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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
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.- Multiple DatesThu, Aug 28Pembina 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.
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 JunctionTraditional leather baby mocs! this start to finish full instructional class will guide you through each step in the process of making leather baby moccasins.
Time is TBDSangudoCome out for a day or night, at Frostad Farms, near Sangudo, AB, and participate in some live lambing. Learn in depth how to deliver lambs, the labor process, special health requirements of ewes and lambs, proper birthing and repositioning technique and how to avoid common mistakes.
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, 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.- Multiple Dates
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Multiple DatesSat, Oct 14Niton JunctionSingle day class working with tallow and lard, learning the basics on natural soap making.- Sat, Oct 07Niton JunctionTraditional leather baby mocs! this start to finish full instructional class will guide you through each step in the process of making leather baby moccasins. Guided by Heidi Houle, Metis Leatherwork artisan.
Sat, Sep 30Niton JunctionBeginner woodworking class guided by Raelle Houle with Balanced Building. Come out for the day and learn to make a satisfying and functional project for your home in this hands on class for beginners
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