ONE OF THE WEST'S MOST ICONIC TOOLS. BUILT BY HAND, STRAND BY STRAND.
Learn to braid a reata from start to finish.
Master every step—from cutting the hide to finishing the honda—and create a working rope that carries tradition forward.
Taught by Scott Gore | Full-Time Braider
Masters Level Braider - International Federation of Leather Guilds
WHY THIS COURSE
Reatas are Scott's favorite thing to make. And it shows.
There's something about a reata that captures the spirit of the West. It's functional, beautiful, and built to last generations.
Scott's passion for reatas comes through in every frame of this course. He walks you through the entire process with close-up angles and detailed narration—teaching you not just how to braid, but how to build something you'll be proud to use or pass down.
Whether you're making your first reata or refining your technique, this course gives you everything you need to create a rope that works.
Every step from hide to finished rope.
Building a Reata Start to Finish
The complete process. Nothing skipped, nothing rushed.Cutting Up the Hide
How to break down a hide efficiently and get the most usable material.Cutting & Beveling Strings
Precision cuts that create clean, strong braids.Splitting for Consistency
How to split rawhide to the right thickness for your project.Making Tamales
Preparing your strings so they're ready to braid.Building the Honda
Create a functional, properly shaped honda from scratch.Finishing the Ends
Clean, professional finishes that hold up to use.Adding a Fancy Button
Elevate your honda with decorative button work.
Why I love teaching reatas...
Reatas are by far my favorite thing to make.
There's a rhythm to braiding them.
A flow that comes from repetition and understanding.
And when you finish one, you're not just holding a rope.
You're holding something that connects you to centuries of tradition.
I can't wait to see what you create.
— Scott Gore
This course works whether you're new to braiding or ready to level up.
Let's Talk Tools
What you'll need to get started:
The tools for braiding a reata are the same ones you'd use for other rawhide projects.
Essential tools:
String cutter (or quality precut rawhide lace)
Splitter
Draw gauge
Digital calipers
Awl or fid
If you've already taken Scott's Intro to Rawhide Braiding course, you're set.
Doer and Dedicated students receive the complete tools and resources list.
Choose The Level That Fits Your Goals
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Resource downloads
1-on-1 calls with Nevada
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Nevada
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Nevada
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Nevada
Priority support and personalized feedback
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Fundamentals of Silversmithing +
Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Fundamentals of Silversmithing course
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Complete resource list
1-on-1 calls with Scott
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For braiders who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Scott
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Scott
For serious braiders ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Scott
Priority support and personalized feedback on your work
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Braiding a Reata + Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Braiding a Reata course
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
From student to rope maker
Imagine finishing your first reata.
Feeling the weight of it in your hands.
Knowing you built it from a raw hide—every strand, every knot, every detail.
It's not just a rope.
It's proof of what you can do.
Scott's students have gone from never braiding to creating reatas for working cowboys, collectors, and their own use. Some have turned it into a business. Others just wanted to carry on the tradition.
Whatever your reason, this course gives you the skills to build something that lasts.
Testimonials
Ready to braid your first reata?
Enrollment opens April 1-14, 2026.
Join the waitlist to get notified the moment registration opens.
Questions? Email us at info@beamaker.school
Want to expand your braiding skills?
Once you've mastered reatas, explore Scott's other braiding courses—hackamores, leather braiding, and more.
Quarterly enrollment: April 1-14, 2026
Questions or gift certificates: info@beamaker.school
