# Event Details - **Event Name**: Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: In this workshop, participants will also learn the fundamentals of building their own arbrassons using simple hand tools.About this EventIn this workshop, PW Alumni artists-in-residence Daniel Fishkin will provide a short history lesson and demonstration of the Arbrasson instrument, a unique wooden friction idiophone originating from France. This workshop will be followed by a tutorial on building your own Arbrasson using simple hand tools, such as a Ryoba saw and a Kanna.Friction idiophones are distinct from string instruments. Instead of using a tool to manipulate a wire or strand, friction idiophones are played by rubbing them with your hand. While uncommon, their sonic character is always remarkable. The Livika from Papua New Guinea, for instance, is a carved log consisting of three “tongues” that are rubbed by moistened palms to produce a piercing, loud cry. Similar to a Livika, the Arbrasson was created by José Le Piez, a sculptor based in France, in 1992. Carving notches into polished logs, he crafts wild polyphonic sculptures that resonate when rubbed. Le Piez discovered the concept accidentally—he did not know the Livika. Yet his instruments extend the instrument, and feature more notes and a wider tonal range. In the summer of 2023, Fishkin met Le Piez in his studio in Bordeaux, where they began an international partnership as instrument builders, sharing designs and keeping the future of the Arbrasson burning bright.Participant level: No prior technical experience is required.Class cost: $250 ticket includes instruction and all necessary materials. Participants will receive access to wood and tools to create their very own Arbrasson to take home with them after the workshop.Please note: Need-based discounted admission is available upon request. Please email daniel.fiction@gmail.com to request discounted admission.Members receive 15% off all workshops by entering their discount code at checkout. If you need the code, please email us at members@pioneerworks.org.This class is part of Continuing Education, our adult education program that provides an opportunity for participants to learn from our current and alumni Artists-in-Residence and intimately engage with their work through accessible entry points. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/arbrasson-workshop-with-daniel-fishkin/100001993780700747 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-29T16:30:00Z - presented_by: Pioneer Works - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Dustin Yellin's Studio - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 284.13, max: 284.13, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Dustin Yellin's Studio - **lat**: 40.6792327 - **long**: -74.011652 - **full address**: Dustin Yellin's Studio, 153 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/81c9e30a0b645d52dae33c9d948a86cae0865136f8bd2051aa69e563a1beb06e-rimg-w1200-h900-dcb89868-gmir.jpg?v=1786085901 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin being held? - **A:** Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Dustin Yellin's Studio, 153 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin? - **A:** Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin is organized by Pioneer Works. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Arbrasson Workshop with Daniel Fishkin is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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