CLASP Workshop 2026 - Friday & Saturday 2nd & 3rd October 2026
Click on the link to book your place: https://theclasp.co.uk/workshops/workshop-registration/
Registrations close on Sunday 20th September 2026
Instructors - TBC
Guest Speaker - TBC
In-person and Online Platform
Students can attend in-person or remotely using a Zoom platform. The workshop will run over two days, Friday and Saturday.
The in-person workshop will start at 9am in The National Piping Centre, McPhater Street, Glasgow and the Zoom online platform will take place from approximately 2.30pm/3pm (UK time). The CLASP workshop is open to adult amateur solo pipers worldwide and enthusiastic pipers with an interest in competition solo piping. Workshop participants are not required to be a CLASP member.
Course Content: Each day students will receive approximately 6 hours of teacher contact time.
Here is what students can expect each day:
1 x 45 minute Individual lesson
2/3 Piobaireachd Group Sessions
1 x Technique Workshop
1 x Light music playing
1 x Bagpipe Tuning and Set
1 x Special guest speaker
Optional Introduction to Piobaireachd (for those less experienced or wanting to get started on Piobaireachd)
The weekend workshop will focus on improving all aspects of solo competition performance. For pipers who do not play Piobaireachd, an introduction to Piobaireachd will be offered in place of some of the Piobaireachd group sessions. Please note that this workshop weekend is for adult pipers only. (18 years +)
Individual Lesson - Students will be offered one 45 minute session on both Friday and Saturday. This is a one to one private lesson where students can cover anything of their choice. Pre-recorded performances (You Tube unlisted link) can be shared with the instructor also if the student wishes. This can be a good opportunity for the instructor to hear the student clearly on the pipes and is very useful in a remote setting.
About our Guest Speaker -TBC
Lunch for In-person students - An express lunch option is available each day - This includes a sandwich with either soup, chips or salad. A soft drink or Tea/Coffee. This will be severed in the Tryst restaurant. There is a dietary requirement section on the booking form.
Aims of the CLASP workshop weekend are:
- To create a relaxed learning environment for adult amateur pipers and enthusiastic pipers with an interest in competition solo piping
- Introduce new music (both for Light Music and Piobaireachd)
- Refine existing material
- Deliver Masterclasses on Light Music
- Improve Tuning
- Improve Technique
- Focus on Performance Presentation and Preparation
- Introduce other interesting and relevant topics