9726. One Board Bow & Arrows

9726. One Board Bow & Arrows

Class - Wood | This class is completed

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States

Wood Studio 210-A

Beginner

5/31/2023-6/21/2023

6:00 PM-8:30 PM EDT on Wed

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$200.00

$180.00

$25.00

Explore another facet of woodworking in this class that combines fine craftsmanship with practical bushcraft. Learn to make a hunting bow, both a functional tool and a work of art. Beginning with a single board you'll work with the bare minimum of hand tools to craft a primitive weapon. Follow up your bow with a few arrows.This beginner friendly bow making course will take you from material selection to tool use and get you working in tune with the wood itself to create a supple, elegant bow of your very own.

Additional Information:

  • A $25 materials fee is due at checkout.
  • Registration will close one week prior to the start of class.
  • This class is open to students ages 16 and up.
  • Students are encouraged to bring a hatchet or hunting knife to class if applicable.

Snodgrass, Dane

Dane Snodgrass is recently retired and trying to live up to expectations. He is an acclaimed master bowyer having made over 1000 bows over the last 60 years. Dane prefers working with hand tools and traditional designs. He draws most inspiration from our North American 1st Nation and leans toward bows of the Northern Plains. Dane grew up in South Dakota.