Steel String Acoustic Guitar

Learn the skills needed to craft a high quality steel string acoustic guitar in a fully equipped, dedicated workshop environment. Designed for first time builders, this course guides you through every stage of construction, from selecting tonewoods and shaping the body to final assembly and setup.

By the end of the course, you will have a beautifully crafted, professional quality instrument that reflects both careful workmanship and your own personal input.

Classical Guitar

Explore the art of classical guitar making using traditional methods refined over generations of luthiery. This course carefully guides you through each step of the process, from bracing and body construction to neck shaping and finishing.

You will complete a responsive, beautifully balanced instrument with rich nylon string tone and excellent playability.

Build a Traditional Irish Bouzouki

Discover the tradition and craftsmanship behind the Irish bouzouki while learning time honoured building techniques in a supportive workshop setting. Ideal for beginners, this course takes you through each stage of the build, from material selection to final setup.

The focus is on creating a finely balanced, responsive instrument with distinctive character and tone.

Build a Ukulele

Experience the satisfaction of creating a handcrafted ukulele in a relaxed and focused workshop environment. Perfect for beginners, this course walks you through each stage of construction, from preparing the tonewoods to final setup.

As ukuleles require fewer materials, the cost of tonewoods and core components is lower than for larger instruments, making this course a more affordable way to begin your instrument building journey.

The result is a lightweight, vibrant instrument full of warmth, character, and personality.