Paul Wiessmeyer Violins

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

The BVMA Violin and Bow Making and Restoration Workshop opens for expression of interest on July 7th.

This will be taking place from the 14th – 19th March 2027 at Westhope College, Shropshire.

This ever popular general violin/bow making course is back again! This year there are no tutors but everyone will be working together and learning from one another. Do you have that restoration job or instrument/bow still in pieces that you wish you had time to finish? Then this is the course for you. You’ll be working on your own projects with the opportunity to work on joint ones if you would like to.
We particularly welcome young families to apply for this course at this busy time to keep them connected to the trade.
There are 18 places max. available for this exciting course.
Find out more, including the link to express interest, on our website under Events.

07/15/2026

JOIN US at Carriage House Violins/ Johnson String Instrument at 6pm on Thursday, July 30 for our upcoming VSA Boston-area Meetup!

You can look forward to plenty of camaraderie with VSA colleagues, plus catering by Blue Ribbon Barbeque!

1029 Chestnut St.
Newton, MA

Please RSVP by Monday, July 27 to [email protected]
if you plan to attend.

And our sincere thanks to Carriage House Violins/Johnson String Instrument for hosting The VSA!

Carriage House Violins - of Johnson String Instrument

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

We are excited to share the official logo for the VSA’s 52nd Convention & 26th International Competition in Cleveland, Ohio this November 15–20, 2026!

Join us at the historic Hotel Cleveland for a full week celebrating the art and science of making, preserving, and restoring stringed instruments and bows. Expect world-class presentations, a vendor hall, rare instrument exhibits, the International Competition awards ceremony, and so much more.

Membership in the Violin Society of America is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned maker, a student, or simply passionate about the craft. Now is a great time to join!
Learn more and reserve your room at vsaweb.org
📍 Hotel Cleveland | November 15–20, 2026

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

Another VSA Meetup is coming up on Sunday, June 7th in Houston, Texas!

Emilio Arredondo of Fine Instrument Consulting will be hosting a fun hang! Full of conversation, camaraderie, maybe a fun game with fellow makers, restorers and enthusiasts. All are invited!

Please RSVP by June 5th to: [email protected] if you’re planning on attending

Sunday June 7th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tejas Brewery, Second Floor
2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007

We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there!

05/20/2026

--- NEW COURSES OPENING ON FRIDAY---

BVMA Bow Re-hairing and Repair course

Sunday 24th January 2027 – Friday 29th January 2027
Halsway Manor, Somerset https://halswaymanor.org.uk/

The BVMA is running this extremely popular bow course again in January 2027 with Jutta Walcher and Florian Bailly. In addition this year 4 students will be able to join Tim Baker and Derek Wilson learning how to make frogs and adjusters.

Cost £800 - £1050. 10 places available for the bow repair course. 4 places available for frog making. You will be asked to fill in an expression of interest form online and you will be informed within 2 weeks if you have been allocated a place. There is a £100 deposit to secure your place if you are successful.





There is £100 deposit if your application is successful payable in advance. Check your e-mails for more information on booking from the BVMA. You will be able to find out more about the course on the BVMA website. Pack up your tools, bring as many bows as you can for re-hairing plus some bows you would like to repair and be part of this incredible week of immersion in all things bow related.

11/14/2025

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Matt Lisle & Lisle Violin Shop for their generous Silver Sponsorship of this year’s VSA Convention.

With locations across Texas, Lisle Violin Shop has long been a trusted source for instruments, repairs, and educational support for musicians and students. We appreciate their continued commitment to the string community and their support of our shared mission to advance the art of violin and bow making.