Did you know that my new launched online course has a comments feature? Each of the 25 lectures/videos has a section where you can comment or ask questions and start a conversation with me and other users.
New Online Course Comments Feature
Online Course Reviews
Thank you to those who have already reviewed my new online course.
Shaving from the Outside
Lots of filler over a very deep crack warranted a shaving.
International Teaching
I love the fact that the Coronavirus has no hold over my course making its travels across the world; so far to Japan, the US, Hong Kong, Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK.
Violin Neck Graft
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.
Online Course Available Now
“Online training is not less valuable than in-person training.”
Nine months ago, this realisation led to my initial idea of creating an online course in violin restoration. I am excited to be able to finally launch my Online Violin Neck Graft Course today. I hope that this course will become a valuable teaching resource for professional violin restorers at any stage of their career, Violin Shops and Schools.
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.
Iris Carr Restorations 