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2025 WORKSHOPS
SHEEPSKIN TANNING
WITH DANIEL STERMAC STEIN
Come spend time learning to turn a sheepskin into a long lasting and hard wearing beautiful material. We will discuss, wonder, and get right into every aspect of turning a skin into leather using only natural materials, our bodies, and an often neglected human inheritance of generational knowledge. No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. Work clothes, waterproof apron and knife recommended.
TSYMBALY- HAMMER DULCIMER
WITH ROMAN TYKAJLO
Introduction to the playing of Hutsul tsymbaly (hammer dulcimer) - an instrument traditional to the Hutsul people of the Carpathian mountain range in Ukraine.
Participants will learn the tuning system, common scales, major and minor chords, basic percussive rhythms, and will progress into playing simple melodies. The workshop is at beginner level and is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Focus will be on learning to play by ear, but notes will also be available. Several instruments will be available for participants to use if they do not have their own.
PLANT WALKS
Beloved herbalist, permaculturist, and plant lady- “Lady Burdock” will be leading folks on walks through the landscape, and in the gardens, exploring the food, medicine, and plant allies all around us. Directed by your curiosity and deep listening, join any walk with Blair and discover new depths in connection.
EUROPEAN
FOLK DANCE
TUNES
WITH ALEXANDER JONES
We will spend this workshop working together to co-compose a variety of tunes to be danced to in the styles of a polka, mazurka, hora, ect. Individually the attendees of this workshop will be encouraged to compose short thematic segments of 8-16 bars of a tune and we Will work together to connect them with the other attendees compositions to create a few different tunes composed for folk camp, by folk camp, during folk camp!
UKRAINIAN POLYPHONY-STEPPE SONGS
WITH NADIA TARNAWSKY
Songs from the Steppe- the boundless plains.
The Steppe region of Ukraine is the home of fertile grasslands, bountiful rivers and a wellspring of songs. Explore the richness of this region through lyrical songs, wedding songs and humorous songs. Open to singers of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and levels of experience. All songs will be taught in the oral tradition. Ability to read Ukrainian or musical notation is not required and time will be spent on creating an authentic Ukrainian village sound.
EASTERN EUROPEAN FOLK ENSEMBLE
INSTRUCTOR- TBC
Join us in exploring the diverse musical traditions of Eastern Europe. Bring your instrument of choice and learn to play folk melodies that have been passed down through the generations. We will focus on Ukrainian, Hutsul, and Klezmer folk traditions (and more!). Discover the distinctive sound of the Carpathian mountains and learn the unique rhythms and harmonies that define this cultural heritage.
Our ensemble accepts musicians of all ages and skill levels — seasoned performers and curious beginners alike are welcome. Enhance your musicianship, improve your performance skills, and hone your ability to lock in and blend with other musicians. Learn new music hands-on and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context behind these folk tunes.
Together our ensemble will celebrate and preserve the musical traditions of Eastern Europe, become the best musicians we can be, and form a connection through song.
*APPRENTICESHIP
As an apprentice, you’ll be committed
to focusing on one particular craft by serving as an assistant to the craftsperson teaching that craft.
THE ART OF BLOCK PRINTING
FIBRE SPINNING
WITH JOHANNA KOESLAG
Learn the basics of spinning wool into yarn. Learn about wool and its preparation, from combing and carding, to felting. You'll be guided in spinning on a wheel, but drop spindles are also available.
No experience necessary. Beginners welcome.
UKRAINIAN
WEAVING*
WITH JOHANNA KOESLAG
Weaving in Ukraine has been done with flax, hemp or woolen threads for many centuries, for clothing, housewares, and ritual towels (rushnyky), much of it in the home, on wooden floor looms. In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to work on a similar floor loom and explore simple traditional Ukrainian patterns made with overshot weaving, as well as try weaving a belt or strap on a backstrap loom.
No experience necessary.
KIDS/YOUTH PROGRAMMING
WITH LILA ERGLIS
Our summer camp will be offering a number of activities designed with kids in mind. Fun, play, crafting and exploring nature!
Toddler/kid gang will be doing lots of diverse fun activities led by Lila Erglis and the older kids gang might join some theatre/ drama antics and join some of the all ages workshops.