Workshops
Martin's guitar workshops are open to players of all levels, you just have to be desirous of learning.
Come armed with as many questions as you can think of to do with the guitar and immerse yourself in all things guitar-related for the weekend. The workshops are completely question led and do not involve anyone - except Martin - playing in front of anyone else during the days. The evenings are given over to sessions and trying out things that were talked about during the day. There is plenty of time to collar Martin in the bar, or the workshop room, for a one to one chat but most of the time we find that people are eager to try out concepts discussed earlier on.
Martin is often working on new arrangements at the time of the workshops and is happy to demonstrate how he chooses songs or starts to work on tunes and original ideas. Above all though, the workshops are determined by the things participants want to talk about and everyone from beginners to professionals come away inspired and energised by the two and a half days ... particularly Martin himself. Believe us, he wants to do nothing but talk about guitar all weekend as much as you do .....!
Friday starts at around 6pm and goes through til an evening meal about 8pm, with informal playing, talking and sessions in the evening.
Saturday runs from 10am through to the evening again. With breaks.
Sunday runs from 10am - 4.30/5.00pm to give people time to get home that evening.
Sheffield Workshops
22 - 24 March 2013 and Sept dates TBC
Welcome to the workshop page for 2013. As many of you will know, The Beauchief Hotel which had been the venue for Martin's workshop for many years now, has been sold and has reduced it's room capacity by more than 50%, which means that we are unable to hold the workshop there in future. This was a bit of surprise at first but we think it's led to a fortuitous move!We did a lot of hotel searching in Sheffield and are delighted to say that our first workshop held at the new venue of The Kenwood Hall, a beautiful 4 Star hotel in 11 acres stunning grounds, 1 mile from Sheffield city centre, was a great success. A few admin teething problems but we've tackled them head on!
Kenwood Hall has free on-site parking and a well-equipped leisure club, including an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and gym.
The hotel provides spacious rooms, all with classical décor and many with views of the lake and gardens. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Kenwood Hall is within easy reach of Sheffield's many international restaurants and its popular shopping district. The scenic landscape of the Peak District and Sheffield City Centre are both easily accessible.
There are 12 elegant Victorian-style meeting rooms, perfect for events and we have booked one of them for Martin's September workshop.
The room rate is £110 per night which includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), a constant supply throughout the day of soft drinks, water, tea and coffee for participants and, very usefully, notepads and pens!
The hotel telephone number is 0114 258 3811 and you can find the hotel on line at www.kenwoodhallhotelsheffield.co.uk/Kenwood_Hall_Hotel_Home.html
Prices: £225.00 tuition only. Hotel prices: £110 per night. Please mention the workshop when booking to enable the hotel to arrange sufficient refreshments throughout the day.
Once your booking has been confirmed by Kit Bailey or Martin Simpson, a £75.00 is required by cheque, payable to Brass Tacks to the address below.
Brass Tacks,
PO Box 4450
Sheffield S11 9DU
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