English trained violin makers in East Texas!
At our violin shop we specialize in making and restoring fine violins and violas. We are professionally trained makers offering expert violin repairs as well as supplying among the highest quality new instruments available anywhere. We also have a small stock of affordable antique instruments that have been restored in our shop. We even have a limited number of antique, as well as modern violins available for student rental!
If you are unable to visit us in person, no trouble, We ship worldwide!
As our inventory of instruments is continuously changing, some instruments are not yet pictured on our site. If you don't see what you are looking for just e-mail or phone and will try to help you find the right instrument.
Phone 903-589-7524
Julia Krakowian
Originally born in Belgium, Julia moved to England at the age of five.
Before starting her violin making career, Julia attended Manchester Polytechnic where she earned a BA in Textile Design. After graduating she designed greeting cards and worked as a gold leaf gilder for a number of London galleries and artists.
After 15 years as a gilder Julia decided that she needed a change and signed up for the Violin Making and Repair course at Newark and Sherwood Violin Making School in Newark England where she studied for four years and graduated in 2001.
Julia holds a City and Guild Certificate for Violin Making and Repair in England.
Scott Becker
Born in Michigan, Scott moved to England 1997 to study violin making at the Newark and Sherwood Violin Making School in Newark England where he studied for three years and graduated in 2000.
In 2001 Scott compleated a one year course in Advanced Baroque Violin Making also at the Newark and Sherwood Violin Making School.
Scott holds a City and Guild Certificate for Violin Making and Repair and another for Advanced Baroque Making in England.
While in England, Scott did many violin restorations for Turner Violins. One of the largest violin shops in England, as well as many other freelance restorations.
