Cinch Clinic – BCHW Rendezvous Ellensburg, WA – MAR- 14, 2025
$350.00
Cinch Clinic – BCHW Rendezvous, Ellensburg, WA March 14 and 15th, 2025
Basic Cinch Making Clinic
Class Description:
Join us for an exciting Cinch-Making Clinic at the BCHW (Back Country Horsemen of Washington) 2025 Rendezvous in Ellensburg, WA, on Friday and Saturday, March 14–15. This hands-on class is perfect for anyone eager to learn the art of crafting functional and decorative cinches. Plus, by participating, you’ll be supporting a great cause—a portion of the proceeds will benefit BCHW and their ongoing mission to ensure that public lands remain open to horses and mules.
Join us at our Cinch Building Clinic at the BCHW (Back Country Horsemen of Washington) 2025 Rendezvous in Ellensburg, WA on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, 2025, where you’ll have the chance to explore your artistic talents and meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for creating beautiful cinches.
This beginner-friendly clinic will cover:
- Cinch Materials: Natural vs. synthetic options
- Determining Cinch Size: How conformation affects width and length
- Knots to Know
- Cordage Length
- Building the Cinch: Step-by-step guidance
- Details & Design Work
- Cinch Care After Completion
- Resources for Materials to continue your craft
We’ll focus on crafting straight cinches, but the skills learned can also be applied to making custom breast collars, belts, hatbands, and more. This class is the perfect foundation for exploring advanced designs like roper and English-style cinches.
NEW This Year
Participants can now choose between creating a traditional straight-style western cinch or a packer-style cinch with double rings.
Included with Your Class Fee:
- Cinch loom
- Instruction booklet
- 5-piece tool kit
This clinic offers a unique opportunity to learn new skills, connect with a creative community, and support BCHW.
Fees:
$350 per class. Payment is made directly to BCHW through their website.
Seats are limited, so sign up today and help support BCHW’s mission!
Contact:
Robert@TrailMeister.com
Venue:
Schedule:
Friday, Mar 14, 2025, 8 am to noon
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025, 8 am to noon
Check-In 7:30 AM-8:00 AM
