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Workshops

Workshops are special, one-time experiences of music and dance with master teachers at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Low in time commitment but high in artistry, workshops are timely, engaging, and dynamic sessions targeted to serve participants with varied interests and goals.

The typical duration of a one-day workshop is an hour and a half to two hours, but we also offer intensives and multi-day or multi-week options. Workshops costs are dependent on length, specialty, and teaching artist, and some are funded by grants to make them low-cost to you. Each week we host something or someone new, so check back often!

Sat. January 17, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Co-Writing: A Collaborative Songwriting Workshop with Kacie Swierk

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. January 17, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Bachata Dance Workshop with Denita Inez

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$31 ($26 members)
Sun. January 18, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go with Krista Ortgiesen

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. January 18, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · Online

Nick Drake Guitar Style with Steve Dawson

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$31 ($26 members)
Mon. January 19, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Day Off Camp: Martin Luther King Day with William Carlson · Will Fancher

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Camp
$103 ($83 members)
Mon. January 19, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Day Off Wiggleworms with Carey Farrell

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Class is full.
Mon. January 19, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sing-Along

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Sat. January 24, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

CONTINUUM with Anniela Huidobro

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. January 24, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. January 24, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Fingerpicking For Absolute Beginners with Charles Kim

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Beginner
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. January 24, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Adult Pom Pom Dance Class - Shake, Shimmer, and Slay! with Emily Zouras

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. January 24, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Washboard Workshop with Barbara Silverman

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$31 ($26 members)
Sat. January 24, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Basic Giordano Technique with Ethan Kirschbaum

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sun. January 25, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Middle Eastern Rhythms

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$30 ($28 members)
Sun. January 25, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · Online

The Image/Emotion Connection with Steve Dawson

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$31 ($26 members)
Tue. January 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Bollywood and South Asian Dance Workshop with Alka Nayyar

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Tue. January 27, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Pop, Lock, and Shimmy: Modern Egyptian Belly Dance Workshop! with Erika Ochoa

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. January 31, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$36 ($31 members)
Sun. February 01, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Honky Tonkin’ Country Two Steppin’ Basic Workshop with Louie Stallone with Louie Stallone

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. February 01, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Djembe Dance from Senegal, Mali and Guinea in West Africa with Idy Ciss

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$36 ($31 members)
Sun. February 01, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Honky Tonkin Country Two Steppin Level 2 Workshop with Louie Stallone

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. February 01, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · Online

Neil Young Guitar Style with Steve Dawson

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$31 ($26 members)
Mon. February 02, 8:35 PM – 9:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop - Jig with Cheryl Ziemba

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Fri. February 06, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Winter Beatles Songbag with Tommi Zender

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($30 members)
Sat. February 07, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Advanced Djembe Workshop with Michael Taylor

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Advanced
Program: Drumming
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. February 07, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Write Your Own Love Song:An Unlock Your Muse Workshop with Dana Marie

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. February 07, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Introduction to the West African Djembe Drum with Michael Taylor

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. February 07, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Moving From Chord To Chord with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. February 07, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · Online

Fretboard Geography Workshop with Tommi Zender

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Mon. February 09, 8:35 PM – 9:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop – Fast Hornpipe with Cheryl Ziemba

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Fri. February 13, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Tin Pan Alley Songs of Love Ukulele Workshop with Vanda Kay

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Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$40 ($35 members)
Fri. February 13, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Rumba for Romance Dance with Denita Inez

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$60 ($55 members)
Sat. February 14, 11:00 AM – 11:14 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Strum and Sing Love Songs for Valentine's Day with Charissa Hoffman

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$36 ($31 members)
Sat. February 14, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Playing Up the Neck: Utilizing Your Uke Past the 5th Fret with Charissa Hoffman

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$36 ($31 members)
Sun. February 15, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · Online

Understanding Chord Progressions to Improve Your Songs with Steve Dawson

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$31 ($26 members)
Mon. February 16, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Day Off Camp: Presidents’ Day

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Camp
$103 ($83 members)
Fri. February 20, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Wiggleworms Family Hang!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Sat. February 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

From A Song To A Masterwork In One Session with Corky Siegel

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Open to All
Program:
$100 ($95 members)
Sat. February 21, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Handpan Workshop with Marshall Greenhouse

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. February 21, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Breath and Body for Vocalists Using Alexander Technique with Jeremy Cohn

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Open to All
Program:
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. February 21, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. February 21, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Strumming Secrets for Ukulele and Guitar with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. February 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go with Krista Ortgiesen

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. February 22, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · Online

James Taylor Guitar Style with Steve Dawson

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$31 ($26 members)
Fri. February 27, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Free Friday Family Jam! with Max Berg

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Sat. February 28, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Laying Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$35 ($30 members)
Mon. March 02, 8:35 PM – 9:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop - Reel with Cheryl Ziemba

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. March 07, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Argh! Barre Chords! with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. March 14, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Dance Pop Icons with Emily Zouras

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Tue. March 17, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Day Off Camp: Exploring the Arts

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Camp
$103 ($83 members)
Sat. March 21, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Melodies, Bass Runs and Riffs for Guitarists with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. March 28, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Laying Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 04, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Write a Song Like Taylor Swift: An Unlock Your Muse Workshop with Dana Marie

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. April 04, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Chord Chemistry for All Instruments with Charles Kim

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 18, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Pedals for Guitarists and More with Charles Kim

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 02, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Introduction to Open Tunings for Guitar with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)