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Bow RehairingJune 22-26 |
What You'll LearnThe most common repair needed by string players is the rehairing of the bow. This workshop will consist of a week of intense study on bow rehairing. Ample time will be allotted for hands-on experience and practice. The workshop focuses on the rehairing process . Only student bows in good repair should be brought to this workshop. This workshop is recommended for all students interested in the study of bowmaking.. Materials and Tools NeededYou will need a number of student-level bows. Many student-level bows in need of rehairing would be very useful. A complete list of tools, materials, and suppliers will be provided after your acceptance into the workshop. |
Bow RepairJune 29-July 3 |
What You'll LearnRather than replacing a bow that needs repair, repair it! This workshop will cover routine bow repairs that will keep bows in good working order. Often bows that come in for rehairing also need some repair work. Instruction will include: screw and eyelet repairs; tip replacement; windings; leather grips; cambering and straightening; as well as replacing pearl slides and dots. How these repairs affect the playability of the bow will be emphasized. This workshop, in addition to Bow Rehairing, will best prepare students for commonly needed repairs. Materials and Tools NeededYou will need a number of student-level bows. Many student-level bows in need of repair would be very useful (any condition). A complete list of tools, materials, and suppliers will be provided after your acceptance into the workshop. |
Advanced Bow RepairJuly 6-10 |
What You'll LearnThis new hands-on workshop has been added to accommodate requests from bow rehairers and shop owners who want to better serve their customers with advanced repair technique. You will focus on skills necessary for repairing and making bows at a professional level. The instructor will discuss and demonstrate techniques, and then you will work on a bow under his supervision. The workshop is for all levels--whether you're already repairing or making bows or just starting out. It is also an excellent workshop for those who have taken Bow Rehairing and Bow Repair and want to advance their skills and for those interested in bow making. A number of topics will be covered. You may choose, after consultation with the instructor, to work on any or all of the topics covered. This will allow you to focus on the techniques that will help you the most. Among the topics will be: spline bow heads; bushings; soldering techniques for silver ferrules and button rings; making a new button; tool sharpening; machine technique used in bow repair, bow-making and tool-making. The use of the lathe (screw cutting metal lathe), band saw, bench grinder, drill press and other small power tools will also be examined. Materials and Tools NeededYou will need a number of student-level bows. Many student-level bows in need of repair would be very useful (any condition). A complete list of tools, materials, and suppliers will be provided after your acceptance into the workshop. |
Bow Making Techniques With a Focus on
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There will be two weeks of bow making in which all students will be working on an independent study basis. You can choose to attend one to two weeks of this workshop. By working on a one-on-one basis with each student, the instructor hopes to maximize the students’ time and talents. Students of all skill levels are welcome. What You'll LearnWhether restoring a bow or making a new one, it is essential that one learn the time-honored techniques used for centuries in France to create beautiful works of art. Lynn Hannings brings to this workshop her understanding and respect of this fine tradition of handwork. She will demonstrate and teach techniques that are both practical and fundamental. Each year this hands-on workshop focuses on the French bowmakers who created bows renowned for their playability as well as artistic beauty. Materials and Tools NeededA complete list of tools, materials, and suppliers will be provided after your acceptance into the workshop. Note: Because of the recent CITES Appendix II endangered species listing on pernambuco, raw wood cannot be transported internationally without proper CITES documentation. Further information will be provided with your registration confirmation. Alternative woods will be available for purchase at a moderate price. |
Basic Violin Maintenance and
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What You'll LearnThis introductory workshop is highly recommended for music teachers, musicians, and others interested in string instrument repair. You do not need to have previous experience working on violins. You will be instructed in some of the basic bench skills required for rudimentary repair and maintenance of a full-size violin (for 4/4 violins only). Topics will include: sharpening a knife and scraper; fitting a sound-post; making and adjusting a violin bridge; gluing a seam; cleaning and polishing; and installing a chinrest, end button and tail piece. Tuning a violin, string selection, and adjusting the sound post will also be discussed. Materials and Tools NeededBring one or two brand new, never before set up, full-sized violins with ebony fingerboard (inexpensive violins costing less than $100 would be appropriate). A complete list of tools and materials suggested for this workshop will be sent after your acceptance to this program. |
Basic Violin & Stringed Instrument Repair IIJune 29-July 3 Take both |
