Bow Rehairing

Bow Rehairing
violin bows

Out of the Attic and Into the Hand: Part 2

During this week of instruction, students will learn how to safely remove old hair from a bow and put fresh hair back onto the stick. Please note that Part 1 is not a prerequisite course, but you will need bows that do not need repairs listed in the Foundational Bow Repair course, most notably bows that have cracked or damaged tip plates.

Skills learned/topics include:

  • Scanning stick with client
  • Basic cleaning/polishing of stick
  • Selection and proper storage of horsehair
  • Business tips on running a shop (setting up your bench/insurance)
  • Discussions about sustainable options for stick and hair ( synthetic hair/composite vs. wood bows) for schools, students, and professionals

A list of the tools and materials required for this course can be found in the "Tools & Materials" tab below.

Request More Information

This course is currently unavailable.
Thank you for your interest in this course. A new date will be scheduled soon. If you would like more information, please submit your inquiry below and a staff member will reply shortly.
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

expand all

You will need several student-level bows that only need rehairing. A complete list of tools and supplies can be found here. If you have any questions about preparation for this workshop, please contact Lynn Hannings at lynnh@lahbows.com.

The tool-up date is one month prior to start.