There is a range workshops to suite most levels of ability. A rough guide is:
- All Abilities- no experience necessary just come and join in
- Beginner – player would have no/or a basic ability to play the instrument
- Intermediate – Player should be comfortable playing tunes at a moderate pace
- Advanced – Player should be comfortable playing tunes at “session speed”
This is only a guide, Tutors will try to moderate the workshop to suite the class. Most learning is by ear but music may be available.
Please bring your own instrument unless otherwise stated (and no instument required for kids or singing workshops).
Most Workshops will be held at the Community Centre (enter via lower Car Park door)
[Song Workshops on Sat & Sun mornings will be held in St Bridgets Hall]
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Saturday, 11 July 10:00-12:00 - St Bridgets Hall | £10.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 10:00-12:00 - St James's Church Hall | £0.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 10:30-11:30 - Community Centre Get ready to sing your heart out at the Singing For Kids Workshop led by Pauline Cordiner. Children and their families are invited to discover the joy of traditional Scottish songs. From traditional work songs to modern classics - Ill-tricket coos, noble ships and essential footwear! So grab your grown-ups, bring your singing voices, and join us for a workshop that's sure to leave you smiling from ear to ear. No prior musical experience necessary – just a love for Scottish tunes and a willingness to have fun! | £2.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 11:30-12:30 - Community Centre Gather round, children of all ages, along with your grown-ups, as local storyteller Pauline Cordiner embarks on a journey weaving stories from the streets of Stonehaven, to the myths and legends of Scotland, to the far reaches of the globe. Suitable for all ages. | £2.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre Intermediate/advanced guitar workshop, with a focus on flatpicking and ornamentation in traditional music. | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre Intermediate/advanced flute workshop, with a focus on traditional melodies and ornamentation. Please bring your own flute. | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre All welcome to this songwriting workshop. We'll look at the creative process, how to turn an idea into a song, and try out some re-writes of favourite songs. Bring some ideas, and a notebook and pen. No instruments necessary! | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre Advanced Bodhran workshop with a focus on accompaniment of traditional tunes. Please bring along your own drum. | £15.00 | |
Saturday, 11 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre In this workshop Rachel will teach a couple of tunes including one of her own. Along the way, she will share some of her approaches to arrangement, ornamentation, the left hand and technique. | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 10:00-12:00 - St Bridgets Hall | £10.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 10:30-12:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 11:45-12:30 - Community Centre A fun and accessible introduction to foot percussion with Arthur & Kerran. Learn a few simple rhythms and how to get started creating a solid pulse with your feet. No experience needed - just bring yourself and a pair of shoes! Suitable for all ages and abilities, and guaranteed to be good fun! | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre An improvers-level fiddle workshop exploring a tune from Québec. We’ll work through the melody and focus on bowing patterns, groove, and stylistic ideas to bring the tune to life. Ideal for players who already know a few tunes and want to develop their technique and musical feel. | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre An improvers-level guitar workshop focusing on accompaniment in a folk/trad setting. Kerran will explore chords, rhythm, and groove, with ideas for supporting tunes effectively. Ideal for players comfortable with basic chords who want to develop their timing, feel, and confidence when accompanying others. | £15.00 | |
Sunday, 12 July 13:30-15:30 - Community Centre | £2.00 |
The committee reserves the right to amend or alter the programme if necessary (usually due to reasons beyond our control). No refunds will be available on the weekend of the Festival.