The BVMA is running this extremely popular bow course again in January 2025. We are delighted that Jutta Walcher will be teaching re-hairing and Tim Baker will be demonstrating and leading discussions on any other bow repairs.

To sign up click here Bow Course starting Aug 15th at 8pm BST

Here’s all the information you need to know:

Start 2.00pm - Monday 13 th January 2025

End 3.00pm - Saturday 18 th January 2025

Maximum 11 students.

Cost:

Ensuite room - £800

Non ensuite - £750

If you are new to the trade you can apply for a bursary. Two bursaries are available from the BVMA covering half the cost of the course. These will be prioritised to help people in the early stage of their career (within 8 years from the start of training).

Keep an eye on your e-mails for more information about booking your place. Not all places will be allocated straight away. You can find more information about the booking process in issue 114 of the BMVA magazine. Please add yourself to the waiting list if your place isn’t allocated immediately.

There is a £100 deposit with the remaining balance being payable by the end of October 2024.

What you will need:

Bring as many bows as you can for re-hairing plus some bows you would like to repair. Also, hand tools, bow making tools, bow hair/parts and glue. Some items can be provided if you don’t already have them.

Personal belongings for the duration of the course, there are no laundry facilities.

Here’s a list of tools available at Halsway for your information:

Bench inc. light and chair for every single participant

Bandsaw

5 clamp-on vices

Myford 7 lathe 

Daylight bulbs