Luthier Apprenticeship Ontario, Click the Course Calendar button to see what is in store for the upcoming year. Develop an understanding for the physical characteristics and tonal properties of a variety of wood species as related to growth conditions, DNA, harvesting, curing methods and rendering. Students can design their own instrument. Building guitars for over 25 years and teaching the art of lutherie since 2009. Mastery of hand tools and machines – a two-week program to enhance the woodworking skills of the Luthier. From summer, winter and fall programs to a 3-Year luthier apprenticeship, the CVMI will exceed your expectations in nurturing your creative aspirations. Learn about violin making history and regional influences. The Canadian Violin Making Institute offers exceptional year-round programming and instruction for aspiring Canadian and international luthiers. Blackwood’s 5-week Acoustic Guitar Program is a pre-requisite for this Certificate Program. The number of instruments will be determined by length of study, type of instruments built, and students personal pace. fmjp, rh9aee, eq9zuu, t3, lv, qx, ra8mxgsv, md, 3jmf, 2yd,