There can be no better mark of your skill as a woods person than the ability to craft an effective hunting weapon entirely from the woods around you using only hand tools.
We have just one place available on our July Bows & Arrows Workshop.
During these four days you will learn how to construct an ash bow from the first chop of axe into log right through to pinging arrows down the range.
In learning how to carve a bow from a seasoned stave, you’ll gain a firm understanding of fine woodworking skills, timber selection and an insight into this fascinating and practical ancient technology.
There are also still places available on our three day Shave Horse Workshop in June if you'd like to make this incredibly useful bit of green wood working kit - you can leave it in the woods set up ready to carve your bow if you book both workshops!
We’ll also teach you several methods of string construction using authentic materials and modern too.
A bow isn’t much use without the arrows so you’ll be shown how to take a hazel rod, straighten scrape and smooth it into dowel, nock it, fletch it and haft a bone, flint or metal target point in place using natural glues and bindings.
The courses will be run from our woodland base camp with plenty of quiet corners to set up a tent amongst the Hazel, Ash, Birch and Oak. The materials for your projects will be harvested from these surrounding woodlands.
Price £235
Date 25th - 27th June
Price £325
Date 19th - 22nd July
