Tag Archives: Events

Demodag at Baptist Tools

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Last Saturday I attended the “demo-day” at Baptist Toolshop in Arnhem. They invited three other woodworkers and toolmakers like Tormek, Record Power and Mafell to show their goods and innovations… My neighbour was bowyer Simon van der Heijden, who makes … Continue reading →

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Building instruments live at the Batavia shipyard…

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Last weekend my re-enactment season for 2018 started. Along with the bookbinder of “The Paper Unicorn” we’ve been asked to show our crafts at the Batavia Shipyard in Lelystad. The first day we stood at the museum, but we moved … Continue reading →

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One year in business!!!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Yes!!! One year has passed since I registered with the Dutch chamber of commerce and JAVACA LUTHIER  / The Dutch Luthier became an official company. It has gone so fast that Facebook had to remind me. This is what I … Continue reading →

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End of the tour

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Over the last weeks I often felt like a traveling circus. Performing in another town each week. Very busy, but also very cool. A wide range of events with the most interesting variety people; vikings, bookbinders, medieval re-enactors, woodworkers, guitar … Continue reading →

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Guitar makers –> Unite!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Only a few days to go to the largest guitar makers gathering in the Netherlands: the Guitar Builders Meeting… It’s a (bi)annual event, started by some hobby builders from the Dutch Gitaarnet-forum. Ten years later it has become one of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Sometimes a #luthierlife is like a travelling circus. My agenda has been rather full, especially with (re-enactment-)events. I thought it would be nice to share some of them. ~ . ~ This upcoming weekend you can find me on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Meet us at Hernen!

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Come and meet us this weekend at Hernen Castle! The annual Medieval Year Market All old crafts combined: Bookbinders, woodworkers, embroiders, rope makers, leather workers, musicians, basket weavers, smokers, cooks, textile workers, blacksmiths, brick and tile makers… And many more! … Continue reading →

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Some busy weeks…

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Last weeks were quite hectic. Attending several events, like “The World of Jheronimus Bosch”, the “1544 Day” of Hernen Castle and the “Sheepmarket” in my old hometown Langbroek. In the mean time trying to complete the two lutes. While great … Continue reading →

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