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Burren Archery is delighted to offer  Bow and Arrow making  courses with renowned bow-maker Mike Henderson.   Mike has 30 years experience in Bow and Arrow making and is passionate about his craft . He has extensive knowledge of techniques and traditions worldwide. This promises to be a fascinating rediscovery of what was once a live-or-die skill for our ancestors


This course is aimed primarily at adults, but children (from 14yrs) are welcome to attend with a parent.  The day begins at 10.00 and continues to 16.00 with breaks for lunch.  Lunch will be provided.

For Bookings Contact Mike on (085) 7865572

Bow Making Course

Cost Per Person: (€150)

Course Size: 4(maximum)

Arrow Making Course

Cost Per Person: ( €100 )

Course Size: 4 (maximum)

Arrow & Bow Making Course  (2 days)

Cost Per Person: (€200)

Course Size: 4(maximum)

Knife Making Course Dates:


Cost Per Person: (€100)

Course Size: 4(maximum)

For further information contact  Mike on (085) 7865572
or e-mail
[email protected]


Location: Cloghaun, Lisdoonvarna, Co.Clare


Course Leader: Mike Henderson




FQA
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Bow Making  Course

This is a one day, were you will learn about the art of the bow-maker and the use of bows.  First and foremost, however, this is a practical hands-on course.   You will learn to shape and form traditional bows, to make string from natural raw materials and to make, point and fletch arrows. All materials and equipment will be provided but if you wish to bring any of your own tools, all that you will need is a rasp, a pocket-knife and a small plane.  At the end of the course, you will leave with your own bow that you have made yourself!
Course Contents
  • Bow history
  • Wooden bow design
  • Factors effecting bow efficiency
  • Wood selection
  • Bow woods
  • Tillering
  • String materials
  • String construction
  • Archery techniques
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Arrow making course



Over the course of a day you will make your own arrow shafts, heads and fletchings all made from techniques spanning from the stone-age and up, including the use of primitive glues.
All materials and equipment will be provided. At the end of the course, you will leave with your own arrows that you have made yourself!

Course contents
  • Arrow design (including primitive methods)
  • Arrow woods
  • Fletching
  • Archery techniques
CONTACT US
  • Knock, Inch,
    Ennis, Co.Clare., Ireland
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  • Opening times: ring for appointment
  • ​087 6465632 (mobile)  9.30 am to 5.30pm
  • ​[email protected]
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