Western woman practicing her traditional trade
Women in Traditional Western Trades

Honoring Tradition.
Elevating Women.
Shaping the Future.

Celebrating and supporting the women preserving the skills, artistry and traditions of the West.

Our Mission

Preserving the Skills
That Shaped the West

The traditions of the West live on through the people who practice them, teach them and carry them forward.

01

Promotion

Bringing greater visibility to Western women artists, makers and craftspeople and celebrating the work they create.

02

Education

Creating opportunities to learn, teach and preserve traditional Western skills.

03

Mentorship

Connecting generations so knowledge, craftsmanship and tradition continue forward.

The Women Behind the Work

Meet the Women Keeping
Western Traditions Alive.

Discover the artists, makers and craftspeople carrying forward the skills and traditions of the American West.

Hands creating traditional Western craftsmanship
Why It Matters

A Tradition Survives Because Someone Chooses to Carry It Forward.

Knowledge passed from one set of hands to another becomes more than a skill. It becomes a legacy.

WTWT creates opportunities for women to learn, teach, connect, build and ensure these traditions continue for generations to come.

Education + Workshops

Learn the Trade.
Pass It On.

Through workshops, demonstrations, education and mentorship, WTWT creates connections that keep traditional Western skills alive.

Community

Hands-on opportunities designed to educate, connect and inspire.

Education

Learn from women practicing and preserving traditional Western trades.

Mentorship

Connect knowledge and experience with the next generation of makers.

Support WTWT

Help Keep These Traditions
in Working Hands.

Your support creates opportunities for women to learn, teach, promote their work and carry Western craftsmanship forward.