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
Halsway's hugely popular weekend dedicated to the DG melodeon returns in 2024! Melodeon players can spend time with their instrument in a supportive programme packed with workshops to take your playing to the next level. This weekend is not aimed at total beginners. You’ll need to have a basic grasp of your instrument – as Read More
Our much loved annual American Contra Dance Week is hosted by Meg Winters with guests: caller Will Mentor (USA), and the top contra band, fabulous fiddle player Audrey Knuth (USA), beats maestro Stuart Kenney (USA), plus Alex Cumming (Somerset born now Boston USA based)! There will be dance and music workshops in the mornings, afternoons Read More
A very popular dance weekend for experienced dancers. Join the A-team of callers Maggie Daniel and Lucy Slemmings, and Irish musicians Rise the Dust for another rip-roaring weekend at Halsway. Maggie and Lucy will teach daytime workshops helping you to brush up on your skills, and there will be ceilidhs on Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon for you 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. We are delighted to welcome back Nonsuch Dulcimer Club to host another packed workshop week offering practical guidance on playing the dulcimer. Featuring superb tutors from the USA and UK. There Read More
Come and hear the tutors from our Dulcimer course in concert, showcasing the varied and interesting repertoire for both Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers. This year's tutors are: Ken Kolodner (Hammered Dulcimer) Baltimore-based Ken Kolodner is widely recognized as one of one of today’s most accomplished, musical hammered dulcimer artists and a fine old-time fiddler. For 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. Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Dolman return for another enjoyable summer weekend of Ukulele music and song for players of all levels of Read More
An un-tutored course for experienced singers and players of early instruments. Non-fixed ensembles of recorders and viols form the main part of the week with a variety of small singing groups depending on participants. Evening sessions for all are conducted and include music for instruments and voices. All of these sessions are at 440 pitch. 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. Nancy Kerr and James Fagan return for their incredibly popular workshop weekend, aimed at enhancing each participant's confidence and enjoyment of performance. Nancy and James create a very warm, 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