a woman in the process of refining her bow and arrow

Bow and Arrow Making

May 20 - May 21

This class is part of Peter Yencken’s 2023 Making Weekend.

Have you ever wanted to make your own bow? What about a quiver full of arrows to go with it?

This weekend is an opportunity for you to dig deep with an entire weekend focused on either making a bow and single arrow, or going all in on a full quiver of arrows – including the quiver!

Options:

  • A wooden longbow complete with a string. You’ll go from a rough cut stave to a functioning bow. Things you’ll learn include how to rough out the form, balance the limbs, and string the bow. Peter will also make you an arrow so you can test the whole thing out.

  • Already have a bow you like? Come make an entire quiver full of arrows, oh and the quiver too! This workshop will cover the basics of leatherworking as well as get you to a point where you could turn out your own arrows at home.

Upon registration, you pay the base price to join for the whole weekend and then from there you get to choose which item(s) you wish to make. Each item has an additional material fee that you pay on the day of the workshop.

Learn new skills, and make new friends. Bowmaking is just one of the projects Peter is offering this weekend, so you will be working alongside a number of other people making a number of different things!

Details & Registration – Bow and Arrow Making Weekend

  • May 20th-21st, 2023

  • Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 5 pm. Note you need to be there for both days to finish the project.

  • Ages: All! Most participants are adults, but all ages are welcome. Children must have a responsible adult with them if they cannot work alone.  Children under 8 are required to have an adult come and help get them settled and started on a project.

  • Living Earth School Base Camp in Afton

  • $240

  • Participants need to bring: Weather-appropriate clothes, lunch.

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