Discover how a bow is traditionally made with an experienced artisan, and experience the satisfaction of crafting your own hazel bow to take home.

Date: Saturday 31st October
Time: 10am – 3pm

Location:

Tregonning Hill Field, Balwest, Helston, TR13 9TE
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Price: £95 per person
Age restriction: 16+

We’ll be working under the large canvas Scout Tent in the fields below Tregonning Hill, so you’ll be sheltered and surrounded by a landscape rich in history as you learn the techniques used for centuries to craft wooden bows.

Skills covered will include safe tool use, shaping the stave and how to balance your bow so it shoots smoothly and reliably.

The day ends with a friendly archery competition so you can try out your bow and see how it performs.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a functional hunting bow to take away with you and confidence to continue making bows at home.

All tools, materials and safety equipment are provided – plus tea, coffee and biscuits to keep you going.

It’s a rare chance to learn a heritage skill in a spectacular setting, and we hope you’d like to join us.

About your instructor

Dan Nuttall (Devonshire Longbows) is an artisan craftsperson with over 19 years of experience in bow making. He hosts live demonstrations and bow-making courses throughout the region and demonstrates his craft at events across the UK.

Book your place here – spaces are strictly limited.

All proceeds support Cornwall Heritage Trust, helping to keep Cornish heritage alive for future generations.