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"There is a real love for the craft of lutherie at the Whetstone School. It comes through in the instruction, and really shows in the quality of the instrument I made there."
- Kevin Champney

Acoustic Guitar Level One

In this entry level class students will learn how to build acoustic steel string guitars from scratch using raw materials.

Acoustic Guitar Level One - details and cost info

Acoustic Guitar Level Two

This 3-week course for experienced students builds on our Level One class with greater emphasis on the acoustical properties of the instruments and enhanced styling options.

Acoustic Guitar Level Two - details and cost info

Banjo Building

In this course students will learn to build banjos from standard stock and hardware using basic hand tools, small scale power tools, and a few simple jigs.

Banjo Building - details and cost info

Soprano Ukulele

This is our entry level course on how to build a soprano ukulele. This is a fun class which is a great introduction to ukulele building and instrument building in general.

Soprano Ukulele - details and cost info

Tenor Ukulele

In this entry level class, students will learn to make tenor ukuleles patterned after the very popular Collings UT1. Like our Soprano class, this course is a great introduction to the fundaments of instrument making.

Tenor Ukulele - details and cost info