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Lucca, Italy New Venue In 2011

Acoustic Guitar Building Course Using Australian Tonewoods

25th April - 8th May 2011 (Now Full)

OR

16th - 29th May 2011 (3 spaces Available)

(Bookings as at 4th August 2010)

 Join Us in 2011 To Celebrate Chris Wynne's 50th Birthday!

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 2010 Course Was A Great Success...


 
 

   Thomas Lloyd Guitars Italy 2008

Thomas Lloyd Guitars

Invite You To Handcraft Your Own Acoustic Guitar In The Beautiful Countryside of Lucca...

Students from all over the World are Invited from Europe, Asia, USA & Canada

A Unique Experience That Will Last With You Forever!

At Thomas Lloyd Guitars we have created a unique Guitar making experience just for you, combined with luxury accommodation options and with an exclusive 5 student per class environment, you get to relax, let go and return to a pace that only Master Craftsman know about!

 Under the watchful eye of Master Luthier - Chris Wynne you will pace yourself through every facet of hand crafting an Acoustic Guitar and embrace the older techniques of custom building such as bending your guitar sides and cutting the fretboard by hand

The course hours are around 8.30am till 5.30pm daily

You will get sundays off - depending on how fast your handcrafting comes along

Most accommodations take you for 14 days - so we aim to have your guitar finished in 12-14 days (60 to 80hrs)

The course is our main focus

 We will go on a day tour and enjoy occasional diners together throughout the course

Using only Australian Tonewoods, we give you a stunning choice of Inlay options for your Rosette, Fretboard and Headstock, including various body shape options for your Classical or Acoustic Guitar

     

Our 300 year old solid workshops are located in the lush Lucca countryside. 

 All Amenities, Tea & Coffee facilities provided.

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Our Accommodation for two weeks would be on the beautiful residence of

"Case Graziani" 

The original town of Schiacciato dates back to early housing around early 1600's, where local Olive pressing mills and Lemon's were harvested. The Graziani family have had this property for several generations and have lovingly restored the grounds and main house dated 1795 into 10 stunning Italian Styled Brick Apartments 

Throughout the years many changes have been made to the site and you can see engraving of the builders date and initials on different parts of the restorations

The attention to restoration detail and the preservation of the local history at Case Graziani is superb! 

Case Graziani"  4 Star Accommodation Includes:

Brand New Fully Self Contained Villa Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, Double Beds, Fully Equiped Kitchen, Lounge and Fireplace, Satelite TV, Internet, Stereo, Heating, Private Bathroom, Air-Conditioning, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Large Outdoor Terrace with Seating

Just imagine waking up here in the morning!

    

"Case Graziani" Grounds:

Features a Large Outdoor Pool (8 x 16m) with Jacuzzi, Sun Lounges and Shades, Indoor Solarium, Sauna & Gym, Manicured Gardens, Panoramic Terraced BBQ Area, Shaded parking area, Historic Private Museum & Private 250 yr old Chapel dated 1758, Childrens play area & games room all surrounded by Large Oak and Cypress Trees.

Your host and owner, Carla will be opening her new "On-Site" Restaurant in June 2009 at Case Graziani!

 

  

Some Additional Cost "Options" all organized by Carla at "Case Graziani":

Accommodation, Cooking Classes, Local Produce Sales at Case Graziani, Umbrian Sightseing Tours, & Bike Hire

       

 

We searched high and low in the area of Umbria for local accommodation near the workshop and we found this to be the most comprehesive and local to all amenities for yourself and your family.

There is plenty of other accommodation around to suit different budgets.

Please call us direct once you have an Idea of where you would like to stay and Fiona, at Thomas Lloyd Guitars can advise you further to your locality to the workshop and local amenities

 

  Your Italy 2011 Acoustic Guitar Making Course is:

 Confirmed $3,500 AUD

    New 2011 Price 

  (Course price is per student, Excludes Flights, Travel Insurance, Food, & Accommodation)

    

Your 2011 Guitar Making Course Includes:

  • All Guitar Making Tonewood ,Accessories & Step by Step Tuition
  • Solid Body "Flight" Case (Valued at Over $200 AUD)
  • "Made In Italy" - Guitar Label with room for your Signature
  • Transfers to and from Main Train Station (depending on location of accom)
  • 1-Day Group Tour
  • PLUS your own 2011 Italy Tour - Polo Shirt

  

Your Payment Schedule Terms & Conditions:

Prices in Australian Dollar (AU)

Deposit (at time of booking) 

$2,000 payable upon enrolment booking

Final Payment

$1,500 required by Friday 28th February 2011

Note: All bookings must be 100% confirmed with a deposit and committed as per above payment schedule 28th February 2011

(If you cancel after 28th February 2011, $1500 will be non-refundable, GST is not chargeable on the fees) 

Your Accommodation Options:

 Your 2011 Accommodation Options TO BE ADVISED shortly:

  • 14 nights Luxury 4 Star Apartment for 2 people - Your partner stays for free!
  • Use of Outdoor Pool & BBQ Area, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Solarium at "Case Graziani"
  • Drinks on arrival by your Host Carla Graziani
  • The advantage of local knowledge to restaurants, historic sites, and local Guitar/Music/Food Festivals - All 10 - 15 minutes by car.
  • Plus your partner may wish to take up a cooking class with Carla or a day tour (extra charge)

  So while your partner or family chooses from sitting by the pool, finding mediaval villages, sipping on fine Italian coffee, nibbling on local Italian Chocolate, shopping for local produce, hunting down Italian clothing stores, or just venturing off to the local area you can handcraft your instrument in total serenity...

 Are you coming to Lucca in 2011?

We are taking a waiting list!

We will soon have the new Villa accommodation photographs and website... information up soon! (Aug 2010)

For further information or enrollment forms, please click on this link "Contact Us"

Or Contact Luthier - Chris Wynne direct on:

Phone:   +61 3 9431 2490

And then post your enrolment form to PO Box 1162, Research Vic 3095

 

Your Gift!

A Solid Flight Case for your Acoustic or Classical Guitar!


Getting Around Italy: 

It is best that you hire a vehicle, especially if you have family with you.

We will have a vehicle that holds 4 students so we can transport you to the local supermarkets & shopping centers for all your food & shopping requirements, transfers to and from the main train stations

Click here for Rail Resources in Italy

The Rome Airport or has a train direct into Rome Termini, then you catch the next train out to Chiusi where we will be waiting to collect you.

We will show you our favourite hidden local restaurants in local towns!

(All food costs and entertainment are at your expense including the final dinner at the end of your course) 


We use Europcar Hire

For Car hire purposes most of Italy is CLOSED on Sundays!

If you are coming in on a Sunday we will collect you from Chiusi train station then take you into town the next day to collect your car

Europcar Contact:

Europcar Asia Pacific
157 Mickleham Rd
Tullamarine, Victoria, 3043
Australia
Ph:   1300 131390  1300 131390
Fax: 61 3 9334 5013
 
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