Craft Your Own Longbow: One To One Woodworking Class

Description

Join us for an immersive experience in the art of longbow making, set amidst the beauty of an ancient woodland. Join us in the woodland workshop for a one-to-one woodworking class. Under expert guidance spend the day delving into the rich tradition of crafting your very own longbow. Harness the power of age-old techniques as you shape raw ash wood into a formidable longbow. Discover the secrets of selecting the perfect ash stave while becoming proficient in the use of traditional hand tools such as the draw knife and carving axe as you work the bow stave into shape. The afternoon will be spent fine tuning the bow, a process known as tillering the bow for optimal performance and durability. This course will be held under a large shelter but please come dressed for the weather as we will be outdoors for the whole day. No previous experience required.

What's included in the price?

Over the duration of the course we will cover: Introduction to bow making tools and devices Selecting Ash wood for bow making Tool safety Roughing out the bow with a carving axe Shaping the bow with the draw knife Tillering, fine tuning and stringing the bow You will be provided: A pre-prepared ash bow stave All tools and equipment A bow string Hot drinks provided, please bring a packed lunch.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Manor Wood

with Craft Courses since 2023

Message the tutor

Manor Wood is an ancient woodland near Grafham, Cambridgeshire. We offer hands on courses and education sessions. We create a setting for all ages to connect with the natural world while managing the woodland for wildlife. Come and join us for a day playing in the woods.