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As of March 2008 - We are hoping to put together a Mandolin Building
Workshop. If you are interested in such a thing, please read on and then
let us know of your interest via E-mail. Once we get enough interest, 3 or
4 students, we will start the process.
1st Mandolin
Building Workshop to be held at Valley Springs Ranch,
near Newburg, MO. Master mandolin builder Jerry
Rosa will be the instructor. This class will teach you how to build
a high end "F" style mandolin.
Class Details:
- The class will run Monday through Friday, Dates are negotiable from 9:00
a.m. till 5:00 p.m. with a 1.5 hour lunch break and rest breaks as dictated by
the students.
- The tuition is $800. per student and includes all tools and materials
necessary for class.
- Class size will be limited to only 6 participants which will ensure
plenty of one on one help from the instructor.
- Students will learn all aspects of building a mandolin including many
shortcuts and techniques. The course text book will be Roger Siminoff's
Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual.
- There will be daily classroom lectures and demonstrations followed by
hands on practice.
- Students will work at their own pace and may be able to complete a
carved "F" style mandolin top.
- The course will cover all aspects of building a mandolin and will
specifically include: wood properties and selection, carving, scraping,
inlay, binding, gluing, clamping, jigs, fixtures, neck, top, back, sides and
fret-board construction, and various types of finishes.
- The amount of time spent on any subject will depend directly on the
feedback and desires of the students.
- At class completion, students will have been given the knowledge and
information necessary to finish their own "F" style mandolin.
Materials - Students will receive nearly $150
worth of tools and materials including:
- One high quality brass finger plane with one regular blade and one
serrated blade ($50.00 value)
- One high quality book-matched top plate (already joined) ($45.00
value)
- One copy of Roger Siminoff's Bluegrass
Mandolin Construction Manual. ($35.00 value)
- One cabinet scraper (pre-sharpened and burnished) ($6.00 value)
- Patterns (top, back, and peg head) taken directly from 1924 Lloyd Loar
mandolin ($10.00 value)
- Full use of the shop and all required tools
Accommodations:
- Students will have the option to book their own room at a local motel
(within 15 miles on major highway) Click HERE for a list of local motels.
- Or, students my bring tents, campers, or motor homes and stay FREE
at the Valley Springs Ranch Campsite. Electric hookups (20 and 30 amp)
are available. Water is available at a central location near the
campground. Waste hookups are not available.
Student Responsibilities:
- Students need only bring a good attitude for a fun and information
filled week
- Students may take as many "still" photos during class as they like.
Video cameras will NOT be allowed.
- Students may bring instruments they are already working on for advice
and to work on during the class if so desired.
- Students are also encouraged to bring instruments to play in off time.
Other Amenities:
- Peace and Quiet abounds as you will be situated at the end of a 3-mile
road on a 280 acre ranch surrounded by Mark Twain National Forest.
- There are miles of hiking trails on the ranch
- The Little Piney River is within walking distance and is great for
swimming and fishing
- The ranch is situated directly between two large towns Rolla, and St.
Roberts. Both towns are within a 15 minute drive, and are loaded with
restaurants, stores, motels and both have a Super Wal-Mart.
- The ranch is equipped with "wireless internet" and should be available
for use during non-class time.
Email Questions to: rosastringworks@starband.net
SIGN ME UP
Yes I am
interested in attending the 1st Mandolin Building
Workshop at Valley Springs Ranch,
near Newburg, MO
Register By Mail: Rosa String Works, 21102 County Road
7560, Newburg, MO 65550-9320
- OR -
(FOR USE AFTER CLASS DATE IS ESTABLISHED) Register On-line: Click the following button, and pay the tuition via PAYPAL.
(PAYPAL is free!)
Cancellation Policy:
Students will be allowed to cancel up to 30 days prior to the
class and receive a full refund. Cancellations received with less than 30
days notice prior to class will receive a 50% refund. Refunds will NOT be given after start of class.
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