Flute making, particularly for concert flutes, is a highly specialized and skilled craft that has been part of Britain’s musical heritage for centuries. The process of crafting a concert flute requires precision, expertise, and an understanding of both acoustics and materials to create an instrument capable of producing beautiful and resonant tones. However, the craft of handmade flute making is now endangered due to mass production and modern manufacturing techniques. Preserving this craft is essential for maintaining the rich tradition of British musical instrument making. By supporting traditional flute makers, we ensure that future generations of musicians can continue to play on finely crafted instruments that reflect the artistry and skill of Britain’s musical history.
Here is a list we compiled to be of assistance. If you find any errors or omissions, please send us an email to: Support@EndangeredBritish.com ~ thank you!
Heritage Craft: Flute Making (Concert)
| Business Name | Craftsperson | Address-1 | Suburb | Postcode | Country | Website | Phone | Notes | |
| Wessel | Stephen Wessel | England | https://wessel-flutes.co.uk/ | info@wessel-flutes.co.uk | Now retired but the Wessel brand will continue under the new ownership of Just Flutes with makers trained by Stephen Wessel. Stephen continues to do repair and servicing work. | ||||
| Peter Worrell | 28 Hall Lane, Wacton | Norfolk | NR15 2UH | England | http://peterworrell.co.uk/ | peterworrell@live.co.uk | 07801 644026 | Makes very specialist woodwind instruments with one-handed mechanisms | |
| Robert Bigio | 1 Doveridge Gardens | London | N13 5BJ | England | http://www.bigio.com/ | Robert@bigio.com | 020 8882 2627 |
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