Instrument Makers' Exhibition

As in previous years, we are pleased to welcome a number of makers of bowed, stringed and keyboard instruments to exhibit their craftmanship:

Martin Bowers (Maldon), luthier, 01621 853376

Roy Collins (Acton, Suffolk), bow maker, 01787 373789

Michael Connellan (Polstead), violin, viola & cello maker, 01787 210507

Sylvie & James Fawcett (Thornham Magna), violin makers, 01379 788130 www.fawcettviolins.co.uk

Norman Myall (Colchester), viol maker, 01206 366154 www.normanmyall.co.uk

Peter Owen (Bulmer Tye), clavichord & piano maker, 01787 269315 www.peter-owen.co.uk

Paul Rooke (Shimpling), violin maker, 01284 828609 www.violinkraft.com

This provides a rare chance for the audience at the Saturday and Sunday concerts at Stoke by Nayland Church to have hands-on experience of playing the instruments and talking to the makers.