Intensive engagement with purification, Repair and/or restoration of surfaces and instrument parts while consistently maintaining the original substance (wood, varnish) and the original design and construction method of the treated instruments.
Our course offer is directed at professional violin makers who would like to acquire additional skills or freshen up their knowledge in selected fields of violin making.
Instructor: Jean-Jacques Fasnacht, Restorer
For more information: jeanjacques.fasnacht@outlook.com
Course dates: 2022/23
Aug 15th – 19th 2022
Documentation, surface cleaning
Oct 17th – 21st 2022
Plastercast, cracks, soundpost patch
Dec 05th – 09th 2022
Soundpost patch, replacement of corners/edges/purflings
Jan 23rd. – 27th 2023
Rib crown, bassbar
March 27th- 31st 2023
Neckgraft, varnish retouching
Course fee:
CHF 1’250.- / per course*
*Members of the Swiss Association of Violin and Bow Makers receive a 10% discount on our course offers.
Are you interested in this course or one of the course modules? Please feel free to register here: