FP Logo Folk Project: Workshops

Our Workshop series helps to bring instructors with special insight and experience to teach local performers. Often, they are conducted by world-famous performers who have been booked at the Minstrel coffeehouse that same weekend. There is usually a fee.

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The FOLK PROJECT presents Three Special Workshops

The Folk Project has arranged for three talented performers to help you develop and hone your skills. Workshops are designed to offer an informative session for all, from beginners thru working performers.

All three workshops will take place at a Folk Projects member's home in Rockaway, NJ just off Route 80. You can register for one, two or all three workshops but HURRY, space is limited.

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Siobhan Quinn Vocal Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 1-4PM

Siobhan Quinn

Vocalist extraordinaire Siobhan Quinn effortlessly puts life into lyrics with just the right touches of heart, soul and color. Siobhan is a well known as a vocal coach and now she's here to help you get to your next level. Siobhan is part of a duo with Michael Bowers that has been taking the folk world by storm and has garnered Kerrville, NERFA, Folk Alliance, along with other awards and honors.

Online tickets are no longer available for this workshop. However, tickets ($30) and directions can still be obtained by calling Pam Robinson at 908-591-6491.

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Toby Walker Guitar Workshop

Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 3-5PM

Toby Walker

"How'd he do that?" An intermediate to advanced guitar workshop with Toby Walker. Toby is a dazzling guitar player who effortlessly picks and slides his way through blues, ragtime and originals with a little spice thrown in. Toby is often bombarded with questions by fans who have closely watched his fingerwork. Toby has been providing private instruction for years and he is a regular teacher at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch. A cap on attendance allows for more individual attention to each player.

Tickets are $40, limited to a maximum of 12 attendees.

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Cheryl Prashker Percussion Workshop

Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 3-6PM

Cheryl Prashker

Classically trained yet very accessible, Cheryl Prashker will lead a percussion workshop to teach the best sounds for any style of music from celtic to rock and roll. Cheryl has been seen playing with an ever growing list of great performers including The Strangelings, Pat Wictor, and Red Molly. An assortment of small percussion instruments will be available for you to try.

Tickets are $15 and seating is limited.

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TICKETS

For online purchase of tickets, click on the "Add to Cart" buttons above to choose the number of tickets to be ordered for each workshop, then, to charge them to your credit card, click on the "Checkout" button below.

Tickets will be held at the door the night of the concert. Directions will be provided upon ticket purchase.

Tickets can also be bought at the Minstrel Coffeehouse.

Information/Directions:

Call Sandie Reilly at (908) 501-3842 or send email to

Sponsors and Supporters

Arts Council Logo Funding for this project has been made possible through the Arts Council of the Morris Area - Dodge Foundation Partnership Grant Program. Funding has also been made possible in part by funds from the Arts Council of the Morris Area through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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