Lawrence Wilke, Violin Maker

Lawrence Wilke has been playing cello since he was 8 years old. He began his apprenticeship in 1978 at the age of 16 with his uncle, master violin maker David Caron. After completing his training he studied bow making and repair with Philip Krause. From 1981-84 he studied cello with Dr. William Klenz of SUNY Binghamton. In 1986 he went to work for Andrew Dipper in Taynton England where he studied design and restoration. In 1988 he opened his own studio making violins, violas and specializing in cello making.