Female musical instrument builders from all over the world are gathering via zoom, October 26, 2021 for their first annual Women in Lutherie Conference. The purpose of this conference is to “Empower Women & Girls around the world, support women, and make the world of lutherie more equitable. ” Topics of discussion range from the pivotal roles women have played in the history of instrument making to topics related to women, their struggles, and successes at the bench.
As a woman in the field of musical instrument making, repair and restoration, I will be in attendance and fully support women within industry not only finding their voice, but breaking their silence – empowering women at the bench all over the world. See article below released by “The Strad.” more to follow.
https://www.thestrad.com/news/women-in-lutherie-to-hold-2021-online-annual-conference/13852.article
