News and Events
Intergenerational Harp Project
McGinn’s Violins has been working on a 5 year project introducing woodworking and instrument making to the students at the Kilmeen National School. As part of a larger project “In the Company of Trees” involving elders in the community collaborating with the students this has been a multi-dimensional project with visiting artists, musicians, philosophers and more. The harp is approaching completion and the school is nearly ready to receive its very own community owned harp! Sponsored with thanks by the Dunmanway Clonakilty Credit Union.
Caitlin McGinn’s cello to feature in the Celebrating Women Luthiers International Exhibit
This exhibit will highlight the often overlooked craft and artistry of women luthiers from all over the world. Presenting in three locations in the United States, beginning at Potter’s Violins in Washington D.C. from 3 - 11th May, moving to Reuning & Sons in New York City from 3 - 9th June, finally to Sapp Violins in Batavia, IL from 13- 19th July. There will be concerts performed on exhibit instruments, Meet the Maker events and the opportunity to try out these fine instruments. More information to be found at https://www.celebratingwomenluthiers2024.com/
McGinn's Violins features in the August Edition of the local paper, "West Cork People"
Old Time Fair 2019
McGinn’s Violins attended the Clonakilty Old Time Fair again in 2019. It is always a pleasure to share our woodworking and violin making knowledge with the public and to get children interested in working with wood!
Clonakilty Old TIme Fair
McGinn's Violins had a stall at the Clonakilty Old Time Fair in July 2018 demonstrating violin making. We also had an interactive display for people try out a bit of violin making for themselves! A good time was had by all and we look forward to next year.
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Clonakilty musician Justin Grounds performs an original piece composed on a baroque viola made by Andrew McGinn, inspired by the paintings of James Waller.
The very talented cellist Natalie Haas tries out a cello by Caitlin McGinn at the Baltimore Fiddle Fair.