Cinch Making Clinic in Littleton, CO

Class Description:

Saturday October 3rd we’ll learn to craft custom mohair cinches It’s a unique blend of creativity, community, and exploration.

We will guide you through the art of cinch making – from selecting materials to mastering design work. With our patient guidance, you’ll create a cinch that’s not only functional but also a reflection of your unique style. As you craft, you’ll bond with fellow enthusiasts, sharing stories and laughter as you weave and mold materials into a piece of equine art.

This basic cinch-making clinic covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

Cinch Materials: Exploring natural versus synthetic options
Determining Cinch Size: Understanding how conformation affects cinch width and length
Knots to Know: Essential knot techniques
Cordage Length: Mastering the correct measurements
Building the Cinch: Step-by-step construction process
Details & Design Work: Adding personalized touches
After Build Care: Maintaining your cinch’s quality
Resources: Discovering where to find materials for future cinch-making projects
This introductory cinch class focuses primarily on straight cinches. The techniques you learn can be applied to create custom straight cinches, breast collars, belts, hat bands, key chains, and more. Mastering the skills required to make a straight cinch is a prerequisite for more advanced builds like roper and English-style cinches.

Participants can choose between creating a traditional straight-style western cinch or a packer-style cinch with double rings.

You’ll also take home all the tools needed to create a cinch – Loom – Instruction Book – 5-piece tool kit.

Not only will you have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, but you’ll also be able to connect with other creative individuals and share your experiences and ideas. Seats are EXTREMELY limited, so secure your spot today!

Fees:

Class fee: $375. To reserve your spot, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining class fee of $275 will be collected during clinic check-in.