Historic and Primitive Skills: Making a Longbow
Explore the history of archery in North America from raw material harvest to bow design and performance. Then, using only hand tools and patience, craft your own hickory longbow work of art. Woodworking skills recommended. This program requires stamina and upper arm strength. We will provide interested individuals with a registration form and detailed supply list.
Lists of references and resources for making future bows on your own will be provided.
Making concrete leaf castings of native Missouri trees is fun, and the more you experiment with different types of leaves, the more exciting the art becomes. Cement castings of leaves are always eye-catching in the garden, especially when hand-painted in beautiful shades of greens, gold or even left the natural concrete color.
This is a 2-part class and attendance for both dates (October 11th and October 15th) is mandatory for registration of this course. Space is limited so sign up early.
This class is a 12-month program (June 2024-May 2025) that meets each month. You will learn simple, but beautiful embroidery techniques as we explore some of the most stunning and unique wildflowers native to Missouri.
By signing up, you are committing to attend all twelve of the monthly sessions so that you will be able to complete all 15 blocks for an entire quilt.
Learn embroidery techniques while also exploring “Wildflowers” by stitching quilt blocks based on that theme.
Myths and superstitions abound concerning Halloween and its traditional seasonal icon, the owl. Come meet a Barred, Great Horned and Screech owl from the Dickerson Park Zoo as you learn many amazing facts about these raptors. This program is for all age groups and reservations are required.
For more information about this event, please call 573-325-1381.
