Develop your ensemble playing skills on this extended weekend course for musicians. Drawing on European folk/contemporary/popular music traditions we'll be making new arrangements that can go in any direction! We aim to explore and combine all sorts of influences and ideas to make spine tingling music that is more than the sum of the parts. Read More
This course is currently sold out. We do sometimes get cancellations - if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please complete a booking form or contact us. A fun and friendly ‘House Party’ for all who enjoy folk dancing and playing and want to try a range of dance styles. There Read More
Welcome to the inaugural Halsway Manor Contra Camp! Join callers Louise Siddons and Heather McAslan, and band WillPower (Will Allen and Will Chamberlain) for an intensive weekend of contra dancing. Expect high energy and plenty of action on this workshop-packed weekend, complete with late-night ceilidhs and sessions. The team will be using gender-free calling to 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
An opportunity for young musicians to work with supportive folk artists, to develop skills, confidence and creativity. Help to create a new performance piece to be shared with parents and friends at Halsway at the end of the week! Musician, composer and educator Becki Driscoll is back as our Creative Lead. For this years' Young Read More
A full-on, fun packed workshop weekend for Nyckel Harpa players - beginners as well as more experienced players of this unusual Swedish folk stringed instrument. Vicki Swan will be leading the weekend, with support from a guest tutor to be confirmed. The weekend includes the opportunity for complete beginners to meet and play the instrument. Read More
This course is currently sold out. We do sometimes get cancellations - if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact us. This 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 subsequent Read More
A light-hearted week of Scottish and English country dance with Frances Richardson as your caller alongside top-notch accordionist Leonard Brown. There are dance workshops each morning, with afternoons free for you to explore the sights this lovely area has to offer, or to relax and enjoy the Manor and grounds, and dances every evening; bring Read More
This is a course to explore all things queer and folk, in collaboration with Queer Folk! Through workshops and discussions you'll be making new music, learning old songs and having the opportunity to share music and stories that are important to you. There'll be chances to meet new musicians, create new ensembles, take part in Read More
Join creative coach and yoga teacher Tracey Roberts for an eclectic and seasonal mix of yoga, walking, meditation and movement. The focus of the week is to enjoy being creative in mind and body, in the wonderfully relaxing and inspirational surroundings of the Quantock Hills. Whether you’re experienced in yoga or a complete beginner, you’ll Read More
This course is currently sold out. We do sometimes get cancellations - if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please complete a booking form or contact us. For the very first time, we're excited to have invited Jon Doran to help you make progress with your overall ability on the Irish Read More
Archie Churchill-Moss 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, while 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
A social weekend of dance for club members and friends. The Falconers Folk Dance Club is a registered club of the English Folk Dance and Song Society from Bromyard. English and American country dancing with live music from The Falconers Band. Who is it for? Whether you have done a lot of dancing or none, the Club Read More
Join Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer for a Spring course of Scandi playing for bowed string players and accordionists! (Yes, we know Jonny's playing the guitar in the picture, but he's a multi-talented musician!) You can expect to become acquainted with polskas, schottises, vals, and långdans, and there'll be an expedition to hunt for that Read More
A wide selection of International Dances take place at dance sessions during the weekend. You will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful varied area of the Quantocks and Somerset coast and to join organised walks. The period of stay is Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights with the choice to stay the Monday night 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