Hugh Withycombe
Hand crafted violins, violas and cellos
Hugh Withycombe is a violin maker, cellist and environmentalist and has had a varied career in both the public and private sectors. Holding degrees in philosophy and science, he became increasingly interested in the craft of violin making and took a four-year course at the Newark International School of Violin Making, graduating in 2001.
Hugh honed his skills working for two years in London surrounded by some of the finest Italian instruments. In 2003 he returned to Australia and set up his workshop in Canberra at Gorman House Arts Centre. Hugh focuses his work energy on making new instruments with a special interest in cellos. His instruments are played across Australia and in Europe. He is a member of the Australian Violin Makers Association (AVMA).
Please contact me to inquire about the availability of trying one of my instruments.
Gorman House Arts Centre
55 Ainslie Avenue
Braddon, ACT
Ph: +61 (0)2 6262 7166
Services: Maker of new violins, violas and cellos, bow rehairs