Workshops

Host: Mel Langton
Venue: Number 28, Wingfield Street
Time: 10.00-11:30am
Date: Saturday Sept 5th
Max participants: 12
Cost: £6

Tickets

Mel is an experienced player and workshop leader. In the 90 mins he will outline the history, construction and playing styles of the instrument followed by a 'hands on' period of actually playing the dulcimer and singing along too! He provides instruments to use and everything else that will be needed.

This workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Host: Jill Parson

Date: Saturday 5th
Venues: The British Legion
Time: 1.00 – 2.00pm
Max participants: 8
Cost: £6

Tickets

This is an introduction to the melodeon and is supported by the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust. Jill will introduce you to the melodeon and will have one for you to try out. This is intended as a starter workshop where you may come away thinking you’d like to take it further. It is not intended for those who already play the melodeon. Instruments will be provided but this event is limited to 8 places.

Host: Darren Bidle
Venue: Bungay Community Centre
Time: 1.00 - 2.00pm
Date: Saturday 5th Sept
Max participants: 20
Cost: £6 Tickets

Join local guitarist Darren Bidle for a hands-on session focused on traditional folk accompaniment using DADGAD tuning. With years of experience performing in a range of folk settings, Darren will guide participants through the use of partial chords and simple voicings to create rich, effective backing for traditional tunes.

This session is ideal for players who are curious about DADGAD, new to alternate tunings, or simply looking to expand beyond standard chord shapes. You'll need a guitar and a basic ability to form and play chords—no prior DADGAD experience required.

Host: Clare Bakewell
Venue: Number 28 Wingfield St
Time: 12:30-1:30pm and 2.00-3.00pm
Date: Saturday Sept 5th
Max participants: 6 in each session
Cost: £6

Clare has a particular interest in introducing beginners of all ages to the harp and has a varied and flexible approach to suit all types of learners. At the workshop you will learn some basic techniques and to play some simple folk tunes. Harps are provided and no musical experience is necessary. Learning will be by ear with sheetmusic provided at request.

Website

Tickets for session 12.30 - 1.30pm Sat 5th

Tickets for session 2.00 - 3.00pm Sat 5th

Host: Chris Dyer
Venue: The Riverside Centre
Time: 10.00 - 11.30am
Date: Saturday Sept 5th
Max participants: 20
Cost: £6

Tickets

Chris Dyer is a regular performer and workshop leader at UK festivals and bal folk dance clubs and is a guest player with Boda and Falun spelmanslags in Sweden. Chris will teach tunes from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Joining her is guitarist Chintamani Weiss, who will share his ideas for making dance music danceable. Participants should be able to learn tunes by ear (dots will be available); not suitable for beginners.

Chris will be playing with her Nordic band in The Old Bank on Friday evening 7.00 - 7.45pm, a Scandi session in The Three Tuns afterwards from 8.15 - 9.45pm and in The Three Tuns banquet hall at 1.30 - 2.15pm on Saturday 5th Sept.

Host: Mog
Venue: Riverside Centre
Session 1: 1:00-2:00pm Sat 5th Sept Session 2: 2.30 - 3.30pm Sat 5th Sept
Session 3: Bodhran Clinic Sun 6th Sept
Max participants: 20
Cost: £6

Session 1 Tickets

Session 2 Tickets

Session 3 Tickets

We are delighted that Mog will run 3 different workshops this weekend so there is no excuse that you missed him! Most of these are aimed at first time bodhran players with a focus on your needs during the bodhran clinic Sunday afternoon.

Mog is a professional bodhran player with a wealth of teaching experience having taught for over 30 years at festivals both home and abroad. His workshops are exhilarating and fun, with an inclusive teaching style. He has a knack for gently inspiring confidence in each person regardless of their level or ability at drumming. As a well-respected drum maker, he will also have drums for use during the workshops.

Venue: Riverside Centre

Date: Sat 6th and Sun 7th Sept

Time: 8.00 - 9.00am

Cost: Free. Places are limited so you do need to book. Accessible for all

Saturday 6th Sept - Wake up & Flow

Tickets

Yoga to energise the mind and body.  An active Yoga flow combining classic poses, with movement to leave you feeling balanced, re-aligned and rejuvenated.

Sunday 7th Sept - Softly, Slowly Gently – Ease into Sunday Morning

Tickets

Ease into Sunday with a gentle Yoga flow. Movement to unwind the body and ease tension. Guided breathwork to calm the mind. With a focus on subtle movement and listening to your body you will leave with an inner sense of calm and wellbeing.

I am Hazel a Yoga teacher living in Bungay.  My classes explore the many facets of Yoga; movement that can build strength and mobility to enhance our daily lives and the power of breath to calm the mind.  I like to think my practice offers a calm, safe space to connect with the breath, move freely, learn a little & laugh a little and be part of a joyous community. 

Venue: Emmanuel Church Rooms

Date: Friday 5th Sept 1.00 - 2.00pm

Ever thought of playing spoons? This workshop is for first-timers and absolute beginners. In a friendly supportive atmosphere you can do some simple spoon tapping along to Sound Tradition's singing. By the end of the session you should know if it's for you or not. Spoons provided or bring two dessert spoons of your own. 

Venue: The Riverside Centre

Date: Sunday 6th Sept

Time: 11.30 - 12.30pm

Cost: £6

Limited to 10 places

Local whistle proponent Chris Keeler has been coaxed into sharing some of her secrets at this workshop very much aimed at those who are already confident but want to bring more ornamentation and breathing techniques into their playing. This is NOT for beginners. Chris is the whistle player in Irish band Flànn and has a wealth of experience to share.

Venue: The Riverside Centre

Date and Time: Friday 4th Sept 1.00 - 2.00pm

Tickets: £6 Here

Tips, techniques and tunings for accompanying songs and tunes from both sides of the Atlantic.

In this workshop we’ll look at: Extending your range of chords; Strumming patterns for jigs, reels, waltzes and songs; Fingerstyle picking patterns

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS.

If you can strum a few chords to simple songs, but would like to extend your repertoire of chords and techniques, then this workshop is for you.

Pete Arnold is a local musician and teacher. He runs the group, Ukaholics Anonymous, and plays in Daisy & The Continentals, who will be performing at the Folk Picnic at 12.00 on Sunday.

Host: Steve Turner
Venue: Number 28, Wingfield Street
Time: 10.00-11:30am
Date: Saturday Sept 5th
Max participants: 12
Cost: £6

A relaxed, hands‑on workshop for anyone interested in using the concertina to support their singing. We’ll start with a light vocal warm‑up and a few simple singing techniques, followed by song demonstrations and guidance on developing your own accompaniment style.

We’ll look at different concertina systems and what each offers for song accompaniment, along with tips on chords, rhythm, balance, and approach. There’ll also be time for questions and trying things out.

Open to all ability levels and ALL SYSTEMS OF CONCERTINA.