Violin neck graft from a little while ago. When the staining has gone well, the retouch afterwards is so much easier. If you’re interested in the process, have a look at the Online Course page.
Violin Neck Graft
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Feature Article in BVMA Quarterly
Iris Carr Interview by Emma Hardy
Iris grew up in Philippsburg, a small town near Heidelberg in Germany. Her father was an accountant for the local nuclear power station and her mother looked after both Iris and her two older siblings.
Living On The Edge
From a little while ago… Replacing an old edge repair with an L-edge including the button area, improving the cracks and covering a knot repair with a thick shaving.
Online Course Available Soon
Creating an Online Course in Violin Restoration
When life took an unexpected turn due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, I started to wonder what would happen in the future with my teaching engagements that I have enjoyed so much over the last 8 years. I have been teaching regularly in many countries including the USA, France and Japan. I was also due to teach in the UK in September 2020, which subsequently had to be cancelled.
Cello f-hole Restoration
A cello f-hole restoration I completed 2 years ago, restoring them to their original position.
Cosmetics On A Testore Cello
Thank you to the British Violin Making Association for publishing my article on the cosmetics of a Testore Cello.
Welcome
I am really pleased to present my new website iriscarrrestorations.com and a refinement of my branding.
Iris Carr Restorations 