“Making Wood Sing: The Craft and Science of Lutherie” at The Morton Arboretum February 4, 2012

Hear the songs of the forest! “Making Wood Sing: The Craft and Science of Lutherie” shows you how different woods are used in the construction of guitars, violins and dulcimers. See how maple, mahogany, rosewood, spruce and other woods are cut, prepared and worked by a string instrument artisan. You even participate in demonstrations of instrument construction techniques, and hear music performed. After, you will put your new found knowledge to the test and construct a simple wooden xylophone to take home. Ages 9-16 welcome with an adult registrant. Costs $78 (discounts for Arboretum members). Register via Education at www.mortonarb.org/education or call 630-719-2468. Thornhill Education Center.