Instrument Makers, Art & Crafts

Instrument Maker’s Fair

Saturday 30^th April & Sunday 1^st May, from 11:00am
Wee School Art Space – Old Invergarven School

Scottish luthiers, all former students of Glasgow Clyde College’s musical instrument making course, will be showing their handmade instruments at the Festival.

Christian Müller Violins and Nina Poots of Storybook Instrument Workshop will be showing a range of new fiddles. jjryanmandolins and Oska Burman Guitars will have fretted instruments on display.

Visit their stand to try the instruments, find out how they are made and get luthiers’ tips on keeping your own instrument in good condition.

Christian Müller Fiddles at various stages of completion

Art Exhibition

Saturday 30^th April, from 11:00am
Wee School Art Space – Old Invergarven School

Dumfries-based artist Steven Burnie will exhibit at the Festival Art Exhibition on Saturday afternoon.

Craft Fair

Saturday 30^th April & Sunday 1^st May, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Wee School Art Space – Old Invergarven School

A range of craft from local makers, books, gifts, bric-a-brac and teas & coffee will be on sale at the Wee School Art Space Craft Fair run by CRAG Community Arts. There’s also a Car Boot Sale in the grounds of the Old School on Sunday.