Make Your Own Ukulele

04/19/2024 06:00 PM - 04/21/2024 05:00 PM ET

Description

Luthier and woodworker Bill Sterling will lead this class where students will build their own Ukulele from start to finish. You will leave with a beautiful handmade instrument that you can play for years to come. This is a great opportunity for you to try making musical instruments while learning fundamental woodworking skills in the shop. This class makes a great holiday gift for anyone who is passionate about music or for someone looking to pick up a new hobby. Work with your hands, have fun, and play music--what could be better?

Dates: Fri., April 19, 6-9 PM
Sat., April 20, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun., April 21, 10 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Bill Sterling
Class size (max.): 6
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration
Household Member & Above: $330**
Individual Member: $347**
General Public: $381
Register By: April 9

Materials: $150 (price at checkout will include tuition and material cost)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage students to become members (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructor: Bill Sterling is a retired art teacher with 40 years experience. He has been building guitars for 16 years and teaching guitar building for ten years. He studied with Dave Nichols at Custom Pearl Inlay in Malone, NY. Bill is also the President of the Hudson Valley chapter of the Northeast Woodworker's Association. He teaches woodworking and instrument building at RWBS.