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luthier

Maria grew up in the Canary Islands. At age 23 she was accepted to the Stradivari school of violin making, Italy, graduating as a Luthier on completion.

In 1993 she migrated to Australia, moving to Tasmania in 2005.

Maria is currently doing her PhD, researching the values of Tasmanian timber for violin making.

Here I have been able to tap into my creative energy through the Tasmanian environment. You just can’t do that in a big city.