Derek Roberts Violins

Violin Making Course Information and Booking

Workshop

Dates Next available dates are 30 November - 4 December.

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Tools All tools needed will be provided. As you will be taught techniques of tool sharpening, you may like to bring a chisel (approx 20mm) of your own to sharpen.

Times and Costs The workshop is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm each day, with tuition from 10am to 4pm. All tuition is in small groups with plenty of individual attention. The course costs include all tuition and use of tools, and for the Getting Started course a ready-made mould. Other materials, accommodation and meals are not included.

Accommodation There is a large choice of accommodation available in Leamington Spa and nearby Warwick. Please visit the South Warwickshire Tourist Information Centre for information or phone their booking hotline on 01926 742767.

Lunch There is time for you to buy lunch in a local pub or café, or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch. We provide tea and coffee.

How to book To book a place on the course, please complete the form below. We require a non-returnable deposit of £50, payable by credit/debit card or sterling cheque. We will ask you to pay the balance of the course fee 4 weeks before the course starts.

Choose your course

Getting Started in Violin Making
    5 days £280 including a ready-made mould
    Add materials at £75 (neck block, blocks, linings, back, ribs)

Develop Your Violin Making
    3 days £150     4 days £200     5 days £250

Violin Repair and Set Up
    3 days £150     4 days £200     5 days £250

Choose your dates

   30 November - 4 December

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Your card details will be encoded securely using public key encryption technology before being sent across the Internet. If you prefer, you can contact us by telephone on +44 (0)1926 428313. We will confirm your place when we receive your payment. If a course is fully booked when we receive your booking form, we will contact you.

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