Before opening her own workshop alongside Nicolas Saumagne, Agnès received a thorough international education.
This is her career path:
Ecole de Lutherie
Mirecourt, FranceAfter three years studying at the very heart of French violin making, Agnès passed her professional certificate in 1989
Pierre Guillaume Workshop
Brussels, BelgiumShe then seized the opportunity to complete her education by tackling bow making in the purest french tradition
Jean-François Raffin Workshop
Paris, FranceJoining the team of this renowned workshop gave her access to a solid training in restoration and copying
Machold Workshop
Bremen, GermanyAs the only bow maker of the workshop, Agnes accessed a rich collection of fine bows: a major source of documentation and inspiration
Wilder and Davis Workshop
Montreal, CanadaShe was called accross the Atlantic to produce new bows
Member of the Aladfi
Association of Violin Makers and Bow Makers for the Development of Instrumental CraftsmanshipThis affiliation enables countless exchanges with her colleagues and expands her horizon
Opening of the Saumagne Workshop
La Roche-sur-Foron, FranceShe opens her own workshop in 1996 with Nicolas Saumagne, violin maker, in a bright and inspiring location essential to the production of fine bows conceived as unique pieces for demanding musicians
Recognised as an Arts Craftswoman
By the Chambre des Métiers et de l'ArtisanatCertified EPV
Living Heritage CompanyIn 2008, the values of the Saumagne Workshop are rewarded by this prize inspired by the 'national living treasures' of Japan