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DEER SKIN TANNING 2026
Fri 28 Aug
|Butser Ancient Farm - UK
Hampshire, UK This intensive, three-day course is focused on the traditional art of fat tanning deer skins. We'll use a unique method that relies on lecithin and oil as the primary dressing agents, resulting in a beautifully soft and durable hide. Price: £440 - 500
Time & Location
28 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 30 Aug 2026, 17:00
Butser Ancient Farm - UK, Chalton Ln, Chalton, Waterlooville PO8 0BG, UK
About the event
Learn the ancient craft of deer skin tanning in this hands-on course. You'll learn this timeless skill from start to finish, transforming a raw hide into a beautiful, usable product.
This intensive, three-day course is focused on the traditional art of fat tanning deer skins. We'll use a variety of techniques that rely on lecithin and oil as the primary dressing agents, resulting in a beautifully soft and durable hide. While this process isn't for the squeamish, the final product is a testament to your hard work. You'll walk away with a high-quality hide and the skills to practice this ancient craft on your own.
The course will cover:
De-fleshing: Removing the meat and fat.
De-graining: Removing the outer grain layer.
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