Students learn to make a perfect blank from gauged cane, using correct knife sharpening, shaping, tying, and scraping techniques.
Students can bring blanks to class for critiquing.
An optional 1 hour hands-on practice session may be added to this class, in which students practice the techniques. Students learn how to make a finished reed from a tied-on blank, using techniques to achieve a stable pitch, dark sound, and desired strength. Students bring finished reeds to class for critiquing. An optional 1 hour hands-on practice session may be added to this class, in which students practice the techniques. Students learn how to select tube cane and achieve the qualities and characteristics of a good gauge.