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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Suitable for teens 13+ and adults 18+

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Banish the Granny Knot forever! Learn to tie knots that are useful in everyday life with shipwright and sailmaker, Rick Mitchell! In this half-day workshop, you will learn about rope construction and historic uses of knots. You will get hands-on experience tying a variety of traditional practical knots: the rolling hitch, reef knot, sheet bend, bow line, truckies’ hitch, clove hitch, and round turn. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will take away print resources and a bibliography, the knot samples you've created, and a length of rope for practicing your skills at home.

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen

Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, no hanging jewellery, hair tied back.

Small class size – max 8 participants

All instruction, tools and materials included.

You will learn about rope construction and historic uses of knots. You will get hands-on experience tying a variety of traditional practical knots: the rolling hitch, reef knot, sheet bend, bow line, truckies’ hitch, clove hitch, and round turn.

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Practical Knot-Tying

Banish the Granny Knot forever! Learn to tie knots that are useful in everyday life with shipwright and sailmaker, Rick Mitchell!

Practical Knot-Tying

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