Make Your Own Acoustic Guitar Workshop

Make your own acoustic guitar this summer with leading Canadian luthier David Freeman and local guitar builder Paddy Burgin.

This three week course is run every two years in the superb facilities of Wellington High School and has seen dozens of New Zealand and overseas musicians walk away strumming their own handmade instrument.

No woodwork experience is required and no one is allowed to leave with a half finished guitar. The materials are top notch too. Top quality spruce, rosewood and mahogany for these handcrafted masterpieces.

Starts January 2 in the capital and runs to Jan 22-23. Spaces will be limited to twelve people.

The cost includes all tuition, materials, tea and instant coffee. You will need to bring your own coffee cup.

Pictures of New Zealand's only guitar making course can be seen at www.burginguitars.co.nz