Meet the Team
Peter Ananin
Peter is a traditional tanner who has worked with leather and hides for over twelve years. His journey began with an apprenticeship in Twisp, where he first learned natural tanning methods and hide work. Since then, years of practice, teaching, experimentation, and devotion to the process have shaped his work.
Bethan Bray
Bethan first learned hide tanning four years ago on one of Peter’s hide tanning courses, and quickly fell in love with everything to do with the transformational process of working with hides. Since then she has become deeply involved in all aspects of the work, from tanning to leathercraft. Much of her time is spent between the practical work of the croft and tannery, and the unseen threads that hold it together - so if you receive an email from us, it is likely Bethan on the other side of the screen!
Lisa Krause
Lisa joined the tannery as an apprentice through a three-year apprenticeship funded by the The Leathersellers’ Company, after years of personal exploration with the craft. During those years she immersed herself in every stage of the tanning process, developing both practical skill and a deep respect for traditional craft. She is now a much loved and deeply valued member of the team.
