Shrewkfest 2025 workshops

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WORKSHOP PLACES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
FOR SHREWKFEST TICKET HOLDERS TO PRE-BOOK

We have a dedicated Workshop Marquee
with a fantastic range of Ukulele workshops
from some of the best tutors around...

Entry price for each workshop is £7.50 per person

Places are limited so pre-booking is recommended.

Booking can be pre-paid via BACS or cash on the door.

To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.

If you don't have a Shrewkfest entry ticket number please quote "artist" or "trader" etc.

The Workshops Marquee is available for open mic/jamming etc when not in use for workshops

 

FRIDAY 1st August at 18.00

Will Grove-White wksp 1: 7th Barre Chords, Chord Z and Muting

Meet the king of chords - chord Z! and learn how to use it to make your strumming sound super fancy.

We’ll also learn about muting the strings as well as about inversions of 7th chords - my favourite shortcut to ukulele heaven.

Best for players who know the basic first position chords and can strum a bit already.

 

SOLD OUT!!

SATURDAY 2nd August at 10.30

Anarchy In The Ukulele workshop: Making A Cover Song Your Own

Anarchy In The Ukulele, will show you how to twist a well known song into something completely unique for a ukulele band.

The band will cover choosing the right song, re-harmonising it, creating a new style and then arranging parts to turn a well known song into something original!

 

Currently 6 places left

To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.
SATURDAY 2nd August at 11.45

Paul Mansell workshop:  Ukulele exercises to make you a better player

This fun and interactive workshop will focus on exercises that you can do to improve your playing.

From moving between chords more easily to helping your fingers become more economic,

it is an ideal workshop for beginners, intermediate and advanced players alike.

SOLD OUT!!

SATURDAY 2nd August at 13.00

Josh Jewsbury workshop:  Bass workshop

Take the guesswork out of creating bass runs, fills and patterns. Josh will show you how to effectively build bass runs with easily acquired skills, all without the need for in depth knowledge of music theory. Suitable for all levels of player

Currently 17 places left

To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.

SATURDAY 2nd August at 14.15

Phil Doleman workshop 1: Fingerpicking Train Songs

We'll learn "Midnight Special", "Freight Train", and
"Waiting For A Train"
and transform them with fingerpicking patterns, ready for you to take them to the stage.


Beginner/ intermediate

SOLD OUT!!
SATURDAY 2nd August at 15.30

A.D. Cooke workshop 1: Take your Singing to the next level

A vocal coaching workshop
AD Cooke is a Professional Singer/ Songwriter and Vocal Coach with over 20 years experience.
This workshop is a vocal coaching session covering all the important factors needed for good singing.
This includes tips on how to improve and strengthen your singing voice, find your vocal range, and choose the right songs for your voice.
This is always a popular workshop and is a real eye opener for anyone who hasn’t had a singing lesson before.
Absolutely no solo singing required.


SOLD OUT!!
 SATURDAY 2nd August at 16.45

 Matthew Quilliam workshop 1:  Flamenco Ukulele

Exotic chords, wild strumming rhythms and a heap of fun!

 Accessible to all levels as appropriate parts will be given to different abilities as we explore the exciting world of flamenco on the ukulele!

Currently 8 places left

To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.

SATURDAY 2nd August at 18.00

Will Grove-White wksp 2: Arranging Songs For A Massed Ukulele Ensemble

Let’s think like a ukulele orchestra!

We’ll take a couple of classic tunes and arrange them for an ensemble of ukuleles.

Like any orchestra worth its salt, we’ll need singers, soloists, rhythm players and some dance moves.

In other words, we'll make it up as we go along.

Suitable for all levels

Currently 6 places left

To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.

Saturday 2nd August from 19.15 to 20.00

Lauralele (Laura Kisby) will be running an open mic session - free to join!

Meet her uke family: Barrie, Basil, Bod, Cissy and Mandy, in an open mic set of Musical Ukes!
Free to join,
no booking necessary
SUNDAY 3rd August at 10.30

Percy Copley workshop 1:  Rhythm workout - get that right hand going!

Percy will get your right hand moving with easy exercises and a straightforward way to pick up rhythms.

Starting with simple rhythmic patterns and work up to particular rhythms and strums used in some favourite songs.

Make that right hand as strong as it should be! For all levels.

And tequila lovers.

Currently 2 places left
To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.
SUNDAY 3rd August at 11.45

Matthew Quilliam workshop 2:  Ukulele Booster Pack

For beginners looking to transition onto the next stage.

We will really zoom in and explore many little details that make all the difference, that are so rarely discussed.

For anybody stuck in a 'rut' or struggling to take their playing further.

The workshop will feature an open session to discuss your specific queries

Currently 12 places left
To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.
 SUNDAY 3rd August at 13.00

Phil Doleman workshop 2: Jazzing It Up

Simple ways to take familiar chords and add more tonal ‘colour’.

We’ll take a simple uke songbook version of I Got Rhythm and develop it into something that really sounds like jazz!

Intermediate/ Advanced

Currently 11 places left

To pre-book please email us on info@shroprock.co.uk
quoting your  Shrewkfest ticket number and we will send BACS details.
SUNDAY 3rd August at 14.15

Percy Copley workshop 2: Basic Clawhammer

Get that right hand claw picking out the clawhammer strum and tune.

Get a dance rhythm in your hand and bring out your bum-titty.

Basic right hand technique for accompaniment and playing tunes.

 All levels, but starting from a beginning level.


SOLD OUT!!
     

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