Crafting
Open Crafting & Play Circle at the Oswego Public Library. Second Tuesday of every month from 10-12am and the fourth Tuesday from 430-630pm. We meet in the Community Room downstairs. Please bring whatever craft project you are working on. We have good light and comfortable tables and chairs. Alongside the crafting, we’ll have an acoustic music jam. Feel free to sing along! Details on the music jam below.
Crafting at the Park
Join us during the Summer Concerts in the Park. Wednesday evenings during the Summer Concert series at Breitbeck Park in Oswego. Bring a chair and your project. Look for our sign and come join us!
Craft Circle at the Farmers Market.
Join us on Thursday nights at the Farmers Market. Bring a work in progress and hang out in our community crafting booth. Mid June- end of September.
Music
Craft & Play at the Oswego Library
Come sing and play with us! Bring some songs you love. Everyone interested will lead songs. This is a laidback, welcoming jam. We expect people to make mistakes, forget lyrics, and have fumble finger moments. This time is all about sharing our love for the music and having fun.
Location: Community Room of the Oswego Public Library
Dates/Times: 2nd Tuesday of the month 10-12
4th Tuesday of the month 430-630p
Folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass, classic country, old-time traditional songs. