Powder Horn Workshop with Clinton Byers    May 11-13, 2023 

Beginners Welcome!

3 day workshop. $480 class fee includes onsite meals and lodging.  There is an additional materials fee (approximately $30) to be paid to your instructor at class.  
 
Learn how to handcraft a traditional styled powderhorn with HCH Master Horner, Clinton Byers!  Historically, this style of powderhorn can be found from New England to Georgia and from the mid-18th century to the early 20th century. This is an appropriate powderhorn to pair with any flintlock or percussion rifle.

Using a variety of basic hand tools including files, rasps, knives, scrapers and a drill, each student will experience the artistic process of creating their own powderhorn in a traditional manner. Instruction will focus on the marriage of form and function, with the goal of creating an heirloom quality powderhorn that can be carried and used with confidence.
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Prior horn making or woodworking experience are not needed. This class is designed with the beginning horn maker in mind. The class will teach horn carving techniques and the principles behind this classic design. Several original and contemporary examples will be on hand to examine. All raw materials including horn and wood will be provided.  Work stations are provided. Students will need to bring their own hand tools.  A List of required tools will be provided.

​​This class and all other SOAW classes are held at Canter's Cave in Jackson, Ohio. To contact us with questions about  the Powder Horn Workshop or for registration information , click  "request info"  -  
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About the Instructor - Clinton Byers is a professional educator and 18th century artisan who lives in the mountains of western North Carolina with his wife and family. Clint has a lifetime of experience shooting and hunting with flintlocks and truly enjoys being in the woods with period gear.  Recognized as a Master Horner by the Honourable Company of Horners, Clint has been an accouterments judge at both the Gunmakers Fair at Dixon’s and the new Gunmakers Fair at Kempton. You can learn more about Clint and his work by visiting www.hornandfiber.com