Our Makers
These craftspeople are the foundation of our organization. We are proud to highlight these makers who are active both locally and internationally.
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She attended the International School of Violinmaking in Cremona Italy at the age of 19
In 2017, he won an award for his first double bass at ISB Ithaca.
David Desbois studied violin making in Mirecourt. He is a member of the Montreal lutherie collective
A trained violist, Thérèse Girard received in 1980 a Canada Council grant to study at the Internatio
In 2012, he graduated from the International Violin Making School of Mirecourt in France
Since 2003 he has been working independently, with a focus on hand crafting concert quality violins.
Xiaodong is a luthier with over 30 years of experience in Stratford, Ontario.
He combines the old with the new to add his personal touch, that little spark that is Martin’
After a career spanning close to 40 years, André Lavoye remains one of Québec’s most versatile
Creating an instrument specifically for each musician, from wood selection to final tone adjustment
Mr Lotter lives and works in Toronto. His instruments are played by a wide variety of professionals
In 1980, I completed a three-year training with the Italian master Sylvio de Lellis.
Former workshop manager at Raffin Archetiers et associés in Paris, Diploma bowmaking – Mirecourt Fr
Rebecca studied violin making at the Newark School of Violin Making (UK).
Ludovic Proulx joined the Quebec’s national school of violin making at the age of 17
Stephen Quinney has been making, repairing and restoring violins, violas and celli for over twenty
For the past 13 years, Lucy has been working with Schönau & Tardif Luthiers in Quebec City
Sibylle created new instruments every year of her working life,
including a cello annually
Christopher Sandvoss is an internationally recognized violin maker, musician, and pedagogue.
Guillaume Schönau has been a luthier in Quebec City for over 20 years.
Raymond has been an active member and on the boards of the American Federation of Violin and Bow
Professional violinmaker who has been creating custom instruments for over 20 years.
Jean-Benoît Stensland began his apprenticeship in Montreal under luthier Antoine Robichaud
After returning to Canada in 1987 he opened a workshop with Sibylle Ruppert in Paisley, Ontario.
Isabelle Wilbaux has been making violins, violas and cellos for over 30 years.
