Tanning Sheep Hides with Jay Begay
The art of hide tanning is a cross-cultural human legacy, one with an ancient heritage that spans across continents and lineages. Besides full hands-on experience, we will spend time discussing history, methodology and Navajo traditional approaches. Students will leave with an understanding of how to bring to life beautiful hand-tanned hides in their own small home tanning set-ups.
This workshop is open to students age 16+
Date & Time
Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 from 9am to 5pm daily (with a break for lunch)
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Material Fee
$150 students will take home their very own hide that they tan in class.
*The materials fee is included in your registration.
Students Should Bring
Rubber gloves, pumice stone, knife and tub
About the Instructor
Jay Begay originates from the community of Rocky Ridge in Northeastern Arizona. Jay's childhood was spent with his late Paternal Grandmother tending to the flock of sheep and goats. It was from his Grandma that he acquired these skills required to continue the pastoral ways. Today he continues to raise Navajo-Churro sheep and Angora Goats. Jay enjoys working with fiber and sharing his knowledge. Join Jay in this rare opportunity to learn the skills that were passed on from his late Paternal Grandmother.
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