Workshop opportunities

Tune Supply’s online "Dance the Tune" workshop with Nic Gareiss explores the musical potential of percussive step dance. Through imitation, idiomatic ornaments, and extended techniques for shoe sounds and textures, participants learn how to shape rhythm lines that echo melody and create rhythmic counterpoint, while developing listening, responsiveness, and sonic awareness.

The workshop is designed for dancers and interested instrumentalists of all levels. It is taught by ear and recorded for registered students, so you can join live or catch up later. Participants should wear comfortable smooth-soled shoes with a low or no heel to get the most from the session.

Hearing the Archive is an online Tune Supply workshop led by Cleek Schrey that explores how contemporary traditional musicians can learn from historic audio and digitized field recordings. The session focuses on listening deeply to archival sound, identifying what counts as musical information, and translating older styles into present-day playing.

Participants will take part in shared listening, close analysis of specific historic performances, and practical discussion of the technical, technological, and aesthetic challenges of working with archive recordings. The workshop is designed for players of all melody instruments and all levels, and it is presented in a way that welcomes both new and experienced participants.

Attendees receive a curated roadmap of historic performances, a resource guide for finding online traditional music archives, and a framework for turning style, tone, and inflection from old recordings into usable ideas in their own music-making. Registered students also receive the class recording after the session, so they can revisit the material later.

This online Tune Supply workshop focuses on building strong tune sets for traditional music performance and session playing. Participants will explore how to construct consonant sets by paying attention to keys, moods, and the movement from one tune to the next, including both seamless and more dramatic transitions.

The session draws on historic sets as a template, but it is also highly practical and participant-led: learners will work with family favourites and ideas shared in the Zoom room. The workshop is suitable for all melody instruments, and accompanying players may also find useful material for their own playing.

The class is taught by ear and is open to all levels. Registered students receive the recording after the workshop, so it can be useful both for live participation and later review.

This workshop looks at the music of Pádraig O’Keeffe through his manuscript notation and the slides and polkas that have come down through the Sliabh Luachra tradition. It introduces the ideas behind his notation methods and how his bowing directives shape the rhythmic personality of these tune types. Participants will learn a number of tunes from the manuscripts while also gaining context about one of the most influential Irish traditional musicians of the twentieth century. The class combines ear learning with sheet music, and the recording is made available to registered students after the workshop.

This conversational workshop explores the elements that make a beautiful Irish slow air, with an emphasis on listening, discussion, and practical application. Although the class is based around whistle playing, the ideas and techniques are framed so they can be adapted to any musical instrument. Class participation is encouraged throughout, with time for shared reflection and musical exploration. The workshop is taught by ear and includes a recording for registered students, so it can be enjoyed live or revisited later.

This online Tune Supply workshop explores how to build tasteful variations into traditional Irish flute and whistle playing. The session focuses on why tunes often change subtly from one repeat to the next, and how players can use chord structure, rhythmic shifts, and melodic ideas to create variation that still feels authentic and musical.

The workshop goes further into the instrument-specific details that shape variation on flute and whistle, including octave jumps, breathing placement, and characteristic notes such as the hard D and bent C natural. Participants will also look at how these ideas can be applied to specific well-known traditional tunes, making the material practical and directly usable in performance or session settings.

The class is suitable for flute and whistle players at all levels, and it is taught in a combination of ear learning and sheet music support. Registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop, so it is designed to work both for live attendance and for later viewing.

This workshop focuses on effective chord shapes and progressions for Irish guitar playing in standard and drop-D tuning. The class is centred on building ease and fluidity in accompaniment, with an emphasis on supporting traditional Irish music and songs. The session is taught by ear and is designed for players who want practical tools they can use straight away in session or performance settings. A class recording is provided to registered students, making it suitable for both live attendance and later practice.

Join the Wende Museum for a picture book illustration workshop led by author and illustrator Stephanie Lunkewitz. Across six sessions, participants explore the creative process behind children’s books, with a focus on storytelling, observational drawing, blending real life with fantasy, illustration techniques, character design, and storyboarding. The workshop is designed for people who want to develop their own stories, create illustrations, or simply learn more about how picture books are made. It is open to families, adults, and young people aged 15 and up, with minors required to attend alongside an adult. Participants can attend any or all sessions, making it flexible for different interests and schedules. The overall experience combines practical drawing and narrative skills with inspiration from nature and imaginative visual storytelling in a museum setting.

Join this creative in-person workshop inspired by the floral traditions of Mughal art. Participants are introduced to Mughal decorative motifs and the role of flowers in jewellery, textiles, manuscripts, architecture and other decorative objects, before moving on to make their own artwork. During the session, you will decorate a jewellery box using Mughal-inspired floral designs. The activity includes creating raised relief flowers to produce a three-dimensional effect, then adding colour and detail with acrylic paints. The finished piece is a practical item to take home. The workshop is designed as a fun, relaxing creative activity for adults and young people aged 14 and over. It takes place at MIAH Gallery in Birmingham, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult who remains in the building throughout the session.

Join the University of Sunderland for an interactive event celebrating National Bone and Joint Week. The session is designed for students interested in physiotherapy and sport and rehabilitation therapy, and offers a chance to explore how bones, joints, muscles, and movement work together in the body. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, educational demonstrations, and collaborative exercises. The event includes time in the Anatomy Centre, where students will look at the structure of the lower limbs and learn how physiotherapists and rehabilitation therapists use anatomical knowledge in practice. There is also a practical movement analysis section where students apply what they have learned in real time. Activewear is required for this part of the session, and school bookings are limited to five places per school.

