| Beginning
Genealogy |
Led by Ruth
Quigley Wellner, a professional genealogist who specializes in Massachusetts
and New England research, this workshop focuses on your first steps in beginning
your own genealogical search.
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| Celtic
Tree of Life |
A hands-on workshop that focuses on the Tree of Life, a motif
that runs throughout much of Celtic art history. This motif became predominant
in the Scottish Highlands from 1200 onward and was common on gravestones
and high crosses. Participants in the workshop learn methods of drawing
several simple variations on this motif, beginning with examples from the
Book of Kells and working up to examples from MacKinnon's Cross and the
Nerabolls Stones. Pencils and pens and paper will be provided. |
| History
of Antrim, NH |
Led by Isabel Nichols, a
member of the Antrim Historical Society who was raised in Antrim where her
ancestry on both sides goes back to the 18th century. |
| Learn to
Play Tin Whistle |
An introductory hands-on workshop led by
Ryan Thomson (Captain Fiddle of Shake, Rattle and Bow), an accomplished
music instructor, author, and full time professional musician. Tin whistles
are required and can be purchased at the workshop.
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| Children's
Activities in Memorial Park |
Sponsored by the Grapevine and Antrim
Recreation Dept./Friends of Recreation to be held from 11:00 to 1:00 and
again from 2:00 to 4:00. |
| Contra
Dancing |
Everyone is welcome to join in the
fun of contra dancing, regardless of age or experience. Take this opportunity
to experience the tunes of Old New England
and the calls of Steve Zakon-Andersen -- Truly contra dance legends! |
| McGonagle
School of Irish Dance |
Dynamic performances led by McGonagle
School of Irish Dance will provide opportunities for the daring to try
their own feet at Irish dancing. |
| Music Sessiuns
with Ceol Eire |
Come bring your instruments to the
Maplehurst Inn and join an Irish music sessiun with leaders Bill Thomas
and Connie Patten of Ceol Eire. Bill,
an excellent player and maker of uillean pipes, and Connie, an exceptional
Irish fiddler, are veteran sessiun leaders. |
| Rynborn's
Beer Garden |
Serving an assortment of beer and
ale, including Harp and Bass throughout the afternoon. |
| Scotch
Tasting at the Rynborn |
To be officiated by a representative
from Dalmore Distilleries. Check in at the Rynborn after 3 p.m. |
| Spinning
and Weaving |
Come see these demonstrations in
the Antrim Town Hall throughout the day. Check the Town Hall on the day
of the festival for times. |
