This course is 5 weeks long. We provide the tools, the materials and a comfortable work setting. The shop has many windows and radiant in-floor heat, so in the winter time it's quite a cozy place to be and in the summer it's nice and sunny here. Each student has their own workplace/bench and set of tools. Basic hand tool experience is definitely an asset, but not required. Each student is expected to demonstrate a willingness to learn and a respect for their tools. We use a combination of hand tools and power tools. Students can choose between a steel string acoustic guitar and a classical. I encourage you to come to the course with a good idea of the style of guitar you would like to build and the body shape. Even general dimensions are a good idea. Because this course is 5 weeks long, we have to find a good balance with our time.

We start off by designing the guitar's body shape, build our molds, bend sides, join tops and backs, inlay rosettes, brace, bind the bodies, make the necks, fret the fingerboard, finish the guitar and set it up. You will do it all, and I'll make sure that you keep going in the right direction!

Cost of the course is $2500.00 Canadian. This includes the cost of the materials. A $500.00 deposit is required a minimum of 1 month prior to the start of the course to ensure a spot is saved for you. The guitar you build here is the guitar you keep!

Highschool diploma is required and minimum age 18 years to participate. There is a hotel and a Bed & Breakfast within a 2 minute walk of the shop. Please inquire for more information.

About the shop: The shop is a generous size, not too big, not small at all. It has a main work area where the individual benches are, a machine area, a finishing room which is well ventilated and equipped with a pretty nice stationary buffing arbour. I'm also in the process of roughing in the plumbing to the shop washroom facility.

If you like to golf, come in the summer, if you like to downhill ski or snowboard, come in the winter. It's really nice here.

Upcoming Guitar construction course dates:

March 22nd to April 30th, 2010- SORRY, THIS ONE'S FULL!

August 23rd to Sept. 24th, 2010

November 1st to December 3rd, 2010

January 10th to Feb. 11th, 2011

Space is limited, so don't delay!