Burrum River Saddlery. Whip Making School

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1 Burrum River Saddlery & Whip Making School Information book Here at the Burrum River Saddlery School we employ the most experienced and suitable tutors who enjoy passing on their knowledge to people wishing to learn the noble and traditional art of saddle and harness making. Pictured are Tony Roberts and Peter Farrell with their first hand made swinging fender saddles (October 2016 class)

2 We have had many students attend our school since our very first student s debut. Our students have all shown a high level of competency and achievement. Most of them wish to further their knowledge and often enrol in additional classes. Interest has also been expressed in the art of braiding and whip making. So we can now offer a whip making class as well as the saddlery classes. Contact Victoria at the warehouse Ph: Fax: burrumriversaddlery@activ8.net.au Burrum River Saddlery School proudly sponsored by

3 ABOUT US AND OUR BASE Burrum River Saddlery and the Burrum River Saddlery and Whip School Located at Pacific Haven near the historic little town of Howard, thirty minutes north of Maryborough and Hervey Bay in Queensland. We are a wholesale supplier for all your saddlery needs, stocking everything from sides of leather, to buckles, glue, leather protection, gloves, shoe laces and tools. Everything that you would need to make your own saddles, bridles, rugs and more. We pride ourselves in our great customer service and prompt delivery. If we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate in contacting us. For our full range of products, visit our website at and click on Leather & Hardware. Below is a shot of the class room and warehouse. A shower and toilet block is available for people who wish to camp onsite.

4 WORKSHOPS ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ARE SUPPLIED WHIPMAKING & BRAIDING COURSE BASIC 2 DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP Students will enjoy a weekend at our hideaway on the Burrum River, and will learn to make a 4 strand LATIGO Stock Whip including a 12 strand Plaited Handle under the guidance of our professional whip plaiter. Maximum students 4 WORKSHOP COSTS: $ which includes tutoring fees, material costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking FENDER SADDLE WORKSHOP 7 DAY COURSE Students will take home their own very own handcrafted swinging fender stock saddle. Maximum students - 4 WORKSHOP COST: $5, which includes tutoring fees, material costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Deposit of $1900 required on booking. ADVANCED BRIDLE AND MATCHING BREASTPLATE 4 DAY COURSE, FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY Skills include, how to prepare and cut strapping, edging, bevelling, skiving, polishing, how to use drive punches and crew punches and hand sewing. Students take home their own patterns as well as their personal handcrafted bridle. This workshop includes a matching bridle and breast plate with decorative braiding and concho fully hand sewn brow band and matching wither strap. All patterns included with their matching bridle and breast plate. Maximum students 4 WORKSHOP COST: $ which includes tutors fees, materials costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking.

5 ADVANCED WHIP MAKING & BRAIDING WORKSHOP 4 DAY COURSE, FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY Students will make a Kangaroo hide 8 strand whip... students must have completed the basic introduction workshop on a Latigo whip before participation in this course. Maximum students 4 WORKSHOP COST: $ which includes tutors fees, materials costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking ADVANCED FENDER SADDLE WORKSHOP 7 DAY COURSE, COMMENCING MONDAY Students will be provided with patterns and their own handcrafted swinging fender stock saddle. The students will learn how to hand carve and stamp (basket weave) patterns to decorate their own personal swinging fender stock saddle. Decoration will include the choice of tooled knee pads and cantle, and stamped skirts. Maximum students 4 WORKSHOP COST: $6, which includes tutoring fees, material costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Deposit of $2500 required on booking. ADVANCED AUSTRALIAN STOCK SADDLE WORKSHOP 3 WEEK COURSE Students will be provided with all relevant patterns and learn the intricate skills on how to make a custom fit, original Australian Hair lined stock saddle as well as taking home their personal saddle. This saddle will be all hand-sewn with leather fashioned knee pads and cantle, seamed in seat. Maximum students 2 WORKSHOP COST: $15, which includes tutors fees, material costs and GST, smoko and lunch provided. Deposit of $4000 required on booking. Burrum River Saddlery School proudly sponsored by

6 Mission Accomplished Good results come from taking notes, going home and practicing technique This could be you going home with your own handcrafted saddle!. Learn how to make your own whips Gary Begley Course Convenor 12 Marina Drive Pacific Haven Q 4659 (Howard) Ph: Fax: burrumriversaddlery@activ8.net.au

7 Two of our saddle school students at the October 2016 class held at our Pacific Haven school Peter and Tony are teachers in the Ngukurr region in the Northern Territory There were FOUR NT teachers attending the course! They planned to learn the art of saddle crafting so that they could communicate their new skills to their students back home

8 The 2016 Saddle School graduates with our experienced saddle maker Peter Vellacott (far right) and Begs (far left) Our fresh new saddle students went back home and taught their own students the art of saddle making

9 Our Saddle School truck has been everywhere man from Devil s Marbles to Longreach and the Australian Stockman s Hall of Fame With the sponsorship and support of LEFFLER Leather Merchants we have run schools in Melbourne, Canberra, Alice Springs and Emerald, as well as at Brisbane University and the Longreach Stockman s Hall of Fame If you have a group of 4 people keen to attend a saddle school we will come to you!

10 BURRUM RIVER SADDLERY SCHOOL ENROLMENT FORM Venue: HOME BASE - Pacific Haven, HOWARD AWAY MOBILE SCHOOL Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Mobile: Saddle Tree Size: Course payment type: Cheque Bank Deposit Credit Card Name on credit card: Card number: Exp: Bank deposit details: BSB ACC COMMONWEALTH BANK Please select which course you will be attending 2 Day Basic Whip making and Braiding Workshop $ Day Fender Saddle Workshop $5, Day Advanced Bridle & Matching Breast Plate Workshop $1, Day Advanced Whip Making & Braiding Workshop $1, Day Counterlining, Relining & Replacement of Saddle Points Workshop $1, Day Advanced Fender Saddle Workshop $6, Week Advanced Australian Stock Saddle Workshop $15, Note: A deposit of $ is required on booking for Fender Saddle & $ for Advanced Australian Stock Saddle Workshop. Payment is required in full on booking for all whip and bridle/breastplate classes. Deposits must be paid 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the course to ensure confirmation.

11 ACCOMMODATION near the venue Burrum River Caravan Park Montrave House (B&B) For those who don t mind roughing it & want to sleep in their swag or bring a caravan or gooseneck, we have bathroom and toilet facilities adjacent to the classroom. $20. Per night camping fee. Hervey Bay Airport is only a 30min drive to the venue. Airport collection is available. FULL payment is required in advance - 4 weeks prior to commencement of your course. Material costs may be paid at commencement of the course. *Visa and Mastercard Accepted Enquiries to: Burrum River Saddlery Attention: Victoria Clarke 12 Marina Drive Pacific Haven via HOWARD Qld 4659 burrumriversaddlery@activ8.net.au Ph: Fax: Weekdays 9.00am 1.00pm Cheque Money Order Visa MasterCard Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Details BSB: Account: Commonwealth Bank

12 How we gunna find ya, mate? Website: Address: PH: Fax: Call us now! We would love to help you with your saddlery needs!