2025 Basic Cinch Making
2025 Basic Cinch Making
Instructor: Benjamin Bork
Date: Friday, Oct 31st, 2025
Time: Full-Day, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Room: 6
All Skill Levels Welcome
Join Benjamin Bork for a full-day, hands-on workshop focused on the fundamentals of traditional cinch making. In this class, you’ll learn step-by-step how to construct a 17-strand single-color cinch featuring a centered diamond pattern. Emphasis will be placed on proper knots, tension, and decorative elements to ensure both function and craftsmanship.
Students will use blend cord for instruction and walk away with a completed cinch in the length of their choice. Each participant will also receive one free take-home cinch kit with blend or mohair cord and zinc rings, perfect for reinforcing your skills after class.
Materials Provided:
Cinch board
Needle
Blend cord
Zinc rings (for use during class)
What to Bring:
Notebook
Pencil
Camera for step-by-step photos
Additional kits will be available for purchase ($25 each).
CLASS REFUND POLICY:
100% refund through October 1st
80% refund through October 20th
No refund from October 21st through the end of the show