Every year I do a few educational demos for the Mother Earth's Creations Powwow in West Ossipee, NH. This site is meant to be a supporting guide for anyone wishing to learn more about some of the Native American crafts I present there. This is by no means a historically accurate portrayal of how things were done in the old days because no two people ever did things quite the same way. This is just how I learned, or more often than not, taught myself how to recreate items both functional and decorative.

One thing the Native Americans were noted for was being able to use nearly every part of their environment to survive. It is a lost art in this day of disposable goods. However, it is also something people are trying to achieve again. Most call it "Going Green". The resurgence of organic interests can benefit greatly from the things our ancestors knew as every day life.

The Tin Stove Tannery focuses on the traditions of brain and vegetable tanned hides as well as using the leftover parts of the hunt to fashion tools, weaponry, and ornamentations instead of letting such things go to waste. In this way we respect the creatures whose lives we take in order to live. Here are some of the things I have made out of bones, feathers, fur scraps, antler pieces, and reclaimed leather goods. I hope you find inspiration among these pages. More things will be added as soon as I can get pictures.