🎶 Traditional Irish Music Workshop Series at the Irish Hall 🎻🪈

To celebrate the 200-Year Anniversary of the Benevolent Irish Society, we’re proud to present a special week of hands-on workshops at the Irish Hall in Charlottetown. featuring three traditional Irish instruments and some of PEI’s finest musicians.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your skills, these sessions offer a welcoming introduction to the heart of Irish music. Join us for one, or all three!

🗓 Workshop Schedule:

August 11 | Beginner Fiddle with Luka Hall
Learn the basics of holding, bowing, and playing simple traditional tunes, perfect for first-time fiddlers!
https://locarius.io/events/2223/year-200-celebration-in-2025-introductory-fiddle-workshop-monday-august-11-2025-1300-1500

August 12 | Celtic Harp with Lana Quinn
Explore the beauty and technique of the lever harp. No experience required, a few loaner harps will be available!
https://locarius.io/events/2018/bis-harp-workshop-with-harpist-lana-quinn-tuesday-august-12-2025-1300-1500

August 13 | Intermediate Fiddle with Luka Hall
Build on your foundation and dive deeper into jigs, reels, and bowing techniques with one of PEI’s rising trad stars.
https://locarius.io/events/2224/year-200-celebration-in-2025-intermediate-fiddle-workshop-wednesday-august-13-2025-1300-1500

August 14 | Tin Whistle with Nick VanOuwerkerk
Get started on the iconic Irish whistle with an award-winning multi-instrumentalist. Whistles provided!
https://locarius.io/events/2061/bis-tin-whistle-workshop-with-nick-van-ouwerkerk-thursday-august-14-2025-1300-1500

📍 All workshops take place at the Irish Hall, 1:00–3:00 PM each day.

Don’t miss this unique chance to learn, play, and celebrate 200 years of Irish culture on PEI and come join the music! 🍀