Designed for both experienced teachers and those wishing to start teaching, featuring participant’s presentations.

The course will commence 2pm on Thursday 8th January.

The program consists of presentations by the attending professional teachers, who are invited to share their expertise. This can be a more formal presentation or in the form of a led discussion on a particular topic. Also, panel discussions and other ways of sharing more informally.

Sessions on how to start a beginner at the harp are especially designed for young professional harpists starting out on their teaching journey. Hands-on trial lessons with feedback and discussion are very popular with the Kioloa locals, who are always very keen to be the guinea pigs!

The course will conclude with a special concert at 3pm Sunday 11th January, celebrating the life of Philippa McAuliffe, beloved Kioloa participant.

application forms and course costs will be available here by end April 2026

The Course includes daily half-hour individual lessons in an open master class setting, some ensemble playing, yoga and other classes, and an opportunity to workshop aspects of harp playing such as relaxation, sound production and repertoire. Participants should bring their own harps if possible, or arrange to share. Contact Alice Giles prior to registration to inquire about the use of a rental harp (limited availability).

Course fees cover all costs including full catering.

Set in idyllic coastal surroundings near Bawley Point on the NSW South Coast, just 30 minutes north of Batemans Bay, accommodation is in double rooms in self-contained cottages (max 6 people per cottage) with their own shared bathroom facilities. From each cottage it is a short walk, past paddocks, kangaroos and forest to the beach.

Arrival for the course is the morning of Sunday 11th before 2pm.

At 3pm on Sunday 11th January there will be a special concert celebrating the life of Philippa McAuliffe, beloved Kioloa participant. This will be followed by the first course meeting and dinner.

The course concludes at 9am on Sunday 18th January.

application forms and course costs will be available here by end April 2026