Saturday Schedule - March 10th, 2012

Note:

It is illegal to have any alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons with you at the Eugene Irish Cultural Festival, including the Friday evening concert.
Below is the schedule for workshops, presentations, performances, sessions, ceili & hurling match at Sheldon High School on Saturday, March 10th, 2012 from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Hover your mouse cursor over the workshop/presentation/performance and learn more about it.
Some workshops have mandatory supply fees: Basket Weaving
Due to our limited budget this year, donations will be requested at each workshop. Please help support the festival by donating via cash or check if you can.
At the bottom of this page is the Workshop Registration Form to submit for registering for workshops. We recommend that you register ASAP for workshops because some will fill to their maximum soon.

Time	Art Room I	Art Room II	Band Room	Choir Room	Little Theater	Cafeteria East	Cafeteria West	Auditorium	Sheldon Turf Field
11:00	Playing Guitar at an Irish Session Workshop-Brian Miller- This workshop is for those who know how to play guitar but are new to Irish sessions, but anyone is welcome to attend. An Irish session is a gathering of musicians and singers who play and sing Celtic and other music together. Learn different rhythmic techniques for jigs (double, slip and slide), reels, hornpipes, polkas and/or waltzes, typical progressions of chords for the most commonly used keys (e.g. G Major), session etiquette and DADGAD tuning. Bring your guitar. You are welcome to bring a recording device, and notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes. About Brian Miller Limit: 20 Register below to reserve your spot.	Irish Songs in Irish and/or English Workshop-Brían Ó hAirt- At this workshop, you will learn three or more Irish songs in either the Irish language, English language or songs in both languages. People of all ages are welcome to attend this workshop. You are welcome to bring a recording device, and notebook and pencil for taking notes. About Brían Ó hAirt Limit: 20 Register below to reserve your spot.	Playing Traditional Irish Music on Flute and Whistle Workshop-Sean Gavin- Learn at least three traditional Irish tunes, ornamentation and how to vary tunes on Flute and/or Whistle. This workshop will be taught at the level for those who know how to play flute (Irish or classical) or whistle, but anyone is welcome to attend. Bring your flute and/or whistle. You are welcome to bring a recording device, and notebook and pencil for taking notes. About Sean Gavin Limit: 50 Register below to reserve your spot.	Playing Traditional Irish Music on Fiddle Workshop-Devin Shepherd- This workshop will be taught to those who know how to play violin/fiddle and learn by ear and who play at the intermediate to advanced level on fiddle. All levels of fiddle players are welcome. Learn three traditional Irish tunes, along with ornamentation and now to vary tunes. Bring your fiddle/violin. You are welcome to bring a recording device, and notebook and pencil for taking notes. About Devin Shepherd Limit: 50 Register below to reserve your spot.	Irish Dance Workshop-Maldon Meehan- Learn traditional Irish dancing from Maldon Meehan who has been teaching Irish dance since 1994. You are welcome to bring a recording device, and notebook and pencil for taking notes. About Maldon Meehan Limit: 50 Register blow to reserve your spot.	Basket Weaving ($8 supply fee)-Sheila Tasker- Must be 15 or older. Taught for beginners, but all levels welcome. Seagrass Baskets are wild, whimsical, or practical and are fun to make. In this workshop you will create a twined basket, a unique accent for your home or as a gift. Materials will include: Seagrass cord, various shells and other embellishments. $8 supply fee which includes all the materials and hand outs. Please bring Scissors, an Awl, a Spray Bottle and an Old Towel. Sheila will have some to share. Limit: 12 Register below to reserve your spot.	Family Activities: Learn about many aspects of Irish culture, history, geography, mythology and crafts by participating in these activities. People of all ages are welcome. 1. Earn an Irish Coin 2. Ancient Body Art & Temporary Tattoos 3. Make Bridget's Cross 4. Grow Your Own Shamrocks 5. Learn Irish Place Names 7. Make a Celtic Cross 8. Learn About Irish Bogs 9. Make a Book: About Fairies, About Irish Mythology, About Irish Bogs 10. Make and/or Color Celtic Knots
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12:30	Uilleann Pipe Workshop-Eliot Grasso- Eliot Grasso has a Ph.D. in Musicology and is an Adjunct Instructor of Musicology at the University of Oregon. His master’s is from the University of Limerick, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. He has nine entries in the upcoming Encyclopaedia of Music in Ireland as well as several articles published in Iris na bPiobairi. Eliot has been playing and teaching the Uilleann Pipes for many years. About Eliot Grasso Limit: 15 Register below to reserve your spot.	Learn to Draw Celtic Knots Workshop ($3 supply fee)-Anne Merydith- Anne Merydith has been a member of the Valley Calligraphy Guild for many years and has been teaching Calligraphy and other workshops. Anne has taught this workshop several times at the Eugene Irish Cultural Festival and is an excellent teacher. There is a $3 supply fee for graph paper, pencil and marker. About Anne Merydith Limit: 20 Register below to reserve your spot.		Introduction to Irish Music on Fiddle-Hannah McGowan- This workshop is designed for those who know how to play violin/fiddle, can learn by ear but are new to Irish music. Hannah will teach two or more traditional Irish tunes, including how to vary and ornament the tunes. Limit: 50 Register below to reserve your spot.
