We are delighted to welcome back Benjamin Macke (Belgium) to teach this extended course (please note earlier start and later finish) at Halsway Manor for advanced, and advanced-intermediate level players. Ben is a consummate performer and teacher, and was a big hit at Halsway last year. He will be joined by Filippo Gambetta (Italy), and Read More
This course is currently full. Get in touch to join the waiting list, or check out Sam's next courses - Essential Fiddle Technique Weekend - instead. This pilot course, looking at essential technique for fiddlers, is designed to address (or readdress!) the fundamentals of violin playing with a view to helping you get more from Read More
A regular evening of music and song at Halsway Manor. Halsway Manor open their doors to all on the first Sunday evening of each month for an evening of folk and acoustic music. Singers and musicians of all abilities are invited. If you are curious about folk music and just want to listen with a Read More
Banding Together summer weekends provide advanced and fluent English concertina players with the opportunity to join with others of similar proficiency to play as a big concertina band. The music is varied and challenging but help with preparation is provided. The result is an electrifying big band sound! This winter weekend is altogether a more Read More
The British Violin & Bow Makers' Association, formed in 1995, is one of the foremost violin making associations in the world, with about 400 members based both in the UK and abroad. Membership is open to professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts from anywhere in the world. We are delighted to host their visit providing space for Read More
A festive half-day workshop with artisan florist and flower grower Jan Boddington of Blue Shed Flowers. We're also offering an afternoon session. Jan will share expert tips on how to make a unique mossed wreath to take home and hang on your door. With an emphasis on sustainability and natural materials, we'll use foraged and Read More
A festive half-day workshop with artisan florist and flower grower Jan Boddington of Blue Shed Flowers. Jan will share expert tips on how to make a unique mossed wreath to take home and hang on your door. With an emphasis on sustainability and natural materials, we'll use foraged and garden foliage, dried flowers, berries and Read More
Due to the success of last years course we are delighted to welcome back Matt Norman for a feast of festive fun! This year Alison Rowley will be stepping into Laurel Swift's shoes, and both singers and musicians are invited to join in a cheer-filled week of seasonal folkiness. Sing and play traditional folk carols Read More
Archie Churchill-Moss Archie continues to support beginner melodeon players in these enjoyable once-a month workshops. Each 2.5 hour session will present a new challenge, with time for individual help to support less confident / less advanced players and to stretch more ambitious / more accomplished musicians. You'll be learning new tunes and techniques each month, Read More
Archie's 'Getting Better' workshops aim to support and develop the skills of Improver and Intermediate level melodeon players in enjoyable workshop sessions. Each 2.5 hour session will present a new challenge, with time for individual help to support less confident / less advanced players and to stretch more ambitious / more accomplished musicians. You’ll be Read More
We’re delighted to welcome (most of) Narthen back to Halsway for a joyous fifth weekend of polyphonic unaccompanied singing in four part harmony, with a tutor to lead each section of the choir. The team this year will be Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews, Doug Eunson, all members of Narthen, with special guest Oli Matthews. Yes, Read More
Narthen are Jo Freya, Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson. Jo isn't able to be with us this year, but multi-instrumentalist Oli Matthews has kindly agreed to keep her shoes warm! Join us for a festive evening at Halsway Manor. Narthen will be in the house and are set to entertain you with a Read More
Come and join Jo Sadler, of Forged in Willow, to create your own willow deer sculpture - the perfect pre-Christmas activity! Perhaps you've been looking for something to do with friends instead of exchanging gifts, or you'd just like to get away from the John Lewis advert for a day... Jo will bring her Somerset Read More
Is it that time already!? Come and enjoy the Christmas celebrations at Halsway Manor! We'll be cooking-up a fine feast of festive delights with plenty to keep you entertained. As well as a lot of dancing, singing, playing, we have elves in the grotto and puzzles in the bar. There will be opportunities for learning Read More
Celebrate the New Year in style – folk style that is! Join us for an enjoyable Hogmanay break with a great team at the helm. With good food, good music and a return to social dancing, with workshops and evening dances as a part of the programme. Plus plenty of other activities to keep you entertained. With Read More