{"id":631061,"title":"Fish Leather Basics and Crafting","calendarId":26,"centerId":32,"facilityIds":[702],"url":"https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/fish-leather-basics-and-crafting/631061","description":"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.","instructors":["J Peachy"],"priceText":"$14.29","free":false,"ageMin":19,"ageMax":0,"ageText":"19 yrs +","openings":"17 openings remaining","firstDate":"2026-10-04","lastDate":"2026-10-04","prices":[{"price":"$14.29","description":"Standard charge"},{"price":"50.00%","description":"Leisure Access Taxable – CCA: for Customer"}],"descriptionText":"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.","center":{"id":32,"name":"Trout Lake Community Centre","lat":49.255,"lng":-123.0661,"address":"3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver","phone":"(604) 257-6955"},"calendar":{"id":26,"name":"Art & Culture: Drawing, Painting, Crafts","group":"Art & Culture"},"facilities":["Lakewood Room"],"sessions":[{"a":631061,"s":"2026-10-04T11:00","e":"2026-10-04T13:30"}],"pageUrl":"https://covac.fyi/activities/631061/","link":"https://covac.fyi/?week=2026-09-28&centers=32&q=Fish+Leather+Basics+and+Crafting&activity=631061"}