After graduating with merit from the WSVM, and having received much encouragement, Aleth Michel moved to Bristol in 1986 to establish her own workshop, concentrating on new making, repairs, restorations and tonal adjustments.

Violins and violas purchased by professionals : soloists, chamber musicians, composers ….. have delighted live audiences and players in Europe and in countries as diverse as Russia, USA, Australia, Japan, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bosnia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Israel, Kosovo, Mexico, Pakistan, South Africa,Venezuela and Vietnam.