Calendar
Welcome to our calendar! Here you will find events of harp interest throughout the Pacific Northwest. (As submissions come from so many different sources, the Puget Sound Folk Harp Society cannot guarantee the accuracy of every detail; please check with the contact person when listed if you have questions or concerns about the event.) If you would like your harp event to be listed here, please contact info@reigningharps.com for submission guidelines.
FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 1 All Areas. Registration opens today for the PSFHS spring festival, “Harbors from North to South,” on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula. For full information and registration forms (to return by snail mail only), see the PSFHS website at https://PugetSoundFolkHarpSociety.org/our-events/ .
Feb 7 On-line. Verlene Schermer harp workshop from 10 am–12 pm pacific time: “Arranging for Harp Ensemble” for lever or pedal harp. In this workshop, you will learn how to make an arrangement that will keep all of your ensemble members happy! Whether they are multi-leveled players or all at the same level, and whether all on one size harp or on multiple size harps. I will use Sibelius to demonstrate how a simple traditional tune can be developed in a number of ways for a variety of harp ensembles. Handouts for the class include PDFs of each of the harp ensemble arrangements demonstrated during class. Cost of the workshop: $30 per person. Here’s how to register: https://tinyurl.com/ArrangingFor-HarpEnsemble .
Feb 12 Bellevue WA. The Eastside Harp Circle will meet on Thursday, February 12 at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Doors open at 10:30 am for setup and tuning, and the circle, with Zoom, will begin at 11:00 am. We’ll break midway for tea and treats, then resume play until 2:00 pm. Our focus this month will be Irish tunes in preparation for our 2:00 pm March 21 concert at the Highline Heritage Museum where we will share narration, solos, and ensemble pieces that tell the story of harps in Ireland alongside Irish history. For more information contact Anna Jenkins at peaceharp@hotmail.com.
Feb 14 On-line. Verlene Schermer harp workshop from 10 am–12 pm pacific time: “Friendship Songs for Valentine’s Day” open to all instrumentalists and singers. In this workshop, we’ll learn non-romantic love songs for those who want to honor the close friendships in their lives. You will get a lead sheet, plus an arrangement for lever harp, and we’ll discuss how the lead sheet became a harp arrangement, so you’ll get more than just an addition to repertoire, but also a general “how-to” for arranging from a lead sheet. For guitarists, there is a “guitar packet” with guitar tab for guitar instrumental arrangements, or you can play along using chords from the lead sheet. Cost of the workshop: $30 per person. Here’s how to register: https://tinyurl.com/FriendshipSongsForValentine .
Feb 15 Mountlake Terrace WA. Third Sunday Harp Circle meets at the Mountlake Terrace Library from 2:00-4:30 pm. This month we’re back in the large meeting room, and since it was just Valentine’s Day, perhaps we might share a tune for loved ones? All styles, levels. and ages of harp players are welcome. Solo playing is encouraged but never required. Contact Diane for more info at mdianem@seanet.com.
Feb 18-23 Seattle WA. Steve Moss will be in Seattle for harp regulations and repairs (pedal and lever) on February 18-23, working at the Hotel Nexus Seattle, 2140 N Northgate Way, Seattle WA 98133. To reserve your appointment, please contact Susi Hussong at susihussong@gmail.com. For information on the price list, please visit https://mossharpservice.com/price-list/. If you have specific questions about your harp and what service or repair it might need, please contact Steve at steve@mossharpservice.com.
Feb 21 Portland OR. Meeting Third Saturdays: Harps at Artichoke, 2007 SE Powell Blvd., Portland OR. 12-1:30 pm. Play-along tune book on site, solos most welcome. Come enjoy harp company in Artichoke’s cozy cafe, a fabulous community music making space, led by established harpist Tracey Rose Brown. $5-10 facility fees. For more info or to confirm date and time contact Tracey at Tbharpsong@gmail.com.
Feb 27 Vancouver WA. Vancouver WA/Portland OR area harp circle meets the fourth Friday of every month at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave in Vancouver WA. Group tunes, individual tunes and/or songs, creative expression, and a great time! Welcome to all ability levels, from 10 am-12 pm Pacific Time. For more info and to confirm date and time, contact Donita at donita_andrews@yahoo.com.
Feb 28 Olympia WA. The Olympia area harp circle will meet February 28 from 1-3 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3800 Henderson Blvd SE, Olympia. The church is near Olympia High School. Park on the east (rear) side of the building. You’ll see a shallow flight of stairs leading up to the building. You can go through the double doors straight ahead, turn left, and go into the first large room you see. Or, a door on the left that leads directly into that room will be open. For more information, to RSVP for the circle, or to be added to the mailing list, contact Dan at dan.bolton24@gmail.com. (They will continue to work on Jupiter by Holst in the Harper’s Songbook, and on Perfect Day, which Rachel Hair shared in 2024. Let Dan know if you need a copies.)
MARCH 2026
Mar 7 Seattle WA. Laura Zaerr presents two harp workshops at Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Ave N. Max Enrollment 16. Registration & Refund Deadline March 4.
– “Basics of Beauty and Fire”, 11 am – 1 pm: This is a techniques workshop appropriate for all levels. First, we will work on exercises for finger dexterity, independence, and strength. Next, we will work on playing speedy effortless arpeggios. We will learn about “rhythms” as a technique to build up speed and even tone using a series of seventh chord arpeggios that could be used as filler or stand-alone piece as a sort of improvisation. Skills Needed: You don’t have to have previous experience with the harp, but a few lessons ahead of time and some basic music reading skills might be useful. The workshop will progress according to the needs of the participants. $60. For more info or to register see Mar 7: Basics of Beauty and Fire with Laura Zaerr – Dusty Strings .
– “The Anatomy of an Arrangement”, 2 pm – 4 pm: We will look closely at two well-known Gaelic tunes, Chro Chinn t’Sàile and Chi Mi Na Mór-bheanna. We start by playing with the breath of the Gaelic text, then playing the melody only, and then gradually work into some arranging devices to enhance the pathos of these ancient airs. You will learn a new set of tricks for arranging and a renewed appreciation for the apparent simplicity of these haunting melodies. Skills Needed: All levels welcome. You don’t have to have previous experience with the harp, but a few lessons ahead of time and some basic music reading skills might be useful. This is a “jump-in-at-whatever-level-you-feel-comfortable-with” hands on workshop. We will move quickly and cover several techniques which could be engaged with simply or more in-depth. $60. For more info or to register see Mar 7: The Anatomy of an Arrangement with Laura Zaerr – Dusty Strings .
Mar 14 Seattle WA. Margot Krimmel presents a harp workshop at Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Ave N. Max Enrollment 16. Registration & Refund Deadline March 11.
– “Improvisation – A Fresh Approach”, 11am – 1pm: Get out of your rut! Come and explore the world of making up music using games and prompts. We will focus on flow, curiosity, devotion to the music, and relationship to other musicians, our harps, and ourselves. Skills Needed: All levels welcome. $60. For more info or to register see Mar 14: Improvisation – A Fresh Approach with Margot Krimmel – Dusty Strings .
Mar 21 Burien WA. The Eastside Harp Circle Ensemble will present their “Irish Heritage Harp Program” once again at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien at 2:00 pm. This concert weaves together Irish historyand the story of the Celtic harp through song, poetry, narration, and harp ensemble music. Get your green on and join us!
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