The goal of the association is to encourage the development of the art of making violin-family stringed instruments.
Here is our 2019 Schedule. Email ViolinMakersBC@gmail.com if you’d like to be updated if there are changes.
Hands-on meetings are held in the seminar room of Lee Valley Coquitlam (1401 United Blvd) from 6-9pm.
| Month | Topic | Attendees | Location |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Hands-on Meeting Demo: f-holes & f-hole cutting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 15 Feb 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 15 Mar 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 23 Mar 2019 | Competition and Exhibit (Made in BC) | Public | UBC School of Music |
| 18 Apr 2019 (Thurs) | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 17 May 2019 | Hands-on Meeting Demo: Varnishing | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 21 Jun 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 19 Jul 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 23 Aug 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 20 Sep 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 28 Sep 2019 | Made-in-BC Instrument & Bow Show | Public | TBC |
| 18 Oct 2019 | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 22 Nov 2019 (updated) | Hands-on Meeting | Public: Members, Guests and Drop-ins | Lee Valley Coquitlam |
| 14 Dec 2019 | Annual Social | Members & Invited Guests | Private |
| 2020 | NW Pacific Exhibit and Competition (BC, Oregon and Washington) | To be Annoucned | Vancouver |
The Made-in-BC Instrument & Bow Show provides the general public with the opportunity to try out instruments made by our membership. The feedback provided by musicians to our violin, viola and cello makers is invaluable. Everyone is welcome!
Hands-on meetings provide members with the opportunity to learn from our more experienced members by working work on their violins with them. Most meetings will include a demonstration of select tools and techniques. These run from 6pm to 9pm and are hosted by Lee Valley, Coquitlam, in their Seminar Room. Guests and drop-ins are welcome.
