PREMIUM Bow Crafting Workshops

PREMIUM Bow Crafting Workshop

Lykopis is teaming up with Oshosi Bow Works on Saltspring Island to present this Premium Bowcrafting Workshop weekend. During this 3.5 day workshop Premium Workshop Chris and Patricia will guide students from stave to bow to create one of the bows listed below. Bowcrafters will start Day 1 by choosing their stave (additional cost): Holly, Hazelnut, Maple, Yew and Ash/Rowen. Day 2 and 3 participants will be shaping and tillering their bows. Day 4 will be crafting an open-ended Flemish-twist bowstring, and visiting the local Archery range to shoot their new bows.

  • Lithic

  • Viking Longbow

  • North American Flat bow

Join us for camping at no additional cost, or arrange your own accommodation for the weekend.

$1150 non-students / $980 students, + stave costs $90-225.

4 Days of meals available:

$225 x4 Breakfast, x4 Lunch, x3 Dinner, x3 Snacks.

Dates: 2026

May 15-18 (Long weekend)

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Unfortunately due to the nature of these workshops we will be unable to issue refunds for cancellation.

Cancellation Policy

  • Client Cancellation must be received by email lykopisinfo@gmail.com during business hours. Phone cancellations will not be accepted.

  • Client/Student missed classes will NOT BE REFUNDED or REBOOKED.

  • Lykopis cancelled classes/workshops – in case of circumstances such as but not limited to weather/sickness Lykopis will offer to make 2 options for make-up classes. If the student/client is unable to attend the available make-up class/workshop, no refund/credit will be given. If Lykopis is unable to reschedule a class/workshop, a 60% credit will be given.

  • Client cancelled events – in case of circumstances such as but not limited to weather/sickness Lykopis will endeavor to make 2 attempts to reschedule the event. If we are unable to reschedule the event, and the client cancels, a refund of 40% will be given.