Traditional English Longbow

There is a saying that ‘a great bow is nine tenths broken at full draw’, but by understanding the properties of timber and with skills, we can take timber to its limit (and return!) to produce an implement of incredible beauty and practicality. Starting with a simple stave of laminated timber you will learn to shape a fully working bow based on the design of the great bow of the hundred years war. Please wear sensible working clothes and sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a notebook and pencil. Course runs Friday-Sunday 21-23 November.

Suitable for
18+

Admission
£260.00 per person to include all materials and use of tools, and teas and coffees.

Website
www.wealddown.co.uk/Traditional-Rural-Trades-and-Crafts/Traditional-English-longbow-Friday-Sunday-21-23-November-2014

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000405?id=EVENT473874