Art in the Orchard: Group singing with Hazel Thompson (Wortley)

Come and learn about the tradition of singing in orchards with folk musician Hazel Thompson, and enjoy exploring your voice amongst the excellent company of trees.

Many moons ago, people would gather in orchards at the coldest time of year and sing to the trees to wake them from their winter slumber. This tradition is known as Wassailing, and many people are beginning to revive this ancient practice. In this workshop, you will learn about the lore of Wassailing tradition and learn a collection of folk songs, exploring new melodies and harmonies in a relaxing environment.