Become a Member

The British Violin Making Association was founded in 1995 to promote fellowship between those who have an interest in the history and the craft of violin and bow making. We welcome professional and amateur violin makers and restorers alike, as well as all those who share an interest in the subject and the craft.

Although we are the British Violin Making Association, we welcome members from around the world.

Membership of the BVMA includes:

BVMA QUARTERLY MAGAZINE

Four of the BVMA Quarterly magazine per year, which includes articles about all aspects of violin making and history.

ACCESS TO COURSES

Access to sign up for BVMA courses (at an additional cost), such as bow making and repair, advanced violin set ups, violin making and many more.

CONFERENCE DISCOUNTS

Discounted access to BVMA conferences

ACCESS TO EXHIBIT

Ability to become a Makers’ Day exhibitor (table booking fee applies).

PRICING PER YEAR:

Individual £65.00 | Joint £90.00 | Over 65 £50.00 | Student £35.00 | Friend of BVMA - £65.00

Friends of the BVMA

Join the friends of the BVMA today

Over the years we have met many people in with a deep interest in the violin, who would benefit from being a member of the BVMA, but who have been put off by the focus on professional making and restoration. As part of our 25th Anniversary Campaign, we developed a new kind of membership as Friends of the BVMA both to extend our hand to our many supporters, and to give a new focus to our remit of communicating the craft of violin making to a wider audience.

The benefits of membership as a friend of the BVMA are exactly the same as being a regular member, with the same newsletter and invitation to our events, but you will be invited to a number of special events put on through the year that have more of a focus for general interest and less professional audiences. Whether you are a musician, an amateur maker, or simply someone who would like to support the magical craft of violin making, we’d like to extend you the warmest welcome.