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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. February 22, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bridging the Break: Vocal Workshop with Nathan Kistler

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Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. February 22, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · Online

Fretboard Geography Workshop

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($27 members)
Sun. February 23, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Roots of Tap: Oral History & Exhibit

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($23 members)
Sun. February 23, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Burlesque Chair Dance with AngHell

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Open to All
Program: Dance
Class is full.
Sun. February 23, 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin presents Everything’s Copasetic Tap Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sun. February 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

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Open to All
Program: Dance
Class is full.
Sun. February 23, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Piano Duets

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Intermediate
Program: Piano
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. February 23, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukulele Workshop: Fingerstyle Basics

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Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. February 23, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

String Band Jam

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Tue. February 25, 5:05 PM – 5:55 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop - Jig

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$28 ($23 members)
Fri. February 28, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Free Friday Family Jam

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Fri. February 28, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Wiggleworms Family Night

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Class is full.
Fri. February 28, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Old Town School Songbook Jam

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Sat. March 01, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Queer Song Circle

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
Sat. March 01, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Latin Dance Party

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Open to All
Program: Dance
Sun. March 02, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Femme Power Jam

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Tue. March 04, 5:05 PM – 5:55 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop - Reel

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$28 ($23 members)
Wed. March 05, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Sat. March 08, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Songwriting for Moms (Magic and Mayhem) - A Workshop with Anna Vogelzang

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Beginner
Program: Songwriting
$65 ($60 members)
Sat. March 08, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Female Dance Pop Icons

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 08, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Tap into Empowerment

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 08, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Clogging For Mothers and Daughters

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 08, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Empowerment for Women in Flamenco

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sun. March 09, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer Tango

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. March 09, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Cairo Beats, Egyptian Belly Dance

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($18 members)
Tue. March 11, 5:05 PM – 5:55 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop - St. Patrick's Day Set Dance

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$28 ($23 members)
Thu. March 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · Online

Transformative Songcraft Workshop with C.B. Smith - Part Two

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. March 15, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Seated Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$5 ($5 members)
Sat. March 15, 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
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. March 16, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go - Deep Cuts with Krista O

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sat. March 22, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Recorder and Renaissance Wind Music Workshop

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Open to All
Program:
$100 ($100 members)
Sat. March 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Mother-Daughter Tap

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 29, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Discovering A Cappella Harmony with the New Tradition Chorus

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. March 30, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. March 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

The Melodic Approach to Clawhammer Banjo with Ken Perlman

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Intermediate
Program: Banjo
$40 ($35 members)
Mon. March 31, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

The Three Elements of Ballet with Sandra Adrian

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$15 ($12 members)
Wed. April 02, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Sat. April 12, 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
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 12, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Burlesque with Sunny Haelstorm

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 19, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Music Theory Through the Songs of Prince

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Wed. May 07, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Wed. June 04, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Sun. November 02, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

An Introduction To DADGAD Guitar Workshop with Sarah McQuaid

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. November 02, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

DADGAD Song Accompaniment Workshop with Sarah McQuaid

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)