Folk Retreat

Explore, jam and play! At this music camp, take your music to a new level with one-on-one professional instruction from mentors who are also 2012 Winnipeg Folk Festival performers. At the 2011 Folk Retreat, Andy White, Connie Kaldor, Dan Crary and Dirk Powell mentored 30 participants of all ages with their songwriting, guitar, banjo and fiddle playing. In addition to hands-on instruction, the Folk Retreat features group performance sessions, organized practice times, and daily jams. Feel the creative energy flow from the floorboards, through the frets and into some fabulous new friendships. Here’s your chance to spend quality time with your instrument, improve your performance skills and maybe even write a song.

Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, come develop, collaborate, network, relax and explore!

There is a special 2012 Folk Retreat Holiday Pre-sale happening though our music store through the month of December! Call Jennifer for details at 231-0096 ext. 235.

TIMING

There will be a meet and greet on the evening of Saturday, June 30 and the Folk Retreat will take place Sunday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 3.

BURSARIES

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries for participants in the Folk Retreat. Bursaries can range in amount and will be awarded to participants based on musicianship, potential to contribute to their community and financial need.

Bursary applications will be available online in spring, 2012.

More information on 2012 Folk Retreat mentors, location, prices and accommodations coming in spring, 2012.

Photo by Hai Nguyen. Renowned fiddler, Dirk Powell, mentoring a 2011 Folk Retreat participant.