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Violin Repair Workshops
MCLA is very proud to be offering this program in the beautiful Berkshires. Given the small class size and the hands-on nature of these programs, you'll find information gained practical and rewarding.
Mr. Nebel's advanced programs are built on an eight-part-cycle which offers a different topic each year. Topics included in coming years:
Fitting new upper & lower block; rib & lining repair; crack repair & crack reinforcements; edge repair and edge replacements & edge doublings; correcting misshapen archings & fitting of patches; resetting of neck, neck graft and retouching of varnish. Hans J. Nebel, master craftsman and internationally known violin restorer, is the fourth generation of violin makers and a graduate of the Bavarian State School of Violinmaking in Mittenwald. Mr. Nebel started his professional career at Rembert Wurlitzer, Inc., in New York City, where he worked for 18 years. He became a long term disciple of Maestro S.F. Sacconi, the universally acknowledged dean and originator of modern repair technique and restoration. On suggestion of Dario D'Attili and Maestro Sacconi, he was appointed head of the restoration department at Wurlitzer, a firm that was considered the Mecca of the violin business in the United States. Since 1974, Mr. Nebel has headed his own business in New Jersey, where he specializes in major restoration and the sale of quality stringed instruments and bows. He accompanied the New York Philharmonic on its tour of the Far East as a caretaker of their fine instruments, and was recently invited by the Liuteria Parmense to teach Master Class courses in Violin Restoration in Parma, Italy. For 34 years he has taught violin repair at several universities and is happy to continue his efforts at MCLA. He is a founder member of the American Federation of Violin and Bowmakers, a Founder of the Violin Society, and a member of the International Society of Violin and Bowmakers. For more information, please review the registration form or call (413) 662-5543. Summer 2008 Week I Seminar/Workshop
June 2-6, 2008
Introduction to Proper Violin Set-up (including minor exterior repairs) as well as Basic Violin Identification/ Recognition Week II Seminar/Workshop
June 9-13 2008
Introduction to Interior Violin Repair (detailed instruction on graduation, fitting bass bar, making new finger board/neck reshaping) as well as Basic Violin Identification/Recognition Week III Workshop
June 16-20, 2008
Workshop in Advanced Violin Repair
Neck Resetting, including making fingerboard & reshaping/refinishing neck Week IV Workshop
June 23-27, 2008
Workshop in Advanced Violin Repair
Making Neck Graft, to include fitting of Ebony Crown on back button. Accommodations at MCLA
Workshop sessions and housing will be off campus for Summer 2008 only. For the summer of 2008 we have good news and more good news. First, MCLA has received funding from the Building Authority to make some major improvements to on-campus housing this summer. This will, however, severely limit the availability of on-campus housing this year. Which brings us to more good news. The College has obtained the use of the beautiful St. Francis Rectory just a few blocks away from campus. While bedrooms will be shared, there are ample bathroom facilities, a beautiful living and dining room, library and a large, bright kitchen. In addition, there is a large all-purpose room in the basement of the Rectory that can be used for classes. The Rectory is ideally situated just a block from the supermarket and pharmacy. You will be within walking distance of many of the best restaurants and cultural facilities in North Adams. We think you will find your accommodations to be comfortable, convenient and collegial. For a complete tour guide to the Berkshires, call the Berkshire Visitors Bureau at 413-443-9186
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