Braiding Classes in Texas?

[CharlieR]

Anybody know anyone that is conducting braiding classes here in Texas? It seems you can take a class in about anything "cowboy" here, but not braiding--or am I worng?

[Rawhide]

Anybody know anyone that is conducting braiding classes here in Texas? It seems you can take a class in about anything "cowboy" here, but not braiding--or am I worng?

Braiding classes are hard to find, period. You almost have to become an apprentice to find the teachings. I have purchsed several books, but would definitely like some instruction.

Maybe someone will chime in that knows.

Marlon

[calanneh]

I'm in Houston and we ain't even got a guild!!

However, I was able to find a 'teacher'. I was at my local Tandy and they have several business cards on the front counter for customers who have their own custom leather shops.

I am good friends with the manager and asked her who among her regular customers did she think would be willing to meet one-on-one and critique my work and possibly answer some questions for me. She plucked up a card right away for a gentleman who has been doing leatherwork for over 50 years and said "here ya go!"

I have met with Mr. Aubrey twice now and he is willing to show me anything I want to learn.

If there is no Tandy, maybe a local saddle shop or other type of related business. My mother lived up near Lake Livingston and one of the local grocery stores had a 'card board' for local shops to tack their cards on.

Maybe you can take this route and see what ya can scare up?

Let us know!!

William

[Alan Bell]

While I'd be willing to host an event and possibly even conduct it we would have to work out the logistics including cost, materials, type of projects, boarding, time spent braiding, skill level of participants. I live outside of Dallas in Greenville Tx. So my question is how serious is everyone that may be interested in this? How would you address the above logistics one by one. You can answer either on this post for others to see or in a PM if you want.

Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell

[Happycrow]

Alan, I'm in DFW, and am very much in Marlon's camp. The stuff is gorgeous... and I'm a rank amateur. Would definitely attend so long as I wasn't visiting folks for Christmas.

[rharris]

Alan, I am in the Amarillo area and would be interested in attending. Very much an amateur but have some experience braiding leather.

RussH

[CharlieR]

Alan--I'm in south Texas but, depending on time, etc. would be willing to participate. For me summer is the best time as I am in the school business. I have some self tought experience, mostly in kangaroo.

Charlie

[tonyc1]

Are there any native North American animals that have hides suitable for good braiding?

Tony.

[Alan Bell]

Cattle and horses mostly but you can use a part of most animals hide for certain types of braiding such as buttons from the belly or cores from the rump just depends on what you are wanting to do. Also how you de hair is a factor in the quality and type of string you will get. And remember.... your neighbor may miss their cat!

Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell

[Rawhidelady]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum, got here by accident.

I live in Denton Texas and used to braid for many years making my own rawhide tack.

I haven't braided in several years but I would be happy to talk to anyone about braiding, or look at your work to see if I can help you out any. I'm sure we could figure out any issues together.

Let me know if anyone is interested.