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Allegro Strings Creations, restorations, repairs, and sales of fine stringed instruments and bows. In the fall of 1984, she continued her studies in Cremona, Italy.

Dorothy Smith, owner and luthier at Allegro Strings, has had the pleasure of studying with many renowned European-trained luthiers. This training is fundamental to her approach in the making and restoration of fine stringed instruments and their bows. In March of 1991, she opened Allegro Strings to use her training and follow her passion. In January of 1980, Dorothy started her apprenticeship with renowned restoration specialist Anton Smith. Moving to Seattle in the fall of 1980 allowed her to make acquaintances with both musicians and makers in the area. Dorothy worked with the late David Saunders and trained under shop foreman, Ernst Luthie. At the close of her tenure with David, Dorothy was employed with Hammond Ashley, the largest violin family workshop on the west coast. Dorothy eventually settled in Bellingham, Washington in the winter of 1988, where Ray Bastien was creating instruments. She developed Ray's repair shop and helped him hand craft 25 stringed instruments in the one and a half years she worked with him. Dorothy has been artfully restoring and creating fine musical instruments ever since, at her shop Allegro Strings. Recently, Samuel Wesner has joined Dorothy as her apprentice in the shop.

We gave the studio a Fall reset, come on in and check it out!
10/22/2026

We gave the studio a Fall reset, come on in and check it out!

🎻 Thank You, The Accidentals! 🎶Thank you to The Accidentals Cello Quintet for sharing their wonderful music for our conc...
10/17/2026

🎻 Thank You, The Accidentals! 🎶

Thank you to The Accidentals Cello Quintet for sharing their wonderful music for our concert series “Music Through the Dark Months” last Saturday, October 10!

We were delighted to host these talented musicians and are so grateful they brought their beautiful cello music to our space.

10/15/2026

Let’s open it up and see what’s inside!
Music brought to you by the Cascadia Chamber group!

🍂🎻 Fall Music Series Begins Tomorrow! 🎻🍂Join us at Sycamore Square Landing (1200 Harris Ave, Bellingham) on October 3 at...
10/02/2026

🍂🎻 Fall Music Series Begins Tomorrow! 🎻🍂

Join us at Sycamore Square Landing (1200 Harris Ave, Bellingham) on October 3 at 2:00 PM for an afternoon of beautiful live music featuring Cascadia String Players! 🍂

Come enjoy live chamber music, autumn vibes, and a special drink crafted by the Black Cat Restaurant just for the occasion. 🎶🍁

🍃✨Tropical Symphony✨🎼
Coconut Water Rum, Caramelized Pineapple, Toasted Cinnamon, & Fresh Lime. Available all weekend Fri-Sun

10/01/2026

Knock knock who’s there?? Spa day!

09/23/2026

That’s a wrap

09/16/2026

Stringing up the Gamba

09/09/2026

Getting her ready to play

09/01/2026

We are all professionals in this shop :)

It’s Friday and the tools are out! Utilizing all the tools, to finish out the week.
06/12/2026

It’s Friday and the tools are out! Utilizing all the tools, to finish out the week.

Address

1200 Harris Avenue #104
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+13606718059

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