Fish Leather Basics and Crafting

Fish Leather is re-emerging as an alternative textile on the West Coast and globally with heightened awareness about waste diversion,sustainable fashion has accelerated this curiosity. Discover the fascinating craft of making fish leather, its versatility and learn about the importance of salmon to the ecology and cultures on the coast. In this hands-on workshop each participant will gain some understanding about the lifecycle of salmon, ecology, culture as well as encourage discussion. Each participant will learn the basic steps of making fish leather (de-scaling, tanning and softening), which is usually a multi-day process. Each participant will craft their fish leather to take home.