Sheepskin Brain Tanning Class- due to demand, we’re offering a second session!
When: July 17-19th. 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
Due to a strong interest, a second session has been opened for this summer. Since this is the second class, it requires a minimum number of participants to run. If that number is not met, you will be notified in advance and fully refunded.
Join us for 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.
The full cost of this class is $550-$650 Sliding Scale. $250 is the non-refundable deposit to hold your spot in the class.
Not available for this years classes? Sign up for our waitlist for next year.
