06/23/2024
Hey all, is there any interest in anyone learning how to either make a custom saddle or a custom pair of boots? This would be a one-on-one course (class size would be 1) for both. I am NOT taking on any apprenticeships. I don't have details on the conduct of the courses, nor do I have a plan or schedule at this time.
Saddles: This could be a saddle that is fitted to your current horse, but will be plain (no detailed tooling). Additionally, it can be on the type of tree you desire, but there would be a lead time of about 3-4 months for the delivery of the tree. The first course could be run, potentially, as soon as this coming fall, and would last approximately a month, depending on the student, saddle, and additional work desired on the saddle. The instruction given would provide the student the needed understanding to not only make saddles but to also repair most saddles.
Boots: Right now, the first course could be a year out as I work down my initial custom orders. But this would be run over a 2-week period (~9-10 hours a day) and would include a lead time for the receipt of a pair of lasts for each student (each student will make one pair of boots to fit him or her).
If there is interest, please discuss in this post. If you desire to be placed on the student roster for either, please send me a private message, with your contact information (phone and email), and let me know on which list you would like to be placed.
I have not yet worked out the tuition for either course....that will be forthcoming, after I determine the interest (a "ballpark" estimate for the courses will be between $4,000 and $6,000).
Both courses would be taught in my shop in Killeen, Texas, however, the courses would not overlap. And...it will NOT include food or lodging, if you are coming from out of the Central Texas Region.
Custom Saddles, Saddle Repairs, Custom Cowboy Boots, Cowboy Boot Repair, Other Custom Projects
