Standard or Octave Mandolin Building Workshop
April 17-21, 2011
Online Registraion
Printable Brouchure
Your choice of either a Standard or an Octave Mandolin.
The mandolin you build is yours to keep & play!
Instruction and Kits provided by Master Craftsman and Musician Don Kawalek.
About the Instructor
Master Craftsman, luthier, and teacher Don Kawalek will provide instruction, kits, and a special techniques workshop on inlaying, bending, and finishing. Don is a seasoned instrument maker and master builder with over 28 years of experience, his mandolin building workshops provide a truly unique experience!
Schedule
Sunday
- 4:00pm Arrival
- 4:30 Introductions/Orientation
- 5:00 Workshop: Overview
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:00 Workshop: Instruction
- 8:30 Evening Program/Social
Monday-Wednesday:
- 8:00am Breakfast
- 9:00 Workshop: Instruction
- 10:30 Break
- 10:45 Workshop: Instruction
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 1:00 Workshop
- 4:00 Free Time to Explore the Area/Work on Your Own
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:00 Workshop: Instruction
- 8:30 Evening Program/Social
Thursday:
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:00 Workshop: Instruction
- 11:30 Wrap-up Discussion
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 Have a Safe Trip Home
Cost & Registration
Only $865.00!!
(separate checks please | $265 to Holiday Lake 4-H & $600 to Don Kawalek)
"You’d pay that much just for a good instrument; add in the knowledge gained and the personal touch of building your own, it’s a great deal!"
Covers all programming and instructor fees, mandolin kit, meals and lodging. WHAT A DEAL!
- This Workshop is designed for adult participants.
- To ensure an optimum instructor to participant ratio, participation is limited to 10 persons.
- Meals and lodging the entire workshop time!
Please register by: April 1, 2011
Rustic but comfortable bunk style lodging. Please bring your own linens, pillow and toiletries.
A health form, a list of items to bring, and other information will be sent as soon as your registration form has been received.