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1:00			Celtic Duo-Jodie St. Clair (fiddle) & Terry Orbeck (guitar)- Jodie St. Clair is the director and owner of the Eugene Suzuki Music Academy where she teaches violin and fiddle using the Suzuki method. Terry Orbeck has been playing musical instruments since a young child. Jodie and Terry will perform wonderful Celtic music. About Jodie St. Clair		Turlough O'Carolan Performance and Presentation-The Eugene Recorder Ensemble- Learn about the life of Turlough O'Carolan, who is considered to be one of Ireland's finest composers and hear several of the tunes he composed and why the tunes were composed. The Eugene Recorder Ensemble includes soprano, alto, tenor and base recorders, along with viola de gamba and percussion.	Ceili Dance -Maldon Meehan- A Ceili Dance is an Irish Social Dance, similar to contra dancing, square dancing, Renaissance dancing, and Scottish and English country dancing. Maldon Meehan is an awesome Ceili Dance instructor and will teach you step by step how to do each dance. About Maldon Meehan		Sheldon Varsity Choir and Dublinaires-Sheldon Choirs- Listen to the Sheldon Varsity Choir and Dublinaires sing Irish and other songs. About Sheldon Choirs
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2:00	Introduction to Irish Language Workshop-Ger Killeen- Learn at the introduction level of the Irish language from an awesome humanities professor at Marylhurst University and is fluent in the Irish language. He was born in Limerick, grew up in Ireland and attended University College of Dublin and University of London. You are welcome to bring a recording device, notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes. About Ger Killeen Limit: 30 Register below to reserve your spot.	Irish Stories-Yvonne Younge- Yvonne Young has been a story teller for three decades, starting in the early 1980s. She serves as Oregon State Liaison to the National Storytelling Network, and is a member of The Healing Story Alliance. In 1997 Yvonne participated as a storytelling delegate from NSN on the People to People tour to Gencun Village in China. Yvonne performs at schools, community events, libraries, and festivals. She is author of the ABC of Storytelling,・published by The National Storytelling Press in A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling. About Yvonne Young	About Traditional Irish Music-Peggy Hinsman- Learn about the instruments used to play Irish trad in Ireland, their history, different types of tunes, and regional styles of playing music in Ireland. Peggy has been playing traditional Irish music on recorder, fiddle, bodhran and whistle for close to two decades and has read many books about traditional Irish music and has been to Ireland and played at sessions there and almost every week in Eugene. Limit: 50 Register below to reserve your spot.	Performance: Linda Danielson and Janet Naylor with guest Joe Kasik-Linda Danielson and Janet Naylor, with guest Joe Kasik- Linda Danielson plays fiddle and Janet Naylor plays harp. They will play tradition Irish/Celtic music. Joe Kasik, who plays flute and whistle, will join them for a set or two. About Janet Naylor	Genealogy Workshop - Resources for Tracing Your Ancestors Back to Ireland-Dawn Carlile- Dawn will show you many resources for tracing your ancestors back to Ireland. It is recommended that those who attend this workshop are aware of their ancestor's names, but everyone is welcome to attend. You are welcome to bring a recording device, notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes, although it may be a bit dark for writing so you can see the screen to which Dawn is projecting her presentation.			Murray Irish Dancers-Murray Irish Dancers- Watch these fabulous dancers who have been taught Irish dancing by Geraldine Murray. Geraldine Murray and Nancy Conescu will also play traditional Irish music. About Murray School of Irish Dancing
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3:00				Irish Music: Ceili Mhor-Ceili Mhor- Each winter term at the University of Oregon, harpist Laura Zaerr teaches a Celtic music class. Ceili Mhor is the group of students taking this class and will perform traditional Irish music on several different instruments. About Laura Zaerr		Session-Irish Session- Bring your instrument and play traditional Irish music in a jam session. What's a session?		Transition	Hurling Match-Hurling Match- This will be a final match of a Hurling conference. The match will include two of these teams: Benton Brigade, Columbia Red Branch, Eugene Trappers.
