Tues 5th, Thurs 7th & Friday 8th (Half day**) - Sheep Skin Tanning with Maria Buitenhuis
Note:This workshop takes place Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. You are welcome to take another course on Wednesday if you would like.
Come learn the ancient art of natural hide tanning! This is a skill all our ancestors carried, being essential to life for clothing, bedding and making other utilitarian and ceremonial items. At the end of this 3 day class you will come away with a beautiful cosy sheepskin rug and the skills for tanning any animal hide with hair/wool left on using the fat tanning method, learning the stages of washing, scraping, racking & drying, egging to stretching and smoking.
Please note that this is a visceral class and takes some physical strength and determination, but highly rewarding and accessible to anyone who wants to learn.
Tuesday Day 1: Fleshing & Scraping the skin
Wednesday(off)
Thursday Day 2: Softening using the fat tanning method
Friday Day 3**: Smoking - The smoking stage will not likely require all students to be present the whole day. Bring another craft to work on while the skins are in their final step. **It may be possible for students to take an additional ½ day class on Friday in either the morning or evening….students will smoke in groups. You aren reach out to us to discuss it or wait to book a last minute workshop at the festival for Friday =)
Material's fee: 45-55€ Materials fee to be paid directly to Raleigh at the festival.
Materials include an ethically harvested Gotland sheep skin from Raleigh & Oliver’s neighbors in Sweden. The cost covers the cost of the skin (35€) and the remaining materials for tanning. We will have the final cost on site once we have purchased the necessary ingredients!
All tools and materials will be provided.
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Open to All Levels!
Minimum age: 16+ years old (14-15 can take the class if their parent/guardian takes the class as well)
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Maria’s workshop will be taught in English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!
Please Review our-
Cancellation Policy & FAQ’s
Note:This workshop takes place Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. You are welcome to take another course on Wednesday if you would like.
Come learn the ancient art of natural hide tanning! This is a skill all our ancestors carried, being essential to life for clothing, bedding and making other utilitarian and ceremonial items. At the end of this 3 day class you will come away with a beautiful cosy sheepskin rug and the skills for tanning any animal hide with hair/wool left on using the fat tanning method, learning the stages of washing, scraping, racking & drying, egging to stretching and smoking.
Please note that this is a visceral class and takes some physical strength and determination, but highly rewarding and accessible to anyone who wants to learn.
Tuesday Day 1: Fleshing & Scraping the skin
Wednesday(off)
Thursday Day 2: Softening using the fat tanning method
Friday Day 3**: Smoking - The smoking stage will not likely require all students to be present the whole day. Bring another craft to work on while the skins are in their final step. **It may be possible for students to take an additional ½ day class on Friday in either the morning or evening….students will smoke in groups. You aren reach out to us to discuss it or wait to book a last minute workshop at the festival for Friday =)
Material's fee: 45-55€ Materials fee to be paid directly to Raleigh at the festival.
Materials include an ethically harvested Gotland sheep skin from Raleigh & Oliver’s neighbors in Sweden. The cost covers the cost of the skin (35€) and the remaining materials for tanning. We will have the final cost on site once we have purchased the necessary ingredients!
All tools and materials will be provided.
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Open to All Levels!
Minimum age: 16+ years old (14-15 can take the class if their parent/guardian takes the class as well)
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Maria’s workshop will be taught in English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!
Please Review our-
Cancellation Policy & FAQ’s
Note:This workshop takes place Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. You are welcome to take another course on Wednesday if you would like.
Come learn the ancient art of natural hide tanning! This is a skill all our ancestors carried, being essential to life for clothing, bedding and making other utilitarian and ceremonial items. At the end of this 3 day class you will come away with a beautiful cosy sheepskin rug and the skills for tanning any animal hide with hair/wool left on using the fat tanning method, learning the stages of washing, scraping, racking & drying, egging to stretching and smoking.
Please note that this is a visceral class and takes some physical strength and determination, but highly rewarding and accessible to anyone who wants to learn.
Tuesday Day 1: Fleshing & Scraping the skin
Wednesday(off)
Thursday Day 2: Softening using the fat tanning method
Friday Day 3**: Smoking - The smoking stage will not likely require all students to be present the whole day. Bring another craft to work on while the skins are in their final step. **It may be possible for students to take an additional ½ day class on Friday in either the morning or evening….students will smoke in groups. You aren reach out to us to discuss it or wait to book a last minute workshop at the festival for Friday =)
Material's fee: 45-55€ Materials fee to be paid directly to Raleigh at the festival.
Materials include an ethically harvested Gotland sheep skin from Raleigh & Oliver’s neighbors in Sweden. The cost covers the cost of the skin (35€) and the remaining materials for tanning. We will have the final cost on site once we have purchased the necessary ingredients!
All tools and materials will be provided.
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Open to All Levels!
Minimum age: 16+ years old (14-15 can take the class if their parent/guardian takes the class as well)
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Maria’s workshop will be taught in English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!