Our aim is to spread traditional field archery in Ireland, including all the handcraft aspects. Participation on field archery tournaments as well as organisation of our own 3D competitions. At this, safety and fun is always the most important.

Leather One-Day workshop for Sat October 2nd 2010

A one day traditional leather craft workshop for beginners and those with experience. An all in package where you learn the basics of making your own handmade leather kit.

This one day workshop gives you the option to make three items or more with one of them free! This includes design, cutting, skiving, dyeing, sealing and fitting buckles/snaps/rivets etc to 3mm vege tan leather. Items you may choose from have an archery theme and include:

1. A wide heavy duty leather belt that has been made to measure to fit you.
2. Bow arm protection - an arm bracer with carved customized / personalized patterns (Celtic etc)
3. Hand stitched leather sheath for your utility knife
4. For the experienced hands-on person - heavy duty leather quiver (back, side or rear) for your arrows (but not as a free item)

Venue: Flybow, Ballina Mayo
Date: Sat October 2nd 2010.
Start: at 10am and finish at 5pm
Tutor: Con Connor registered craft tutor with Ros VEC
Cost: 90EUR per person
Includes light lunch and the materials for one free item 1, 2,or 3.
Extra leather including dye and finish at 12EUR/sq ft as needed

Up to seven people can participate in the workshop.
Please book early to secure a place.
Booking with Harald or Cornelia at email@flybowshop.com