We are offering FREE master classes on Mallard Island on July 31 with violin wizard Randy Sabien, master storyteller Kevin Kling, pianist and song leader Dan Chouinard and Soul Collage with Marian Moore. Keep reading for more information. Registration is limited and preference will be given to local residents.

MALLARD ISLAND MASTER CLASSES July 31 (or August 1 in case of bad weather)All classes will take place on Mallard Island in Rainy Lake. Pick up and drop off will be at Tilson Bay public landing.

All classes are FREE thanks to the support of the Marshall N Knudson Family Community Fund and the Oberholtzer Foundation, but participants are welcome to leave a donation to help pay the teaching artists.

For registration or questions, send an email to mallardmasterclass@gmail.com. Please include Name, Phone, class of interest. You’ll be contacted with more information. Class sizes will be limited by the capacity of the Mallard Island pontoon boat and the size of the teaching spaces. Classes are geared for adults but younger people may inquire.

9:30-11am—Randy Sabien, Violin Workshop. Randy created the String Department at Berklee School of Music in Boston and headed that dept. at McNally Smith College of Music for several years. He has given violin workshops all over the world, touching on fiddle, jazz and blues techniques. 11-11:30 tour of island back to landing by noon

10-11:30—Marian Moore, Soul Collage Marian works with groups and individuals as a facilitator and coach in the fields of philanthropy and social justice. Soul Collage is an art-based path to self-discovery and beautiful Mallard Island is the perfect setting. 11:30-12 tour of island back to landing by 12:30

1:30-3:00pm-- Dan Chouinard, Why We Sing. Besides being one of the most sought-after accompanists/collaborators in the Twin Cities, Dan leads several community sing alongs on a regular basis. A little history, a little philosophy, a LOT of singing. 3-3:30 tour, back to landing by 4

2-3:30 Kevin Kling, The Power of Story. World famous storyteller, author and playwright Kevin Kling has gathered tall tales and legends from all over the world and woven them into hilarious and poignant stories from his own life and experience. Spend some time at the foot of the Master. 3:30- 4 tour back to landing by 4:30

A free concert featuring these artists will take place on August 2nd, 7pm presented by Open Range Concerts Up North at Faith United Church.