Seeking some hands-on instruction Portland, OR

[Plastic_Jesus]

Hey everyone. I haven't made it very far in my own. I have a nice long slightly curved hazelnut stave that I think will work wonderfully but I am really limited on my knowledge, skill, confidence and available tools. Is there anyone in the Portland, OR metro area willing to show me the ropes and give me some one on one guidance? I have about 10 days of free time starting in Friday December 9th.

[Pat B]

I think Gordon lives in Beaverton or near there. You can contact him through a PM. There are a few others near Portland  too I believe.

[aaron]

I live out on the coast at Ilwaco. I would be happy to help if you come to me.

[bubby]

Carson Brown has bow building seminars quite often just not sure whar part of the state he is in

[Weylin]

You're surrounded by friendly bowyers. I'm out in Willamina which is about an hour and a half from Portland. We have a group on Facebook called Rose City Bowyers. It's a loose affiliation of friends that gets together every once in a while to shoot and make bows. Carson Brown in Stayton does regular classes that are well worth it. John Strunk is a living treasure out in Tillamook and he may still be doing classes as well. Gordon Ferlitch has been know to help an aspiring bowmaker or two  . You have lots of resources available. Some guys charge and you'll get your money's worth and some guys will help for free though you may have to be more flexible about time and availability. Join the FB group and say hello. That's your best place to start.

[bubby]

And these guys build awesome bows!!!

[Carson (CMB)]

You're surrounded by friendly bowyers. I'm out in Willamina which is about an hour and a half from Portland. We have a group on Facebook called Rose City Bowyers. It's a loose affiliation of friends that gets together every once in a while to shoot and make bows. Carson Brown in Stayton does regular classes that are well worth it. John Strunk is a living treasure out in Tillamook and he may still be doing classes as well. Gordon Ferlitch has been know to help an aspiring bowmaker or two  . You have lots of resources available. Some guys charge and you'll get your money's worth and some guys will help for free though you may have to be more flexible about time and availability. Join the FB group and say hello. That's your best place to start.

Yup, what Weylin said.