We are delighted to welcome Lori Watson for a special fiddle workshop.

Lori Watson is the first Doctor of Artistic Research in Scottish Music, and an authority on contemporary traditional music practice in Scotland. Drawing on her strong roots in the rich creative tradition of the Scottish Borders, she has become a leading interpreter of Scottish folk music and Scots song and her skills as a performer, composer, researcher and educator are widely recognised. Her performance, composition and songwriting can be heard with award-winning groups Boreas, Watson/Black, Rule Of Three, Iain Morrison, Duncan Lyall’s Milestone and projects under her own name. Lori Watson combines groundbreaking research and creative and composition work with a busy performance and teaching schedule to fulfil her expansive interest in music.

In this workshop, Lori will share tunes from the Scottish repertoire while taking a deep dive into stylistic interpretation, bowing patterns, ornamentation, phrasing, and groove. Participants will gain techniques and approaches to develop and enrich their personal playing style.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced players 14 years and up (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult - no charge for adults unless also taking part in the workshop).

Please bring a recording device if you wish to capture material for practice.

Lori has replaced Laura Jane Wilkie who is no longer able to take the workshop because of injury.