VARNISHING COURSE

ADVANCED TRAINING IN OIL VARNISHES FOR VIOLIN MAKING

All public training

Simplified version organised by Tony Echavidre, mainly based on module I with a part on varnish finishing.

The course will take place from 01/07 to 05/07 2024

Professional training

To perfect your skills, master all the steps and increase your knowledge to excel in the varnishing process.

This training is offered by ALADFI with Tony Echavidre as trainer.

The system taught in my training courses is based on many years of experience and experimentation, allowing all stages of the process to be approached in a supervised manner.

For professionals, it is divided into two modules during separate training courses:

I/ Wood base, preparation and application of varnish layers.

II/ Finishing and patina

I/ Wood base, preparation and application of varnish layers.

In this five-day intensive workshop, the trainees will be guided through the varnishing process, from the wood base to the final varnish coat, including the preparation of the pigmented layers.

In parallel, the subject of varnish stoving and the process steps that will be very useful for future home-made varnishes will be covered: resin, oil washing, temperature choices, fluorescence, utensils and driers used in varnish preparation.

You will leave with a better understanding of the varnishing process and greater confidence in the result.

II/ Finish and patina

After Module I on the ground and the application of oil varnish, this second module completes the process by tackling the finishing and more specifically the patina. Properly carried out, the patina will give another dimension to the most aesthetic part of the instrument.

The process, based on an empirical approach, covers all the techniques available in specific sequences that interact to produce an aesthetically pleasing result.

Varnish cooking will also be covered. The steps in the process, which are very useful for making future homemade varnishes, will be explained: the resin, oil washing, temperature choices, fluorescence, utensils and siccatives used in the preparation of oil varnishes.

This professional training is organised by ALADFI, for registration please refer to the PDF above.

Any questions?

Who are the courses for ?

All public : you wish to access simple and approved practices to succeed in finishing with confidence and gain autonomy. 

Professional course : you wish to improve your skills, master all the steps and increase your knowledge to excel in the varnishing process.

 

Are the courses recognised as qualifying ?

All public : no, because it is organised by Tony Echavidre who is not registered as a training organisation

Professional course : Yes, ALADFI is certified by QUALIOPI. If you wish to know more about this certification, please contact the association.

Where do the courses take place ?

All public : Le Bois de lutherie, 4 Rue de la Scierie, 25330 FERTANS

Professional course : Ferme de Villevafard, 2 impasse de l’église et de la cure, 87190 Villefavard 

When will the courses take place ?

All public : The course will take place from 01/07 to 05/07 2024

The dates for Module II are still to be determined.

Professional course : The course will be held at the Villefavard farm from May 15 to 19 2024.

What are the fees ?

All public :

Training: 1000€.

Accommodation: between 15 and 25 € / night / person to see with “Le Bois de Lutherie

Lunch + tea + coffee: 17 € / day / person.

Evening meal and breakfast to be organised between participants at the gîte.

Professional course : 

470 € (room and board) 

320 € (camping accommodation and full board) 

How to participate in the next course ?

All public : Please send an email to t.echavidre@gmail.com or for details or fill in the registration form above. A preliminary meeting will be required to gather your needs and specify the material to be provided. 

Professional courses :

Registration on the Aladfi website:
Can I be reimbursed for my training ?

All public : Not that I am aware of.

Professional course : Yes, if conditions allow.

I have additional questions

All public : For any additional questions related to the course, please send an email to t.echavidre@gmail.com or contact me by phone at +33 6 89 35 36 69.

Professional courses : For any additional questions please send an email to Corinne Baillet at aladfi1@orange.fr 

APPLICATION FORM FOR public training

Contact

Phone

+33 6 89 35 36 69

Mail

t.echavidre@gmail.com

Address

77 allée des Pins, Saint-Augustin, 33000 Bordeaux

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