Christian worked for many years as a mechanical design engineer before studying Stringed Instrument Making and Repair at Glasgow Clyde College (formerly Anniesland College). The career change enabled him to combine his interest for delicate wood work and music.Â
A QEST Scholarship is funding Christian’s further study with master luthier Sheena Laurie. Over the course of a year, he is receiving weekly training, refining his violin making skills and gaining wider experience in instrument repairs as well as making his first cello. Additionally, the QEST & Cockpit Arts Professional Development Programme is helping him to start up his luthiery business.
Christian aims to make instruments with outstanding sound qualities and to an excellent standard of craftsmanship. To give the instruments a beautiful appearance, he applies high precision in making and uses a varnish which enhances the figure of the carefully selected wood.
In the future, once he has gained more experience as a luthier, he hopes to find opportunities to teach the craft alongside making instruments.
