The Cap A Mar Net-Mending Workshop offers you the chance to explore and practice an ancient trade alongside retired fishermen who share their skills and experiences gained over a lifetime at sea.
During the workshop, you’ll learn to identify different types of nets used in various fishing techniques, mend, repair, and maintain them, and understand their importance in the daily work of fishermen. The instructors will also explain the current challenges and changes that fishing professionals and net-menders face today.
This is an intergenerational activity, designed so that teens and adults can enjoy a hands-on, enriching experience together, learning manual skills, traditional techniques, and knowledge about maritime culture.
Get ready to dive into this fascinating world and discover how a centuries-old trade remains alive, full of knowledge worth preserving!