Recently I attended a longbow making course which was bought as a gift. After being met at the gate by Alex and Frank we drove a short distance to a clearing in a large wood with a large open shelter. After some formal introductions and a concise health and safety brief Frank and Alex explained what the two days would entail starting with a detailed explanation of what a wood stave should consist of regarding grains. I honestly didn’t realise how much time and physical effort went into making a bow. At the end of the first day I looked at my lump of lumber and thought, this is never going to be a working longbow! However due to the skills imparted to us by both Alex and Frank, plus their patience, which was put to the test on several occasions, I ended up with an acceptable, for a first time, stringed bow. The food provided was excellent cooked over logs which complimented the setting perfectly.The course offered great value for money and I can’t remember enjoying a weekend more in a long time!I would thoroughly recommend attending one of these events, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!Thank you Alex and Frank!
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