Youth Lap Dulcimer Workshop, February 14th, March 7th, and March 21st, The TAUNY Center 53 Main Street, Canton

Lap Dulcimer Youth Workshop Series Spring 2026

Tuesday February 14th (10am - 2pm)

Saturday March 7th (10am - 2pm)

and Saturday March 21st - Workshop Performance - as part of the Sugaring Off Party

Registration fee of $50 per child is for all three sessions 

Ages 8 and up

Limit of 8 participants

Whether they are budding musicians or have never picked up an instrument before, the lap dulcimer is a fun, easy way for children to make music together. TAUNY staff artist Dan Duggan has worked in schools throughout the Northeast for over 30 years teaching students music on traditional instruments. He has put together a multi-day workshop to guide participants through decorating, building and learning to play their own lap dulcimer.

The dulcimers will be assembled from kits: No messy sanding and sawing required! The instrument bodies are made of sturdy cardboard, and the necks are wooden. Participants will paint the bodies, assemble them, glue the necks and install the tuning machines. 

In the first session Dan will guide the students through building their instruments and decorating them.

In the second session Dan will teach them how to play their dulcimers.

In the third session Kids will play a few tunes to open the Jamcrackers concert.

Registration is required. Participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshops.

Session 1: Dulcimer body building and decorating(parents’ help would be greatly appreciated!)

Session 2:  Workshop for kids to learn how to play

Session 3: Musical performance