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Arrow Smithing Taster

Arrow Smithing Taster in Essex

When is this experience?

This is a bespoke experience and occurs on selected dates. Please check the booking form below for dates.

Where is this experience happening?

All our craft courses happen at our HQ in Essex: Essex Barn at Rook Hall Farm, Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RB

About the Experience

Master arrow smithing in our traditional coal forge! Once this was one of the most important trades supplying armour piecing heads to England’s army and razer sharp broad heads to the King’s game keepers! Now it is officially on the red list of endangered craft and we are one of the few in the country practicing and more importantly teaching this intricate skill!

Join us for half a day in the forge getting to grips with the basics as you put hammer against hot metal. Learn to make sockets full sized to military spec or smaller for every day shooting. This is a shorter version of our full day focussing on “Type 9” bodkins and perfect for those who want a quick introduction to practice in their own time. By the end of the session you will take home everything that you have made and have a good insight into this very specialist skill.

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What to expect

3 hours of instruction in our traditional coal forge
Hand forge armour piercing bodkins
Learn how to efficiently roll a Medieval socket
Full instruction from an experienced smith
arrow smithing course showing 3 hand forged bodkins on top of the anvil

Pricing & Booking

£99 per person

All PPE and materials provided

Who is this experience for?

Novices & Beginners

Longbow Enthusiasts

Fanatics and history buffs

The geekiest of archers

 

Good to know

Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
Please bring a water bottle, you can refill on site if needed
Wear closed toe shoes or boots. Steel toe caps are best if you have them but not necessary
Please bring lunch for yourself
Small groups to maintain a high standard of instruction

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