Learn to sew with buckskin and make your own pouch!
Buckskin is one of the strongest and most versatile materials out there, and it’s all natural! Over the course of a day you will cut out and sew a simple pouch as well as the buckskin “lacing” you’ll use to sew it. This class is a great foundation for anyone who wants to explore bigger buckskin projects in the future, such as clothes or shoes. We will use buckskin tanned by instructor Callan Burton-Shore. All tools and enough buckskin to make a small, simple pouch will be provided. Antler buttons and tools to take home will be available at an extra cost.
How to read a hide
Where are the thick vs. thin areas?
How did the hide move while on the deer?
How will the hide stretch as it is used?
How to make a pattern for a simple pouch
What tools you will need to sew with buckskin
How to make your own thread or “lacing” out of buckskin
A few basic stitches
How to add gussets and welts to your pouch
This class will be held in Weaverville, North Carolina; 30 mins outside of Asheville. We will be outside unless it is too cold or rainy, in which case we will be in a small space with a wood stove.
BIPOC scholarships are available as a separate ticket on the workshops page.
For sliding scale and work-trade options please email Callan: callanshore@gmail.com
Refund Policy: Due to the nature of this class, we can not grant refunds after March 1st.
Learn to sew with buckskin and make your own pouch!
Buckskin is one of the strongest and most versatile materials out there, and it’s all natural! Over the course of a day you will cut out and sew a simple pouch as well as the buckskin “lacing” you’ll use to sew it. This class is a great foundation for anyone who wants to explore bigger buckskin projects in the future, such as clothes or shoes. We will use buckskin tanned by instructor Callan Burton-Shore. All tools and enough buckskin to make a small, simple pouch will be provided. Antler buttons and tools to take home will be available at an extra cost.
How to read a hide
Where are the thick vs. thin areas?
How did the hide move while on the deer?
How will the hide stretch as it is used?
How to make a pattern for a simple pouch
What tools you will need to sew with buckskin
How to make your own thread or “lacing” out of buckskin
A few basic stitches
How to add gussets and welts to your pouch
This class will be held in Weaverville, North Carolina; 30 mins outside of Asheville. We will be outside unless it is too cold or rainy, in which case we will be in a small space with a wood stove.
BIPOC scholarships are available as a separate ticket on the workshops page.
For sliding scale and work-trade options please email Callan: callanshore@gmail.com
Refund Policy: Due to the nature of this class, we can not grant refunds after March 1st.
