Our Makers
These craftspeople are the foundation of our organization. We are proud to highlight these makers who are active both locally and internationally.
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Angel Alvarez is originally from Mexico City. He was trained at the school of violin making
Charles Arsenault is a violin maker working in Vancouver and Quadra Island
She attended the International School of Violinmaking in Cremona Italy at the age of 19
In her instrument-making, Charline aims to honour the best of the traditions
A trained violist, Thérèse Girard received in 1980 a Canada Council grant to study at the Internatio
In 2012, he graduated from the International Violin Making School of Mirecourt in France
He combines the old with the new to add his personal touch, that little spark that is Martin’
After a career spanning close to 40 years, André Lavoye remains one of Québec’s most versatile
Creating an instrument specifically for each musician, from wood selection to final tone adjustment
Mr Lotter lives and works in Toronto. His instruments are played by a wide variety of professionals
In 1980, I completed a three-year training with the Italian master Sylvio de Lellis.
Stephen Marvin is a writer, musician and craftsman living in Toronto, Ontario.
Former workshop manager at Raffin Archetiers et associés in Paris, Diploma bowmaking – Mirecourt Fr
Rebecca studied violin making at the Newark School of Violin Making (UK).
Ludovic Proulx joined the Quebec’s national school of violin making at the age of 17
Stephen Quinney has been making, repairing and restoring violins, violas and celli for over twenty
Sibylle created new instruments every year of her working life,
including a cello annually
Christopher Sandvoss is an internationally recognized violin maker, musician, and pedagogue.
His violins, violas, and cellos are played throughout North America and Europe
Guillaume Schönau has been a luthier in Quebec City for over 20 years.
Raymond has been an active member and on the boards of the American Federation of Violin and Bow
Professional violinmaker who has been creating custom instruments for over 20 years.
Jean-Benoît Stensland began his apprenticeship in Montreal under luthier Antoine Robichaud
After returning to Canada in 1987 he opened a workshop with Sibylle Ruppert in Paisley, Ontario.
Isabelle Wilbaux has been making violins, violas and cellos for over 30 years.