Lutherie, for the uninitiated, is the craft of guitar-building, as well as the making of other stringed instruments such as violins and lutes. One who takes part in lutherie is known as a luthier. The Guild of American Luthiers holds a convention at Pacific Lutheran University - and if you think I'm not going to get confused typing all of those "luth-" words, you've got another think coming.

The convention - now celebrating its 20th year - is exclusively for members of the Guild on all five days, except for Saturday, July 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. At that time, the convention and all of its various exhibits and booths will be open to perusal by the public.

To read Rev. Adam McKinney's full story, click here.

Guild of American Luthiers Convention

Saturday, July 23, 1-5 p.m., no cover
Pacific Lutheran University
University Center, Bldg 34, 12180 Park Ave. S., Tacoma
luth.org/convention/2011