$180.00
6 in stock
Edward A. Whitney Academic Center – W 209
Thursday 05/14 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Beginner to Intermediate
Class Size Limit: 10 Students
See complete workshop description below
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6 in stock
Edward A. Whitney Academic Center – W 209
Thursday 05/14 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Beginner to Intermediate
Workshop Description: The Twin Ring Belt is an icon of Australia. It is made using two brass rings as the buckle. It expands with you as there are no holes for a buckle to hook into. In this workshop, you will learn a ten-strand flat braid. You will also learn how to calculate the amount of lace needed to make any length of belt. You will be making a belt for a 32-inch waist, using 3/16-inch brandy color kangaroo lace. You will also learn to attach two solid brass rings for the buckle. Learning this braid will allow you to do any flat braid up to any number you want. You will also be able to make braided hat bands with the skills you learn. The workshop fee includes the belt, a 36-page book on braiding, and a jig for starting the belt. Joe and Nick will be teaching this workshop together.
Materials to bring: An awl (we will have extra) and a willingness to learn.
Workshop Instructor: Joe Boyles began braiding while in Australia in 1988 after getting his first Ron Edwards book. Back home, he was taught rawhide by Mary Fields, who is in the Bruce Grant books, and also attended Dale Moore’s saddle building school. Kangaroo and rawhide are his preferred materials to braid with. He started braiding Australian stock whips a few years ago and is now starting on bullwhips. Joe enjoys teaching and will keep you entertained while you learn.
An accomplished braider currently residing in Casper, Wyoming, Nick Carter is a working man’s braider who has been making and sometimes selling his braided goods for over 24 years. Always willing to share and learn techniques, Nick offers his services with great enthusiasm every chance he gets.
Workshop Sponsors: Y-Knot Lace, NTC Braiding, Rugged Cross Saddlery
CANCELLATION POLICY
• There is a $25 administration fee for canceling a workshop.
• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.
• No refunds for workshops after Friday, May 1, 2026.
