Join us for an exciting day of workshops in-person and online, on Saturday, October 26th, at St. Andrew's United Church - 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS.
Our festival brings together a diverse community of musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world, all eager to share their talents and passion. And for those who prefer to explore from the comfort of their own homes, our online workshops deliver the same quality and expertise. Tune in from anywhere in the world!
Discounts!
Workshops are priced at only $35 each, but we’re offering great discounts if you sign up for multiple sessions:
15% off when you register for 3 workshops – Use code Celtic3 at checkout.
20% off when you sign up for 4 workshops – Use code Celtic4 at checkout.
25% off for 5 (or more) workshops – Use code Celtic5 at checkout.
Also, you can attend the Irish or Gaelic Pop-Ups for FREE! when you sign up for either the Beginner Irish or Scots Gaelic workshops.
These discounts apply to both in-person workshops and our Sunday online masterclasses, so you have flexibility!
Click on any artist’s photo below, for more information or to register for their workshop.
DANCE
Brianna + Ethan Graves: MÉtis Kitchen Party!
Level: Beginner - family fun!
*In-Person
MacKenzie Greenwell: IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS FOR PERCUSSIVE DANCERS
Level: Intermediate +
*Online
ANnette Collins:
Old-style Irish Step
Level: Intermediate +
*Online
Sabra MacGillivray:
Artist care
Level: All levels
*Online
MÉLISSANDRE TREMBLAY-BOURASSA: Quebecois GIGUE
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
*In-Person
Rebecca McGowan: sean-nÓs
Level: All levels. Some percussive dance experience recommended.
*In-person
Rebecca McGowan: old-style IRISH step
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
*In-person
Harvey beaton: Cape Breton Step
Level: All levels
*In-person
MUSIC
ALEXIS CHARTRAND: Explore Quebec's Fiddling Tradition
Level: Intermediate +
*In-Person
Andy Webster: Rythmic Innovation
for Celtic Guitar Accompaniment
Level: Intermediate +
*In-person
CORMAC bEGLEY: MASTERING IRISH TUNES
Level: Intermediate +
*In-person
This workshop is open to all melody instrumentalists but can also benefit non-melody instrumentalists.
MAIRI RANKIN: Cape Breton Fiddle
Level: Intermediate +
*In-person
MICHAEL RODDY: tin whistle
Level: Beginner
*In=person
WENDY MAC ISAAC & MAC MORIN: Cape Breton Piano: chords and rhythm
Level: Intermediate +
*In-person
LANGUAGE
Cathy Ann MacPhee: Gaelic Song
Level: All levels welcome. No experience required.
*In-person
Kieran Walker: Irish Language
Level: Beginner
*In-person
KIERAN WALKER: Pop-up Gaeltacht
Level: Beginner with some experience
*In-person
Nick Nickerson + Mike Campbell: Scots Gaelic
Level: Beginner
*In-person
Nick Nickerson + Mike Campbell: Pop-Up Gàidhealtachd
Level: Beginner with some experience
*In-person