Traditional Winter Moccasin & Mitts Making Course (2-Day Workshop)

£225.00

Learn how to make traditional winter moccasins and mitts on this hands-on weekend course with expert instructors Adam Logan and Jamie Dakota.

Join us for a hands-on two-day winter craft workshop where you'll make your own pair of traditional winter moccasins and a set of leather winter mitts with warm felt liners. Designed for cold-weather adventures, bushcraft expeditions, and everyday winter use, this hands-on course will teach you the skills needed to create durable, practical, and beautiful winter gear using traditional techniques and natural materials.

Whether you're preparing for a winter expedition such as our Borealis Winterland Expedition or simply want to learn valuable heritage craft skills, this workshop offers a rewarding opportunity to create your own custom-fitted winter footwear and handwear from scratch.

What You'll Learn

Over two days, you will:

  • Explore the history and function of traditional winter moccasins and northern winter mitts

  • Learn how to select appropriate natural materials for warmth, durability, and comfort

  • Design and cut a custom-fitted moccasin pattern

  • Sew and assemble your own winter moccasins using time-tested techniques

  • Create a warm wool liner for your moccasins

  • Cut, sew, and assemble a pair of leather winter mitts

  • Make removable felt mitten liners for maximum warmth and versatility

  • Gain confidence using traditional hand-sewing methods and leatherworking techniques

Who It's For

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Beginners with no previous sewing, leatherworking, or crafting experience

  • Outdoor enthusiasts looking to create practical, traditional winter gear

  • Bushcrafters, wilderness travellers, and winter campers

  • Anyone interested in traditional skills, heritage crafts, and self-reliance

What You'll Take Home

By the end of the course, you'll have:

  • One completed winter moccasin and wool liner

  • One completed leather winter mitt and felt liner

  • All materials and instructions needed to finish the remaining moccasin and mitt at home

  • The knowledge and confidence to continue making and repairing your own traditional winter gear

Reconnect with traditional craftsmanship and leave with the skills to create reliable, handmade winter equipment built for cold-weather travel. Spaces are limited, so book your place today.

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Learn how to make traditional winter moccasins and mitts on this hands-on weekend course with expert instructors Adam Logan and Jamie Dakota.

Join us for a hands-on two-day winter craft workshop where you'll make your own pair of traditional winter moccasins and a set of leather winter mitts with warm felt liners. Designed for cold-weather adventures, bushcraft expeditions, and everyday winter use, this hands-on course will teach you the skills needed to create durable, practical, and beautiful winter gear using traditional techniques and natural materials.

Whether you're preparing for a winter expedition such as our Borealis Winterland Expedition or simply want to learn valuable heritage craft skills, this workshop offers a rewarding opportunity to create your own custom-fitted winter footwear and handwear from scratch.

What You'll Learn

Over two days, you will:

  • Explore the history and function of traditional winter moccasins and northern winter mitts

  • Learn how to select appropriate natural materials for warmth, durability, and comfort

  • Design and cut a custom-fitted moccasin pattern

  • Sew and assemble your own winter moccasins using time-tested techniques

  • Create a warm wool liner for your moccasins

  • Cut, sew, and assemble a pair of leather winter mitts

  • Make removable felt mitten liners for maximum warmth and versatility

  • Gain confidence using traditional hand-sewing methods and leatherworking techniques

Who It's For

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Beginners with no previous sewing, leatherworking, or crafting experience

  • Outdoor enthusiasts looking to create practical, traditional winter gear

  • Bushcrafters, wilderness travellers, and winter campers

  • Anyone interested in traditional skills, heritage crafts, and self-reliance

What You'll Take Home

By the end of the course, you'll have:

  • One completed winter moccasin and wool liner

  • One completed leather winter mitt and felt liner

  • All materials and instructions needed to finish the remaining moccasin and mitt at home

  • The knowledge and confidence to continue making and repairing your own traditional winter gear

Reconnect with traditional craftsmanship and leave with the skills to create reliable, handmade winter equipment built for cold-weather travel. Spaces are limited, so book your place today.

DETAILS:

Course Details

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
Price: £225 per person
Location: Boothby Pagnell, Grantham

What’s Included:

  • Two full days moccasin and mitten making workshop with expert guidance

  • All tools and materials provided

  • Take-home materials to complete your projects

  • Small group size (max. 10 participants) for a highly interactive learning experience

Private Group Bookings Available

Want to enjoy this experience with a group of friends or your team? We offer private bookings for this course. Contact us directly for a custom quote and availability.

Important Info

  • This course is best suited for ages 14 and over

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

  • Due to the hands-on and detailed nature of this workshop, it may not be suitable for younger participants, please reach out if you have questions

Please review our Terms & Conditions before booking.