About

I deleted all but the first session to unclutter the calendar.  It was 4 sessions. - Jeanne

*This class has a prerequisite. Please see below.

Prerequisites: 

• Prior to the first class session, *you must complete the free, one-hour class, "Orientation to the Wood Shop." This is offered frequently, so check the Woodworking calendar for the next available offering.
• Students will need to be reasonably proficient with chisels, knives and hand saws including jewelers saws, in a small scale context.

Instructor:  Alan Simcoe is a maker of guitars, ukuleles and other stringed instruments. He and his wife, Debby, own Village Music on Bainbridge Island. Besides showcasing his custom instruments, the shop offers music lessons and instrument repairs. Simcoe also performs with his Latin jazz band, The Cuban Heels. He was named an Island Treasure in 2009.

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Short-sleeve or tight-cuff tops and closed-toe comfortable shoes are required. No jewelry other than "button-type" earrings for women is allowed, so no rings, bracelets, necklaces. Long hair must be tied back.

submitted by MM/Reviewed by TT on 11-26