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Tutor for 2011 is Wendy Stewart
Course Dates - 7/8/9th October 2011
The philosophy behind 'Harp 2 Ewe' is simple - good teaching with a variety of excellent tutors, carrying on the tradition in pleasant surroundings with excellent food to sustain the sessions, giving opportunities to play and learn in a safe environment. Music is supposed to be fun and learning should be too! Hard work, good humour, good food and good music - what more could you ask for?
The
courses take place at Sea Croft,
Mellon Charles, Wester Ross just 300 yards from the beautiful Loch Ewe with views to Loch Ewe, the
Torridons,
the Great
Wilderness and the Minches. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed and
friendly, and the courses are planned by the tutors so that they are as
enjoyable and rewarding for everyone from post-beginners to more advanced players.
The mid-afternoon finish for teaching sessions allows plenty of time to unwind,
enjoy and explore the area - there are several longer walks through the
surrounding coastline and moor land but there are also some nice places to visit
locally.
The teaching is aurally based, following the traditional way of teaching Clàrsach, so notational reading skills are not essential, but don't worry - written music will be provided for you to go home with. The courses are as inclusive as possible. ALL Standards of players will be catered for: The Tutors are highly skilled professionals but if you have any questions - please ask!
Relaxed and informal Cèilidhs in the evenings offer further opportunities to play and share tunes and stories together (entertainment in the true spirit of a Cèilidh can include Dance, Song, Instrumental or Narrative from any culture and in any Language). But again - don't worry - no-one will be forced to perform - you could always just choose to get to know your fellow harpers better.
A small number of hire harps (at a small cost) will be available but must be booked in advance. Early booking is recommended as the course will be popular and numbers are limited to 12 participants.
The course starts on the Friday evening about 6pm with an informal meal then a short introduction to the course followed by a Cèilidh. Sessions begin at 10am each morning and finish about 3.30pm in the afternoon, with breaks for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit tea - and extremely yummy homemade bakes to go with them - with a tasty lunch in the middle of the day to sustain the brain for the afternoon session. Dinner will be served around 6.00pm.
The cost of the course is £110, which includes all tuition, all snacks, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and wine with the dinners. Locally produced food, which is therefore organic in nature, will be used wherever possible and vegetarians and special diets are welcome with prior notice.
The course is NOT residential but there is Accommodation is available locally.
Booking: If you are interested in taking part on the courses, please contact Carole - See the contact page for details
Deposit: A Deposit of £50 is payable at time of booking either by Cheque or Credit Card (via PayPal - please email Carole for details)
If you bring your family or loved one, or a friend - further activities and places of interest are within easy reach. Locally there is the Smokehouse, Perfume Studio, Sealife Glass Bottom Boat rides, WoodTurner, Tearooms, Garden Nursery and Inverewe Gardens. A little less close to home (Gairloch is about 14 miles), the Wester Ross Coast offers golf courses at Gairloch, fishing, Pony Trekking, historic houses, Museums and spectacular countryside to explore. (See the Links Page for more local activities.)
Quotes from previous
courses
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"The music was great, the location fantastic and you were a superb hostess. Thanks for all the encouragement"
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"Excellent Course. Too excellent food. Damn good fun."
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