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August 2018
Introduction to Instrument Building: Cigar Box & Strummer
Introduction to Instrument Building (Cigar Box & Strummer Dulcimer Stick): Learn the joy of building stringed instruments in this beginner class. This class is open to all levels of woodworkers and will cover instrument history, construction, fine-tuning and even how to play the instrument. Students will complete at least one instrument of their own creation. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $205
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24118 Mon & Wed 8/27 – 9/17 5-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 8/20
No class 9/3
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Fly Rod Making
Fly Rod Making
Build or restore your own fly rod. Students will have a choice between building a graphite 9 ft 4- piece rod or for a small additional cost between $25 and $50 you may choose to build a bamboo rod between 6 ft and 8 ft long in a 2 piece rod with 2 tips. Methodology of rod building will consist of techniques that are well over 100 yrs old. All materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring a rod for evaluation and restoration. Instructor: Tommy Thomas
Cost: $360
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24089 Tue & Thu 9/11 – 11/1 7-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 8/28
Please click here to begin registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »September 2018
Instrument Building: Dulcimer
Instrument Building (Dulcimer): This course is open to students with a comfortable understanding of woodworking. Students will learn all the skills necessary to design and build a dulcimer. Students will complete at least one instrument of their own creation. Some woodworking experience required. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $205
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24119 Mon & Wed 9/24 – 10/10 5-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/17
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Find out more »October 2018
Instrument Building: Guitars
This course is open to students with a comfortable understanding of woodworking. Students will learn all the skills necessary to design and construct an acoustic guitar. Students will complete at least one instrument of their own creation. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $205
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24120 Mon & Wed 10/29 – 11/19 5-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 10/22
No Class 11/12
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Find out more »January 2019
Fly Rod Making
Build or restore your own fly rod. Students will have a choice between building a graphite 9 ft 4- piece rod or for a small additional cost between $25 and $50 you may choose to build a bamboo rod between 6 ft and 8 ft long in a 2 piece rod with 2 tips. Methodology of rod building will consist of techniques that are well over 100 yrs old. All materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring a rod for evaluation and restoration. Instructor: Tommy Thomas
Cost: $360
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24117 Tue & Thu 2/12 – 4/4 2019 7-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 1/29/2019
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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