Bushcraft Bow Making Workshop

One-Day Bushcraft Bow Making Course

Craft a Working Survival Bow with Dan Nuttall of Devonshire Longbows

Step back in time and discover one of humanity's oldest and most ingenious tools. Join master bowyer Dan Nuttall of Devonshire Longbows for a hands-on, one-day workshop where you'll craft your own simple yet remarkably effective survival bow from freshly cut hazel using only basic hand tools.

You’ll learn how a functional hunting bow can be produced from readily available natural materials. Throughout the day, Dan will guide you through each stage of the process, demonstrating the traditional skills used to shape, balance and finish your bow.

You'll gain practical experience using simple tools safely and effectively, learning how to shape the stave, and understand the fundamental principles that allow a simple piece of wood to become a powerful and efficient longbow.

By the end of the course, you'll leave with: