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  • American Lutherie institute Presents:   In association with the Violin Society of America:
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A.L.I. Restoration WorkshopA.L.I. Restoration Workshop
  • -A.L.I. Restoration 2025 Guest Instructors
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  • June 15 - June 21, 2025

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  • June 15 - June 21, 2025

 
 

Hello all! We’ve had some cancellations, which now gives a golden opportunity to those who were thinking about attending the workshop but thought it was too late:
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The Restoration Workshop has a few openings due to cancellations for instrument restorers and bow restorers to join us in our new home at the beautiful Clerestory at the Pajama Factory In Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dates for this years workshop are June 15 through the 21st.

Guest Instructors Greg Sapp, Stacey Styles, and Pete Oxley will be joining the usual team of staff instructors in a collaborative workshop environment. Costs for the week are $1100 for tuition which covers a evening meal, and $640 for the week for housing at the historic Genetti Hotel. A better than average breakfast is included with the hotel, lunch is on your own.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.alirestoration.com, or email Jerry Lynn at jhlviolins@gmail.com
#violin #violinrestoration #bowrestoration #luthier #cello #violinrepair

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Hello all! We’ve had some cancellations, which now gives a golden opportunity to those who were thinking about attending the workshop but thought it was too late: . The Restoration Workshop has a few openings due to cancellations for instrument restorers and bow restorers to join us in our new home at the beautiful Clerestory at the Pajama Factory In Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dates for this years workshop are June 15 through the 21st. Guest Instructors Greg Sapp, Stacey Styles, and Pete Oxley will be joining the usual team of staff instructors in a collaborative workshop environment. Costs for the week are $1100 for tuition which covers a evening meal, and $640 for the week for housing at the historic Genetti Hotel. A better than average breakfast is included with the hotel, lunch is on your own. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.alirestoration.com, or email Jerry Lynn at jhlviolins@gmail.com #violin #violinrestoration #bowrestoration #luthier #cello #violinrepair

An absolutely superb job of grafting a new volute done at the 2024 workshop by @chenhanwuviolins and staff instructor @matthewnoykos.
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There are many ways to accomplish this, however given the contained area of the damage, it was decided that great results could be had by machining out a pocket for a turned same grain “bushing.”
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There are still a few openings left for the 2025 workshop. Link in bio to apply. For more information you can email JHL@alutherie.com
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Photo credit @chenhanwuviolins and @iamrevolver #violin #violinrestoration #lutherie #scroll #violinrepair #alirestoration #vsa

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An absolutely superb job of grafting a new volute done at the 2024 workshop by @chenhanwuviolins and staff instructor @matthewnoykos. . There are many ways to accomplish this, however given the contained area of the damage, it was decided that great results could be had by machining out a pocket for a turned same grain “bushing.” . There are still a few openings left for the 2025 workshop. Link in bio to apply. For more information you can email JHL@alutherie.com . Photo credit @chenhanwuviolins and @iamrevolver #violin #violinrestoration #lutherie #scroll #violinrepair #alirestoration #vsa

The Restoration Workshop has always made a point of exposing our participants to conservative practices. This comes from a deep understanding that we are only temporary custodians of instruments and bows in our care. Here is an example of 3D scanning and CNC milling carried out by Dmitry Tarakanov and staff instructor/co-director Jerry Lynn. This intervention allows for a stable joint between a plate and rib structure with little or less material loss from the plate. Photo credit @dmitryviolins For more information about the Restoration Workshop, please email JHL@alutherie.com or visit our website to apply (link in bio) #violinrestoration #violinrepair #digitallutherie #violin #viola #cello #cellorestoration #3dscanning #cncmachining

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The Restoration Workshop has always made a point of exposing our participants to conservative practices. This comes from a deep understanding that we are only temporary custodians of instruments and bows in our care. Here is an example of 3D scanning and CNC milling carried out by Dmitry Tarakanov and staff instructor/co-director Jerry Lynn. This intervention allows for a stable joint between a plate and rib structure with little or less material loss from the plate. Photo credit @dmitryviolins For more information about the Restoration Workshop, please email JHL@alutherie.com or visit our website to apply (link in bio) #violinrestoration #violinrepair #digitallutherie #violin #viola #cello #cellorestoration #3dscanning #cncmachining

Guest instructor Mark Norfleet and Christo Wood - Most likely solving all of the problems… at least those regarding neck resets.
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2025 spots are going fast. Link in bio to apply. For more info, email JHL@alutherie.com #violinrestoration #violinrepair #cellorestoration #cellorepair #bowrestoration #bowrehair #bowrepair #viola photo credit: @iamrevolver

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Guest instructor Mark Norfleet and Christo Wood - Most likely solving all of the problems… at least those regarding neck resets. . 2025 spots are going fast. Link in bio to apply. For more info, email JHL@alutherie.com #violinrestoration #violinrepair #cellorestoration #cellorepair #bowrestoration #bowrehair #bowrepair #viola photo credit: @iamrevolver

New name, same people, and an even better experience. The Oberlin Restoration Workshop is now the American Lutherie Institute (ALI)Restoration Workshop. We’ve strengthened ties with the Violin Society of America, we’re creating better workshop infrastructure, and are committed to providing the best collaborative learning experience we can for our participants. This summers workshop is June 15 through June 21 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Link in bio to apply, for more information please email jhl@alutherie.com
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ALI was formed in 2024 to administer the Restoration Workshop for a temporary relocation. After a resounding success, the change was decided to be made permanent. The facilities @pajamafactory allowed there to be zero separation between violin restorers and bow restorers allowing both to benefit from the exchange of ideas.
#violin #viola #cello #bowrestoration #violinrestoration #violinrestorationinprocess #cellorestoration #cellorepair #violinrepair #bowrehair #bowrepair

