A Chance to Show Them Off
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:49 pm
I signed up as a participant in the annual Spring Art Tour organized by the local arts council in my town, which ran April 14 through 16. I cleaned my shop (yes, really) and set up finished instruments and works in progress, tonewoods to tap, and so on. Weather was not great but there was a steady trickle of visitors, most just curious because this was not a typical "art" stop. This was the first time I put prices on things; nothing sold, but more people know I am out there. And I also was happy to fly the lutherie flag, to let people know there are hand-builders nearby. Builders out there might consider joining such a group to take advantage of these opportunities - at least until the commissions come in quickly enough to keep you busy full time! Bruce W.