[chimo]

Hey all, I'm looking for information on a place called "Inmont Canada", apparently in Toronto. It's theoretically a centre of lutherie study.... I can't find any info on this place at all - I'm wondering if it's a school that went under or never actually existed at all...

Any help is appreciated

 

[Granny Gremlin]

The only Lutherie school in the city I knew of was Canadian School of Lutherie, but they closed up the TO branch (there was one somewhere in the maritimes too IIRC) due to crazy rent. I hear they were moving in somewhere else in the GTA but their website has no info - was checking earlier.

Stew Mac's school list includes the following that I have no experience with:

Geary Guitarworks

 

[chimo]

Bump for any further ideas..?

 

[knight_yyz]

The only lutherie school I can remember was based in Winnipeg. They offered a one week course. Sorry no idea what the name was
Or contact Exotic woods in Burlington. They put on guitar building workshops so they probably know a few schools

 

[Ayr Guitars]

Conestoga College in Kitchener offers a guitar repair course..... it’s one day per week for 6 weeks so if you are coming from the east coast, might not be the most suitable.

It’s taught by Dwayne King who owns Guitar Corner in Kitchener.

 

[Scotty]

There’s a lady teaching somewhere in Quebec. Acoustic builder. She even has lodging I think (rural location)

 

[oheare]

There is Hands-On Guitar Making Course in Chelsea QC, near Ottawa. Are you looking for course suggestions, or are you curious about that place specifically? (When I hear the name "Inmont", I think paints and finishes manufacturer)

No personal connection, but a guy I know did the course and loved it; he's now repairing guitars and doing good work.

 

[bw66]

There is a place in Mississauga (I think - somewhere west of TO, anyways) that will guide you through building your own custom acoustic guitar. An acquaintance of mine has built two - the one I've seen and played is absolutely gorgeous. The other one he built for his daughter. I think he went once a week for a year to finish each of them.

Edit: Pretty sure this is the place: Karol :: Building Courses