This workshop taught by Shane Shepherd will introduce the techniques and materials used in bark and tea tanning of fish skin to create leather. Participants will learn about gathering materials, skin preparation, tanning, and softening, and will receive resources for exploring the process further. Examples of salmon leather at various stages will be on display, along with a live demonstration of scaling and scraping a salmon skin.
2026 Festival Schedule
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Welcome Table Hours (Cordova Center, Upper Atrium):
Friday, September 18: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, September 19: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, September 20: 9:00am - 12:00pm