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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)
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 Lesley or Trina at the warehouse
Ph: 07 4129 0012
Burrum River Saddlery School proudly sponsored by
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 www.saddleryaustralia.com.au and click on Leather & Hardware.
Below is a shot of the class room and warehouse. A shower and toilet is available for people who wish to camp onsite.
WORKSHOPSALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ARE SUPPLIED
WHIPMAKING & BRAIDING COURSE
BASIC 2 DAY WORKSHOP Students will enjoy a break 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: $600.00 which includes tutoring fees, material costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking
FENDER SADDLE WORKSHOP
5 DAY COURSE Students will take home their own very own handcrafted swinging fender stock saddle.Maximum students - 4
WORKSHOP COST: $5,500.00 which includes tutoring fees, material costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Deposit of $2000 required on booking.
HANDMADE CRAZY HORSE DUFFEL BAG WORKSHOP
2 DAY COURSEStudents will make and take home their own handmade Crazy Horse Duffel Bag valued at $475. Maximum students – 4
WORKSHOP COST: $1100.00 which includes tutors fees, materials costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking
ADVANCED BRIDLE AND MATCHING BREASTPLATE
4 DAY COURSE 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 handsewn brow band and matching wither strap. All patterns included with their matching bridle and breast plate.Maximum students – 4
WORKSHOP COST: $1000.00 which includes tutors fees, materials costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking.
ADVANCED WHIP MAKING & BRAIDING WORKSHOP
3 DAY COURSEStudents 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: $1000.00 which includes tutors fees, materials costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking
ADVANCED FENDER SADDLE WORKSHOP
7 DAY COURSEStudents 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: $6,500.00 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 COURSEStudents 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: $15,000.00 which includes tutors fees, material costs and GST, smoko and lunch provided. Deposit of $4000 required on booking.
COUNTERLINING, RELINING AND REPLACEMENT OF SADDLE POINTS WORKSHOP
4 DAY COURSEStudents attending this course will learn how to counterline a hair-lined saddle, how to reline a fender or western saddle and how to remove old points and competently select appropriate leathers and attach new saddle points. Minimum students – 4
WORKSHOP COST: $1,500.00 which includes tutoring fees, material costs including GST, smoko and lunch provided. Full amount payable on booking.
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 Convener12 Marina Drive
Pacific Haven Q 4659 (Howard)Ph: 07 4129 0012
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
The 2016 Saddle School graduates with our
experienced saddle makerPeter 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
A completed Handmade Crazy Horse Duffel Bag
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
BURRUM RIVER SADDLERY SCHOOLENROLMENT FORM
Venue:
HOME BASE - Pacific Haven, HOWARD
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Course payment type: Cheque Bank Deposit Credit Card
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Bank deposit details: BSB - 062 504 ACC - 10226741 COMMONWEALTH BANK
Please select which course you will be attending
2 Day Basic Whip making and Braiding Workshop $600.00 5 Day Fender Saddle Workshop $5,500.00 4 Day Advanced Bridle & Matching Breast Plate Workshop $1,000.00 3 Day Advanced Whip Making & Braiding Workshop $1,000.00 2 Day Handmade Crazy Horse Duffel Bag Workshop $1,100.00 7 Day Advanced Fender Saddle Workshop $6,500.00 3 Week Advanced Australian Stock Saddle Workshop $15,000.00 4 Day Counterlining, Relining & Replacement of Saddle Points Workshop
$1,500.00
Note: A deposit of $2000.00 is required on booking for Fender Saddle & $4000.00 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.
ACCOMMODATION near/at the venue
Burrum River Saddlery Shared Cottage Stay $60pp/night
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.
Burrum River Caravan Park 07 4129 4859
Montrave House (B&B) 07 4129 0183
Miners Arms Hotel Cabin accommodation 07 4129 4707
Hervey Bay Airport is only a 45min 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 SaddleryAttention: Lesley Begley or Trina Seeley12 Marina DrivePacific Haven via HOWARD Qld [email protected]
Ph: 07 4129 0012 Weekdays 9.00am – 1.00pm
Cheque □ Money Order □ Visa MasterCard Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit DetailsBSB: 062 504Account: 1022 6741Commonwealth Bank
“How we gunna find ya, mate?”
Website: www.saddleryaustralia.com.au
Email Address: [email protected]
PH: 07 4129 0012
Call us now! We would love to help you with your saddlery needs!