Accordionist Paul Hutchinson will be joined by John Dipper (performer, composer, teacher and instrument maker), to run an instrument workshop at Halsway Manor in Somerset, England from 4pm September 12th to 4pm September 14th, 2025.

“Have you ever browsed through a tune book hoping to add your repertoire with some lesser known tunes only to experience disappointment when you find them all to be either exceedingly dull, or just not very good?”

This course entitled “The Maniac” is one of a series put together by Paul to explore how to bring new life to tired tunes.

“If you would like to learn some new material for country dances, this weekend course will be a good opportunity to do so.”

The course is for players of all instruments and will be aimed at intermediate level and above. You will need to be able to read music, and some confident sight reading will be required.

For further information email: office@halswaymanor.org.uk