Hide Tanning Workshop
Fri, Jun 12
|Carlson Woodland
Join hide tanner Jeni Ronald for three days of turning various animal skins into usable smoked and supple hides.
Time & Location
Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Carlson Woodland, 15297 Nokay Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
About the event
Learn the art of hide tanning from experienced tanner and nature instructor Jeni Ronald. Jeni will walk us through the process of scraping, stretching, and smoking a variety of animal hides (elk, deer, and goat). Participants will work on these hides together, and be able to take a usable swath home to use in their own projects. We'll also enjoy time around the fire together, community in a natural environment, meandering trails, and good company.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, June 12th: 1pm-5pm Saturday, June 13th: 9am-5pm Sunday, June 14th: 9am-4pm
Cost and Registration The program cost for each individual is $225. If you are bringing your own hide to work on, the program cost is $175.
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