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A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
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A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
The joys of Hula Hooping. Get giddy and learn tricks! All levels and abilities will be catered for. Hoops provided. Advance booking only and tickets limited. Another session on Tuesday 15 […]
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Sing or play along with Edith and her band to create the magical sounds of Zimbabwe in this fun and inclusive workshop. Experience the rich musical traditions of Zimbabwe through […]
Join Chan Reid to explore the expressive style of unaccompanied Irish sean-nós (singing in English). Learn key techniques—breathing, phrasing, tone, key choice, and nerve management—while discovering how sean-nós differ from […]
Daily at Bleak House you can join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including […]
Bring your instrument and explore traditional English tunes. Learn techniques, tunes, and styles suited to all levels, from beginners to experienced players. Enjoy hands-on playing, musical guidance, and shared learning […]
Sarah believes the pleasure of singing is for everyone, whether you think you can sing or not, and loves giving people the chance to try. She has led community choirs […]
An inspiring songwriting workshop exploring storytelling through song. Drawing on folk traditions, harmony, melody, and lyrical craft, Lucy and Jon Hart share creative techniques to help participants shape songs rooted […]
All ages and abilities are welcome for this fun dance at The Bandstand. You are in for a fun free evening with your family and friends. This is a free […]
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Get ready for this Sunday's 'Shanties On The Jetty' with this fun and informative workShop exploring the rich tradition of sea shanties. Learn a selection of rousing, easy to sing […]
Join Sparkles Bellydance for a fun. family friendly workshop for all abilities and ages. Boost your confidence, enjoy great music, and shimmy your troubles away with laughter and new moves! […]
Tim Walker is a key member of Banter and will be sharing a little of his 'Folk Show', having a chat with the audience, where you will be able to […]
Ever wanted to try Morris dancing? Join the Dead Horse Morris side from Whitstable to try a regional style of this traditional dance - with hobnail boots and sticks lean […]
Join Simon from Banter for a slow and steady playaround of English tunes. A relaxed workshop focusing on learning at an easy pace, building confidence, and enjoying traditional melodies together […]
Discover your personal voice in sean-nós singing. Learn an English-language song while exploring breath, tone, pace, phrasing, posture, and confidence-building techniques. Explore what makes sean-nós unique compared with other traditional […]
Learn the basics about how to hold a harmonica, play a 12 bar blues, find out what key you are actually in and when NOT to play. A 10 hold […]
Join Màiri and Germa for a workshop where they share songs and talk through their developing collaboration. A collaboration which started out from sharing and exploring mouth music/puirt-a-beul from their […]
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Learn some of the oldest songs in the English language with ‘Creative Troubadour’ Muco. All abilities welcome. Explore the foundations of medieval English folk song and poetry, from as early […]
Singing is a birth right and everyone is encouraged to find their voice. No experience or music reading needed. Join this friendly group to sing uplifting songs from a variety […]
Ceilidh dancing is a big part of Scottish culture but it wouldn’t be nearly as fun without some great tunes. Join Heron Valley to learn some tunes, about the type […]
Be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join […]
Have fun learning the basics of hammers, pull-offs, triplets, drop thumbing, and slides. Improve technique, add flair, and lift your playing in a friendly, hands-on session for all levels. so […]
Join Zoe, Hazel and the combined choirs from Inspiration Creative to learn a song with sign language, plus also watch the sing and sign choir perform a couple of songs […]
From 19th century to ceilidh, waltzes, polkas and more tricky hornpipes. No experience nor partner needed, but a willingness to try something new and being able to count to 8 […]
Would you like to learn some Scottish Gaelic songs and learn a few Scottish Gaelic phrases? Do you like a challenge? Màiri MacMillan an established and successful teacher of Scottish […]
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
With 20 years of experience running mediaeval and early dance workshops, this workshop with Tim Walker on dances from the 14th and 15th centuries is a really good laugh! The […]
Join Simon Care (Banter) for a fun and friendly melodeon workshop, perfect for beginners. Simon will guide you through the basics of the instrument, simple tunes, and easy techniques to […]
Sarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival […]
Explore Irish fiddle music in a hands-on workshop led by an experienced traditional musician. Learn tunes, bowing techniques, ornamentation, and style, while developing confidence and expression. Open to all levels, […]
If you can string the three chords of C, F & G together then you are an improver. But still be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself with […]
Ever wanted to dance to Americana music? This workshop will teach you how. No experience necessary. Wear hard soled shoes. Buy Tickets
Join our festival patron for top tips, stories of his travels, performances and favourite tunes, with an opportunity to ask questions. Buy Tickets
Join Abigail Pryde for an exploration into Scots song. We’ll look at the stories, rhythms and character, from traditional to modern. Learn a few songs, explore the language, and try […]
Explore a creative approach to songwriting for guitarists in this hands-on workshop. Develop chord ideas, rhythm, melody, and lyrics while experimenting with structure and style. Open to all levels, this […]
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Sarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival […]
Join Dan from Urban Folk Quartet for a fun, relaxed session exploring banjo rhythm, technique, and tunes. Suitable for all levels, this workshop focuses on creativity, groove, and building confidence […]
Come and join in this Songwriting Workshop with Canadian folk musician, Luke Wallace. Renowned for his mesmerizing stage presence, compelling songwriting, and work as a choir leader and environmental activist, […]
Be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join […]
Kay Anderson and Josie Anstee have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. Suitable for all levels, this workshop will teach you basic percussive steps and you […]
Join this ex-Oysterband member for an intermediate melodeon workshop (D/G or C#/D). Explore ceilidh and session tunes from English, Irish, Scots, French, and Breton traditions. Cover rhythm and style in […]
Learn about the foundations of bluegrass guitar - Rhythm, the importance of right hand technique and how to play with others. Bring your Guitar and give it a go. All […]
Learn about the foundations of bluegrass banjo - Basic rolls, chords, how to back up other instruments and how that leads to improvisation. Buy Tickets
Discover a range of finger-style techniques and progressions common to West and South African guitar music. Suitable for intermediate players. Buy Tickets
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Sarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival […]
Step into the ballroom of Jane Austen and experience the dances that shaped her stories and social world. This welcoming workshop explores elegant English Country Dances from the late 18th […]
Suitable for intermediate+ players, this workshop explores the style and repertoire of traditional Irish tunes. Develop phrasing, ornamentation, rhythm, and expression while deepening your understanding of the tradition. Enjoy learning […]
Explore the art of setting poetry and words to music. Bring your instruments and voices and step into song, from folk tales to classic poetry. Discover and develop your own […]
If you can string the three chords of C, F & G together then you are an improver. But still be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself with […]
Join a pop-up choir with Luke Wallace before the 2pm concert to learn and practise his songs together. No experience needed—just come along and sing. Then later at the show, […]
American Contra, Led by Alison Rowley with music from Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer. Discover Contra Dance - a fun social dance from New England where long lines of couples create […]
A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Sarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival […]
This workshop will help you interpret live music and build confidence in solo percussive dancing and putting moves together. Kay and Josie have a passion for dancing, they have taught […]
Explore lively Spanish tunes in this intermediate-level workshop. Learn melodies, rhythm, and stylistic phrasing inspired by Spanish traditions. The session focuses on playing by ear, musical expression, and developing confidence […]
Terry has been teaching and promoting lindy Hop together with many other swing dances for over 20 years. His emphasis is on enjoying the dance and the music that it’s […]
All workshop participants from the week welcome to join this session and prepare for the workshop show in the afternoon BUY TICKETS
Join us for the workshop show and lottery draw, celebrating participants from across the week in a final shared performance. Come and support friends, family, and fellow performers as they […]
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