Introduction to Vegetable-Based Tanning in Voiron (38)

Activity description :

1. 3 hours
2. Up to 4 people
3. From 15 years old

Discover the secrets of vegetable tanning in this artisanal workshop. Alongside Delphine, learn a technique that transforms raw hide into supple, durable leather using the properties of plants. You’ll learn the different steps involved in making fish leather and create your own salmon leather keychain.

Workshop itinerary:

• Discover the principles of vegetable tanning and the different steps involved in transforming a hide into leather
• Prepare a salmon hide by removing any remaining flesh and scales to make it ready for working
• Prepare a plant-based decoction and learn how plants are used to tan, condition, and dye the leather
• Dye a pre-tanned salmon hide and observe how the color varies depending on the plants used
• Discover the essential steps of drying, softening, and maintenance required to produce durable leather
• Make your own salmon leather keychain by cutting out the pieces and finishing the edges

At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your salmon leather keychain—entirely crafted by you—as well as essential knowledge of vegetable tanning techniques.