Intro to Leather Smith Tools
Led by Shirley Tracchia
This program offers an introduction to the leather working trade. Participants will learn multiple skills using a wide selection of professional tools. Build your knowledge toolbox while building exciting products in a beautiful environment. You’ll gain confidence and pride in what you can learn and do with just a few tools and the time and space to create. Join us for this unique and creative experience!
Please click here for a brief overview & introduction from the Instructor, Supply List and Workshop Schedule.
Program Tuition: $300 (does not include Room & Board)
Please click here for a brief overview & introduction from the Instructor, Supply List and Workshop Schedule.
Program Tuition: $300 (does not include Room & Board)
Program Details
Start Date:
End Date:
Categories:
Art
Ghost Ranch Program
Date & Time Details:
3:00 pm Check in
10:00 am Check out
10:00 am Check out
Location:
Ghost Ranch
Address:
280 1708 Dr, Abiquiu, NM 87510, USA
Contact:
Programs
programs@ghostranch.org
505-685-1000
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About the Leader
Shirley Tracchia
As a child of a Tanner, my life has been filled with leather projects. I built my first saddle for Gumby at 10 then covered school books with leather and more. At 18 years old, I became an Apprentice Saddle Maker. In my 20’s, I assisted in building saddles and tack for a local shop. Later in life, I created the custom orders for a leather shop at Famous Knott’s Berry Farm. Eventually, I moved to the mountains, and went on to teaching Leather Craft, ATV Safety Skills and Snow Skiing. Later, other jobs included Director of Childcare at YMCA, OTR Trucker, Behavior Management Specialist for youth, Alzheimer’sCare and more. I’m currently busy as a caregiver and wrangler part-time while building my leather business. My passion is music and teaching leather skills to others.