Fish Skin Tanning Foundations (UK)
Fergus The Forager
A summary
In this full-day course we will explore how to successfully select and prepare fish skins for tanning, including scraping, descaling and washing techniques. Then we will together tan skins using different materials. Finally, you will learn how to preserve your skin in the softening and drying process. You will leave with a fully tanned and softened piece of salmon leather and a whole salmon skin on its way to becoming leather to be finished at home.
Key points covered:
-Teachings in home-style tanning using tea and tannin extracts.
-Foraging walk to gather plants to extract the tannin.
-Insight in the tanning process: strength of tan, time and relate variables.
-Fleshing/scraping techniques and tools.
-Softening techniques, oils and tools
At the end of this lovely day you will feel inspired and skilled to tan your own fish skins.
Lunch:
Coffee, tea, water and a selection of fresh fruit will be provided.
Please bring your own lunch and/or something to share, as well as additional snacks if required
Tickets
Fish leather foundations
£150Fish leather foundations
£150About your mentors
Fergus The Forager
Charissa van Eijk
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Please note:
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Cancellation policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
