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The Chimneys Workshop For Violin Makers |
The first week this year will be devoted to two projects: SETUP, and a
(NEW-FOR-THE SECOND TIME AROUND, BECAUSE IT MADE SUCH A HIT IN 2007!) BEGINNER'S CLASS, to be run simultaneously.
Setup is the most important process in violin making . . . a process that is performed repeatedly over the life
of an instrument. Please bring, at least, one completed instrument . . . more if possible, since
the more instruments you bring, the more you will benefit from the variety of problems encountered . . . if
you've just sold your last instrument, bring along whatever you can get your hands on!
BEGINNER'S CLASS: If you're an 'aspiring' violin maker who wants to start off on
the right foot . . . or, perhaps, one who has made, one or two instruments and wants to make sure you're headed in the
right direction, this is the
class for you! Topics to be covered will
include: choosing the proper tools; selecting a pattern; constructing a mold; rib bending; introduction to plate
tuning, choosing the right wood and a myriad of other related subjects.
If you don't have the tools you need, or are unsure as to how to select the proper wood . . . we've got you covered:
both will be available for purchase at the workshop . . . at reasonable prices.
The second week will cover the making of new instruments. If possible, participants whould bring at least
one set of plates ready to be tuned, with the 'f' holes cut and the top and back finished on the outside . . .
don't panic if you are not this far along, you can still learn 'how-to-do-it'. Bring your tools, fixtures, holding
jigs along with any problems you may have encountered.
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Though lodging is included in the total cost, individuals must make their own reservations . . . be sure to mention that you are with the Chimneys Workshop; the toll free phone number is: (877) 446-6589.
As mentioned above, if possible, participants should bring a finished instrument and at least one set of
plates ready to be tuned, with the "f"
holes cut and the top and back finished on the outside
(don't panic if you are not this far along, you can still learn
"how-to-do-it"!). Bring your tools, fixtures, holding devices and jigs, along
with any problems you may have encountered.
Subjects covered during the course of the workshop will include bridge tuning;
soundpost adjustments; violin set-up; plate tuning (leave plenty of room in your
rough plates to fine-tune the arching);
edges; channeling and purfling; neck setting and tuning; fingerboard tuning;
arches and how to do them correctly. During each week, a one-half hour period
will be set aside for each violin maker so that he/she may ask questions and
receive personal instructions without
interruptions from others.
To register, send a check for $100 (payable to VMAAI) to cover one week ($50 for each additional
week) to: The Chimneys Violin Shop, 614 Lerew Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007. Be sure to
indicate which week(s) you will be attending. In order to carry this workshop, we will need a minimum of
10 participants each session and will close registration when total registrations reach 25
The Chimneys Violin Shop
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