From tying useful knots to carving spoons, Bushcraft is all about turning natural materials into tools that are practical, beautiful, and made in a respectful, sustainable way.

Whether you’re into crafting using natural materials or building practical skills for your outdoor adventures, Humber Arboretum’s new Bushcraft Skills Series will introduce you to some of the basic skills to get you started.

Workshops are free and registration is required: https://humber.ca/arboretum/events/bushcraft-burning.html

Know Your Knots
Learn the how and why behind a few useful, fundamental knots, and how to tie them. An often-overlooked skill with endless uses.
Thursday, February 12 | 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Upcoming Workshops

Crafting Cordage
reate rope or twine from natural materials that you can use in your next craft project, or even in a survival situation.
Thursday, February 26 | 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Spoon Carving
Learn the basic safety rules and techniques for wood carving by trying your hand at making a simple spoon.
Thursday, March 12 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Coal Burning
Explore this bushcraft technique for using a glowing ember from a fire to hollow out wood for a spoon or bowl.
Thursday, March 26 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.