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3:30	Next Level of Irish Language Workshop-Ger Killeen- Learn at the introduction to intermediate level of the Irish language from an awesome humanities professor at Marylhurst University and is fluent in the Irish language. He was born in Limerick, grew up in Ireland and attended University College of Dublin and University of London. You are welcome to bring a recording device, notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes. About Ger Killeen Limit: 30 Register below to reserve your spot.	Irish Calligraphy Workshop ($3 supply fee)-Anne Merydith- Anne Merydith has been a member of the Valley Calligraphy Guild for many years and has been teaching Calligraphy and other workshops. Anne has taught this workshop several times at the Eugene Irish Cultural Festival and is an excellent teacher. There is a $3 supply fee for a dual tipped calligraphy marker and paper. About Anne Merydith Limit: 20 Register below to reserve your spot.	Irish Dry Stone Masonry-Alan Ash- Alan Ash has 29 years of experience in masonry. He is a certified Dry Stone Mason by the Dry Stone Conservancy of Kentucky and a professional member of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. He has also done Masonry Restorations of over 50 National Historic Registration Houses, including this Irish cottage below. About Alan Ash		Irish Dance Workshop-Geraldine Murray- Geraldine Murray owns and teaches Irish Dancing at the Murray School of Irish Dancing in Portland, Oregon. Geraldine as been involved in Irish dance and music for over 40 years and is certified by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (The Irish Dance Commission) in Dublin, Ireland, since 1995. She’s a member of the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America and the Western US Region of Irish Step Dance Teachers where she currently serves on the board of directors as the Western US Regional Secretary. About Geraldine Murray Limit: 50 Register below to reserve your spot.			The McG's-Hanna and Sean McGowan- Hannah McGowan plays fiddle and Sean McGowan plays guitar. Listen to this nice duo play traditional Irish/Celtic Music.
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4:00				Harp Circle Performance-Harp Circle- Annalee Foster, Janet Naylor and Laura Zaerr will entertain and impress you with their playing of traditional Irish music on harps. About Annalee Foster About Janet Naylor About Laura Zaerr
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5:00								Sons of Malarkey-Sons of Malarkey- There has been a lot of malarkey building in Scappoose, OR over the last 20 years and now the Sons of Malarkey are bringing it to the rest of the world. Sons of Malarkey include Josh (guitar), Jereb (bass guitar), Tatijanna (fiddle), Dave (drums), Jason (vocals, whistle, etc.) and Dan (accordion). You will truly enjoy this excellent band.
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Time	Art Room 1	Art Room 2	Band Room	Choir Room	Little Theater	Cafeteria East	Cafeteria West	Auditorium Main Stage	Sheldon Turf Field
Register for Workshops Workshops from 11:00 AM to 12:20/12:50 PM: (select only one) How to Play Guitar at an Irish Session - Brian Miller (no supply fee) Irish Songs in Irish and/or English Language - Brían Ó hAirt (no supply fee) Irish Tunes on Flute and Whistle - Sean Gavin (no supply fee) Irish Tunes on Fiddle - Devin Shepherd (no supply fee) Irish Dance Workshop - Maldon Meehan (no supply fee) Basket Weaving - Sheila Tasker - At least 15 years old. Bring scissors, an awl, a spray bottle and an old towel. $8 supply fee - bring cash or a check made out to Sheila Tasker Workshops from 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM: (select only one; don't select one if you selected the Basket Weaving Workshop unless you plan to leave the Basket Weaving Workshop in time to get to this workshop) Uilleann Pipe Workshop - Eliot Grasso (no supply fee) Celtic Knot Workshop - Anne Merydith ($3 supply fee, bring cash or check made out to Eugene Irish Cultural Festival) Introduction to Irish Music on Fiddle - Hannah McGowan (no supply fee) Workshops from 2:00 PM to 3:20 PM: (select only one) Introduction to the Irish Language - Ger Killeen (no supply fee) About Irish Music - Peggy Hinsman (no supply fee) Workshops from 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM: (select only one) The Next Level of the Irish Language - Ger Killeen (no supply fee) Irish Calligraphy - Anne Merydith ($3 supply fee, bring cash or check made out to Eugene Irish Cultural Festival) Irish Dance Workshop - Geraldine Murray (no supply fee) Enter the name of the person or people you would like to register for all of the workshops you've selected above: Due to budget constraints this year, donations will be requested for each workshop. I acknowledge that for each workshop, donations will be requested. If I can, I will contribute via cash or check (made out to Eugene Irish Cultural Festival). Those who register for the workshop need to arrive at the workshop 5 minutes prior to the workshop. If they don't, they're reserved spot(s) may be given to someone else. I acknowledge that those who are being registered may lose their reserved spots in this workshop if they don't arrive five minutes before the workshop starts. Some workshops have supply fees that need to be paid at the workshop with either cash or check. I acknowledge that the person/people I am registering for this workshop will bring either cash or check for paying the supply fee at the beginning of the workshop. Enter your email address: We will reply as soon as possible regarding your registration for workshop(s).

Saturday Schedule - March 10th, 2012

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