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Sad News
I regret to say that Norman Reed, founder of the school in 1985 and tutor until 2003 died on 4th May 2008.
A fine instrument maker, a patient and inspirational teacher, and a wonderful man, Norman will be sorely missed.
Norman was always self-effacing, giving others space to develop and reach their potential. He engendered respect and affection in equal measure.
Their will be a Thanksgiving service at St Mary's Church, Rattery in Devon at 3pm, Friday 16th May.
Phil Messer, Tutor
Introduction
Three times a year, the Totnes School of Guitarmaking runs a 12-week course for up to six people. Each of them has chosen what kind of guitar they want to make, and leaves at the end with the finished instrument. Beautiful work and fine craftsmanship are regularly achieved.
Beginners and advanced students work in one group. Some beginners have no previous woodworking experience at all. Even so, they can make almost any kind of guitar or related instrument. All students on a course share the goal of finishing their instrument by the end of the 12 weeks.
For some it is the beginning of a life-long interest which may, or may not, be professional. For others it is an opportunity to make a guitar just once - to bask in the pleasure of having and playing an instrument you yourself have made. Not only is the course open to anybody who is taken by the idea of building a guitar, it also gets a good deal of energy, invention and balance from students having very different aims.
Women are as welcome as men. The minimum age is sixteen. There is no upper age limit.
The qualifications for admission to the course are
- Wanting to build a guitar, and
- being willing to work at it
The Totnes School of Guitarmaking was established in 1985. |
