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Build a Microtonal Zither with Ben Luca Robertson, Ph.D.
Arbutus Folk School 610 4th Ave E, Olympia, WAIn this one day course, each student will construct a five-string zither with moveable bridges. In addition to instrument-making skills, the class provides students with a hands-on introduction to the basic concepts behind just intonation, microtonal music, and different Non-Western scales. Through guided experimentation, each student will construct their own instrument and design their own ...
The Art of Scrimshaw
Arbutus Folk School 610 4th Ave E, Olympia, WAJoin us for this new 2-part introductory series to learn about scrimshaw, a unique maritime art which encompasses the engraving of bone or ivory. Explore the origins and rich history of scrimshaw as a folk art with an emphasis on the materials and tools traditionally used. Discover the techniques by which contemporary scrimshaw is created, ...