Multiple Days: 07/20/2018, 07/21/2018, 07/22/2018, 07/23/2018, 07/24/2018Location:
Peters Valley School of Craft,
Fee Information: $705Contact Name: Peters Valley School of CraftContact Email:E-Mail UsContact Phone Number: 973-948-5200 More » Come join us and make your own sculptural string instrument! Whether you are a musician who wants to learn woodworking to make your instrument, a woodworker who would like to learn the elements of string instrument or someone just looking for a fun week, this is the class for you. Two professional woodworker/artists will guide you through the safe use of power tools including the band saw, drill press, router, sander and circular saw and also stationary tools such as a woodcarving gouge, rasp, file, scraper and more. Participants will learn sculptural wood carving, shaping and forming to create your own individualized instrument parts. You will also learn the fundamentals of the string instrument including scale length, acoustics, fretting and stringing applicable to all stringed instruments. Beginner to Intermediate
