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Executive Summary some of Europe’s top restorers was the most efficient means of gathering information for dissemination. In 1995 the British Violin Maker’s association advertised its’ first Violin and Bow Restoration Course, to be held from March 31 to April 9 at West Dean College in Chichester. While the framework of the course had been decided, the content was open to discussion. Daly was therefore able to request instruction in techniques he was not familiar with, specifically plaster casting, neck grafts and rib repairs. The course offered particularly thorough attention to these and many other repair techniques. Daly decided to visit the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford to examine the Hills collection of musical instruments, which includes many famous violins in excellent condition. Being in Europe presented an excellent opportunity to visit Cremona in Northern Italy. Cremona is arguably the world’s premier violin making centre, and has been since the 17th century. Eric Blot, a highly regarded historian, author, restorer and dealer is based there, and had agreed to a visit from Daly should he ever travel to Italy. Daly had met Blot in Australia when he came to lecture at an Australian Violinmakers Convention. Daly left Australia on the 29th March, and arrived jetlagged and weary at West Dean College after a long flight and train journey. Two weeks were spent in England and he then flew to Milan and stayed in Italy for another three weeks. In order to optimise the outcomes of this fellowship it is essential to ensure that the knowledge obtained is shared with others. A series of recommendations have been made at the conclusion of the report regarding a range of initiatives and activities that the Fellow identifies as central to furthering the fellowship opportunity. Recommendations are also made for government bodies, professional associations, education and training providers, industry, business and the community.
Table of Contents Executive Summary 1. Acknowledgements Awarding body - ISS Institute Fellowship sponsor/s Fellowship contacts About the Fellow 3. The Fellowship Program Aim of the Fellowship The Skills/Knowledge Gaps Current Education and Training 5. The Australian Context Peak Organisations. Key Representatives 7. Identifying the Skills Gaps Program Content 16. Knowledge Transfer Applying the Outcomes Destination. Key issues. Options 17. Recommendations 18. Attachments
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