This online Tune Supply workshop with Jefferson Hamer focuses on chord shapes for Irish guitar in standard and drop-D tuning. Participants will explore new and interesting ways to play effective chords and progressions with ease and fluidity, with particular emphasis on backing traditional Irish music and songs. It is aimed at guitarists who want practical ideas they can use in accompaniment playing, and it is pitched at advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

The session is delivered live online through Momence and is also recorded, so registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop and can revisit it later if they cannot attend live. Tune Supply presents the class as part of its broader traditional music learning offer, using a pay-what-it's-worth model designed to keep the workshop accessible while supporting the instructor's work.

This online workshop explores some of the most popular Irish dance tunes heard on the feis scene today. Participants will work through a selection of reels, jigs, and hornpipes that are especially useful for musicians who play, or hope to play, for dancers.

The session focuses on the practical details that shape the sound of Irish dance music, including style, tempo, and bowing considerations for fiddlers. Tunes are taught by ear at a comfortable pace, with sheet music available as a learning aid, and practice recordings and sheet music are provided after class. The workshop is designed to be accessible to newcomers while still offering useful material for more experienced players, and it welcomes all melody instruments.

This online Tune Supply workshop with Ivan Goff focuses on improving flute technique through better ergonomics and efficiency. The class looks at ways to relax and refine your grip, approach fingering more effectively, and make breath control and breathing technique work more efficiently for the player.

It is designed for flute players and is open to all levels. The session is taught by ear, and it is offered as a recorded online workshop so participants can join live or catch up later.

The class uses a pay-what-it's-worth model, making it accessible while also supporting the instructor and the wider Tune Supply initiative. Registered students receive the class recording after the workshop, so it can be revisited at any time.

This online workshop explores the drive, lilt, and charm of single reels, focusing on the distinctive sound of these catchy, fast-paced tunes. Participants will look at a few examples and work through practical ideas for ornamentation, variations, and rhythmic touches that help single reels sound lively and engaging.

The session is geared towards fiddles, though any instrument interested in exploring the tunes is welcome. It is aimed at intermediate and advanced players and is taught by ear. Registered students also receive the class recording after the workshop, so the session can be revisited later or enjoyed asynchronously.

This online workshop explores Orkney tunes with Louise Bichan, with a focus on learning by ear and getting comfortable with the style and ornamentation that bring the music to life. The session is aimed primarily at fiddle players, but all melody instruments are welcome, and the material is pitched at intermediate and advanced level musicians.

Participants will work through a tune or two in a relaxed, practical way, then discuss the musical character behind the tunes so they can be played more confidently and authentically. Registered students receive the class recording afterwards, making it suitable for anyone who wants to revisit the material or cannot attend live.

This online workshop focuses on deepening how musicians listen, research, and build their personal musical libraries. Matthew Christian guides participants through practical ways to pay attention more intentionally, encouraging them to think about what they already hear, who they listen to, and how those habits shape their musicianship.

The session explores the idea of personal lineage in music: the players, eras, regions, and sounds that influence a musician’s ear. It also looks at how to navigate the vast online world of music more effectively, including how to browse for recordings, find rare material, and identify useful resources for study and inspiration.

Participants can expect a mix of discussion and guided experiments, along with take-home resources and an invitation to connect with Matthew’s listening club. The workshop is open to all musicians and listeners, and it is designed for all levels.

Tune Supply's TS Virtual Learning presents an online workshop with Maeve Donnelly focused on the music of East Galway. The session explores the style, history, and players associated with the region, with attention to what makes this tradition distinct and how its sound and character were shaped over time.

The workshop is open to all melody instruments and is suitable for all levels. It is taught by ear, and registered students receive the class recording afterwards, so it can be revisited later if needed. The session follows Tune Supply's pay-what-it's-worth-to-you model, helping keep participation flexible while supporting traditional music teaching.

This online workshop focuses on using the bow to create a strong, tight sense of rhythm in traditional music. Participants will explore tempo, momentum, drive, and practical techniques for improving control over the bow arm, wrist, grip, and rhythmic precision.

The class is designed for fiddles and other string players at intermediate and advanced levels. It is delivered online and taught by Winifred Horan, with a combination of live participation and a recording sent to registered students afterwards, so learners can revisit the material even if they cannot attend in real time.

This workshop introduces Year 10 students to the value of higher education and the different ways university can support their academic, personal and career development. It is designed to help learners understand what university involves and how it may connect with their future goals. Students will explore the benefits of higher education, including the opportunities it can open up and the variety of study options available. The session also helps young people think about how different universities and courses compare, and how those choices might shape their next steps. The workshop is aimed at learners who are starting to consider post-school pathways and want a clearer picture of university life. It encourages students to reflect on their ambitions and how higher education could support them in working towards those ambitions.

This interactive workshop explores how digital evidence is handled from a crime scene through to court proceedings. Participants are invited to step into the roles of law enforcement officers, analysts, lawyers, forensic practitioners and journalists as they work through a fictional case and learn how evidence is recovered, interpreted and presented. The session is designed as a collaborative team exercise, with group discussion, speaking and feedback built in. Attendees will have support from experts and digital tools as they navigate the investigation and consider how a charge and conviction may be reached in the courtroom. The fictional scenario is based on research from the Clarus EU project, which focuses on improving the quality, impartiality and reliability of digital forensic science. The workshop is part of the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Curious festival of knowledge. It is suitable for ages 16+, and no prior specialist knowledge is needed. Please note that the event includes a fictional crime involving a suspected homophobic hate crime, and photography may take place during the session.