Whether you're a seasoned vet of Old Time music or brand new, we have offerings for all skill levels featuring a variety of instruments. Grab an instrument and learn from some of the best in the scene!
Note About Workshops: Pre-registration required for the following workshops. Weekend or Saturday Pass ticket purchasers will receive an email from info@creativealliance.org with a ticket confirmation and instructions for workshop registration. This email will arrive from the address info@creativealliance.org shortly after completing your purchase. Due to limited capacity, each attendee is eligible to sign up for no more than three workshops in advance. For questions about this process, please email info@creativealliance.org
- Harmony Singing with Ginny Hawker Trio (all levels) 11-11:45am
Share in the joy of singing with Ginny Hawker, Val Mindel and Emily Miller as they teach their approaches to harmony singing. Ginny is a legend steeped in the traditions of Appalachian ballads and primitive baptist material. All levels welcome. - Mountain Dulcimer with Sarah Kate Morgan (all levels, loaner instruments provided) 2-3:15pm
Hailing from Eastern Kentucky, Sarah Kate is a champion mountain dulcimer player and skilled teacher. All levels are welcome and loaner instruments will be provided. - Old Time Fiddle with John Showman (intermediate/advanced) 11am-12:15pm
John Showman of the Lonesome Ace Stringband will share his approach to Old Time fiddle. He is one of the grooviest and funkiest Old Time fiddlers on the scene today. This workshop will be geared towards intermediate to advanced players but all are welcome. - *FULL - Waitlist only* Old Time Banjo with Chris Coole (intermediate/advanced) 12:30-1:45pm
A clawhammer banjo icon, Chris has a unique approach to Old Time banjo that is innovative and creative while steeped in tradition. Learn from one of the modern greats! The workshop is geared towards intermediate to advanced players but all are welcome. - Unaccompanied Ballad Singing with Ginny Hawker (all levels and instruments) 12:30-1:45pm
Ginny Hawker grew up in the heart of Appalachia and is steeped in the art of unaccompanied ballad singing. Learn from a living legend! - *FULL - Waitlist only* Old Time Rhythm with Max Malone (all levels and instruments) 3:30-4:45pm
Whether you play guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, bass, banjo, fiddle or dance, every instrument in an Old Time stringband is responsible keeping the groove steady. Max Heineman of Lonesome Ace Stringband will demonstrate his approach to the subtle yet critical art of Old Time Rhythm. All instruments and skill levels welcome. - *LOW SPACE WARNING* Old Time Fiddle “How to Groove” with Stephanie Coleman (all levels) 2-3:15pm
Stephanie Coleman digs into the subtleties of how to add drive and groove to your fiddle playing in this workshop. The hypnotizing pulse of Old Time fiddle bowing is a critical component of what makes Old Time music so danceable. All levels are welcome. - Flatfoot Dance with Phil Jamison (all levels) 2-3:15pm
Learn from the master himself! Phil is a champion flatfoot dancer and renowned teacher. He dances with grace and a subtlety very few can match. All levels are welcome. - Blind Willie Johnson Guitar Workshop with Hubby Jenkins (all levels) 11am-12:15pm
Seminal gospel blues artist Blind Willie Johnson left behind records whose impact and influence are immeasurable. In this class, we will break down his slide techniques and some of his most iconic songs. - *LOW SPACE WARNING* Old Time Banjo Up-Picking with Nora Brown (intermediate/advanced) 5-6:15pm
One of the banjo world’s bright young stars, Nora Brown demonstrates some up-picking techniques for Old Time banjo. Basic banjo experience will be helpful but it’s OK if you’ve never up-picked before. - Ottawa Valley Step-Dancing with Mama’s Broke (all levels) 3:30-4:45pm
Lisa and Mary Lou of the Canadian duo Mama’s Broke will show a handful of steps from the Ottawa Valley Step-Dancing tradition, a relative of clogging and flatfooting. All levels welcome. - Basics of Old Time Banjo with Hilary Hawke (beginner) 3:30-4:45pm
Dust off your banjo and discover the joy of Old Time Banjo! No banjo experience needed. Now is your chance to learn! - Basics of Old Time Fiddle with Sophie Wellington (beginner) 5-6:15pm
Dust off that fiddle and discover the joy of Old Time Fiddle! No fiddle experience needed. Now is your chance to learn!