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.

All our workshops include materials, tools, and a delicious lunch.

Student Bows Built: #502 and counting...
(November 2018)
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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.
I would just like to first thank you for sharing your beautiful property and very warm hearts.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself and the hands on learning I got.  My bow is magnificent, my wife was so impressed with it and almost couldn't believe I made it." 
~Benni~
Hi Jamie, I would again like to thank you for a great workshop. I enjoyed the time immensely and now have a great new bow.
~Terry~

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.
It has been amazing to watch a bow emerge from the chunk of tree we started with. Thanks for being such a patient and thorough teacher.
~James~
Hi Jenna and Jamie, the wood chips and sawdust have settled, many thanks for everything, the bow workshop was wonderful.
~Aidan~

UK Longbow Workshop

This course is four days long. An opportunity to build a traditional English Yew longbow, complete with horn caps. You will learn how a bowyer works with the wood (including some knots and/or twists) and the secret of the tiller stick. The class is taught in Birkenhead through the Longbow Shop.

​The 2015 workshops were such a success that Jamie will be heading back to the UK in October 2016.
Thanks again for the incredible course. I had a great time. And although I was almost completely convinced for the first two days that I was never going to end up getting to the end with a working bow (lack of confidence), your support and encouragement made all the difference.
​~Jerry~
Your patience and knowledge are incredible. The opportunity to work with a master bowyer was a privilege. And to come home with a true English longbow was so gratifying.
~Stuart~

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!
What a great way to finish up our time - building a dozen arrows I can shoot with the bow I made. Fun day and I know I could build more on my own. Thanks for all the tips.
~Sasha~
I have been waiting and wanting to do this for years. Thanks for your guidance. To shoot a bow and arrows that I actually made - invaluable.
~Francis~
If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your area
​or have any further questions about the workshops, please contact us.