The Handmade Music School offers unique learning experiences in music, history, and dance with master teachers. Events offer high quality instruction and performances from local and global master artists and are focused on preserving, sharing, and celebrating the musical traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Events are held online, at The Floyd Country Store, and at local venues in Floyd, Virginia. Register today for a workshop, class, lecture, performance, or a multi-day camp!
The Handmade Music School is currently offering workshops through our Handmade at Home Virtual Workshop Series. Workshops are offered weekly with some of the best musicians, dancers, historians, songwriters and more. Stream live on CrowdCast platform or tune in any time after the event to watch the replay! Follow us on Crowdcast at crowdcast.io/handmademusic.
Please read our Workshop Refund and Cancellation Policies prior to check out.
If you need assistance in paying for a workshop or event, check out our Share the Music Scholarships.

Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Concert & Dinner
February 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for the Handmade Music School’s Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Dinner at the Floyd Country Store on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Appetizers with drinks and music starts at 6:00pm with meal and music beginning at 7:00pm. Music performed by Handmade Music School students and teachers including Jesse Smathers & Corbin Hayslett. The meal will be served by Handmade Music School students. Dinner tickets are $45 per person, $80 for a 2-top table, or $160 for a 4-top table.

Meal options include:
- Roast Pork with a savory apple filling & pan gravy and stuffed baked potato.
- Chicken Breast with sourdough bread stuffing and stuffed baked potato (gluten free options available).
- Butternut Squash Lasagna with lemon & garlic green beans (with or without parmesan cheese).
Donations support Handmade Music School’s Share the Music Scholarship Program and General Operating fund.