Wildwood Instruments is now offering instrument making courses. You will be taught how to make one of the many instruments from the Wildwood range. This is a hands-on course where you will be building your very own instrument. Some steps will be done for you, but the majority of the work is yours. You will end up with a beautifully handcrafted instrument to take home and show off to your friends. This is an excellent course to get you going in the field of instrument making as the instruments are designed simply and are relatively easy to construct. Perfect for a first try! Some woodworking skills would be an advantage, but are not necessary. Due to insurance reasons, participants need to be at least 18 years and above.

The first instrument making course available is the construction of the Wildwood travel guitar. Details are as follows:

Course: Travel Guitar

Start Date: 12th August 2008

When: Tuesday evenings

Time: 6.30pm

Duration: 10 weeks

Session time: 2 to 3 hours, depending on work to be completed

Where: Wildwood factory, 307 Albert Street, Brunswick, Victoria 3056. Get directions...

Cost: $600. Includes all materials. $300 payment required with booking, the remainder to be paid by week 5. Spaces will only be held/confirmed with payment.

Participants: Maximum number of students per class is 6

Requirements: No prior woodworking experience is required. However, you will need to be able to use power tools and machinery (once shown to you by the teacher) in a safe and correct manner. Safe, suitable clothing and footwear is essential.

Optional extras: If you wish to install a pick-up in your guitar, we have Schaller oyster pick-ups available at $49, and a range of Gotoh machine heads if you wish to customise your creation. Soft cases for the travel guitar are available at $45.

For further infomation and booking details, please contact Nick on 0416 188 950.

If you are interested in building other instruments from the Wildwood range, please e-mail me as the most popular item will be offered as the next course. Please be advised that only instruments made by Wildwood Instruments will be available for building courses.