What You'll LearnThis hands-on workshop is for individuals who took Basic Repair previously or have experience in repair and want to deepen and expand their skills and knowledge. You will discuss the set-up of the full-size violin, but, in addition to that, you will discuss the set-up of fractional size instruments, including viola, cello, and five-strings violin. The workshop will review all procedures introduced in Basic Repair I including bridges, sound posts, fingerboard and tailpiece, gluing of seams, pegs, and discussion of sound adjustments for viola and cello. Tool sharpening will be covered in greater depth. Also included will be planning a fingerboard and adjusting a nut and saddle. Materials and Tools NeededOne or two of the following instruments (all must have an ebony finger board): 4/4 violins, fractional size violin, viola (any size), cello (full size or 3/4 size), five-string violin (preferably never before set-up). Two sets of fittings per instrument. A complete list of tools and materials suggested for this workshop will be sent after your acceptance to the program. |
Intermediate
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What You'll LearnThis hands-on workshop is for individuals who have some experience with instrument set-up and maintenance and want to train in the most common repairs including: gluing of new cracks in instruments; taking off, and re-gluing the top; neck projections; cleating; replacing fingerboards; bushing pegs; and basic retouching principles. The influence of set-up and string selection on tone will be discussed as well as how to talk about sound with a musician. You'll also discuss cello wolf adjustment. Materials and Tools NeededBring two or three instruments of the string instrument family (violin, cello, viola) needing any of the aforementioned repairs. You should have a good collection of cutting tools and already be proficient in tool sharpening. Some brushes and clamps will also be required. A complete list of tools and materials suggested for this workshop will be sent after your acceptance to the program. |
Advanced
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What You'll LearnThis hands-on workshop is for individuals who have taken Intermediate Violin Repair or have previous repair experience. Projects started in the intermediate workshop can be finished, and/or a new repair can be started. This workshop will cover the same repairs as Intermediate Repair, but will also include the following repairs: gluing and retouching old cracks; resetting necks; plate and bass bar thickness; replacing edges and corners; reshaping necks; neck grafts; gluing and pinning broken cello necks. If interested, you will also discuss acoustics. Materials and Tools NeededBring two or three instruments or parts of instruments needing any of the above-mentioned repairs. You should have a comprehensive collection of tools, including clamps, brushes and cutting tools. A complete list of tools and materials suggested for this workshop will be sent after your acceptance to the program. Note: Working on fine old Italian violins is not recommended in this workshop! |
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What You'll LearnYou will work in groups according to your level. You'll begin working on two instruments simultaneously; one under the guidance of the instructor, and the second during your free time. Beginning Students Beginning students will be familiarized to violin making by a short introduction to the history of violin making. You will learn about the five major Italian Schools. You will draw from templates work of some of the most important makers of these schools. You will draw the body outline, the F-holes and the scrolls. You will choose one maker of a particular school as your focus. Construction begins with the selection and matching ribs with back, and neck and a suitable top. You will then make a template for the body outline with conventional measurements suitable for the musicians. You will exercise tool control by planing linings and ribs, followed by making an inside mold, the setting of blocks, ribs and linings. Students designated as beginners will then conclude by joining the top and back, cutting the outline, matching the rib structure and begin chiseling top and back arching in the rough. To have completed two sets of rib structures, with top and back depends on how quickly you learn, your skill level working with tools, tool sharpening, dedication, and number of weeks attending the institute. Intermediate (Returning Students and New Students at this Level) Completing Students Note: Next year's Violin Institute 2010 will include a varnishing and set-up workshop. How the Sessions MeetYou may choose to attend one to five weeks of this workshop (choose from the five weeks listed below). Beginning students may only start attending during the second week of the workshop sessions. Week 1 - June 23-26 Weeks are filled on a first-come, first served basis. You should indicate on the application form the number of weeks you wish to attend and their dates. Because we maintain optimum class sizes, your first choices are not guaranteed and you may be asked to attend another week. Materials and Tools NeededA list of required tools and materials will be sent after your acceptance into the program. You should bring your own tools, wood, sheet metal for templates, bench-top work lamp, and building materials. You may contact the instructor for advice in the purchase of the necessary tools and materials. His contact information will be sent to you with your registration confirmation. (Please note: it is not possible to finish an instrument during a five-week summer workshop.)
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