In this 4 day intensive program we will focus on the ancient art of bow-making. Participants will learn to craft their own bow out of a single piece of wood using traditional tools. Topics covered are harvesting, seasoning, bow design and layout, tool usage, tillering, and finish work. This is an excellent program for those interested in traditional archery and hunting. The majority of the class will be spent tillering your bow. Tillering is the process of teaching the wood to bend in a beautiful arc so that it can serve as a fast, accurate, and durable bow. We will be using hand tools and the physical work will be strenuous. You will leave with class with a functional bow and a basic understanding of design and tillering.