Bows have been a part of our culture for thousands of years, so long and so important are they to us, that perhaps none of us would be here if it wasn’t for the skill and patience of our ancestors.  Hunting, inter- tribal conflict and symbols of power that built nations like our small islands, these beautiful pieces of timber are much more than killing tools. Each Bow is a personal statement of skill, patience and craftsmanship.

We explore Bow design through the ages, designs straight from the prehistoric record and find the right design for you. You’ll learn how to craft your Bow using simple Bushcraft tools, utilizing the knowledge and skill that’s been passed on from one generation of Bowyers to another over time. 

You’ll finish this workshop with a Bow, longbow or flatbow where you’ll know the timber was sustainably felled and prepared by us, using native species and traditional methods. 

You’ll of made the Bow, made a string, constructed your own arrows and have the knowledge to do it again. But most important of all you’ll become apart of the growing number of people coming back to traditional archery, relying on your own knowledge and skill and not that of machines or Modern materials to make your equipment. In my opinion The core values of Bushcraft.    

Course Content

• Bow History
• Wooden Bow Design
• Factors Affecting Bow Efficiency
• Wood Selection
• Bow Woods
• Tillering
• String materials
• String construction
• Serving strings
• Arrow history & design
• Arrow woods
• Archery techniques

Duration

The course is run over 4 days, however on the first day you'll arrive at 5pm to set up your camps and have a evening informal talk on bow history and design. 

Fees

The cost of this course is £395 per person. We will invoice for the remaining £295 6-4 weeks prior to the course start date. The deposit guarantees your place on the course. 

Catering

This course is part catered offering an evening meal only and we can accommodate meat and vegetarian diets, if you have allergies, a specific or complicated diet or are a strict vegan then you will have to make arrangements to supplement the food provided with your own provisions..

Dates & times 

The workshops places are updated daily. Please select the workshop dates you'd like from the drop down menu below. 

Spaces are available here on our War Bow Course CLICK HERE

Bow Making At Other Venues

Phil also teaches Traditional English Longbow Making at other Fantastic events and settings. Please click on the venues names to check them out. The Weald and Downland Museum in West Sussex and at the Wilderness Gathering in Wiltshire. 

Camping & Facilities  

Woodland camping is included at no extra cost. However this is not a course requirement, there's plenty of local B&Bs/hotels available.  

The Course is now run from the comfort of our woodland workshop nestled deep in the woods facilities include. 

• Heated workshop 
• kitchen
• Showers 
• Toilets 
• Camping included in the woods or field campsite. 
• Self contained camper vans welcome. 

For Any further questions please feel free to contact us directly. 

Course size 

8 maximum

Location 

Near Hellingly East Sussex 

Details 

The course is set entirely in the outdoors from our comfortable expedition style camp. Appropriate warm outdoor clothing is required. 

This is a adult course only.

Upon booking you'll receive in-depth joining instructions in the form of PDFs with a recommended kit list, directions. course information and Medical form. Please do check the email account you booked with and your spam folder after booking as sometimes emails with attachments are filtered out your inbox. 

Tools 

All tools are provided however you may find it very useful to have one of our own Bow Making Scrapers. Ideal for this course. Please find more details here. https://www.philbrookelongbows.co.uk/product/phil-brooke-longbows-two-handed-cabinet-scraper/226/ 

Social Media

A picture paints a thousand words so please check out our social media to see pictures from the workshops. https://www.instagram.com/philbrookelongbows/

Reviews

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