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A feast of workshops next weekend!


2 Jul 19
by Nathon Jones

Rachel Hair's Harp Workshop takes place on Saturday 13th July at 3:00pm

This year's festival has a bumper 8 workshops on the programme and the chance to learn from some of the best musicians in traditional music. Take your pick from Harp, Tin Whistle (Beginners & Intermediate), Guitar, Fiddle, Gaelic Song and Irish Flute and, if you're under 25, it's free to take part.

Workshop Programme 2019
All workshops are £10.00 for over 25's, or £FREE for under 25's, supporting young people into traditional music in Dumfries & Galloway.
You can book online using the links below, or simply turn up and pay on the door.

Friday 12th July 2019
4:00pm - Fiddle Workshop with Benedict Morris - Creebridge House Hotel, Minnigaff
Information & Book Online

4:00pm - Gaelic Song with Wendy Stewart - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

Saturday 13th July 2019
10:30am - Come & Try Tin Whistle with Claire Mann (Beginners) - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Whistles will be available on the day.
Information & Book Online

12:00pm - Tin Whistle Workshop with Claire Mann (Intermediate) - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

1:00pm - Come & Try Traditional Music with Fèis Rois - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

1:30pm - Flute Workshop with Steph Geremia - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

3:00pm - Come & Try Harp with Rachel Hair - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
Nifty Harps will be avaiable on the day.
Information & Book Online

3:00pm - Guitar Workshop with Ron Jappy - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

 

Workshop Programme 2019

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