Violin Making Academy
2–6 August 2027, Kulturhuus Klosters
The Academy 2027 focuses on an exploration of the craftsmanship of Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù – in particular the concept, design and craftsmanship of the scroll. Participants will have access to the symposium lectures, as well as to the final concert and prize-giving ceremony of the violin-making competition.
Head: Philip Ihle, violin maker, London & Olivier Krieger, master violin maker, Swiss Violin Making School, Brienz
Registration opens in January 2027; the deadline for applications is 30 April 2027.
Open Workshop at the Violin Making Academy
An important aspect of the Academy is its workshop-based nature. Participants work on site at the Kulturhuus Klosters. The violin-making workshop is open to the public daily from around 11.00 am. Visitors can observe the work processes, tools and craft techniques first-hand and gain an insight into the practical work involved in violin-making.
The Academy is organised in collaboration with the Swiss Violin Making School in Brienz.
Stand 30. September 2026