It is our goal to provide a wide range of topics, presented in a traditional style in order for both the beginner and more advanced maker to build a solid foundation from which to branch out in their pursuit of excellence in violin making. Each participant will be allowed a dedicated 1/2 hour period with Mr. Darnton in which they may ask questions and/or present their projects.

Week 1:	Design and edges, purfling and making purfling, archings, other topics as required (all 3 weeks)
Week 2:	f-holes, graduations, bass bar
Week 3:	Scrolls/neck/fingerboard/nuts and saddles, Setup
Week 4:	Overview of all issues plus varnish considerations and certification photography

Mr. Darnton will be on hand to deal with all these issues and more. The sessions will not be limited to the topic at hand. A great deal of information is given throughout the sessions and in the evenings. The amount of information you can expect to leave with is tremendous. In addition to the skills you will learn the camaraderie you can count on will last you a lifetime. So plan to come take advantage of this fabulous opportunity.

Week 1:	Bow making and related issues (design, weight/balance, materials, tips, tool usage, finishing, etc.
Week 2:	Bow making and related issues

Ms. Hannings will be on hand to deal with all these issues and more. The amount of information you can expect to leave with is tremendous. In addition to the skills you will learn the camaraderie you can count on will last you a lifetime. So plan to come take advantage of this fabulous opportunity.

Week 1:	Basic elements of repair/restoration (may include top removeal and replacement, bushings, fingerboard removal and dressing, removing and fitting bass bars, crack repair, neck grafts and more.)
Week 2:	Basic elements of repair/restoration
** Participants may also bring individual projects to receive specific personalized instruction.

Mr. Wagner will be on hand to deal with all these issues and more. The amount of information you can expect to leave with is tremendous. In addition to the skills you will learn the camaraderie you can count on will last you a lifetime. So plan to come take advantage of this fabulous opportunity.

Questions? jbscvmw@dslextreme.com and be sure to include "2009 Workshop" in the subject line.

Attendees must provide their own hand tools and clamps. Large tools will be available at the site. More information available on enrollment. Individual work lights will be provided. Your tools may be shipped to the event host prior to arrival.

Participants are welcome to video or copy materials for personal use only. All images are property of SCVMW under U.S, Copyright protection and may not be used without the written permission of SCVMW and J Brown, Violin Maker.