CA 130 - Robe Tanning

Institution:

Fort Peck Community College

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Description:

3 credits This class is specifically tailored to give students an unique experience of an ancient art and skill. One of the basic necessities is a need for winter protection, whether within the home, in travel, or for ceremonial purpose. Robes can be quite a versatile tool. They can offer shelter from pending weather, endure the elements and offer a pleasing affect to any modern home as well. Students will learn proper methods for efficiently lacing their hides, cleaning the hair thoroughly with minimum effort, fleshing and thinning of the hide, proper tool usage and up keep, different stages of application ratios for hides, multiple combined softening methods, stitching hides with natural sinew using historical stitching patterns, as well as smoking set up.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fpcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 768-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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