Friday 10-12

Didgeridoo Basics                                         Pam Mortensen                                        $35.00

This fun and informative class will cover some of the basics of didgeridoo playing including getting the drone (the basic sound of the didgeridoo), clarifying the drone to make different tones, vocalizing through the didgeridoo, circular breathing and making simple rhythms and more. If you do not have a didgeridoo, no worries, there will be extras available for participants to use. 

Class Limit: 20

Friday 10-12

Performance Readiness                                  Mary Youngblood                                  $35.00 

Are you already performing for live audiences, schools, Churches or in your community? Are you feeling ready for the stage, a recording, or gaining the confidence needed to play in front of people? Do you have questions about recording, PA equipment, microphones and/or the performance world in general?  This workshop is where you want to be. Come find out how to further your wonderful Native American flute journey.  Mary will also focus on confidence building.  Class Limit: 20

Friday 10-1

Paint & Decorate a PVC Flute                          Kelly Morrison                                     $40.00

Take your PVC flute from white to WOW!   You will easily create a one of a kind flute, using acrylic paints and markers.  Make it colorful, include images that have meaning to you; keep it simple or go for detail.  Don't worry, no artistic ability is required.  You can't get it wrong!  As well as coaching and support, Kelly will provide examples and patterns to make the process fun and easy.  Bring your own PVC Flute, or you may buy one for an additional $20 at the workshop.  Class limit: 15.  Ages 16 +

Friday 10-2

Drum Making with Soaring Eagle Woman       Bonnie Pemberton                               $195.00    

Come join me as you make your own 15' elk drum.  Learn the story of your drum, you will be told stories and learn songs as you create your Medicine drum. We will call in the directions and ask for guidance as we do this powerful work. Bring water and a snack.  Please dress casual as you may get your clothes wet.  Cost: $195, Class Size:  5

Friday 12:30-2:30

Friday:  Make a Fancy Leather Flute Bag        Randal Veenker                                    $80.00

Have you ever wanted to make your own leather flute bag for your favorite flute?  Here is your chance.  You will be provided all the materials and instruction needed to make a fancy fringed deer hide leather flute bag with a shoulder strap. You will be decorating the flute bag with four seed bead 1 1/2 inch rosettes with horse hair tassel accents and the strap is decorated with a 25 inch seed bead strip.  The seed bead rosettes and strip are pre-made, every thing else you will be assembling.  Bring the flute you wish to make the bag for or know the dimensions of the flute including the length of the flute and total width at the block. If you have a special item(s) you want to add to your flute bag project, be sure to bring it along.  Class Limit: 5

Friday 12:30 - 2:30

Getting the most out of your Anasazi Flute      Scott August                                           $35.00 

Learn the secrets of this mysterious ancient flute from renowned master Scott August.  Do you want to learn about an Anasazi Flute, how to play and how to get the most out the instrument?  In this workshop you will learn how to hold the flute, explore lip position called "embouchure", getting your first notes, perfecting your tone, exploring the scales, breath control and how to practice.  Whether you just got your Anasazi flute, or can already get tones out of it, this workshop will get you on your path to playing on this haunting instrument like a pro.  Class Limit: 20

Friday 3-4:30

Beginners Flute Playing                                  Rick Barney                                            FREE

You will learn the basics of how to play Native American flute.  You will be provided a PVC Flute to use during the class and learn how to start your journey with this instrument.  This covers the most basic beginner topics, such as getting your fingers to cover the holes, the minor pentatonic scale and fingerings for it and your first song.  Class Limit:  20

Friday 3-5

Embellishments & Techniques                     Mary Youngblood                                     $35.00

Mary discusses her techniques in using visualization, to assist the more advanced player in obtaining their musical goals. She teaches that even embellishments have embellishments- Mary will share advanced details of these special embellishments such as breath control, vibrato, bending the notes, and "the bark". Students will have the unique opportunity to "pick Mary's brain" about how to further advance their own flute journey.  Class Limit: 20

Saturday August 21st  

Festival Hours 10am-5pm

Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-3

Drone Flute Making                                         Tom Stewart                                        $200.00
You will be making your own drone flute from a pre-tuned drone flute kit.  Advanced techniques include discussions of voicing, balancing, and tuning a drone-style flute.  Meet with Tom on Saturday morning to get project details and timing of the tasks; it will be possible to attend other Flute Quest events, as breaks are needed for glues and paints to dry, etc., so you can configure your flute building time to fit other activities, too. This is a 2-day intensive workshop where you will be able to work on the flutes during the hours Sat 9:00a - 5:00p & Sun 9:00a - 3:00p.  You may not be completing the flute during the festival, as you will want time to wonder around the festival, plan ahead accordingly.  Class Limit: 7

Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-3

Mid-Bore Flute Making                                    Tom Stewart                                        $120.00
You will be creating two flutes from two Stellar Flute kits, one from a pre-tuned flute blank and the other from a pre-bored flute kit.  Meet with Tom on Saturday morning to get project details and timing of the tasks; it will be possible to attend other Flute Quest events, as breaks are needed for glues and paints to dry, etc., so you can configure your flute building time to fit other activities, too.  This is a 2-day intensive workshop where you will be able to work on the flutes during the hours Sat 9:00a - 5:00p & Sun 9:00a - 3:00p.  You may not be completing the flute during the festival, as you will want time to wonder around the festival, plan ahead accordingly.  Class Limit: 10

Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-3

Repair or Improve a flute                                  Tom Stewart                                        $20.00
Stop by to talk with Tom about your flute that may need repair or improvement, he will fix it or your money back.  Cass Limit: None

Saturday 10-12

Connecting to Your Personal Inspiration           Joe Young                                           $35.00 

Join recording artist Joe Young for a workshop on connecting to your personal inspiration with the native Flute. All skill levels of flute players are welcome. Joe Young will guide the class on a journey of personal inspiration to help everyone learn how to make a connection to yourself and your music. Joe's inspiring playing style will make this a memorable class for all those who attend.  Class limit:  15

Saturday 10:30-12       

Beginners Flute Playing                                    Dianna Worth                                      FREE

You will learn the basics of how to play Native American flute.  You will be provided a PVC Flute to use during the class and learn how to start your journey with this instrument.  This covers the most basic beginner topics, such as getting your fingers to cover the holes, the minor pentatonic scale and fingerings for it and your first song.  Class Limit:  20

Saturday 10-2

Lori Boess Drum Making                                  Lori Boess                                            $195.00

Come make your own drum in ceremony with gifted artist Lori Boess of Medicine Dog Drum.  We will spend 4-6 hours in community building a 15" Elk hide frame drum, including the drum stick.  The drum is the one instrument that crosses all cultures.  If you are feeling drawn to reconnect with an ancient rhythm this class is for you.  Drums have been used over the centuries for remembering our connection to the Earth, dancing, celebration and calling forth life from the seedlings.   What are you called to give birth to?  Class Limit:  5

Saturday 12-2

Beginners' Flute Making Class Theory            Vance Pennington                               $35.00

This class is vital for aspiring flute makers and flute players. Learn the aspects and 'secrets' behind making a Native American flute, to 'Concert' standard using a simple and inexpensive computer program. This class will explain how to solve problems and much more! Being a very informal class, I will be more than happy to answer questions at any time during the time we have. Even though flute making may just be a hobby, learn how to create an instrument that is as good as any knowledgeable professional flute maker. And, for flute players, this is an ideal opportunity to learn some of the important factors of the Native American flute that will help you with future purchases and playing.  Class Limit: 20

Saturday 12:30-2

Beginners Flute Playing                                  Merry Axtell                                         FREE

You will learn the basics of how to play Native American flute.  You will be provided a PVC Flute to use during the class and learn how to start your journey with this instrument.  This covers the most basic beginner topics, such as getting your fingers to cover the holes, the minor pentatonic scale and fingerings for it and your first song.  Class Limit:  20

Saturday 12:30- 2:30
 

Improvising & Songwriting I                            Scott August                                        $35.00

Do you sometimes feel stuck in your flute playing? Do you feel you hit a plateau?  Multi-award winning artist Scott August will help you on your way to discovering the songs inside of you. You'll learn tips and trips to turn even the simplest ideas into complete songs or improvisations.  Investigate advanced ornamentations, trills, turns and tremolos, tonguing effects, and advanced improvising techniques.  Class Limit: 20

Saturday 3-5

Beading with a Loom                                      Marby Pennington                               $70.00

Marby, a Master Beader, will be teaching all of those tricks about beading that you won't learn in a book, or, for that matter, in most beading classes. You will receive all of the beads necessary to make a flute wrap or bracelet, a custom ergonomic loom, engineered by her husband Vance to alleviate neck strain, and printed instructions.  Students will learn the basics of loom work including threading the loom and following a pattern to create your project. The project will not be finished during the class time but detailed instructions on how to finish will be provided. Once you have your own loom, you can create all kinds of different items!  Come, join Marby and share in the fun of creating your own colorful bead work!  Class Limit: 12 

Saturday 3-5
               

Learning to Play Duets                                    Stephanie Baldridge                           $35.00

