Women in Luthierie with Robyn Sullivan of Potter Violins

About this episode

In this episode, violin maker Robyn Sullivan discusses her journey in the male-dominated field of luthierie and her advocacy for women makers.

Stories? Questions? Thoughts? TEXT us here! In this episode we talk shop with violin maker and luthier Robyn Sullivan! She tells us about her path to the bench and what her experience has been as a woman in the sometimes male-dominated field of lutherie. Robyn is not only busy in the shop at Potter Violins in Washington, DC, but is advocating for women makers as well. The Women in Lutherie exhibit will tour the East Coast starting in May 2024! Listen in to this short but provocative look insi...

People in this episode

Hosts: Liz, Stephanie

Guest: Robyn Sullivan

Topics covered

• women in luthierie
• violin making
• advocacy for women
• craftsmanship
• music industry

Keywords

• luthierie
• violin maker
• women in music
• craftsmanship
• Potter Violins

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Potter Violins

Places: Washington, DC

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