What are you up to in the summer days to come? Looking for a few fun evenings out doing something creative with like-minded folks? Come hang out with us - have fun learning a new craft and walk out with an amazing project to wear!
If you live in or near Winnipeg, you're in luck... Northern Heart Designs is hosting a four week course to teach you how to make your very own pair of Trapper Style Mukluks - either 3-season or winter weight. This will be the only Trappers session for 2022 - and timed so you can have your new Trappers for the coming cold season! If you've ever wanted to create your own now is the time - but don't wait as we expect this class to fill up quickly!
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What: Northern Heart Designs will be teaching a "How to Make Trappers" class, live and in person.
When: Five Thursday evenings from Aug 1st to Aug 29th, 2024 from 7-10pm.
Where: Under our market tent classroom space, 721 Parkhill St, Winnipeg. This is an outdoor open air space where you can enjoy the fresh air while you work!
Investment: Total cost for materials, supplies and 4 weeks of in-class instruction to make your Trapper from start to finish (including Trapper making course manual) is $215 (winter lining is an additional cost). You may choose to confirm with a $115 deposit and the balance of $100 due prior to first class. Like all things, you do get what you pay for - we use only premium hides and other materials, so only the best for our students as well). Needles, threads, adhesives, backing material, insoling etc is all included. You'll be provided with all the little extras that make our Trappers look and function the way they do ;). Register before Aug 1st to receive the $10 early registration discount!
What you'll learn: Patterning for any size foot - not just provided with standard premade patterns than anyone can find online, but actually learn HOW to make the patterns so you're never limited. You'll also learn how to properly handle and prepare all of the materials, sewing and construction - everything to make a complete pair of Trappers from start to finish (and be able to make more in the future should you wish!). **We will be capping the class at a maximum of 10 students to ensure everyone gets adequate instruction and assistance.**
Make your choices and let your imagination soar! At the end of this course, you'll walk out with your very own custom handmade pair of Trappers - no previous experience required! Our students have a history of success and are able to create items that look just like ours - anyone CAN do it!
You can choose to make either the 3-season (similar in warmth to runners or dress boots) or the winter weight (forewarned that this entails a bit more sewing time on the part of the maker)! All the materials will be supplied based on your choices. You get to choose the colour for standard suede hide and can do two-tone if you wish. Standard lining materials, sinew, threads, needles, adhesives, insole and exterior sole materials, grommets, laces etc are included. *If you wish to pay the additional cost of materials for things like different leathers or linings beyond the standards, you are welcome to (those options are available in the drop down menus). Students will only be required to supply some simple personal use tools like scissors, needle nose plyers, ruler, pen, sharpie etc.
Payment details/Cancellation Policy
A deposit of $115 is required with registration and the balance of $100 is required on or before the start date.
Deposits can be refunded if cancellation notice is given to us prior to prior to 1 week from start date. No deposit refunds will be made after 1 week prior to start date.
As always, please feel free to send a message if you have any questions. We look forward to teaching you how to make your own Trappers our way - with all the little quality controls, tips and tricks learned over the years!
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