Workshops
Workshops are a great space to learn how to fiddle in groups and with some spectacular guest instructors from across Canada. They cater to people who haven't touched a fiddle in months - or ever - or who want to boost their regular classes & practices. It's also a great time for our community to learn some tunes together to bring to our jams and performances.
Our workshops include classes for all ages and skill levels:
- First-time: For those who have never played a fiddle before or would like to start playing again from the very beginning of learning.
- Beginner: For new fiddlers with some experience, such as completing a first-time class recently, and who can play a handful of tunes (first-time, beginner, etc).
- Intermediate: For those who have played the fiddle for a few years and know many tunes.
- Advanced: For those who have played the fiddle for more than a few years and have a good repertoire of tunes.
We organize a few weekend workshops throughout the school year. Watch this space for upcoming workshops!
Need a fiddle? We have a selection of fiddles for use during the workshops and/or to rent afterwards. Check out our rental page for details and contact us before a workshop to reserve a fiddle.
Members Only! Luckily, it's incredibly easy to sign up. Complete our membership form, tack on $10 to our workshop fees, and you're in! You'll be first to know about upcoming programs and events, and you'll also be helping our small community flourish.
Past Workshops
- NOVEMBER 4-5, 2023 with Stacey Read, Jarred Albright, Andrea Bettger
- MAY 17-18, 2014 with Brian Pickell, Shane Cook, James Stephens, Pat O'Gorman, Julie Schryer, Linda Duford
- SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2014 with Donna Turk, Andrea Bettger, Claire Marchildon, Calvin Cairns, Rod Olestadt
- JANUARY 24-25, 2015 with Andrea Bettger, Calvin Cairns, Donna Turk, Kyle MacDonald
- JANUARY 14-15, 2017 with Calvin Cairns, Cam Neufeld, Anika Spruyt, Nellie Quinn, Andrea Bettger
- SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1, 2017 with Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Andrea Bettger
- OCTOBER 21-22, 2017 with Miranda Currie, Alice Twa, James Ross
- DECEMBER 2-3, 2017 with Calvin Cairns, Nellie Quinn, Alice Twa
- JANUARY 20-21, 2018 with Calvin Cairns, Nellie Quinn, Alice Twa
- MARCH 10-11, 2018 with Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Cathy Sproule, Nellie Quinn
- MAY 26-27, 2018 with Trish Horrocks, Geoff Horrocks, Nellie Quinn
- SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2018 with Calvin Cairns, Nellie Quinn, Donna Turk, Andrea Bettger
- NOVEMBER 24-25, 2018 with Cam Neufeld, JJ Guy, Miranda Currie
- JANUARY 19-20, 2019 with Stacey Read, Calvin Cairns, Wesley Hardisty, James Ross
- MARCH 9-10, 2019 with Cam Neufeld, Nellie Quinn, Sarah Hamilton, Wesley Hardisty
- OCTOBER 5-6, 2019 with Calvin Cairns, Donna Turk, Alice Twa, Wesley Hardisty
- JANUARY 25-26, 2020 with Stacey Read, Calvin Cairns, Wesley Hardisty, Alice Twa
- MARCH 14-15, 2020 with Miranda Currie, Zavallennahh Young, Sarah Hamilton, Wesley Hardisty, Alice Twa
- APRIL 17-24, 2021 with Andrea Bettger
- APRIL 28-30, 2022 with JJ Guy, Gordon Stobbe, Andrea Bettger
- JUNE 24-25, 2022 with Daniel Gervais
- SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2022 with Zavallennahh Young, Linda Duford, Andrea Bettger
- JANUARY 21, 2023 with Linda Duford, Stacey Read, Andrea Bettger
- MARCH 4-5, 2023 with Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Andrea Bettger
- SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2023 with Trish Horrocks, Geoff Horrocks, Linda Duford, Andrea Bettger
- APRIL 5, 2025 with Andrea Bettger, Linda Duford, Elizabeth Ewen
- SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2024 with Linda Duford, Elizabeth Ewen, Andrea Bettger