Ravenbeak Self Yew Bow Workshop
Back by Popular demand! Course dates for 2023 booking now available.
Bowmaking course set in the amazing only 7 places available and we expect these places to go quickly.
April 20-23rd 2023
Course Fee: $1450 CAD (approx £875)
Early Bird: $1250 CAD (approx £755 Booking 3 months prior to start date)
FOR THE UK WORKSHOP
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own self yew English Longbow? Now you can with Jamie MacDonald of Ravenbeak Natureworks
Check out the historic venue where you will be making your bow in the Millenium Barn on the estate.
1 spot only left for Southern UK venue
This highly successful 4 day workshop is designed to teach you to make a bow up to 65lb from a Pacific Yew stave to the finished English Longbow. No previous bowmaking experience required. It includes everything you'll need to know even down to the nocks and making a string. Each day will start at 9am until 5pm and will be full of bowmaking.
Jamie MacDonald is a well known master bowyer who works only with Yew. He has kindly agreed to fly over from Canada to run these courses and will be shipping over some of the tightest grained staves you have ever seen.
You will be working very closely with the wood to create the bow of your dreams using only hand tools.
All tools and materials will be supplied and you’ll have tons of fun in the process!
Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own lunch or we have a cafe within the centre.
THERE IS A STRICT MAXIMUM OF 7 PEOPLE PER COURSE
Strictly first come, first served - we expect these places to fill quickly given the popularity of the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 courses!
Once booked the workshop place is non-refundable.
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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.