Workshops

Host: Mel Langton
Venue: Number 28, Wingfield Street
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Date: Saturday Sept 6th
Max participants: 12
Cost: £6

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Mel is an experienced player and workshop leader. In the 90 mins he will outline the history, construction and playing styles of the instrument followed by a 'hands on' period of actually playing the dulcimer and singing along too! He provides instruments to use and everything else that will be needed.

This workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Host: Jill Parson

Date: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th Sept
Venues:

Sat -Emmanuel Church Room - SOLD OUT

Sun - Three Tuns
Time: 10.00 – 11.00am
Max participants: 8
Cost: Free

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This is an introduction to the melodeon and is supported by the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust. Jill will introduce you to the melodeon and will have one for you to try out. This is intended as a starter workshop where you may come away thinking you’d like to take it further. It is not intended for those who already play the melodeon. There are two chances to catch up with this workshop on Saturday and Sunday.

This is a free workshop but you will need a ticket as there are limited numbers.

Host: Darren Bidle
Venue: Bungay Community Centre
Time: 10.00 - 11.00am
Date: Sunday 7th Sept
Max participants: 20
Cost: £6 Tickets

Join local guitarist Darren Bidle for a hands-on session focused on traditional folk accompaniment using DADGAD tuning. With years of experience performing in a range of folk settings, Darren will guide participants through the use of partial chords and simple voicings to create rich, effective backing for traditional tunes.

This session is ideal for players who are curious about DADGAD, new to alternate tunings, or simply looking to expand beyond standard chord shapes. You'll need a guitar and a basic ability to form and play chords—no prior DADGAD experience required.

Host: Clare Bakewell
Venue: Number 28 Wingfield St
Time: 1:30-2:30pm and 3.00-4.00pm
Date: Saturday Sept 6th
Max participants: 6
Cost: £6

Clare has a particular interest in introducing beginners of all ages to the harp and has a varied and flexible approach to suit all types of learners. At the workshop you will learn some basic techniques and to play some simple folk tunes. Harps are provided and no musical experience is necessary. Learning will be by ear with sheetmusic provided at request.

https://joywoodharps.wordpress.com/learning-the-harp/

Tickets for session 1.30 - 2.30pm Sat 6th

Tickets for session 3.00 - 4.00pm Sat 6th

Host: Chris Dyer
Venue: Emmanuel Church Room
Time: 10.00 - 11.30am
Date: Saturday Sept 6th
Max participants: 20
Cost: £6

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Chris Dyer is a regular performer and workshop leader at UK festivals and bal folk dance clubs and is a guest player with Boda and Falun spelmanslags in Sweden. Chris will teach tunes from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Joining her is guitarist Chintamani Weiss, who will share his ideas for making dance music danceable. Participants should be able to learn tunes by ear (dots will be available); not suitable for beginners.

Host: Mog
Venue: Riverside Centre
Time: 10:00-11:30 and 2.00 - 3.30pm
Date: Saturday Sept 6th

Time: 10:00-11:30 and 1.30 - 3.00pm
Date: Sunday Sept 7th
Max participants: 20
Cost: £6

Session 1: Beginners

10.00 - 11.30am Sat 6th Tickets

Session 2: Beginners

2.00 - 3.30pm Sat 6th Tickets

Session 3: Beginners

10.00 - 11.30am Sun 7th Tickets

Session 4: Intermediate and advanced

1.30 - 3.00 Sun 7th Tickets

We are delighted that Mog will run 4 different workshops this weekend so there is no excuse that you missed him! Most of these are aimed at first time bodhran players with a focus on intermediate and advanced players in the last workshop on the Sunday afternoon.

Mog is a professional bodhran player with a wealth of teaching experience having taught for over 30 years at festivals both home and abroad. His workshops are exhilarating and fun, with an inclusive teaching style. He has a knack for gently inspiring confidence in each person regardless of their level or ability at drumming. As a well-respected drum maker, he will also have drums for use during the workshops.

Venue: Riverside Centre

Date: Sat 6th and Sun 7th Sept

Time: 8.00 - 9.00am

Cost: Free. Places are limited so you do need to book. Accessible for all

Saturday 6th Sept - Wake up & Flow

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Yoga to energise the mind and body.  An active Yoga flow combining classic poses, with movement to leave you feeling balanced, re-aligned and rejuvenated.

Sunday 7th Sept - Softly, Slowly Gently – Ease into Sunday Morning

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Ease into Sunday with a gentle Yoga flow. Movement to unwind the body and ease tension. Guided breathwork to calm the mind. With a focus on subtle movement and listening to your body you will leave with an inner sense of calm and wellbeing.

I am Hazel a Yoga teacher living in Bungay.  My classes explore the many facets of Yoga; movement that can build strength and mobility to enhance our daily lives and the power of breath to calm the mind.  I like to think my practice offers a calm, safe space to connect with the breath, move freely, learn a little & laugh a little and be part of a joyous community.