Violin Building and Repair Program

Violin building and restoration is an ancient craft, the secrets of which are often closely guarded within families or small groups of experts. There are several first-class violin making schools in the world, but very limited time is devoted to repair and restoration. There exists, therefore, a very real shortage of opportunities for craftsperson’s to learn and enhance their restoration skills.

This program is designed as an introduction to violin finishing and repair. Students, ages 14 – 18, will have the opportunity to apprentice in a working repair shop that services hundreds of instruments each year. This experience also includes an opportunity for students to build and finish their own violin.

Also included:

·       Violin History

·       Tooling

·       Building Materials

·       Strings

·       Maintenance

·       Job Placement Opportunities

Programs will be taught in a lab format with master classes. A schedule of master classes will be provided and held on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to Noon. Lab times are available Tuesday thru Friday from 12:00 – 6:00 PM.

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