Celtic Spring Festival
2025 Classes and Costs
2025 Classes and Costs
Make & Take Classes
Needle Felted Gnome.
Learn how to needle felt a small gnome. All supplies will be provided and you'll take home your creation. Just come with little whimsy in your heart! Participants age 12+ preferred. Cost: $15. Pam Clifton
Fairy & Hobbit Houses.
Learn about fairy houses and how to build them for either indoor or outdoor habitats. This is a make-and-take class, so you will have one to take home. We’ll have supplies, but bring natural and quirky materials that you might like to incorporate. For all ages, however ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a parent; no smaller tag-a-long siblings, please. Cost: $25. Tanya Tyson.
Magic Wands.
For Cosplay or just for fun, you will receive a magic wand (with a blacklight tip and magical sounds) and given a range of decorations to add to make it your own. Ages 12 and up, or younger with an adult helper. Cost: $25. Cathy Steen
Rough Puff Pastry for Irish Hand Pies.
Learn the secrets to making a successful rough puff pastry, a simplified puff pastry used for Irish hand pies. Bring something to place them in, Makes enough for up to 10 hand pies, and may be frozen for later use. Materials list will be provided when you register. Cost: $20. Pati Thomas
Ogham Writing.
Learn about the ancient alphabet of the Celts, used from the 5th to 8th centuries AD. Known as the “tree alphabet”, explore some of the different ways it was used and how it was influenced by other cultures in the area. Use provided materials to produce your own unique examples suitable for framing. Cost: $15. Kevin Hall
MusicSea Songs of Scotland, Ireland and Beyond.
Join us for a song circle featuring songs that feature the sea, ships, and those waiting for them on land from the various Celtic lands. Bring a favorite one to share, or sing-a-long with the song sheet that will be provided. Cost: $5. Dawn Berg
Songs of Dublin and their Stories
Philip will sing some popular Dublin street songs and talk about the history behind them. Cost: $10 Phil Price
Anatomy of the Bagpipe and the Music It Can Produce!
The bagpipe is shaped like a five-legged octopus! My students use to call it a “pentapus” to use a more anatomically correct term. How do the individual parts work together with a piper to produce music? And what type of music is it? With only nine notes and a humming in the background, how can a piper working with this instrument make music for dancing, weddings, funerals, marches, rugby, and rock bands? Come and learn how this music is created, performed, and the background to this traditional instrument and it’s music that was at one time, banned in Scotland! Cost: $5. Chris Walker
Introduction to Irish Music.
The Richardson Brothers, Ben and Chris, are both members of a local Irish band, Red Cap. All instruments are welcome in this class! Bring any instrument that you are interested in playing and get a jump start in Irish music. Learn how different instruments work together for a great Irish sound. Learn about tools for success and walk away with a tune or two under your belt. Cost: $5. Ben and Chris Richardson
Physical Activities
Juggling, Balance and Cheap Party Tricks.
Juggling and other fun stuff Professional juggler for over 40 years. Cost: $7. Jim Kerr
Sean Nos Irish Dance.
Come learn the basics of Sean Nos dancing and leave the classs with the skills and knowledge to create your own Sean Nos routine! Cost: $20. Geoff Woods
Improvisation.
Jodi Clark, an improv veteran on the Anchorage acting scene, conducts a fun and dynamic class on improvisation. Learn to think on your feet, how to work with fellow improv players or involve the public during at events and fairs. Whether you’re an actor or a cosplayer, this is something you can use. Cost: $5. Jodi Clark
Clothing of the Irish and Highland Scots : An Overview of Medieval and Renaissance Styles.
An overview of women’s and men’s clothing in Ireland and Highland Scotland during the medieval and renaissance eras. We’ll take a look at the Moy Gown and the Shinrone Gown specifically. Fitting muslins of both garments will be shown. Cost: $15. Anne Freitag
Surviving Festivals in or out of costumes.
Welcome to Surviving the Renaissance Faire! This class is taught by veteran teacher and performer Jennifer where you will learn the extremely important lessons from veterans of the fair and tricks to surviving the Renaissance fair and as an added benefit you will learn how to avoid walking like an old man at the end of the fair! Jennifer is a 25 year veteran of performing in the 3 barons Renaissance Fair, and has taught many performers how to best survive and keep happy and healthy for the past decade. So if you would like to learn important lessons and tricks to not only survive but enjoy your outdoor festivals then please come on by! Cost $5.
“Ren” Speak.
Join cast members of the 3 Barons Renaissance Fair to get tried and true tips to help you navigate the unique language spoken at a Ren Fair. A fun and enlightening jump start into getting ready for this year’s renaissance fair. Cost: $5.
Basic Costuming 101.
Join 3 Barons actors as they provide insights into creating your costumes from peasant to royalty. How to care for your garb and accessories during your event, as well as how to care for them when not in use. Cost: $5.
Vendor Tips & Tricks.
Join fellow vendor Connor from KC Eats as he provides a forum to exchange seasoned advice, field questions and get you ready for opening day at the fair. Cost: $5.
Filming Your Event.
Tips and tricks on how to capture for social media- Join filmmaker Bradford Jackson and Lance Hanes as they provide you insights on how to get the most out of filming your next event. Whether you post it on YouTube or you just want to capture that special occasion, get the pro tips from award winning film makers. Cost: $5. Bradford Jackson and Lance Hanes
Inclusion of ASL at Public Events.
Consider the deaf at your events. How to utilize ASL interpreters for your classes and performances, from concept to implementation. Free to the Public.
