|WHAT: Workshops I & II - Workshops will focus on building the skills, confidence and independence of beginning/intermediate harpists. The program will be tailored to the needs of the group.

|WHERE: Newport Gallery, Squamish BC, 38055 Cleveland Ave

|COST: CAD$100 for two 3 hour workshops and an evening concert performed by Alison at the Newport Gallery. Enroll Now and Save on Early Registration. Early Payment received by July 1st - $15 Discount

|BRING: Harp, harp chair (if you have a special one), tuner and key, music stand, note-taking supplies.

|SUPPLIED: Copious cups of tea, workshop handouts

|CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 15 harpists

|LEVEL: Beginner /Intermediate

|Accommodation: Alison will be staying at the Howe Sound Inn on the nights of the 23rd and 24th. Accommodation may be tight in Squamish so book early!

Workshop teaching will focus on skills and tools for developing your own choice of repertoire on the harp. There will be a variety of pieces taught while learning these skills. Written music will be handed out during the workshop.

The setting of the Gallery is central, with beautiful Howe Sound just a short saunter down the road. Squamish will be a "happening place" during this time period with the Canadian National Windsurfing Competition and the Worlds Women's Windsurfing Competition on the 25, 26, and 27th. Book your accommodation early! Enjoy a meal in a local restaurant, and then return for the concert! Stay for a few nights and partake in the outdoors.

For More Information on Registration Contact Newport Gallery:

Newport Gallery
38055 Cleveland Ave
Squamish BC
Canada V0N 3G0
604.892.1080

For Information on Workshop Content Contact Alison:

Alison Vardy
250.598.6679
alison@alisonvardy.com

Alison also offers a number of workshops in Victoria on Vancouver Island:

|Building Blocks of Music for the Folk Harpist
|Moody Modes
|Playing by Memory and by Ear
|Introduction to Jewish Music (& Dance!)
|Exploring Rhythm I
|Exploring Rhythm II
|Techniques for Improvisation

If you would like a workshop in your area, please contact Alison.