From Fiber to Fashion: Leatherwork
Sat, Nov 14
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Leather—made from animal hides—has been an important material for millennia. Learn the basics of how hides are tanned, then decorate a small piece of leather to take home. Recommended for all ages; included with admission or membership. Supplies are limited.
Time & Location
Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
About the Event
From Fiber to Fashion: Leatherwork explores one of humanity’s oldest and most durable materials. Participants will learn how animal hides are transformed into leather through the tanning process, and why leather has been used across cultures for clothing, tools, and everyday goods for thousands of years.
After a brief introduction, guests will get hands-on by decorating a small piece of leather to take home—an easy, creative activity that connects history, science, and design.
Recommended for all ages.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.