Well, the 2013 Symposium is officially history. It was another great event with many exciting presentations and speakers. 215 members attended. Many people gorged on the abundant wood and supplies available in the vendor area making some of the dealers very happy! The 2013 ASIA Symposium was held June 12–15, 2013 at East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Read on for some great photos and inspiration for the next symposium.

Luthiers are not generally known for impeccable fashion sense. So in order to remove one impediment to socially acceptable appearance, David Nichols has instituted the following dress code for the symposium: ASIA Board members, skilled luthiers, exquisite craftspeople, totally reliable vendors, and hep cats shall wear vintage or modern Hawaiian shirts (leis are optional). Others may come as you are.

Mr. Nichols reportedly has over 100 Hawaiian shirts, so your challenge is to wear something older, uglier, or more ill-fitting than what he pulls out of his closet.