Leather craft course at Expoacre teaches how to make a muladeiro belt
A small piece of news, but one that pleased me: during Expoacre 2026 in Acre, the FAEAC/SENAR/Unions System included a leather craft course at the Casa do Produtor in its program. The training took place on Wednesday, August 5, and focused on making a muladeiro belt, the traditional leather belt of rural life.
The course was led by instructor Pedro Pereira, who brought practical experience to the participants. According to him, the goal was to broaden the students' knowledge and add something to each person's résumé. One of his remarks sums up the spirit of the activity well: for some people crafting works as therapy, and for others it can become an important source of income.
Among the participants was Thayane Raulino, a student in the SENAR-AC Agricultural Technician course, who heard about the workshop through her class group and said she wanted to keep learning and maybe turn leather into extra income. Jarlany Raulino, a graduate of the Animal Husbandry Technician course, was also there, looking for new skills, especially making belts.
I like seeing leather work become an entry point for anyone who wants to learn a trade with their hands. A belt is simple to describe, yet it brings together basic steps of the craft, such as cutting, finishing, and assembly, which makes it a good first piece. The message is that short, accessible courses at agricultural fairs can draw many people into leather craft.
Source: Portal CNA Brasil
The course was led by instructor Pedro Pereira, who brought practical experience to the participants. According to him, the goal was to broaden the students' knowledge and add something to each person's résumé. One of his remarks sums up the spirit of the activity well: for some people crafting works as therapy, and for others it can become an important source of income.
Among the participants was Thayane Raulino, a student in the SENAR-AC Agricultural Technician course, who heard about the workshop through her class group and said she wanted to keep learning and maybe turn leather into extra income. Jarlany Raulino, a graduate of the Animal Husbandry Technician course, was also there, looking for new skills, especially making belts.
I like seeing leather work become an entry point for anyone who wants to learn a trade with their hands. A belt is simple to describe, yet it brings together basic steps of the craft, such as cutting, finishing, and assembly, which makes it a good first piece. The message is that short, accessible courses at agricultural fairs can draw many people into leather craft.
Source: Portal CNA Brasil
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