Workshops are a great space to learn how to fiddle in groups and with some spectacular guest instructors from across Canada. They cater to people who haven't touched a fiddle in months - or ever - or who want to boost their regular classes & practices. It's also a great time for our community to learn some tunes together to bring to our jams and performances.

Our workshops include classes for all ages and skill levels:

• First-time: For those who have never played a fiddle before or would like to start playing again from the very beginning of learning.
• Beginner: For new fiddlers with some experience, such as completing a first-time class recently, and who can play a handful of tunes (first-time, beginner, etc).
• Intermediate: For those who have played the fiddle for a few years and know many tunes.
• Advanced: For those who have played the fiddle for more than a few years and have a good repertoire of tunes.

We organize a few weekend workshops throughout the school year. Watch this space for upcoming workshops!

Need a fiddle? We have a selection of fiddles for use during the workshops and/or to rent afterwards. Check out our rental page for details and contact us before a workshop to reserve a fiddle.

Members Only! Luckily, it's incredibly easy to sign up. Complete our membership form, tack on $10 to our workshop fees, and you're in! You'll be first to know about upcoming programs and events, and you'll also be helping our small community flourish.

Past Workshops

• NOVEMBER 4-5, 2023 with Stacey Read, Jarred Albright, Andrea Bettger
• MAY 17-18, 2014 with Brian Pickell, Shane Cook, James Stephens, Pat O'Gorman, Julie Schryer, Linda Duford
• SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2014 with Donna Turk, Andrea Bettger, Claire Marchildon, Calvin Cairns, Rod Olestadt
• JANUARY 24-25, 2015 with Andrea Bettger, Calvin Cairns, Donna Turk, Kyle MacDonald
• JANUARY 14-15, 2017 with Calvin Cairns, Cam Neufeld, Anika Spruyt, Nellie Quinn, Andrea Bettger
• SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1, 2017 with Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Andrea Bettger
• OCTOBER 21-22, 2017 with Miranda Currie, Alice Twa, James Ross
• DECEMBER 2-3, 2017 with Calvin Cairns, Nellie Quinn, Alice Twa
• JANUARY 20-21, 2018 with Calvin Cairns, Nellie Quinn, Alice Twa
• MARCH 10-11, 2018 with Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Cathy Sproule, Nellie Quinn
• MAY 26-27, 2018 with Trish Horrocks, Geoff Horrocks, Nellie Quinn
• SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2018 with Calvin Cairns, Nellie Quinn, Donna Turk, Andrea Bettger
• NOVEMBER 24-25, 2018 with Cam Neufeld, JJ Guy, Miranda Currie
• JANUARY 19-20, 2019 with Stacey Read, Calvin Cairns, Wesley Hardisty, James Ross
• MARCH 9-10, 2019 with Cam Neufeld, Nellie Quinn, Sarah Hamilton, Wesley Hardisty
• OCTOBER 5-6, 2019 with Calvin Cairns, Donna Turk, Alice Twa, Wesley Hardisty
• JANUARY 25-26, 2020 with Stacey Read, Calvin Cairns, Wesley Hardisty, Alice Twa
• MARCH 14-15, 2020 with Miranda Currie, Zavallennahh Young, Sarah Hamilton, Wesley Hardisty, Alice Twa
• APRIL 17-24, 2021 with Andrea Bettger
• APRIL 28-30, 2022 with JJ Guy, Gordon Stobbe, Andrea Bettger
• JUNE 24-25, 2022 with Daniel Gervais
• SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2022 with Zavallennahh Young, Linda Duford, Andrea Bettger
• JANUARY 21, 2023 with Linda Duford, Stacey Read, Andrea Bettger
• MARCH 4-5, 2023 with Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Andrea Bettger
• SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2023 with Trish Horrocks, Geoff Horrocks, Linda Duford, Andrea Bettger
• SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2024 with Linda Duford, Elizabeth Ewen, Andrea Bettger

Aurora Fiddle Society
PO Box 2071   Yellowknife, NT   X1A 2P6