Events
Whether you’re a seasoned luthier or a curious newcomer, our events are crafted to inspire. From hands-on workshops to insightful lectures, every gathering is an opportunity to expand your skills, meet fellow makers, and celebrate the art of the violin.
Stay up to date with key deadlines, upcoming workshops, and special programs designed to help you take your craft to the next level.
2026 Summer Workshops
Date TBD - VSA/Oberlin Acoustics Workshop Application Deadline
June 14-20, 2026 - American Lutherie Institute (ALI) - Restoration Workshops
The VSA is proud to be partnering with the American Lutherie Institute to present the annual Violin and Bow Restoration Workshops in Williamsport, PA. For more information, please visit: the ALI workshop website.
Date TBD - VSA/ Oberlin Acoustics Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI
www.josephcurtainstudios.com/research/oberlin-workshop
Date TBD - VSA/Oberlin Violin Makers Workshop
www.oberlinviolinmakers.org
Date TBD - VSA/Oberlin Bow Makers Workshop
Date TBD - VSA/ Oberlin Acoustics Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI
www.catgutacoustical.org/conf/basswksh.htm
For general information, please contact each workshop director:
Jay Vandekopple, Bass Workshop
Fan Tao, Acoustics Workshop
Eben Bodach-Turner, Bow Makers Workshop
Antoine Nedelec , Violin Makers Workshop
Jerry Pasewicz and David Orlin, Bow Restoration Workshop
Jerry Lynn, Violin Restoration Workshop
Misc Events
November 19-22, 2025 - 51st Annual VSA Convention: Minneapolis, MN
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Past Events
October 2, 2025 - Chicago Meet-Up at the Dovetail Brewery, Chicago, IL
July 29, 2025 - Boston Meet-Up at the Mighty Squirrel in Waltham, MA