Learn about the school of fiddling and enjoy a performance from the instructors and special guests.
Shanties and Tall Tales
An afternoon of tall tales and song in the parlour of historic Cossit House Museum.
See Related: Learning Opportunities, October 13, Storytelling, Sydney and area
Demonstration: Sydney Weavers Guild
Members of the Sydney Weavers Guild will demonstrate their craft on a project loom.
See Related: Learning Opportunities, October 12, Sydney and area, Textiles
Guitar Workshop
J.P. Cormier will discuss and demonstrate a variety of guitar styles including flat picking and fingerstyle.
See Related: Guitar, Guitar Workshop, Learning Opportunities, October 12, St. Peter's and area
Atelier de danse traditionnelle/traditional dance workshop
This workshop includes demonstrations and basic knowledge of Chéticamp stepdancing and square sets.
See Related: Cheticamp and area, Dance, Learning Opportunities, October 11
Luthier Workshop
Based on participants’ interest, Luthier Johannes Sturm will discuss violin making, repair and maintenance. Bring your stringed instrument for evaluation and minor adjustments.
See Related: Guitar, Learning Opportunities, October 11, St. Peter's and area, Workshops
Traditional Céilidh & Gaelic Song
A traditional Céilidh in a period setting featuring storytelling, music and Gaelic song, with artists from Cape Breton and Scotland.
See Related: Ceilidh, Gaelic, Iona and area, Learning Opportunities, October 11
Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling
Cape Breton style fiddle instruction for the intermediate / advanced player. Today’s instructors: Kyle MacNeil and Kimberley Fraser.


