CREATIVE CUTS - Woodfordia Trad School

On the last Saturday of each month, the Woodfordia Trad School invites people to come together for a relaxed, fun, folk music class. Folk music is fast becoming one of the most popular genres of music that appeals to all ages.

Learning inspiring tunes and songs from some of the region’s finest folk musicians in an informal setting, students can work towards joining in music sessions at the festival and beyond.

The Trad School has been running monthly from January to November and has proved popular with many participants returning each month. During the Woodford Folk Festival (December 27 - January 1), a highly popular daily music camp is conducted by Trad School tutors with many keen trad music enthusiasts attending both.

The 90-minute classes are only $15, which includes entry to the evening Folk Club and Saturday night camping on the iconic festival grounds, and you can also enjoy a swim in the stunning Lake Gkula.

The trad school tutors are Alan and Kristin Kelly (pictured), from the well-known Irish folk group the Barleyshakes, multi-instrumentalist Nicole Murray, and guitarist Jeremy Dunlop. There are also plans to include a Blue Grass element to the school later in the year.

All skill levels welcome, please bring your own instruments. Bookings via woodfordia.org.