Workshops
To find local
workshops, look in your local paper or "What's On?" magazine, ask at a University
or College nearby, or look up a traditional music society or a monthly Hammered
Dulcimer Session that may be nearby. One can look on the internet (see
the for local sessions or workshops. One good place to look is the
EverythingDulcimer.com Events section where events are listed by date with
the city and state just under it.
Festivals
Festivals many times have web sites on the internet.
Below are links to some of them in alphabetical order:
- Augusta Festival
Haven't been there, but I understand it's good.
- The Causeway Dulcimer Festival, Bushmills, Co. Antrim, No. Ireland.(2005)
The 2006 Causeway Dulcimer Festival
Travel Info
Notes and Pictures of Rick & Brandy's trip to Ireland (including this festival) in 2005.
- Chattanooga Dulcimer Festival
- Common Ground on the Hill (Check out Traditions Workshops for HD)
I've been to this one, finally. Great workshops
on many, many topics in music, writing, visual arts, performance arts, etc.
- The Cork Dulcimer Festival - Ireland's first Dulcimer Festival!
The first ever happened in 2002! It was an international treat!
Trip to Ireland 2002 - including the Cork Dulcimer Festival
Trip to Ireland 2003 - including the
Cork Dulcimer Festival
- The Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering
Taught there for the first time in 2005.
- Fiddler's Grove Ole Time Fiddler's & Bluegrass Festival ®
Relaxing family atmosphere - camping available - workshops in many things, jams, competitions, concerts, food.
- John C. Campbell Folk School
Wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. Many different workshops throughout the year, in music and other folk arts.
- Swannanoa Gathering
Great environment, great workshops and concerts, and the jams are wonderful!
- Upper Potomac Dulcimer Fest
Beautiful setting, great workshops.
- Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival
Great festival in Winston-Salem, NC. A variety of workshops
from experienced and innovative teachers on several instruments.