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Thomas Meuwissen

*1966 , Louvain     

Thomas Meuwissen grew up in Leuven in 1966, in a family full of engineers, architects, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Fascinated by sculpture and architecture from a young age, Meuwissen initially studied at the art academy. It was there that his love for materials and craftsmanship emerged. After completing preparatory studies in Belgium, he was admitted to the renowned Newark School of Violin Making in England. In the years following his graduation, he worked at the Špidlen workshop in Prague and Fréderique Chaudière’s workshop in Montpellier, among other places. He has been based in Brussels since 1993.
Workshop(s)
Praag
Montpellier
Brussel, 1993-heden

Since 1987, Meuwissen has devoted himself exclusively to the construction of new violins, violas, and cellos. From his workshop in Brussels, Meuwissen has built up an international clientele. Meuwissen is a member of the renowned “l’Entente Internationale des Maîtres Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art.”

Sources

Thomasmeuwissen.com, biography. Accessed 2019.

Auteur
Hidde Bekkers
Date
9 March 2019