Violin maker Jan Strick and Bowmaker Pierre Guillaume have been jointly running Maison Bernard, the oldest lutherie workshop in Europe. With over 40 years of experience, expert Violin maker Jan Strick provides advice on Italian, Flemish, and French lutherie. Jan is regularly invited as a guest speaker at conferences or member of jury at international competitions. In addition, he has earned the trust of important foundations worldwide, collectors, and some of the greatest solists who enjoy visiting the workshop. He is a member of the International association of violin and bow makers, whom he also presided.