Our most popular course! Make a traditional English longbow from a stave of seasoned hardwood, using hand tools. The satisfaction of using your own, hand crafted bow is immense - if you call in I will show you mine and we can shoot a few arrows.
Course content includes identifying suitable materials, the factors involved in bow design, the care and efficient use of tools, tillering and stringing the finished bow. All materials are supplied.
This is a very busy two-day course 9am-5pm.
Refreshments and a cooked Lunch are included.
Cost £195
Minimum age: 16 years
Short Courses at The Greenwood Centre
Greenwood and Bushcraft skills training and kit supplies
Interested in taking part?
While there are no dates set at present for any of the woodworking courses we offer that doesn't mean that one cannot be arranged for you. Interested in other skills? Rather than detailing all the courses we can offer we have provided details on two below. In the past we have also run courses on whittling and spoon carving, hedgerow basket making, charcoal production, fire by friction and family bushcraft days.
Give Alan Bruford a call on 07814036634 to discuss your options.
Give Alan Bruford a call on 07814036634 to discuss your options.
Using a Pole Lathe
Learn how to turn wood on a human powered lathe.
The course will include identifying and preparing suitable materials, the care and use of tools, and attempting personal projects such as making spoon blanks, a bowl, mallet, candle stick or beaker.
This is a two-day course running 10am - 4pm each day.
Refreshments and a cooked Lunch are included
Cost: £100
Minimum age: 16 years
The course will include identifying and preparing suitable materials, the care and use of tools, and attempting personal projects such as making spoon blanks, a bowl, mallet, candle stick or beaker.
This is a two-day course running 10am - 4pm each day.
Refreshments and a cooked Lunch are included
Cost: £100
Minimum age: 16 years
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About Me
- Alan Bruford
- I have been a Forest School trainer and managed Escot Education for over ten years now at the Greenwood Centre at Escot Park. I provide skills sessions and outdoor experiences for families, schools and businesses. My supervisors and myself are fully insured, CRB checked and First Aid trained.