Moccasin Making

Saturday | July 19th, 2025

10:AM-5:PM

Craft your own pair of handmade moccasins in this hands-on workshop with Buckskin Billy. Learn traditional leatherwork using patterns inspired by native designs preserved through historical reenactment and years of field study. Limited to 5 participants. All tools and materials provided (except for the hide). Lunch included.

Buckskin Billy

Buckskin Billy is a lifelong woodsman, historical reenactor, and skilled artisan in traditional leatherwork. With decades of experience immersed in mountain man and Civil War reenactment culture, he’s collected and studied authentic moccasin patterns passed down through Native and frontier traditions.

Over the years, he’s crafted countless buckskin goods—from moccasins and knife sheaths to hand-sewn shirts, coats, and pants. His work blends practical skills with deep reverence for ancestral craftsmanship. Billy brings stories, skill, and soulful attention to every thread—making this more than just a workshop, but a window into a way of life.