Border Tunes Workshop (Friday 3rd June 9pm - 10.30) Led by Lori and Innes Watson
An opportunity for players of any instrument to learn & play some Border Tunes. Licensed Venue - The Eildon Centre (upstairs)
Band Workshops (Sat am and Sunday pm) - Led by Lori and Innes Watson for intermediate to experienced players aged 16- 25. For players of any instrument wishing to work in a group and create arrangements of some tunes to perform together.
Performance Masterclass (Sat pm) Also led by Lori and Innes Watson. Learn how to enhance your performance technique. Suitable for solo players of any instrument wishing some personal guidance.

Fiddle
Fiddle Futures - with Carly Blain. For younger or less confident players wishing to learn a few more straightforward tunes. Tunes will be taught by ear, but music can be provided.
'Steady Tunes' Fiddle & Mixed instruments - with Rachel Cross, for those wishing to learn some Border Tunes either by ear or with the music, and play together at a steady pace.  Basic skills in Keys D,G and A
Fiddle 'From Cape Breton to Cape Wrath' - with Iain Fraser, a guy equally comfortable with both Scottish and transatlantic styles. Great for those players who look for  help with technique, bowing ideas, stylistic hints, and tips.

Flute and Whistle
Martin Marroni  (Flute) will focus teaching some Border Tunes on Saturday morning, while Arthur Cross will share his expertise on both whistle and low D whistle in the afternoon on Saturday. Some whistles are available to borrow.
Gordon Turnbull (Flute and whistle) will offer whistle and flute for less confident players on Sunday morning, and offer Flute workshops for more experienced players on Sunday afternoon

Guitar
Graham Dolan (Guitar, Standard Tuning) Graham is a regular session player in the east side of the Borders and will be sharing various chords, progressions, & wee tricks he has learned from many other guitarists over the years, in standard tuning. Knowledge of the basic chords is required. Learn the basic ‘10th’ chords used in the more swingy style and Shetland style of guitar accompaniment!
Innes Watson (Guitar - alternative tunings) must be the most 'sought -after' trad guitarist in Scotland right now. He is equally accomplished both as a melody player and rythmic accompany-ist. 

Bodhran
Paul Dorricott (Novice) shares his knowledge of simple and effective techniques for beginner bodhran players. He may be able to provide a few instruments for his workshops.
Chris Waite (Intermediate) is a multi-instrumentalist playing pipes, whistle, guitar and percussion. However he will be working to help develop more sophisticated and sensitive bodhran techniques with intermediate players.

Song
Lori Watson will be drawing on her wide knowledge and expertise in Scots Song in this song workshop suited to all ages of songsters.
Sea Shanties with Iain Abernethy. Iain has  developed a wealth of knowledge about this particular style of work song and will share it enthusiastically with participants. No previous singing experience required - just be willing to haul away on the ropes !

Appalachian Clog Dance  'Come & Try' Beginners workshop
 Cheryl Stewart
Why not try a different dance style.? Appalachian clog is a cross between tap  and clog dancing. This is a beginners workshop so anyone of any age ( 8 - 80 )  is welcome to have a try. Tap shoes are worn and a box of tap shoes of most sizes will be available, or wear 'hard soled' shoes (not trainers) .Come and learn a few steps and the odd dance or two.

'Come and Try' Harp
Elspeth Smellie will be bringing about 5-7 harps with her, so this is a wonderful opportunity to try out this instrument. Elspeth will also teach those with previous harp playing experience. This was very popular last year at the Gaitheirn.

Accordion Fun
Andrew Waite (Young Scottish Traditional Musician finalist 2011) will work with a range of players on both new tunes and arrangements according to experience. All accordions welcome.