This two-weekend course allows us to cover all aspects of wooden bow making from tree selection through shaping the stave, tillering and finishes to string making.
Making a one-piece all wooden bow is a magical experience. We will be making flatbows from ash or elm based on ancient designs. The bow will be tailored to the needs of each individual participant
The course covers:
- timber selection
- preparing and seasoning the timber
- bow design
- using a side-axe and drawknife to rough out the bow
- tillering
- finishes and hand-grips
- string making
The course runs from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, and you can arrive Friday evening if you like. Bring work clothes and stout footwear. Lunch will be provided each day. Bring your own food for evening meal and breakfast; cooking facilities and cutlery/crockery are available in our bunkhouse. Bunk house, yurt accommodation, plus camping available. Bring a sleeping bag.
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arrive: |
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Friday
evening or Sat am for a 10am start |
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5pm Sat & Sun, but you can stay over on Fri and Sat eve. |
directions: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots; sleeping bag; provisions for breakfasts and evening meals if staying.
NO DOGS PLEASE |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs |
accommodation: |
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yurt or bunkhouse if required; camping also available; bring sleeping bag (pillows & blankets provided) |
price: |
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£180
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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a finished bow, stringed, with arrows
checking a bow on the tillering stick - a device the bowyer uses to see if the bending of the bow limbs is equal
a stave, a roughed-out bow and a finished bow |
