Making the prefect bow
Would you like to make a professional yew long bow or laminated recurve. Start talking with the bowyers...
Guided by Experience
If you are ready for the most personalized custom bow then you might want to get in touch with the bowyers at the Saltspring Archery Society. Choose between a Yew self bow or a laminated recurve. These experienced craftsmen will guide you through the wonderful process of making a top class bow
Meet the Crew
Craft a premium Long Bow workshop May 15 -18th, 2026
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, Hazel, 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.
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Lithic
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Viking Longbow
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North American Flat bow
Join us for camping at no additional cost, or arrange your own accommodation for the weekend.
$1150 non-members / $980 members, + 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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A CHANGE OF SHOES IS REQUIRED
IF THE PARTICIPANT DOES NOT BRING A CHANGE OF SHOES, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS
STREET SHOES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE RANGE FLOOR
Cancellation Policy
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Client Cancellation must be received by email lykopisinfo@gmail.com during business hours. Phone cancellations will not be accepted.
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Client/Student missed classes will NOT BE REFUNDED or REBOOKED.
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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.
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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.
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2180 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
V5T 3C5
T: (604) 423-4226
Shop Hours
Monday: 10:30-17:30
Tuesday: 10:30-17:30
Wednesday: By Appointment Only
Thursday: 10:30-17:30
Friday: 10:30-17:30