Natural Fibre Course ‘Threads of the Wild’ at TRIBE

Join us at our beautiful woodland centre for a day, using bushcraft techniques to find, harvest, process and use natural materials on our natural fibre course ‘Threads of the Wild’. Recent evidence suggests that the earliest fibre was created by Neanderthals as long as 50,000 years ago. This ancient technology gave rise to cordage used to make string, rope, fishing lines and nets, containers and baskets, and importantly clothes. Join us on a journey of rediscovery as we show you the techniques of fibre preparation, which opened up the world to modern civilisation and exploration on our natural fibre course.

Whether you are completely new to bushcraft or have been practicing for a while, we’d love to welcome you. TRIBE is the perfect place to learn bushcraft and wilderness living skills

The TRIBE Bushcraft Centre is located in the heart of Holmesfield Park Wood. There is a cosy main camp area with a campfire area, seating, refreshments, compost toilets and registered first aiders.

IMPORTANT: Registration for this course closes ‘7 days’ before the course starts and for this course to run a minimum of 2 participants are required. 

Overview of the event

On the day there will be easy signs to follow, guiding you into the TRIBE Main Camp area. There you will meet your TRIBE instructor who will be there to guide you through the course.

This course will include:

• Identifying tree and plant species which can be used to make fibre
• Handling nettles
• Harvesting natural fibres
• Processing the fibres to be suitable for making cordage and thread
• Learning how to twist the fibres to make cordage
• Advanced cordage making – including making tools intended to speed up the process
• Learning how to make rope
• Processing wool for turning into yarn
• Making and using a ‘drop spindle’
• Further information on progression following the course

What should I bring?

Essential

• Lunch
• Sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing
• Reusable mug for hot drinks

Optional

• Bushcraft tools including a drop spindle if you own one (please check with the TRIBE instructor before using these on this event)
• Gardening gloves
• Insect repellent (only required for the summer)
• Water bottle

How to register?

Booking is easy and just requires you to click ‘REGISTER’ at the top of the event to reserve your place. This means we can make sure that there are enough refreshments and tools for everyone to use and so we can deliver the ultimate bushcraft experience for you.

The TRIBE HONOURS programme

This event covers tasks in the TRIBE HONOURS programme, please click here for more information.

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