Special Events

Presented by Solstice Guitars:

A Modern Take on Traditional Top Bracing

Friday,  May 17th   9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St.  La Conner, WA

Luthier Ryan Elewaut of Solstice Guitars will present what he calls compound parabolic tone bars. These bent and scalloped lower face braces shape the voice of the Ecliptic and Precession models. This discussion will talk about the hypothesis behind the design, along with their upper A-frame neck support system. Ryan will also dig into the idea of 'strategic variation' which is the cornerstone of his approach to building acoustic and electric guitars.

Included with General Admisson.

The Ifs, Ands, & Buts of Lutherie

A Panel of Some of Today's Top Luthiers hosted by Michael Gurian

Saturday,  May 18th   9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St.  La Conner, WA

Back by popular demand!  Michael Gurian will once again be hosting an Open Forum with a panel of some of today's top luthiers (panel to be announced). These forums are always informative, entertaining , and inspirational (and not necessarily in that order!).

Included with General Admisson.

About The Forum ...

Ken Totushek

Hosts a Saturday Night Song Circle
PLUS:   a Sunday Morning String Community Gathering

Song Circle:
Saturday Night, May 18th 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

La Conner Channel Lodge Lobby or Back Patio depending on weather
Map - 205 North 1st St.  La Conner, WA

String Community Gathering:
Sunday Morning, May 19th 9:30 AM to 10:30

Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St.  La Conner, WA

Ken Totushek is an internationally known singer/songwriter, acoustic instrumentalist and worship leader, with six acclaimed CDs of inspirational work since 1994. He has performed in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, throughout the U.S., and of course in the Ocean State of R.I. Ken defines himself as a musician living and sharing “freedom Songs”. His music is down to earth, inviting, and tends to capture the heart of the listener as he leads one through a calming and hope filled musical journey--aspects of his own life and spiritual pilgrimage. Venues range from concerts and special music, house concerts, hospitals, restaurants and pubs to leading worship at international church services and conferences. In 2013 Ken was awarded Japan’s Kansai Music Conference “Building Bridges Through Music” Award. Ken resides with his wife Kathy in Barrington, RI.

Free, Open to Public

About The Gatherings ...