Leather Work, Tools & the Creative Process
Led by Shirley Tracchia
Discover the hands-on art of working with leather in a beautiful environment. Participants will learn the basic leather-smithing techniques, get comfortable with traditional tools, and infuse their unique style into every step of the process. This course is for all levels, no experience needed – just bring your creativity!
Please click here for a brief overview & introduction from the Instructor, Supply List and Workshop Schedule.
Program Tuition: $725 (does not include Room & Board)
Please click here for a brief overview & introduction from the Instructor, Supply List and Workshop Schedule.
Program Tuition: $725 (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.