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The Art & Science of Violin Making:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
7:00pm – 9:00pm | $5Explore the Art & Science of violin making with guest speaker Alan Copeland, an award winning violin, cello and viola maker. Science Cafe will explore the science of violin making – including the recent carefully designed studies of player preferences among old and new instruments, the use of x-ray CT scanning to understand iconic violins, approaches to material selection, and measurements with modern tools as an aid in the making process.
Allen will also address the question – Why, in today’s high tech world, would someone take up violin making, what does the skilled profession look like in the 21st century?
The evening concludes with a short performance on a new cello.
Boxed meals available at the Bookmark Cafe, order by calling (925)283-9999. Menu available on the website: bookmarkcafe.com/events.
Tickets $5 at the door.
Register at www.tinyurl.com/violinmaking