Skills Workshop – String Making, Knots and Nets – Sunday 27th July 2025

Description

The course begins at 9am (arrive at 8.45am) and finishes around 5pm.

This series of workshops cover more advanced survival techniques. Participants will be presented with the Bob Cooper Outback Survival Certificate of Completion for each workshop.

You will have a full day of a campfire classroom on private bush property near Chidlow, set up for all those interested in honing their survival knowledge on how to have a safer wilderness experience.

Skills Workshop – String Making, Knots & Nets

Subjects covered include:

• Knife Use – parts of a knife, knife safety, handle & pass a knife, sharpening and make a tent peg
• Make a Fork
• Natural Fibres
• Knots
• Two-ply Wrap
• Man-made Cordage from Tape
• Construction of a Net 1
• Construction of a Net 2

The course fee: $295.00 (incl. GST) per person

Morning tea and hot water are provided.

What to bring:

• Your own lunch/drinks
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Waterproof Jacket
• Water Bottle
• Personal Medication (epi-pen, puffer etc.)

Course Information will be emailed to all participants prior to the course commencing.

Minimum age 13 years. Minors (under 15) to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.