Lawrence resident H. Brooks Herndon has been involved in designing coffee-processing plants, wind turbines, semiconductors, microprocessors and computer circuit boards. But his next venture, which ...

of Arizona International Competition last month. It was his best showing to date for one of his violins. “We’re consistently improving,” he said. “I’m happy with it.” The competition draws violin ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook You can find them working together in the cozy cedar studio every few weeks: the older gentleman ...

The violin is made using Paulownia wood and consists of three round ribs of differing thickness. The thickest rib is reduced on the side with the lower register, which gives it a powerful and clear ...

Difference and failure can often be key motivators inspiring craftsmen to create perfection. And nowhere is this true than for what inspired He Xirui, a 72-year-old master carpenter from Rongchang ...