The 23rd Violin Making Competition by the Violin Society of America is held in Cleveland/OH November 4–8, 2018.
I am very happy to be part of this exciting event as a jury member in the categories viola, cello and quartet.

“Our dual mission is to recognize those makers who are at the top of their field, and help those not there yet to learn how they might do better. Our efforts today will make sure we have top tier violin and bow makers tomorrow.”
Ryan McLaughlin, Chair of the Competition Committee

https://www.vsaweb.org/2018-convention

At the 21st CENTURY VIOLIN SEARCH  2018 in Indianapolis I was invited to present a violin for this competition. The aim was to find the best sounding violin under blind-testing conditions among all 45 instruments which have been entered.
My violin entered the second round of the top thirteen violins.
I am very happy about this success!

Find all informations and results here:
www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20189/27462/

Venedig 14. – 30. September 2018
The Michelangelo Foundation presents an inspiring showcase of the finest European craftsmanship.

September 16th-18th I am invited to represent the tradition and art  of violin making. I am looking forward to be part of this unique event celebrating the European crafts and arts.
https://www.homofaberevent.com/

I will present a violin:
a copie of the “Ole Bull”-Guarneri del Gesù 1744.

VSA / Oberlin Acoustics Workshop – June 10-17, 2017

Everyone teaches, everyone learns – a workshop for professional violin makers

At the workshop I will present a violin. I have prepared different bridges for the instrument which will be modified and tested at the workshop.