Throughout the year, I offer evening classes on the theme of violin making. Accessible to all, these workshops are particularly aimed at amateurs of all ages wishing to experience handcrafted violin making. On this page you'll find all the information you need on what I offer
Evening courses in violin making
Weekly courses are aimed at amateurs wishing to get involved in violin making. In my workshop, you can learn how to make, repair or maintain your instrument. A few hours of practice a week. Whether it's to complete a personal project such as building an instrument or repairing an old one, add to your knowledge of the instrument as a musician, or simply discover the world of traditional violin making. The practice can also be of interest to students looking for guidance.
Evening courses in violin making
Here are just a few of the topics that can be covered in the courses, by way of indication:
- Manufacture or assembly of a complete or partial instrument
- Instrument assembly, tuning and adjustment,
- Repairing or restoring an old instrument
- Woodworking and sculpture
- Use and care of hand tools
- Varnish design and application
I reserve the right to refuse any project that does not correspond to the student's level or that is contrary to the ethics of the workshop.
Prices and timetable for evening courses in violin making
- Evening classes take place between 6pm and 10pm on weekdays.
- The indicative price is €25 per student per hour of class, which includestuition,access to workshoptools and theuse of consumables(glues, solvents, varnishes, etc.) which are freely available.
- Current number of places per session: 2
Tools & materials
Workshop tools and consumables are provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own tools and materials for use during the workshop sessions. They cannot be stored on site, however, and must be taken home at the end of each class. Materials are also available for sale(wood, easels, cores, dowels...) to help you complete your projects.
Warning
The teaching offered in these courses is purely cultural, recreational and aimed at amateurs. It does not represent a serious basis for learning traditional violin making, which requires years of apprenticeship in establishments capable of offering this type of training.
The courses involve the use ofsharp objects(penknives, chisels, gouges...) and dangerous substances(varnish, alcohol...) requiring a certain degree of autonomy: they are therefore reserved for an informed public.
Intensive courses in violin making
In addition to our weekly evening courses, you can also join one of our various intensive courses. For more information on these, please visit the page dedicated to them: Courses.
If you need any further information about evening classes, workshops or other activities at the studio, please don't hesitate to contact me.