...it helped me to see the outline of instruments from a new point of view ~ Elisabeth Graml
this work experience will have a long term impact on my decisions... ~ Marion Pollart
Iris Carr... has given me much knowledge of the practice and technology of restoration ~ Lingtzu Chen
It takes time and consideration to arrive at a plan of action. I learnt to really savour this time ~ Michael Sheridan
I got an idea of what the life of a professional restorer is like ~ Julius Hennecke

The Rowan Armour-Brown Memorial Trust Fund offers support to students of violinmaking in the UK:

Financial grants for the purchase of materials and tools, or for specialised additional training
Distribution of wood and tools that have been donated to the Trust
Work experience placements in established professional workshops

Since the inception of the Trust in 1999, we have helped over 200 students from all over the world. Many of these students are now significantly employed in the trade, either on their own account or with leading shops and makers, in the UK and worldwide. Several early award winners now offer work experience placements to current students in their turn.