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Mandolin-building Workshops

Don Kawalek, a seasoned instrument-maker and master builder with 28 years of experience provides professional instruction for mandolin and octave mandolin building workshops. The Mandolin Workshops will provide each participant with a great opportunity to build his/her own musical instrument. These program, designed for beginner and advanced craftspersons, take place over three-and-a-half days.

The workshops are hosted by the Adult Education Workshops & Experiential Programs of the  Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Details of schedule, accomodation, registration, and all necessary information are available on the AEWEP's page.

Upcoming workshops:

  • Standard Mandolin Building: October 1-4, 2006 - (This workshop has been postponed and is being rescheduled for April 1 - 4, 2007)

Don Kawalek Teaching at a Workshop

Recently completed workshops:

Click here to read what past students have to say about these workshops!

Click here to see the complete photo gallery from a previous Mandolin Workshop

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