Another great fiddle workshop has been added to the schedule! Jesse Partridge is coming up from Olympia to play with Giant's Causeway on Friday night, and now you can join Jesse at 10am on Saturday the 20th for this intriguing class:

Bowing Tricks for Celtic Fiddlers
One of the hallmarks of Celtic music is its distinctive lilt, a big part of which comes from the bowing. In this workshop we'll explore techniques for giving your fiddling an authentically Celtic lilt, using simple tunes taught by ear. Other bowed instruments welcome. A recording device might come in handy. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players.

Bellingham Folk Festival