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.
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If you need assistance in paying for a workshop or event, check out our Share the Music Scholarships.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.
The Handmade Music School presents a flatfoot dance workshop with Sophie Moeckel on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 5:00-6:00pm, prior to the Old Time Dance with Nobody's Business at the Floyd Country Store. Cost is $15.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.
The Handmade Music School is excited to announce the First Annual Floyd Youth Get Together Camp: a traditional music and dance camp for kids ages 8-14. The camp will take place at the Floyd Events Center, which is part of the Floyd EcoVillage in Floyd, Virginia! The facility features a beautiful and secluded setting on 75 private acres just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the charming town center of Floyd.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.
The Handmade Music School presents Southern Appalachian Fiddle with Eddie Bond at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 4:00-5:30pm. Cost is $30.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.
Join us for this special outdoor Joy Jammers session that will take place Fridays from 10:30-11:30am on the back porch at The Floyd Country Store. This is a 12 week session running April 22 - July 8, 2022. Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc.