Join Maggie from Maggie's Way for a hands-on workshop in traditional hide tanning. This workshop offers hands-on learning. Maggie will walk you through the process from start to finish, with notes to take home afterward. She will bring snacks, water and warm beverages. If you have any food allergies, let us know when registering.

Date: Sunday, November 29 from 10 am to 3 pm

If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Refunds are available up to 72 hours before the workshop date. Please note that we cannot accommodate refund requests made less than 72 hours before the event. If we have to cancel the workshop and the new date does not work for you, we will issue a refund.

Location: Ross Farm Museum
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lunch will not be provided, please bring your own. Maggie will have some snacks and refreshments though. :) (please let us know if you have any food allergies)

Schedule:

Morning Session: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

1. Meet and Greet (10:00AM - 10:15AM)

   • Welcome participants

   • Brief overview of the day’s agenda

2. Tools and Equipment Overview (10:15 - 10:30AM)

   • Introduction to essential tools and equipment

3. Step-by-Step Process Walkthrough (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

   • Fleshing: Techniques for removing flesh from the hide

   • Dehairing: Methods for removing hair from the hide

   • Tanning Methods: Overview of different tanning methods (brain, egg, vegetable, commercial)

Lunch Break: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

1. Stretching a Hide: Techniques for stretching the hide

2. Smoking a Hide: Importance and methods of smoking a hide

3. Tips and Tricks (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)

   • Practical advice and insider tips for successful hide tanning

4. Q&A Session (2:30 PM - 3:00 PM)

   • Open floor for participants to ask questions and discuss challenges