Building Crafts College

Short Course – An Introduction to Guitar Making

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Learn to make a guitar. An introductory course for beginners in which you will learn to make and finish the neck of a guitar and to prepare the ribs, back and sound board. A second course is available to continue with the construction of the guitar.

The aim of the course is to foster an understanding of and learn the skills of constructing classical guitars and how to affect the sound by choice of material and construction. We will be using the Spanish model, based on Ramirez- guitars. Over the first 10 weeks we  aim to have the guitar carcase glued up.

Further classes to complete the guitar will continue in the Autumn term in evenings

To register your interest, please use our online form here

  • College certificate
  • Interest inmusical instruments, woodworking and design
  • No prior experience necessary

Please bring:

  • Steel toe-capped boots (to be worn at all times while on course)
  • H or 2H pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser/rubber
  • Pens/pencils
  • Notebook/paper

 

  • Further courses will continue in the autumn term on Thursday evenings
  • Students who have a half made guitar from other courses will be able to join the classes in the Autumn to finish their guitars
  • 10 week course £1075
  • N/A (college certification only)
  • Opportunity to gain material for portfolio or develop your experience in design
  • Other woodworking mainstream programme