Sheepskin Tanning Class- SOLD OUT

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When: July 10-13th. Start time: 9am Friday. End time: 4pm Sunday.

Where: Wheelock, VT

Cost: $250 - The full cost of this class is $550-$650 Sliding Scale. $250 is the non-refundable deposit to hold your spot in the class.

*Close To The Skin accepts VSAC grants

This is a three day workshop transforming a sheepskin into a soft, beautiful rug. You will learn how to clean a sheepskin, rack a hair- on hide, dry scrape, soften a hair on hide, and smoke tan hides. This is a physically intensive process that requires endurance of body and spirit. You will leave with your own sheepskin.

Camping is available if needed. Contact about more information.

Not available for this years classes? Sign up for our waitlist for next year.

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Sheepskin tanning at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.
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Custom tanning furs at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.
Custom tanning furs at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.
Custom tanning furs at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.
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Custom tanning furs at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.
Sheepskin tanning class at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.
Custom tanning furs at Close to the Skin- a Vermont Tannery.