Adventure Read Knots
Tuesday, September 15: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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, then work through a series of hands-on labs, each focused on a different family of knots.
Tuition: $68 per participant
Materials Fee: none
Required / Optional Tools: none
Age / Ability Level: Beginners, ages 16 and up, or ages 12 and up with an adult.
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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. And rope you made!
Who it's for: Anyone who uses rope or cord — paddlers, bikepackers, sailors, campers and backpackers or just the curious.
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CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is committed to building a diverse, inclusive learning community where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and able to participate. As we launch our first workshop series, we are dedicating space in each class for reduced-tuition scholarships to support anyone facing financial barriers. As we build a more robust scholarship program, we hope this initial launch will remove barriers and expand access to hands-on learning for all.
Anyone with financial need is encouraged to apply for a half-tuition scholarship. To be considered, please submit a brief online application. Please note that CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is operating with limited financial resources and an entirely volunteer staff. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a spot for every applicant. Each class has one scholarship slot available. Applicants who are not selected in this current round are welcome to reapply. Apply here
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CPC is able to provide refunds up to two weeks before the start date of the class for which the registration was submitted, though we do retain a $20 fee for return payment processing. If you need to cancel your class within the two week window, a refund is not guaranteed, but will be considered based on several factors.
If CPC needs to cancel a class due to low enrollment, teacher illness, or other factors, you will receive a full refund. Read our full set of policies.
meet your instructor
Charles E. Buchwald is a lifelong sailor, maker and teacher who has voyaged the Boundary Waters, the Salish Sea, and Lake Superior's Apostle Islands in boats he outfitted himself. He studied at the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, holds a degree in Studio Art, and spent years designing exhibits for the Minnesota Historical Society. He now designs museum interactives with Museografica and expedition gear with Procya, grounded in the conviction that traditional craft is the foundation for everything that actually works in the field. His classes blend technique, history, and a genuine enthusiasm for making things right.