Project Quiver enters publishing phase!
Two months after concluding our travels for Project Quiver, our incredible journey continues. With 14 bowyer visited and 14 bows carved, we now have 14 beautiful stories to tell of the “art of life through bowcraft,” the subtitle to our extraordinary coffee table book, Quiver, that is due in stores this coming fall.
Throughout our travels we shipped all our completed bows back to our farm-based workshop and studio on Vancouver Island in Canada. Over the Christmas holiday, we staged all the bows in our studio for Ela to capture in stunning photographs. The final section of the book will be devoted to showcasing these modern artefacts.
We are pleased to announce that the renowned publishing house Trope of Chicago will be bringing Quiver: The Art of Life Through Bowcraft to life. Ela and I have been busy writing, editing photos, and refining all components of the book so that Trope can deliver to you the most beautiful book of traditional archery ever published, and possibly one of the most beautiful books, period.
Top photo: Dieppe, France.
Above photos: Three bows of Project Quiver.
Our Bowyers.
Pete Woodland, Canada
Jamie MacDonald, Canada
Ryan Gauthier, Canada
Jake Fenwick, Canada
Weylin Olive, USA
Correy Hawk, USA
Chuck Loeffler, USA
Nacho Marco, Spain
Stefan Tim, the Netherlands
Erich Streichsbier, Austria
Per Frieden, Sweden
Simon Kehl, Switzerland
Enrico Maraggi, Italy
Phil Rockhauser, Austria
Pre-Publication Sale!
Now that the physical part of the Project Quiver journey is over, we are focusing on bringing the book to life and sharing with you more podcasts and stories on social media. Quiver: The Art of Life through Bowcraft, the most stunning book of primitive archery, is anticipated to be released in the Fall of 2026. Stay tuned for our pre-launch sale early in 2026.
Above photos: Archery artefacts from the Istanbul Harbiye Military Museum.
Salish Wolf Podcast.
#64 Phil Rockhauser on Project Quiver
Phil Rockhauser is a bowyer based in southern Austria in Millstatter See, a beautiful rural lake. On clear days his cozy workshop offers views of the mountains of Slovenia and Italy. He is the author of two books on bow building, both entitled Bogenbau.
#65 Dan Nuttal on Project Quiver
Dan Nuttall is a master bowyer from South Devon, England, and founder of Devonshire Longbows. Dan shapes all of his bows with only hand tools using time-honored techniques. He also excels in leathercraft, making the handles for his bows and accessories such as arm bracers, calico longbow bags, and hip and back quivers.
#66 Rick Spicer on Project Quiver
Rick Spicer is an outdoor educator, bow hunter, and amateur bowyer living in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is a partner in Pack Rat Outdoor Center, an outdoor adventure gear retailer. Also he is director of Pack Rat’s annual adventure race known as Brewha Bushwhack, where participants complete a variety of survival challenges.
#67 Blayne Prowse on Project Quiver
Blayne Prowse is a fletcher, spoon carver, and bowyer located in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. After dabbling in the craft of bow making, he made a connection with a gentleman on Haida Gwaii who was milling his own arrow shafts. Pleased to continue crafting with his hands, Blayne took up the art of fletching.
#68 Stuart Livings on Project Quiver
Stuart Livings is a woodworker from England with a diverse background that includes timber framing, bow making, and spoon carving. He spends much of his time living in a custom van traveling North America taking on various projects. He currently is involved in the outdoor sports gear company known as Snow Shepherd and is bringing their brand to the North American market.
#69 Matthew Morris on Project Quiver
Matthew is a bowyer, storyteller, traditional bowhunter, and host of The Bowyer Podcast, where he shares the stories of artisans, cultural historians, and those who pursue big game with a stick and string. He’s dedicated to preserving traditional archery through craftsmanship, conversation, and time spent in the field.
About us.
Ela Harper is a photographer and content creator based in Costa Rica. At just 15 years old, Ela is carving her own path - literally and creatively. She has traded traditional schooling for hands-on experience in photography, travel, and Brazilian jiujitsu.
Todd Howard is a traditional archery instructor, acupuncturist, and writer living in Nosara, Costa Rica. Traditional archery came into his life a decade ago through his dedicated practice of Qigong, and soon after he began carving bows.
