FolknFell 2019

Friday 26th-Sunday 28th April 2019

Hawse End Centre, Portinscale, Nr Keswick, CA12 5UE.

Three outstanding folk musicians lead a unique weekend of folk music, song and banter with time for walking.

It begins late afternoon/early evening Friday, finishing Sunday around 5pm. Tutors: Dave Wood (Sage tutor and formerly of Scots song band Malinky) who can provide tuition in Guitar, Ukulele and Voice with Bryony Bainbridge (Tappy Lappy Quartet; Matfen) Voice, Fiddle; and Kev Lees (Night Fall; Danish-UK crossover D:UK; Inver) Fiddle. An intimate event with up to 36 participants. A mixture of classes, performance and steady sessions. Classes in mixed ensembles each doing something different with each tutor including voices as well as mixed instruments. Don’t worry if you can’t sing well because there will be plenty of playing. Likewise, there will be good opportunities for singers to shine. We welcome a wide range of instruments.

A mixed weekend of ensemble playing, singing, instrumental tuition and informal sessions with time for fell walking too. It all takes place at the Hawse End Centre, near Keswick in the beautiful Lake District. We usually arrive Friday afternoon and depart Sunday around 5pm. It’s a great way to enjoy yourself, learn some new material and meet new friends.

Three great tutors:

• Bryony Bainbridge (Tappy Lappy Quartet) voice and fiddle;
• Kev Lees (Night Fall, D:UK) fiddle;
• Dave Wood (Night Fall, Malinky) voice & guitar.

The Hawes End Centre offers only dormitory accommodation. Full board is included in our price. You may stay off site and benefit from a cheaper rate (Choose the 'Will you be staying offsite option at the end of the booking form and the discount will be applied automatically), if you prefer. You must book you own accommodation and arrange travel. All meals will be provided apart from breakfast, which we assume you will receive at your accommodation.