As in previous editions, in parallel with the 7 continuing education courses, you can register for the open workshop in violin making or bow making. A unique opportunity to experiment with new practices with your colleagues, to have a quiet session outside your workshop, take advantage of this time to work on joint projects or apply the new knowledge recently acquired if you choose to stay after a course that you just followed.

You stay for a minimum of 3 days and up to 14 days.

NEW for 2025:

  • Symposium on the mechanical structure and operation of the bow (architecture, camber) and its adjustment: Lectures by  international guest renowned bow makers / Workbench demonstrations / Trials and tests by musician / Debates / Workshop (Duration: 3 days 14, 15 and 16 May 2025)
  • preparing a copy of a incredible Guarneri del Gesù (project planned on 3 years). We will present the freshly made scans of the Guarneri Ebersholt, which is intimately related to Villefavard. Each of the participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to print a set of moulds of the head and archings of the violin.
  • going on molding of historical frogs and bow heads by Nicolas Maire

But of course, you can also suggest work projects to your colleagues, or send us ideas for themes that are close to your heart at: campusformation@aladfi.com