Hummingbird Lane
 Betty Trout Johnson, a resident of Dahlonega, and member of the Scottish Spinning and Weaving Society will be demonstrating the art of spinning on a spinning wheel. She will display wool in several forms, discuss the steps required to convert raw wool into yarn, dying and colors, and the importance of wool to the survival of the early Celts. She will be dressed in authentic 18th century Scottish women's dress and will talk about the various components of her outfit and how each was utilized by Scottish women in the 1700's. There will also be time for Q&A.
Visit Betty's web site at:
www.royalfleecery.com
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Jean and Jessica Craig are a mother and daughter Scottish fiddling "dynamic duo" from Blairsville, Georgia. They will demonstrate the four traditional Scottish Fiddling styles of the 18th century era: slow airs, marches with pipe drone sounds, strathsprays, and reels. And if time allows, play a jig and a Shetland tune. They will wear traditional Scottish regalia, and will discuss how fiddling kept pipe tunes alive during the late 1700's when the English outlawed the playing of bagpipes. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
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Mystic Gifts
Cayce Terrell will enchant any audience with stories from many cultures and times. Cayce's specialty lies in classic myth and legend. She is well known in the North Georgia area for her Native American story cycle. She has a wealth of stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany with which she will delight audiences of all ages during Dahlonega's first Celtic Music Festival.
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Shenanigan's
Uilleann pipes and Irish flute, is presented by John Maschinot of the Buddy O’Reilly Band (Celtic Fire).
John is an accomplished uilleann piper and Irish flute player as well as teacher
and concert producer. He has produced for radio in the past and is an avid
world-music aficionado. John will relive the old-time Irish music to your
heart’s delight!
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Buisson Arts Center Music Hall - Downstairs
Katie is a champion Irish step-dancer and accomplished violinist. Perhaps her
greatest passion though is classical song; she has recently earned her master’s
degree in music and voice at Georgia State University. No two art forms are
more demonstrative of the Irish music and dance tradition than the uilleann
pipes and Irish step-dance. Be amazed by this lively energetic dance!
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Caruso’s
This workshop will take a good look at what a modern traveler can expect while
vacationing in Ireland. Using experiences from travels with Celtic band Emerald
Rose and his recent visit to the Dingle Peninsula, Brian Sullivan will share inform-
mation that will help anyone preparing to vacation in Ireland. What to wear, Irish
weather, hiking in Ireland and all the best places to eat, drink and hear traditional
Irish music will be covered, along with photos from some of Ireland’s most
stunning landscapes.
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Cranberry Corners
“The Bardic Spirit” is an exploration of bards and the bardic path through story, song,
and conversation. What makes a bard? What were historical bards like? Are
there bards around today? What does it mean to follow a bardic path? Come hear
old tales, ponder riddles, and feel the Celtic spirit swirl around us.
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Back Porch Oyster Bar
With kilted fly fishing being a traditional sport in both Scotland and Ireland, as
well as here in our own Appalachian Highlands, Gary will be conducting talks on
fly tying and traditional bamboo rod making. A Gainesville, GA resident, Gary
is a true world renowned bamboo fly rod maker ranked among the top-three rod
makers in the world. Using traditional handcrafting tools such as planes, thread,
precious metals and cork, it takes him 80 to 100 hours to turn a piece of raw
bamboo into a $2,500 - $5,000 fly rod. Although he does not wear a kilt when
fly fishing, he is one of only a handful of bamboo rod makers in the United States
who are designated Masters by the fishing community. Bring your questions and
be prepared to be awed by the exquisite beauty of his craft.
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General Store
For absolute beginners! Learn to play a tune on the Irish whistle. This accessible
instrument opens a gateway into the other instruments of Ireland. Come learn this fun, social music with us! A tin whistle in the key of D is required. Please contact gary@southeastpipersclub.org if you need information on how to obtain a whistle.
A limited number of whistles will be available for purchase on the day of the work shop for $10.
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Two Sisters Cards and Gifts
Ages 4 to 12 years –
Make and decorate fun designs!
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Hummingbird Lane
Emma will be teaching “Peg Ryan’s Polka”, “Geese in the Bog jig” and, if time
allows, “The Boys of Blue Hill hornpipe”.
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Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce.
Answering questions about Scotland, kilts, and tartans.
Use their Tartan look-up service and research a person’s name and see their tartan.
Research books and tartan samples available.
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The bodhran is often referred to as the “heartbeat” of Irish music,” and is the traditional Irish frame drum. The head of the drum is made of goatskin and is played by striking with a stick called a tipper. Participants will learn the very basic beats for reels and jigs.
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Treasures Within
Gary white demonstrates the beautiful sound of the uillean bagpipes. This beautiful, rich sound may be recognized as the same type of bagpipes which were played in soundtracks for the movies, Braveheart as well as Titanic.
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Celtic Tea (supply limited) – Picnic Cafe / Deserter
Celtic Mandolin, Jason Kenney – Vintage Music
Celtic Storyteller, Donna O’Kelley Butler – Cranberry Corners
Celtic Heritage, Giles McNeill - Quigley's
Irish Fiddle, John Grimm - Vintage Music |
