Great music, great feedback, beautiful setting, fantastic people. Thanks for the inspiration!
- Wendy Luella Perkins, Kingston, Ontario, participant
I’ve learned that even if I didn’t know them before, every single one of the instructors is world class. There’s a whole joy of discovery in it, and a great musical community that’s really nurtured here. It’s the highlight of my summer.
- Dean Spencer, Golden Valley, Minnesota, participant
 2009 Folk Retreat Instructors & Participants |
Pick, fiddle, jam, and create your way through three days of rousing collaboration with some of the best teachers in the folk music community. The 2010 Folk Retreat instructors are Pura Fe, Sam Baker, and Breabach.
Go ahead, use those three days before the Folk Festival to hone your folk music chops — you know you want to. Get inside the scene – be a part of the Folk Music Retreat.
For more information, contact the Folk Festival office at (204) 231-0096, or e-mail the Education & Outreach Coordinator (education@winnipegfolkfestival.ca).
WHAT IS IT?
The Folk Music Retreat takes place over three full days of instruction, (July 4-7, 2010), just before the Winnipeg Folk Festival (July 7-11) opens.
Choose your primary interest – fiddle, whistle, guitar, or songwriting – for focused, progressive study in the mornings. In the afternoons, participate in a variety of topical sessions, one-on-one tutorials, and ensemble rehearsals.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Whether you are most comfortable making music in your living room or on a concert stage, participate in the Folk Retreat and come away inspired. The program is tailored to musicians of all ages and abilities. You bring a love of music and a desire to share it with others; we provide world-class musicians and teachers who will work with you at your level. (Participants must bring their own instrument.)
WHERE IS IT?
The Folk Retreat takes place at the elegant First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, on the banks of the Assiniboine River. Located at 603 Wellington Crescent, the church, with its original stone house and spacious modern addition, provides a peaceful, comfortable environment for inspired music making.
WHEN IS IT?
July 4-7, 2010
INSTRUCTORS
Pura Fe – songwriting, vocal improv.
Sam Baker – songwriting.
Breabach – fiddle, guitar, whistle.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 1 – Deadline for bursary applications
May 15 – Early bird deadline for Folk Retreat plus Folk Festival Pass special pricing
June 25 – Registration deadline
COST
Early Bird Deadline May 15
Folk Retreat only (includes tuition, lunches & dinners): $335
Folk Retreat plus 2010 Folk Festival Pass: $435
Folk Retreat plus 2010 Folk Festival & Camping Pass: $470
After May 15
Folk Retreat only (includes tuition, lunches & dinners): $385
Please note:
• Your space is only reserved once payment is received.
• Cancellations are subject to a $50 fee.
• In the event the retreat is canceled, full refunds will be issued.
• No refunds will be made after June 11.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations for the Folk Retreat are being arranged by the WFF with the University of Winnipeg’s Summer Hostel service. Participants will stay together in a newly renovated house that features a large number of private rooms and common living space.
- Rate is $25 per night
- Self-serve continental breakfast included
- Price includes taxes
- Bring your own towels/bedding ($50 linen basket available upon request)
- Minimum 3 nights required
- Accommodations must be requested by Friday, June 18.
Please fill out the Accommodations Application, and include payment with your Folk Retreat Registration.
BURSARIES
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to announce that it will be offering a limited number of bursaries for participants in the Folk Retreat Program. Bursaries will be awarded to participants based on musicianship, potential to contribute to their community and financial need. Bursaries will cover all tuition costs and meals during the Folk Retreat.
Those interested in applying for a bursary must submit a completed Folk Retreat Application form along with a Bursary Application Form.
All requests for bursaries must be submitted by May 1, 2010.
TO REGISTER
To register, please call the Folk Festival at (204) 231-0096 or mail in this Registration Form, with payment to:
Folk Retreat
Winnipeg Folk Festival
203-211 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg, MB. R3B 3P2
