...
The complete hair-off brain tanning process, from raw hide to finished buckskin.
Different tanning methods and their uses, including the distinctions between buckskin, rawhide, and bark tanning.
You will need to bring your own knife to work with.
Every student will take home a hide.
All raw course materials and tools are provided for the course with option to purchase tools at 10% discount from our supply to further your hide tanning journey past this course.
Please consider...
Although this method is typically a less physically demanding skill, it may still require long days. This course condenses a process that can be done over multiple days into two days for education purposes and to ensure people will finish their hides to high quality with mentorship.
Though with our curriculum and layout of the course the days should be relatively easeful. These skills are no rush, they take time.