I've had this brought up before, had a few bring it up this past weekend...I've done string making seminars...basically Q&A, explaining the differences in materials, trying to help solve problems...but I haven't done a clinic. Would there be enough interest to do one at a shoot like the TN Classic? Had one guy tell me he'd happily pay $150...don't know that there will be a charge at all, if there is it won't be that much and if there is a charge it would include freebies (video, string and serving material). What say you?
Denton Hill has also been suggested.
Good idea for TN classic.
You mightn't be thinking of attending the CTAS high country shoot. I've never been to it and am not particularly planning to go but your clinic would tip me!
We did the High Country Shoot last year and plan to do it again, but it's a bit too far out for it to be a regular trip. Sorry...
I think that's a good idea. I know I'd attend if I were going to any of the "major" get-togethers...
If I was there I would likely be up for that, Chad.
I'd be in!
:thumbsup:
Should have plenty of interest.
I would go if you were ever close. The High Country Shoot would probably be the closest to me.
Count me in.
I would probably be in for Denton Hill, sounds fun
I have been making strings but I am sure I could learn a thing or two from you.I will be at Denton this year bought a bunch of string material from you last year. :thumbsup:
I'd definitely do it at Denton Hill.
Got to iron out some details, but looks like a definite "maybe" for the TN Classic at Twin Oaks next month. Haven't confirmed anything with the folks at the ETAR, but will work on that tomorrow.
Next question...what would be a reasonable price, if any? My thoughts are: just do it for free, or 2: charge a fee, but give back more than I charge in a sign-up package. String and serving material, video, wax, maybe even a BCY hat or t-shirt to go along with it.
I'm leaning more towards 2 just to ensure the people that attend are serious about learning to make strings. I don't mind answering anyone's questions, but it's going to be a lot easier to work 1-on-1 with say 4 or 5 who are serious about it vs. a dozen who are just curious. Just throwing out a number, but say charge $50 and give each person 2 spools of material ($18-$42), a spool of serving ($25), a DVD ($25), cake of string maker's wax ($5), and a hat or t-shirt ($15). For $50 you'd get items that retail for $88 to $112 plus the instruction. Or forget the freebies and just do a free clinic?
Haven't heard back from ETAR yet, so not sure on that one. On Twin Oaks, charge or not? Also, when? Friday night, Saturday morning? Those are about the only feasible times I think we could get under the shed, or Pappy might have a better suggestion on where to have it. Finally, string boards was brought to my attention. Bring your own? I don't have any extras, and passing just one around could slow it down a lot. If I can get these kinks ironed out, and don't find any new ones, I'll give it a whirl.
They used to have free clinics/seminars at the Baltimore Bowmen Trad Classic. I went to a stringmaking one, the first year that I attended the whole weekend. What a treat! They had a raffle, and I won the string board that I still use.
Having bought your video, and having met you, I predict that your clinic will be a romping success, no matter how you set it up. Very kind of you to consider providing such a valuable resource.
Killdeer :wavey:
QuoteFinally, string boards was brought to my attention. Bring your own?
You could demo how to use the board but maybe have bundles precut for all to use?
Steve, great minds think alike...and so do we! I was just thinking about that a few minutes ago. I'd rather for folks to be able to make a string they could use immediately, but learning to make a string is the goal. Maybe have a sign-up sheet Friday and Sat and get a length listed, do the clinic Sat afternoon. Got to get with Pappy to iron out the details.