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Bushcraft Skills Workshops

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Welcome to the zone for surviving in the wilderness! Where enthusiasts and adventurers like you delve into the art of survival and bushcraft. Get hands on and learn ancient skills for modern explorers.

Tim Swansen will guide you through the age-old techniques of transforming plants into sturdy rope and carving wooden implements for your wilderness adventures. Learn important safety tips regarding knife sharpening as well life saving tips on building a camp fire in the wilderness.

Sessions in bold need to be pre-booked (Up to 20 people per workshop)

Please arrive 5minutes before your session starts to ensure that you do not miss the safety briefing at the beginning of each session.

TimeSaturdayTimeSunday
10:15-11:00Meet Owl Eyes Wilderness at their booth to ask Q’s10:15-11:00Meet Owl Eyes Wilderness at their booth to ask Q’s
11:15-12:00Knife basics, sharpening and feather sticks11:15-12:00Rope making from plants
12:15-1:00Basic wood carving techniques12:15-1:00Tim Swanson on the Inspiration Stage
1:30-2:15Meet Owl Eyes Wilderness at their booth to ask Q’s1:00-1:30Meet Owl Eyes Wilderness at their booth to ask Q’s
2:30-3:15Rope making from plants1:30-2:15Basic wood carving techniques
3:30-4:15Knife basics, sharpening and feather sticks2:30-3:30Knife basics, sharpening and feather sticks
4:15-6:00Meet Owl Eyes Wilderness at their booth to ask Q’s3:30-4:00Meet Owl Eyes Wilderness at their booth to ask Q’s

Don’t miss the Black Beard Fire Starters who will be joining Tim on his booth space too! They’ll be available to chat to and hang out with all weekend.