Author: maldonm

What is Lark Camp? Lark Camp is a magical place many of us disappear to for 8 days every summer. A place where you can unplug and be immersed in folk traditions from all over the world, and I mean all over. The pandemic has moved Lark Camp online, but the spirit is still there. 

I have asked the folks at Lark to join us and talk about how such a magical place got started and how they are continuing to bring the joy of tradition, song, music and dance into our lives.  

I have always had a soft spot for Lark, having grown up in the Albion woods, just few miles south of the Mendocino Woodlands, it has been a full circle journey for me to join the camp staff. Over the years I have been honored to bring what I have learned back to this community that gave me so much. 

I invite join us for a cup of tea and a chat with the Lark folks. 

Charmane Sleven joins us for tea. A musician, flatfooted, caller and wooden tap maker. I first met her years ago at workshop in Seattle. She’s a lovely dancer and community organizer.

• Are you struggling with practicing?
• In the cycle of feeling guilty for not practicing.
• Not sure where to start?
• Overwhelmed by all the tune and steps there are to learn?

Randal Bays joins us for tea. Randal was a founding member of the Portland Ceili Society and I grew up dancing to his music. I even had the opportunity to do an internship with him at his record label while I was in collage. He is a teacher, performer and community organizer. Today he is offering an incredible music program online. I’m excited to hear his perspective and story. 

Kieran Jordan joins us for our weekly tea time talk. This talk was held on 4.21.2021.