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Workshops

Workshops are special, one-time experiences of music and dance with master teachers at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Low in time commitment but high in artistry, workshops are timely, engaging, and dynamic sessions targeted to serve participants with varied interests and goals.

The typical duration of a one-day workshop is an hour and a half to two hours, but we also offer intensives and multi-day or multi-week options. Workshops costs are dependent on length, specialty, and teaching artist, and some are funded by grants to make them low-cost to you. Each week we host something or someone new, so check back often!

Sat. November 16, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Argh! Barre Chords!

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
Class is full.
Sat. November 16, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Boogie back in time, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Dance Party

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. November 16, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

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Open to All
Program: Voice
Class is full.
Sun. November 17, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Djembe Dance from Senegal, Mali and Guinea in West Africa

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sun. November 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. November 17, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. November 17, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

The Ultimate Ukulele Feel-Good Song Jam

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. November 17, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Science of Sound Workshop with Josh Ruebeck

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Mon. November 18, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bridging the Break: Vocal Workshop with Nathan Kistler

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Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. November 23, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Songwriting for Moms (Magic & Mayhem): A Workshop with Anna Vogelzang

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Beginner
Program: Songwriting
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. November 24, 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Country Western Line Dance for Beginners

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. November 24, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Contemporary Improvisation & Phrasework

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. November 24, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. December 01, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

Karaoke: Up Your Game with Jackie Jasperson

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Tue. December 03, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukraniane / Eastern European Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$35 ($30 members)
Wed. December 04, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Fri. December 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Songbag Workshop: Explore the Music of Taylor Swift

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. December 07, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Nutcracker Kids Dance Workshop 5-8 yrs old

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. December 07, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bollywood with Mr. Naach

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. December 07, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

Music for Milestones: A Music Experience for Neurodivergent Kiddos

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. December 07, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Chicago Footwork

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. December 07, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Honky Tonkin’ Country Two Steppin Basic Workshop with Louie Stallone

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. December 07, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Swing Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. December 08, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Cairo Beats, Egyptian Belly Dance with live Drumming by Ra’yon.

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($18 members)
Sun. December 08, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Nutcracker Adult Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($26 members)
Sun. December 08, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Hip Hop Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. December 08, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Bottleneck Blues Slide Guitar

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$25 ($23 members)
Sun. December 08, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Kids’ Karaoke Party!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Voice
Sun. December 08, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · Online

Ukulele Workshop: Holiday Songs pt. 1

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($28 members)
Fri. December 13, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Harmony Singing Workshop with Jackie Jasperson: Simon & Garfunkel

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. December 14, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. December 14, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

New Year’s Resolutions and Songwriting: A Workshop with Kacie Swierk

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. December 14, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Roots Guitar from the African Continent: A Workshop with Nathaniel Braddock

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. December 14, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Talking about African Guitar Scenes with Nathaniel Braddock

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$15 ($15 members)
Sat. December 14, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Wiggle with the Muppets’ Greatest Hits!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$25 ($5 members)
Sun. December 15, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Qi Gong Workshop with Katie Linn

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. December 15, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. December 15, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Holiday Songs Ukulele Sing and Strum Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$40 ($37 members)
Mon. December 16, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Breath Work and Breath Control: For Singing and For Life with Nathan Kistler

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. December 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. December 22, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Queer Song Circle

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
Sun. December 22, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · Online

Ukulele Workshop: Holiday Songs pt. 2

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($28 members)
Fri. January 24, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Harmony Singing Workshop with Jackie Jasperson: Queen

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. March 22, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Recorder and Renaissance Wind Music Workshop

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Open to All
Program:
$100 ($100 members)