Previous Tutors
Ailie Robertson ~ Clàrsach
10th, 11th and 12 October 2008
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?
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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 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 will be catered for: The Tutors are highly skilled professionals.
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.
Sessions begin at 10am each morning and finish at 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 6.30pm.
The cost of the three-day course is £155 (£105 for two days), which includes all tuition, lunch, dinner and wine with dinner. Locally produced food, which is therefore organic in nature, will be used wherever possible and vegetarians and special diets are welcome with prior notice.
Accommodation is available locally.
Booking: If you are interested in taking part on the courses, please contact Carole - Email, or see below for further contact 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)
Further activities and places of interest are within easy reach. Locally there is the Smokehouse, Perfume Factory, Boat Rides, Wood Turner, Tearooms, Garden Nursery and Inverewe Gardens. A little less close to home, 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.)
Contact:
Contact Carole Miller by e-mail 
at carole@harp2ewe.net
or by telephone 01445 731535
or by mail at Sea Croft, 51 Mellon Charles, Aultbea, Wester Ross, IV22 2JL.
