Buckskin leather sewing
Learn the basics and beyond about working with handmade buckskin brain tanned leather. Explore basic and advanced sewing techniques for making bags to clothing!
Betty Seaman
Here is a list of new and past instructors to give you a taste of classes offered.We strive to provide a unique & diverse group of creative & talented instructors. Soon after you arrive at the gathering you will hear about the classes offered for the week and sign up... old school style. Daily morning announcements happen to help you find classes to jump in on. Don't worry, there are plenty of classes to choose from!
Betty has taught workshops all over the U.S. on natural building, such as at The Cobb Cottage Company in Oregon. She has worked with many families and communities to help them build different structures with the Earth so that they can enjoy the tranquility of what natural building has to offer. Betty is an artist of many modalities, such as beading, leathercraft and cooking. She has so much knowledge to share!
Teaching:
Beadwork
Beadwork is beautiful adornment tradition practiced around the world. In this class, students will learn some of the foundational stitches of seed beadwork on buckskin, including rosettes, bead embroidery, lane stitch and edge beading. Students will be able to construct a small pouch with colorful patterns of their choice, or bring their already finished small buckskin bag to learn the stitches of finishing beadwork.