Bow making
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Vocational school program
Program objective and career prospectsThe vocational school teaches practical training as well as theoretical knowledge in the areas of modern and historical bow making. This education is meant to accompany and complement the everyday training which the apprentice recieves in his or her workshop. The journeyman exam in bow making takes place at the end of the dual training program. The exam is held by the Chamber of Crafts. Bow making journeymen either work as employees in bow making workshops or become self-employed. They also qualify for taking the master craftsman exam as well as achieving an instrument making diploma.
Program structure
Standard length of training 3 years, of which 32 weeks are classes at school divided into two blocks per year. The remaining time is spent in workshops as apprentices. Entry requirement: the apprentices’ workshop must register him or her annually before October 10th. It is not possible to register for, or cancel specific educational blocks.
Practical training
Competent handling of tools, basic woodworking skills. Instruction in the use of woodworking machinery.
Trade-related education
In-depth bow making theory, technical drawing, mathematics, physics/acoustics, specialized english, technical drawing using CAD.
General education
Art, art history, music theory, music history, German, social studies.
The intermediate exam takes place after the fourth vocational school block. The sixth period ends with the final vocational school exam.
Vocational school application Vocational school schedule
Intermediate exam: 03/24/2010 Journeyman exam: 07/27/2010 Accommodation