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Day 1

Gouging & cane selection

 

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Shaping and tying

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Day 2

On day two we will lay out a step-by-step plan that will take you from a blank to a reed that passes objective tests for quality. We will cover reed structure, how and why we balance a reed from the start, different scraping techniques to get you consistent results, and so much more. 

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Day 3

The Art of Reed Finishing: objective tests, refining scrapes, maintaining the balance, and much more.  Each student will get a chance to work one-on-one with the instructors to finish their own reeds with the help of pictures and aural cues.

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Day 4

Masterclass with Brooks Fisher

 

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Masterclass with Liam Boisset

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Q&A

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Day 5

Masterclass with Liam Boisset

 

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Masterclass with Brooks Fisher

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Q&A

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Recommended Materials

-Gouged Cane

-Staples

-Mandrel

-Reed Thread

-Bees Wax

-C-Clamp

-Shaper Tip

-Shaper Handle 

-Razor Blades

-Reed Knife

-Cutting Block

-Plaques

-Sharpening Stone

-Burnishing Rod

-Micrometer

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Optional Materials:

-Gouging Machine

-Tube Cane

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