Traditional stringed and keyboard instruments – starting or finishing projects with Andy Butterworth

Ref: S5D37553

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About this course

Musical instrument making (S5D37553-S5DXXXXX) – starting or continuing projects
An exciting opportunity to start making a new instrument in preparation to join our nine-day course or to continue one you have already begun. If starting a new instrument or new to instrument making, please contact us before booking. Instruments should be selected with advice from the tutor, though please note that this course is suitable for those with prior experience of fine woodworking. Also see information relating to the nine-day courses. Most instruments take attendance on several courses to complete depending on complexity and your woodworking experience.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Andy Butterworth

Andy has been attending the West Dean Musical Instrument Making Course for over 35 years, firstly as a student and then as a tutor. His work as a restorer and maker in the horological and musical genres gives particular insight into technical aspects, especially for keyboard instruments and hurdy-gurdies, which have some "engineering" content.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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