You will learn how to do many different styles of duets, including information in blending, playing in 5ths and 3rds, entrainment, and how to be successful at duets and or ensemble playing. The "Flute circle song", by Ward Stroud, and using the "Cherokee morning song", as a round will also be covered. Excellent for livening up flute circles! Handouts will be provided.  A section on "duetiquette" will also be included.  No experience required.  Class Limit: 18

Saturday 3-5

Thinking & Playing Outside the Flute Box       Rona Yellow Robe & Bruce Witham    $35.00

Ever felt like you've exhausted the limits of your artistic expression as a Native American flutist? Ever thought of teaming your flute with other types of instruments? Would you like perform with other musicians but wondered how, and even if, it would work? Then join us to "think outside of the flute box!" Learn and explore the ways the Native American flute can effectively blend with a variety of other instruments by applying a well-defined and methodical approach to various scales and chord schemes. And if you're not a "dyed in the wool" purist, we may even delve a bit into the use of the Native American flute in a variety of musical genres. We may also try some composing. Who knows? You may just come away with a whole new identity as a player.  Class Limit:  20

Sunday August 22nd

Festival Hours 10am-5pm

Sunday 10-12
 
Music & Healing                 Mary Youngblood & Stephen Branco                               $35.00

Along with her life partner, Steve Branco, MA (Expressive Arts Therapist) Mary will facilitate a journey into the importance, relevance and application, of music and the arts- as they pertain to healing.- In such challenging times, we often find ourselves searching for, and wishing to maintain what brings ourselves, our families and our communities- peace, contentment and healing into our lives. Students will further discover their own potential for using the Native American flute in healing in their own personal, and/or professional lives. Mary and Steve will lead attendees through a series of creative and fun exercises that will motivate and encourage flute players who wish to explore their own natural healing abilities.  Class Limit:  20 

Sunday 10-12

Peyote Stitch Beading                         Marby Pennington                                          $65.00

In this class you will learn the art of creating beautiful beaded work without using a loom. Learn one of the most versatile stitches in beading plus the answers to lots of questions. You will create a cylindrical sample that you can turn into a beautiful and eye-catching key ring. Learn about various beads, threads, needles and how to read a chart. A great start to your beading career in one class designed specifically for beginning bead weavers. All beads, pattern, threads and sundry supplies will be provided for the project.  Class Limit: 12 

Sunday 10-12

Sunday: Make a Fancy Leather Flute Bag         Randal Veenker                                $80.00

Have you ever wanted to make your own leather flute bag for your favorite flute?  Here is your chance.  You will be provided all the materials and instruction needed to make a fancy fringed deer hide leather flute bag with a shoulder strap. You will be decorating the flute bag with four seed bead 1 1/2 inch rosettes with horse hair tassel accents and the strap is decorated with a 25 inch seed bead strip.  The seed bead rosettes and strip are pre-made, every thing else you will be assembling.  Bring the flute you wish to make the bag for, or know the dimensions of the flute including the length of the flute and total width at the block. If you have a special item(s) you want to add to your flute bag project, be sure to bring it along.  Class Limit: 5

Sunday 12:30-2
           

Beginners Flute Playing                      Kent Bush                                                        FREE

You will learn the basics of how to play Native American flute.  You will be provided a PVC Flute to use during the class and learn how to start your journey with this instrument.  This covers the most basic beginner topics, such as getting your fingers to cover the holes, the minor pentatonic scale and fingerings for it and your first song.  Class Limit:  20

Sunday 12:30-2:30
 
Improvising & Songwriting II               Scott August                                                    $35.00
Do you want to know how to turn your small ideas into songs?  Explore your music even farther with this advanced approach to song writing and improvisation. We'll go beyond melodies into easy song building for more complex tunes and structures. Delve further into how the flute can bring out your songs to produce beautiful music from the heart that people want to hear.  Class Limit: 20

Sunday 1-3

Audio Crash Course                             Joe Young                                                       $35.00

There is a lot to know when it comes to producing a good recording or setting up a stage.  This class will cover the fundamentals of audio to help get you up and running on stage or in the studio.  Signal path is everything when it comes to trouble shooting, how sound gets from mic to cd or mic to speaker on stage. What kinds of gear to use and where to get it.  And the famous what does this button do.  Come and enter the wild world of audio and tame it just a little.  Class Limit:  15

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Appreciation Party - Thursday August 19th 7-9 PM

Saltwater State Park under the Festival Tent

We look forward to seeing you again at Flute Quest 2010!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAROL ABED, MAY COLLIER, KELLY MORRISON,
& JOHNNY JOHNSON from Flute Quest 2009