Building a Lap Dulcimer: Nancy Wilder Palmateer Memorial Children’s Workshop

Description

NANCY WILDER PALMATEER MEMORIAL CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
PRESENTING: BUILDING A LAP DULCIMER

Whether they are budding musicians or have never picked up an instrument before, the lap dulcimer is a fun, easy way for children to make music together. TAUNY staff artist Dan Duggan has worked in schools throughout the Northeast for over 30 years teaching students music on traditional instruments. He has put together a multi-day workshop to guide participants through decorating, building and learning to play their own lap dulcimer.

The dulcimers will be assembled from kits: No messy sanding and sawing required! The instrument bodies are made of sturdy cardboard, and the necks are wooden. Participants will paint the bodies, assemble them, glue the necks and install the tuning machines. 

The workshop and materials are $15 registration and covers all three days, but participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshops.

Workshop Series Schedule
February 17th | 1:00pm-5:00pm | Dulcimer body building and decorating
February 21st | 2:00pm-5:000pm | Workshop for kids to learn how to play
April 12th | 7:00pm | Students play a few tunes to open Jamcrackers Concert

This workshop is made possible by the Nancy Wilder Palmateer Memorial Fund. This fund was established by the Palmateer and Wilder families in 2015 to honor the creative side of Nancy Wilder Palmateer, to recognize her work with children, and to encourage hands-on engagement for young people.