Nautical Knotwork: Thump Mat Workshop

Learn the old sailor’s art of marlinspike ropework with Mick Corker and create your own traditional rope thump mat to take home. Using time-honoured nautical knotwork techniques, this hands-on workshop introduces a craft once used aboard working boats and tall ships to turn simple rope into practical and beautiful objects. Tickets: $125 per person. All materials are included. Suitable for ages 16+ or children with adult supervision. Small-group workshop, with 5 places per session. Note: If time allows, Mick, an expert knotworker and member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, will demonstrate additional knotwork techniques and lead an informal discussion on the art of knot tying. Held in the Noisy Boatyard as part of the 2027 Australian Wooden Boat Festival.