Bow & Arrow Workshops

We offer a selection of different wooden bow & arrow workshops, so you'll be able to find something that interests you, and fits your schedule. Most of our workshops are in the southwest of British Columbia, Canada (with a couple scheduled in Alberta this year). But, we love to travel. Please contact us if you'd like a visit to your hometown.
All our workshops include materials, tools, and a delicious lunch.

Register here for any of the following workshops!
Or click on the course name to learn a bit more about them.

Standard Bow Workshop

This is a very full three day workshop where you will transform a piece of tree (stave) into a fully functional bow matched to your draw weight and draw length. You will learn how to work with knots, how to untwist a bow, how to make a Flemish twist bowstring, and lots more.
We have taught students from the age of 7 to 74. You do not need any previous experience working with wood or tools.
 

Bow Immersion

This is an eight day course, filled with all things bow! Build a yew wood bow, with all the extras. This class has time to do recurving, tip overlays, and backings (if desired). We also teach you how to build a dozen arrows that match your bow; take you out into the Pacific rainforest to harvest your own stave for a future bow; and practice instinctive shooting in our own shooting alley. Great for folks who are travelling from out of town or those who want the extras.

Natural Arrow Workshop

A one day class that you will leave with dozen of your own arrows, matched to your bow. We use bamboo shafting and real turkey feathers, along with other natural materials (we do use some not completely natural glues). Learn the art of self nocks and more!
 
If you'd like to learn more, please visit the respective page(s).

We have lots of pictures, but for an exceptional photo documentation please visit:
http://www.flickr.com//photos/woodlandworkshop/sets/72157627634607871/show/

From a workshop on Salt Spring Island with our friend Grant Callegari at Woodland Workshop.

One of our students wrote about his experience read it in
Powell River Living.
If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your area or have any further questions about the workshops, please contact us.