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Cher Brisebois (Reynen) | Hide Tanning Instructor |
Owner Wildfibre Organic Tannery ™
I am dedicated to living closely connected to nature and the eco systems I am part of, rural and within the city. I’m a passionate sharer of knowledge, sharing traditional skills, where we can grow our connection to the land authentically and harmoniously into the future, while following in my rich ancestry of Scandinavian / Nordic decent. Alberta has now been home for over 20 years with my 2 children. We have enjoyed raising the complete lineup of farm animals for our own consumption and operating Wildfibre Organic Tannery ™ since 2018 where I mainly tanned sheepskins from my own and other local flocks that were sold and shipped all over North America.
Traditional Brain Tanning Events
Sat, Dec 0653302 Range Rd 142Come spend the day learning how to make your own real fur Gauntlets or Hat! At Wildfibre Farm & Tannery Guided by Dano & Cher of Wildfibre Organic Tannery TM near Niton Junction, Alberta
Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDCome spend the weekend being guided on how to prepare and tan your own coyote from start to finish. Guided by Cher Reynen of Wildfibre Organic Tannery in Niton Junction, Alberta
Time is TBDLocation is TBDfrom sheepskins to elk rugs, this start to finish full instructional weekend will guide you though each step in the process of traditional brain tanning with hands on and fully interactive experience. Guided by Cher Reynen of Wildfibre Organic Tannery TM. / Prairie Rose Sustainable Skills Inc.
Time is TBDNiton Junctionfrom rawhide to drum, this start to finish full instructional class will guide you through each step in the process of making rawhide and rawhide drums.
Sat, Nov 15Bridges SocietyTraditionally tan your very own squirrel in this single day workshop, at Bridges Society in Hinton.
Sat, Oct 04PostponedBeaver Pelt Handling & Tanning Weekend Workshop is to be rescheduled due to low registrations. Sorry for any inconvenience. October 4–5, 2025 Fulham Community Centre — Yellowhead County, Alberta Hosted by Cher Reynen Wildfibre Organic Tannery
Sat, Aug 16Niton Junction, Alberta🔥 Get Your Hands Dirty & Your Spirit Wild 🔥 Wanna learn a badass ancestral skill that connects your hands, your heart, and the land? Join us for a 2-Day Immersive Hair-On Brain Tanning Workshop with none other than hide tanner and wild woman Cher Reynen of Wildfibre Organic Tannery.- Sat, Jul 2655426 AB-32Traditionally tan your very own squirrel in this single day workshop, in Yellowhead County, AB
Multiple DatesFri, Jul 11Pembina ForksExperience the ancient art of hide tanning in the heart of Alberta’s wilderness! Join us for an immersive 5-day hide tanning camp at Pembina Forks, where you'll learn the traditional craft of brain and smoke tanning from start to finish on multiple types of hides that are yours to keep.
Sat, Apr 12Niton JunctionCome spend the day learning how to make rawhide and your own rawhide drum and drumstick from start to finish. Guided by Cher Reynen & Dano Brisebois of Wildfibre Organic Tannery TM near Niton Junction, Alberta
Sat, Feb 08Niton Junction HallCome spend the day learning how to make your own real fur hat. Guided by Dano & Cher Brisebois of Wildfibre Organic Tannery TM near Niton Junction, Alberta
Fri, Sep 20PeersThis Introduction to Traditional Tanning includes interactive skinning (if available) and tanning demonstrations along with information on hide handling and hide preparation. Discussions covering all aspects of preservation and preparation prior to starting a traditional tanning process will be thro
Sun, Feb 25Niton JunctionThis small animal hide handing and prep includes handling guidelines, preservation, interactive skinning, hands on guided techniques, guided fleshing techniques.- Sat, Feb 24Niton Junctioncome empower yourself to learn something new in an immersive 2 day hair-on traditional brain tanning weekend workshop. Enjoy hands-on experience with interactive demonstrations on how to traditionally tan medium - large hides with brain (lecithin) and smoke, from start to finish.
Sat, Dec 09Stony PlainJoin us for a fun filled day of upcycling; creating a beautiful, custom Christmas tree from an old pallet, destined for the landfill. We will go through each step from pallet disassembly to finished product.
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