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New name, same people, and an even better experience. The Oberlin Restoration Workshop is now the American Lutherie Institute (ALI)Restoration Workshop. We’ve strengthened ties with the Violin Society of America, we’re creating better workshop infrastructure, and are committed to providing the best collaborative learning experience we can for our participants. This summers workshop is June 15 through June 21 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Link in bio to apply, for more information please email jhl@alutherie.com . ALI was formed in 2024 to administer the Restoration Workshop for a temporary relocation. After a resounding success, the change was decided to be made permanent. The facilities @pajamafactory allowed there to be zero separation between violin restorers and bow restorers allowing both to benefit from the exchange of ideas. #violin #viola #cello #bowrestoration #violinrestoration #violinrestorationinprocess #cellorestoration #cellorepair #violinrepair #bowrehair #bowrepair

That`s a wrap, everybody!

#Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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That's a wrap, everybody! #Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

@alfaro_violins captivates us with his iconic caricatures on our last night at #Fauberlin2024
Thank you everyone for coming and making it one to remember!!

#Violin #Restoration #SeeYouNextYear

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@alfaro_violins captivates us with his iconic caricatures on our last night at #Fauberlin2024 Thank you everyone for coming and making it one to remember!! #Violin #Restoration #SeeYouNextYear

These cats are cookin`!! 🫰🎻🪕🥁🎶🎵

#Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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These cats are cookin'!! 🫰🎻🪕🥁🎶🎵 #Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Round table discussion. Wonder what they`re talking about 🤔😉

#Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Round table discussion. Wonder what they're talking about 🤔😉 #Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Check out this awesome bow rehairing station by Jerry Pasewicz!

#Violin #Bow #Restoration #Rehair #Fauxberlin2024

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Check out this awesome bow rehairing station by Jerry Pasewicz! #Violin #Bow #Restoration #Rehair #Fauxberlin2024

These people are just plane awesome!

#Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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These people are just plane awesome! #Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Instructor Eliane Leblanc preps the structure for a plaster cast

#Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Instructor Eliane Leblanc preps the structure for a plaster cast #Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Philip J. Kass is a respected expert, appraiser, consultant and writer on fine classic stringed instruments and bows. He has come by today to offer information on instruments that people have brought. Thank you, Mr. Kass!

#Violin #Identification #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Philip J. Kass is a respected expert, appraiser, consultant and writer on fine classic stringed instruments and bows. He has come by today to offer information on instruments that people have brought. Thank you, Mr. Kass! #Violin #Identification #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Scroll grafting is a very tricky repair. Everything has to come together perfectly!

#Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Scroll grafting is a very tricky repair. Everything has to come together perfectly! #Violin #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Big shout out to our sponsor, Howard Core Company!

Established in 1976, Howard Core provides quality products and excellent service. Supplying a full line of quality instruments, bows, cases, accessories, strings, books, tools, and supplies for Luthiers.

#Violin #Bow #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Big shout out to our sponsor, Howard Core Company! Established in 1976, Howard Core provides quality products and excellent service. Supplying a full line of quality instruments, bows, cases, accessories, strings, books, tools, and supplies for Luthiers. #Violin #Bow #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

We are blessed today with a visit from the great Christopher Reuning of Reuning and Son Violins. Chris is a beacon of knowledge and expertise with regard to identification of instruments. We are so excited to welcome him!

#Violin #Restoration #ViolinIdentification #Fauxberlin2024

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We are blessed today with a visit from the great Christopher Reuning of Reuning and Son Violins. Chris is a beacon of knowledge and expertise with regard to identification of instruments. We are so excited to welcome him! #Violin #Restoration #ViolinIdentification #Fauxberlin2024

Every restoration project is a unique piece that requires careful consideration. The collaborative nature of the Restoration Workshop fosters an environment of creativity and problem solving.

#Violin #Bow #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Every restoration project is a unique piece that requires careful consideration. The collaborative nature of the Restoration Workshop fosters an environment of creativity and problem solving. #Violin #Bow #Restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Kicking the week off right with instructor, Jerry Pasewicz giving a demonstration on bow rehairing

#bow #violin #restoration #rehair #Fauxberlin2024

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Kicking the week off right with instructor, Jerry Pasewicz giving a demonstration on bow rehairing #bow #violin #restoration #rehair #Fauxberlin2024

Here we go!

#violin #restoration #Fauxberlin2024

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Here we go! #violin #restoration #Fauxberlin2024

Announcement to all past and future Oberlin violin and bow restorers! We have found a new home while Oberlin is undergoing renovations this summer. Fauxberlin 2024 will be taking place in beautiful Williamsport, PA June 16-22. We hope you can make it! Feel free to email fauxberlin@gmail.com for more info!

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Announcement to all past and future Oberlin violin and bow restorers! We have found a new home while Oberlin is undergoing renovations this summer. Fauxberlin 2024 will be taking place in beautiful Williamsport, PA June 16-22. We hope you can make it! Feel free to email fauxberlin@gmail.com for more info!
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