Adventure-Ready Knots

Every knot is a tool. The right one makes work easier, safer, and more reliable, especially when you’re on the water or living out of a pack. The right knot holds fast under load, releases cleanly when you need it to, and works with the rope rather than against it. This course gives you a working knowledge of knots, and more importantly, teaches you how to choose the right knot for the job.

Start by making a short length of rope from raw fiber, then work through a series of hands-on labs, each focused on a different family of knots.

What you’ll leave with: A working vocabulary of knots across every major category. The ability to look at a task and choose the right knot for the situation.

Who it’s for: Anyone who uses rope — paddlers, bikepackers, sailors, campers and backpackers or just the curious. All skill levels welcome: the lab format means beginners and experienced hands each get what they need.

About the Instructor: Charles Buchwald

Instructor will provide the following:

Raw fiber and a rope making tool, various rope and cord, reference cards for each student

Students are asked to bring: 

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

Skill Level 

No experience required.

Age Requirement 

Students ages 12 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 12-15 must register with another registered adult. Ages 16-17 can register with parent permission by an email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $5

Total Cost: $55

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.