Workshop FAQs

Updated April 17, 2026

What is the HFAA Summer Workshop like?

Our Hardanger Fiddle Summer Music and Dance Workshop each July offers an extended weekend of intensive classes in Hardanger fiddling and Norwegian dance. Participants from throughout the country gather in the upper Midwest for learning, playing, dancing, and fun. You can find more detailed general information about our Summer Workshop here. Prospective fiddlers without instruments of their own are invited to enroll in our Workshop Hardingfele Loan Program. 

We also offer a weekend Winter Workshop ("Open Hearth") each February at no charge, held online via Zoom.

Will the HFAA be holding its Summer Workshop in person in 2026?

Yes! The HFAA is holding its Summer 2026 Hardanger Fiddle Music and Dance Workshop in person July 16-19 at Folklore Village, near Dodgeville, Wisconsin: https://folklorevillage.org/

When does the workshop begin and end?

Our workshop begins at 1 pm on Thursday and ends with lunch at 12 noon on Sunday, with cleanup and farewells ending at 2 pm.

How do I register?

Our 2026 Summer Workshop registration form and more information is available here.

What is the registration deadline?

Information about the registration deadline is available here.

Is it possible to attend part time?

We offer six different options for part-time attendance; more information is available here.

What does it cost to attend?

See our 2026 Summer Workshop registration form for fee information here.

Can I bring a companion who won't be attending classes but will join me for meals?

Yes. Adult companions who do not participate in classes may attend for the same fee as teen attendance.

Can I bring my children to the workshop?

Children who are mature enough to participate in the dance or fiddle classes are very welcome. However, if you are attending classes you must find another adult to be responsible for their care while you are busy; we do not provide activities or supervision for children.

Can unaccompanied teens attend the workshop?

Teens are welcome to attend without a parent, but they must have an assigned responsible adult. Contact the Workshop Chair at workshopchair@hfaa.org to make arrangements.

What is your cancellation policy?

See our 2026 Summer Workshop registration form for our cancellation policy here.

Can you help me find a ride to Folklore Village?

Yes. Contact our Ride Coordinator at rides@hfaa.org to let them know your transportation needs. Also, please let the Ride Coordinator know if you are able to provide a ride; your help is much appreciated!

Do you have a sample class schedule?

Yes, a sample schedule is available on our website here, along with more information about our classes.

What are the COVID-19 policies that will be in force at the workshop?

A description of our health policies can be found on our website here. Updates will be posted if conditions change, and registrants will be notified.