Workshops & Camps
Immersive, hands-on experiences led by renowned artists and industry professionals. Each workshop provides artists of all skill levels with practical techniques, creative inspiration, and a deeper connection to their craft.
2027 Workshops & Camps
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Old-Time Hideout with George Jackson & Brad Kolodner
March 21-25, 2027
George and Brad will lead a deep dive into the elements that make old-time music come alive: groove and rhythm, repertoire, learning by ear, regional styles and source material, fiddle-and-banjo interplay, and developing your own voice within the tradition. Workshops will be complemented by guided and informal jams, concerts, dancing, and plenty of time to put new ideas into practice.
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Bruce & Darol's Great Big Fiddle Hang
June 2027
Fiddle Titans Darol Anger and Bruce Molsky have a combined 6 decades of reshaping the fiddle world and deep teaching experience all over the world and in their own online fiddle schools. When you combine all their skills, you get something amazing. This camp will be all about combining all our individual skills and styles to make music that transcends the sum of its parts.
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Banjo Basecamp Presented by Alison Brown
October 2027
Four-day workshop curated and led by Alison Brown with an all female faculty of some of the world’s greatest banjo instructors.
Spend four days in North Adams at the peak of Fall foliage season.
2026 Workshops & Camps
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Banjo Basecamp Presented by Alison Brown
October 5-9, 2026
Four-day workshop curated and led by Alison Brown with an all female faculty of some of the world’s greatest banjo instructors.
Spend four days in North Adams at the peak of Fall foliage season.
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Vincent Valdez: Drawing Workshop
July 12-16, 2026
FreshGrass Institute invites you to immerse yourself in a 4-day drawing workshop with artist Vincent Valdez. This workshop is focused on the intersection of figurative drawing and developing concepts.
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Bruce & Darol's Great Big Fiddle Hang
June 14-18, 2026
Fiddle Titans Darol Anger and Bruce Molsky have a combined 6 decades of reshaping the fiddle world and deep teaching experience all over the world and in their own online fiddle schools. When you combine all their skills, you get something amazing. This camp will be all about combining all our individual skills and styles to make music that transcends the sum of its parts.
2025 Workshops & Camps
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Banjo Basecamp Presented by Alison Brown with Kristin Scott Benson and BB Bowness
October 6-10, 2025
Four-day workshop curated and led by Alison Brown with an all female faculty of some of the world’s greatest banjo instructors.
Spend four days in North Adams at the peak of Fall foliage season.
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"How to Music" Charlie Hunter and Carter McLean
August 25-29, 2025
A rare opportunity to study and practice up close and personal with Grammy-nominated guitarist Charlie Hunter and The Lion King’s own master drummer, Carter McLean.
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