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
We're thrilled to be hosting Emmanuel Pariselle, Didier Oliver and Nathalie Oliver Selsis for another week exploring French music, music for dance, and the dancing itself. This week is for players of melodeon (DG), fiddle, and for dancers; you'll need to let us know when booking which study group you would like to join. Emmanuel 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. It's the return of the Summer Fiddle weekend - a course dedicated to developing your fiddle playing through a range of different repertoire. We're delighted to have Rachael McShane and 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. World-renowned butterfly and moth expert and author David Brown leads a week of field trips, workshops and lectures focusing on rare and interesting summer 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. Join yoga teacher Tracey Roberts and friends in a replenishing week of daily yoga practices, outdoor movement and meditations, guided walks and creative coaching. All designed to inspire your 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. Do you struggle to pick up tunes by ear? Would you like to be freed from behind your music stand? Experienced musicians and tutors Rob Harbron and Miranda Rutter Read More
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 fiddle tuition. Many fiddle players attempt to run before they can walk and this course is an in-depth look at the crucial elements of playing. It 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. A summer holiday at Halsway Manor in which to share textile crafting skills, songs and stories. With host Meg Rose and very special guest the multi-talented Tim Van Eyken. Read More
The Halsway Playford Weekend is always a stimulating and enjoyable experience, and we are DELIGHTED to welcome dancing master Andrew Swaine to lead the 2024 event. A vigorous and fun weekend of dancing, the course is aimed at dancers – both experienced and new to Playford are welcome – who want to explore the music and Read More
Ben Walker returns to Halsway Manor to lead a mid-week guitar masterclass for intermediate and advanced level guitarists. Together we will explore ways of arranging traditional folk tunes on the guitar, look at ways to arrange melodies and chords, and then put it all together to form a complete performance. We’ll cover advanced guitar techniques, Read More
Enjoy the pleasure of group singing as you discover the potential of your own voice. Singers of all abilities are invited to join Hilary James to explore the wealth of songs within the British folk tradition and take a peek beyond into blues, swing and comic song. You’ll be working largely ‘by ear’ with simple Read More
Back by popular demand, join Simon Mayor, one of the country’s finest mandolin players for this mid-week masterclass. “A master musician at his absolute best” The Living Tradition Simon’s January ‘Mandolin Workshop Weekends’ have been hugely successful and consistently prompt requests for more. This time it’s a smaller group, but a longer, mid-week gathering, suitable for 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
Enjoy a drink from the bar, and an informal evening of folk music from some of our most popular tutors. This gig brings together two virtuoso musicians in guitar and mandolin alongside the fine voice of Hilary James. Simon Mayor is one of the world’s leading mandolin virtuosos and composers. His many faceted career includes 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 announce the return of international folk legends Blowzabella for a third festival weekend of workshops, sessions, concerts and dances at Halsway Manor. The band are Read More
We're delighted to have European folk legends Blowzabella back at Halsway, with special guests Garenne (previously known as Les Poufs à Cordes) for a fabulous bal. We'll have a big marquee on the Manor lawns for the occasion. Blowzabella play dance music composed and arranged by the band for a variety of English and European Read More