The Violin Shop

I saw this violin shop at the indoor farmers market last year and I knew I had to take some photos. My initial thought was that if I got the right shot, it would make a fabulous card, framed or matted 5x7. Dennis McCarten not only makes violins, but repairs them as well. They hang beautifully, different woods and grains, different sizes, each one with it's own unique story.

Dennis McCarten has been making and repairing instruments for nearly 2 decades. This was a natural evolution from his lifelong love of wood and wood working and his immersion in Irish tradition music. His shop can be found in The Artists Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Strings!!

'Dennis McCarten's Shop'

I saw Dennis McCarten's violin shop at the indoor farmers market last year and I knew I had to take some photos. My initial thought was that if I got the right shot, it would make a fabulous card, or framed 5x7. Dennis McCarten not only makes violins, but repairs them as well. They hang beautifully, different woods and grains, different sizes, each one with it's own story.

The 'most liked' photo (as noted by you, my fellow bloggers) from Dennis McCarten's Violin Shop,
can be seen in my Etsy shop, Lilleypics.
1 card for $4.

Violins and the Farmers Market??

Every now and then, something catches my eye, and I can't quite let go it go. Similar to my dairy cow, 'Gal', who caught my eye a couple of summers ago, I saw this violin shop at the indoor farmers market last year and I knew I had to take some photos. My initial thought was that if I got the right shot, it would make a fabulous card, or framed 5x7. Well, today, Jimmy and I ventured over there, because I needed some Gardeners Hand Cream from Earth Essence Herbals, and it was a perfect day to take some shots of the gorgeous violins in Dennis McCarten's shop. He not only makes violins, but repairs them as well. They hang beautifully, different woods and grains, different sizes, each one with it's own story. I wish I had had more time to speak with Dennis, but he had customers. I'll go back, probably with some cards in tow and continue my conversation with the very kind Dennis McCarten.