Private Lessons

Classes & Group Sessions

There are three NFAA & USA Archery certified instructors at Dewclaw Archery. We offer one on one lessons to anyone who is interested in archery, as well as classes for those that are more comfortable in a group setting.
From beginners to advanced, we teach proper shooting form from the ground up. It is never too early to introduce archery to your children, we have seen a passion for the sport in kids as young as 3! And don’t think it’s ever too late either, we have had many customers think that shooting a bow would be too hard, but advances in archery technology (and good ‘ol exercise!) make archery fun for everyone!
One on one lessons are $40.00/hour and can be scheduled any day we are open.
All of our one on one lessons are custom tailored to each individual archer, because you don’t have to do everything perfectly, you just have to do things consistently!

So no matter where you may be in your archery endeavors, we are always here to help. We offer private lessons by appointment only.

Whether you’re new to archery or have been shooting for years, shooting with others is often more exciting and a great opportunity to learn.

Our open shoot nights welcome archers of all levels to get together and enjoy the sport. There is always an instructor on hand to help new shooters or provide tips and insights for those with more experience.

These nights are relaxed with no real agenda besides shooting some arrows!

Group classes will also be available from time to time. The content covered in each class will vary to allow for a good learning experience for all levels.

Follow the link below to see a list of our current lessons and classes.

Class topics and availability change often, so check back from time to time for updated class info.

Got a great idea for a class, or something you can’t wait to dive into?  Shoot us an email and let us know! We want to teach you what you want to learn!

Archery for Beginners

One on one lessons for beginners start you off with the very basics. Such as proper equipment, terminology, safety, and sizing. Then we move to the indoor shooting lane for some hands on learning by walking you through the shot sequence and letting you take your first shot. By the end of your first lesson you will have a good understanding of what it takes to execute your shot from start to finish. As we progress through the “beginner” stage toward “intermediate,” we will help you to fine tune each step of your shot sequence.

Lessons for Intermediate Archers

We see intermediate archers as those who have a solid grasp on shooting form, and have been shooting for at least six months on their own. Archery is a sport that requires not only repetition and discipline, but also experience. It takes time shooting your bow for one to develop “harmony” with your setup. Meaning that you know how you and your equipment will react when you execute a good shot, and when you make a mistake as well. As we instruct intermediate archers, we not only look for flaws in your shot sequence and shooting form we also present techniques to help you become more aware of mistakes and how to correct them.

Advanced Archers

You have been shooting your bow for several years at least. You know what a good shot looks and feels like, but you may struggle with certain aspects of your shooting form or your shot sequence. We have over 40 years of combined hunting and target shooting experience with both recurve and compound bows and we’re here to help! We can employ various methods to help you overcome different hurdles that archers face when the pressure is on. Sometimes all it takes is someone with an expert eye to point you in the right direction.