The BVMA Violin/Bow Making Workshop

Date: Thursday 11th March - Friday 19th March 2027

Location: Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9JL

The BVMA are delighted to offer this course to makers who will work on their own instruments or bows and there is also an opportunity to work on joint projects to help raise funds for the BVMA bursaries if you would like to.

We will prioritise places for families with very young children to help enable makers stay connected to the trade during this busy time! So bring your little ones along, there are large gardens and a relaxed atmosphere at Westhope College. Families are welcome to bring a friend or family member to take care of little ones while they work. There may be a small cost for children depending on age and if they will be eating at the pubs with the rest of the group. Please e-mail Tim Baker tim@bakerbows.co.uk if you would like some more information.

There are no tutors this year but everyone will be working and learning together.

Max 18 places

Cost – prices include food

£400 for those staying in their own accommodation or camping (which also includes all food and workshop time)

£1150 for single en-suite

£1100 for single non en-suite

£300 for partners/carers looking after children

£300 for second parent when another full price is paid and they are sharing a workbench

There are a very limited number of rooms so your first choice may not be possible. The accommodation will be spread between the college and a farmhouse 5 minutes walk from the college.

All meals are included in the cost, some of the evening meals will be in pubs within 20 minutes drive from Westhope and others will be at the farmhouse prepared by groups of participants. Transport can be provided to all pub meals. You will be able to give any food preferences/dietary requirements nearer the time if you are successful.