THE MAKERS' FORUM
PLATFORM DEDICATED TO THE
MAKING OF CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTS AND BOWS
John Newton
violin maker
" I am a luthier based in Toronto, Canada. I was drawn to instrument making by a love of both music and craftsmanship. An opportunity to study and observe under the guidance of the well-known viola maker Otto Erdesz led to a career devoted to the art. I now have 35 years of professional experience to draw upon. The viola has gradually become the main focus of my work but fine violins are also available. "