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Course
content
Tool
use and maintenance
Health and safety
Bow history
Design and performance
Neolithic flat bow construction
Longbow construction (lamination techniques)
Bows from trees
Bows from sawn timber
String making
Arrows from saplings
Arrows from cleft timber
Quivers
Construct your favourite bow
This
is classroom based and therefore you will not be required
to stay over night. Days start at 9.00am and ends at
5.00pm. There are toilet facilities and you will required
to provide your own lunches daily. Tea and coffee are
supplied throughout the day.
Kit
list:
Work
Gloves
Own tools not necessary as all will be supplied however
if you prefer to bring a knife, draw knife, scraper
then you are welcome.
Measuring tape
Enrollment:
This is done through Plumpton College so please
contact the PD office on 01273 892052 for more information
or visit their website at www.plumptoncollege.ac.uk/courses/countryside/bow
making
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