Bow Building Workshop

Bow Building Workshop


Experience some fascinating days around bow and arrow!

FRIDAY 26. May 15h
to
SUNDAY 28. May, 14h


Torrão, Alcàcer do Sal

For whom?

This workshop is for adults and teenager who are interested in archery, woodworking and spending time in nature!

In this course you will craft your own bow out of a piece of wood. You spend a weekend on our land, sleeping in a tent and learn about bow building and archery. Age limit 12+.

What we learn:

  • What wood is good for bows
  • Crafting your own bow (hickory or manau)
  • Crafting your string
  • Crafting of arrows
  • Basic knowledge about archery
  • Shooting with your own bow
Please contact us if you have questions?

We are happy to answer them!
Prices:

Adults € 275.-
Teens (12y – 18y) € 225.-

Includes:
campsite for 3 days, all meals, workshop and materials, use of all facilities
  • Workshop bow and arrow
  • Material for bow and bowstring
  • Material for 3 arrows
  • Campsite for 3 days
  • All meals

We also have the opportunity to rent a belltent for up to 5 persons. Includes tent, bed with matress.
€50.- per tent/night.

What you need

  • Tent
  • sleeping bag, sleeping mat with a temperature class suitable for the time of year
  • your own dishes (plate, cutlery, cup, waterbottle)
  • shoes and clothes for the outdoors
  • swimming clothes
  • sun protection (hat, suncream), rain gear
  • torch, lamp
  • knife with fixed blade (you can buy one at the course (€25.-)
  • fishing gear (not obligatory) but we are next to a lake
  • natural soap to shower, towel
  • Water bottle

Good to know
The language spoken will be english.
We will cook in our outdoor-kitchen.
We have four compost-toilets and three showers.
Electricity is in the outdoorkitchen (to charge cellphones, etc.).
We have a filtering system for drinking water, but bring a full bottle to start with. If possible no plastic bottles!

We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegetarian). Fruits will be provided throughout the whole day. Feel free to bring your own food to grill on the campfire.

Please contact us if you have questions?

We are happy to answer them!
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