Archery, Kayak, and Canoe sessions available through Autumn!
ARCHERY Lessons
A beautiful sport, wonderfully accessible to all ages and physical abilities
Archery can be as simple as the traditional recurve or longbow “stick and string”, or, it can be highly technical with all of the modern gadgetry of sights, stabilizers, and mechanical releases. Whatever has attracted YOU to archery, I will start you off right, avoiding the bad habits common with beginners.
Sessions are private and customized to focus on your specific goals. I travel to the location that works best for you, at the time that works best for you. We can shoot year-round, using outdoor ranges in good weather, and indoor ranges when it is cold and wet.
See the course descriptions and time guidelines below to estimate your cost. Once we’ve connected, we’ll talk together to understand your specific goals, and we’ll design a custom course, just for you!
Target shooting on one of the several area wooded courses.
Archery Lesson Options
Introduction to Archery - 90 Minutes
Your session will include:
· Equipment overview* – Learn about recurve, longbow, and compound bows. Which will be your style?
· Equipment Fitting: Sizing and setting up your bow and arrows correctly so that they work best for you.
· Skills! Learn effective form and start shooting right away.
· Coached Practice.
· Safe and proper use of equipment and ranges.
*Equipment provided if needed, at no additional cost.
Private: $75 Each
2 People: $60 Each
3 People: $50 Each
Beginning Archery Lesson Package
Session 1: 90-minute Introduction to Archery
· As described above.
Sessions 2-4: three, 1-hour sessions
· These sessions will focus on specific aspects of your shot sequence, preventing and fixing bad habits, and address any equipment or technique questions you may have.
· You should acquire your own equipment after the introductory session.
Private: $180 Each
2 People: $150 Each
3 People: $125 Each
Guided Practice & Other Custom Sessions
For those who would like focused critique and support for more enjoyment through increased skill and confidence.
I can work with you to deliver whatever you might imagine. I have a variety of activities and games to keep it fun.
A great activity with a friend, and makes an awesome date!
Private: $45/hour
2 People: $40/each/hour
3 -6 People: $35/each/hour
Qualifications
Your Instructor: Natalie Griffith
I shoot for fun, and I enjoy competing to improve my skill and to meet other archers. I teach so that I can help others, especially adults, find the joy of archery.
· USA Archery Certified Level 2 Instructor
· USA Archery Certified Judge
· Traditional Archery enthusiast since 2012
· 2021 U.S. National Indoor Championships - 2nd Place Woman Traditional Archer.
· 2021 Lancaster Longbow Outlaws - Top three internationally.
· 2020 and 2019 Midwest NFAA Traditional Sectional Champion*.
· 2020 Minnesota State Archery 3D - Senior Female Traditional Champion*.
· Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Four-time Women’s Longbow Champion!
* Ask me about this!
Recurve Bow, Archery, Archery Range
Covid Safety
Outdoor archery is naturally suited to social distancing!
For your safety and mine:
- We’ll refrain from shaking hands.
- I disinfect all equipment provided prior to the session.
- I’ll have disinfectant available during the session.
- Participants will handle only their own equipment throughout the session.
- Payment via Paypal or Venmo encouraged, but not required.
Masks/Face coverings
- Please have a mask available to wear at times where we need to speak together closely. Most of the time, you will not need to wear a mask unless you desire.
- I will wear a mask throughout the session if you desire.
Mask = Manufactured or home-made masks, bandana, buff, etc.