A new company is offering a series of seminars on a variety of topics including varnish, bow making and repair, violin and cello setup, and aspects of restoration.  These 5-day courses are offered periodically over the year.

“Learning Trade Secrets” is operated by Bowmaker Rodney D. Mohr and offers a selection of high profile instructors from the making and restoring community.  They are based in Ashland which is located about 1 hour SW of Cleveland, Ohio.

Check out their current list of workshops here and I’ve added “Learning Trade Secrets” to my list of North American violin making schools and programs here.