Musical Instrument Craft (Guitar Making and Repair)

*Subject to approval

The BA (Hons) Musical Instrument Craft (Guitar Making and Repair) is a highly specialised, practical programme that was established in 1994 and is situated at the heart of the Newark College campus.

The course teaches the craft of making classical and steel stringed guitars and aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to be guitar makers in their own right. The programme runs over three years and by the end students will have had the opportunity to build a minimum of three guitars of contrasting designs.

The tutors work as experienced professional guitar makers who teach part-time and are able to bring their considerable skills and experience as well as their understanding of current business practice and construction techniques to the course.

The course has close links with players and other makers who visit to lead special workshops and discussions, as well as providing students with valuable feedback and comments about their work.

Newark has a lively international community of instrument-making students, most of whom are also musicians, which new students may find very supportive.