UNH Violin Craftsmanship Institute

10/18/2026

The UNH Jazz Bands will be performing Thursday, October 22 at 8:00pm in Johnson Theater. Located at 30 Academic Way. Durham NH 03824. The bands will be lead under the direction of Nathan Jorgensen, with guest composer in residence Craig Skeffington.

This performance is free and open to the public, and a livestream will be available through the UNH music YouTube page.

09/10/2026

🎸 Take your guitar repair skills to the next level!

Step into the role of a professional luthier in Advanced Guitar Repair, a five-day workshop offering an in-depth look at restoring Pre-WWII Gibson flat top acoustic guitars.

From initial assessment and neck resets to fret replacement, crack repair, bridge reglue, brace repair, and minor finish work, you’ll explore the restoration process from intake to final stringing.

🗓️ November 16–20
💻 Live Online | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET
🎓 Instructor: Chuck Sanzone

Ready to deepen your guitar repair expertise? Join us for this unique restoration experience! 🔗 https://training.unh.edu/advancedguitar

08/28/2026

Restore and preserve bows in the French tradition. 🎻

Advanced Bow Restoration Techniques offers experienced bow makers and restorers the opportunity to develop advanced skills in restoration, repair, and alternative-wood bow making, including broken head and stick repairs, bushing eyelet holes, bench machine safety, and more.

🗓️ November 9–13, 2026
💻 Live Online | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
🗣️ Instructor: George Rubino, assisted by Kevin Curry

Explore advanced techniques and develop an independent study project tailored to your goals.

Register today 🔗 https://training.unh.edu/course/advanced-bow-restoration-techniques

This is an advanced bow restoration techniques class as well as the opportunity for independent study topics after prior approval by the instructor.

07/30/2026

Whether you're just getting started in violin setup or ready to build on your skills, our Violin Setup Foundations programs offer hands-on training from experienced instructor Charles Wolf. 🎻

🔹 Level I (Sept. 21–25): Learn essential setup techniques including peg fitting, sound post fitting, measurements, and bench skills.

🔹 Level II (Oct. 12–16): Advance your skills with bridge fitting, fingerboard dressing, basic repairs, and maintenance.

Join us live online and gain practical skills you can put to work right away. Learn more and register today ➡️ https://training.unh.edu/programs/unh-violin-craftsmanship-institute

07/20/2026

Now Open for Enrollment! 🎻

Out of the Attic and Into the Hand returns for Fall 2026 with a three-part live online series led by renowned bow expert Lynn Hannings.

Whether you're just beginning your bow repair journey or looking to refine advanced conservation techniques, this progressive series offers hands-on instruction in the art and craft of bow restoration.

Part 1: Foundational Bow Repair
🗓️ September 14–18

Part 2: Bow Rehairing
🗓️ October 5–9

Part 3: Bow Repair for Playability and Conservation
🗓️ November 2–6

🕙 All workshops meet live online (10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET), making it easy to participate from wherever you are.

Whether you're a violin maker, bow technician, music educator, repair professional, or dedicated enthusiast, this series provides practical skills grounded in traditional craftsmanship while embracing thoughtful, sustainable practices.

🎓 Enrollment is now open! Reserve your place and join a community dedicated to preserving and advancing the craft of bow making and repair ➡️

The 2026 Violin Craftsmanship Institute presents year-round workshop offerings. All workshops will be Live Online!

04/06/2026

🎻 Violin Setup Foundations, Level II – New Dates Announced!

Ready to take your violin setup skills to the next level? This weeklong, live online course builds on Level I with hands-on techniques for maintaining and repairing a 4/4 violin.

Learn essential skills like bridge fitting, fingerboard dressing, gluing open seams, and more—plus explore string selection, improving budget instruments, and modern materials for today’s luthiers.

🗓 New Dates: May 11–15
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ET)
💻 Format: Live Online
🗣️ Instructor: Charlie Wolf

Perfect for those looking to deepen their craft and confidence at the bench.
Reserve your spot today 👉

This course is a continuation of hands-on skills found in the level 1 course and addresses additional fundamentals of a 4/4 violin set-up.

03/17/2026

🔧 Advanced Bow Restoration Techniques – Live Online Workshop

Take your bow work to the next level with George Rubino, assisted by Kevin Curry, in this advanced course focused on restoration, preservation, and making bows in the French tradition.

Participants will explore topics including stick and broken head repairs, bushing eyelet holes, advanced restoration techniques, and the safe use of small bench machines used in bow repair and making. Students will also have the opportunity to pursue individual independent study projects.

🗓️ June 8–12 ⎮ ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM (ET) ⎮ 💻 Live Online

Perfect for experienced makers and restorers looking to deepen their technical skills.

Register Today → https://training.unh.edu/course/advanced-bow-restoration-techniques

This is an advanced bow restoration techniques class as well as the opportunity for independent study topics after prior approval by the instructor.

03/03/2026

🎻 Bow Repair for Playability and Conservation

Advance your bow repair skills in this intensive online workshop with Lynn Hannings and Amanda Kapousouz. Learn techniques that improve playability while preserving historical integrity, including cambering, weights & balances, windings, rebushing, and conservation-focused practices.

🗓 April 20–24, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ET) | 💻 Live Online

Recommended for experienced participants in the Bow Repair series.
Register Today 👉 https://training.unh.edu/course/bow-repair-playability-and-conservation

During this week of instruction, students will work with Lynn on techniques and repairs that ensure good playability of a bow.

02/17/2026

🎻 Learn Bow Rehairing — Live Online Workshop

Build essential bow repair skills in this week-long UNH Violin Institute workshop. Learn professional rehairing techniques, cleaning and polishing, horsehair selection, and practical shop tips with instructor Lynn Hannings.

🗓️ March 23–27, 2026
🕙 10 AM–4 PM (ET) | Live Online
🎓 30 Contact Hours | 3 CEUs

Perfect for luthiers, repair techs, educators, and serious players.
🔗 Register now at https://training.unh.edu/course/bow-rehairing

During this week of instruction, students will learn how to safely remove old hair from a bow and put fresh hair back onto the stick.

01/22/2026

🎻 Build Your Violin Setup Skills with Charles Wolf 🎻

Whether you’re new to violin setup or ready to expand your repair skills, our Violin Setup Foundations programs offer hands-on, live online training with an experienced luthier. Perfect for violin teachers, players, and shop professionals.

🔹 Violin Setup Foundations, Level I (Mar 30–Apr 3): Learn essential bench skills for setting up a 4/4 violin—from peg fitting to sound post placement.
👉 Register: https://training.unh.edu/course/ViolinSetup

🔹 Violin Setup Foundations, Level II (May 4–8): Build on the basics with maintenance and repair techniques, bridge fitting, fingerboard dressing, and more.
👉 Register: https://training.unh.edu/course/violin-setup-ii-and-basic-repair

This hands-on course is designed for the novice and/or beginner-level student wanting to learn the basic bench skills for setting up a 4/4 violin.