Learn to hand sew buckskin. We will provide the material for each student to learn to hand sew buckskin by making a simple pouch project. We will also provide handmade clay, wood or bone buttons for the pouch for you to choose from. We will learn several different stitches through the project and get familiar with the tools helpful for hand sewing buckskin. You will take home the pouch you sew, and gain skills to keep sewing leather, buckskin or furs on your own.

What is buckskin? It is generally fat and smoke tanned, hair off, grain off skin of deer, elk, moose, goat, sheep that is flexible in nature. It is made using natural materials, not chemicals that are common in the chemical tanning industry. Fats used to tan could include tallow, olive oil, egg yolks, brains, and soap, softened and smoked to finish. Buckskin was traditionally used as clothing worldwide long before the technology to make woven cloth en masse was accessible.

Come hang out, sew a pouch and learn buckskin sewing techniques and connect with others interested in sewing buckskin.

This class will be held at the Ground Shots Herbs Apothecary and Studio near downtown in Paonia, Colorado. You’ll get more info on location and details once you sign up!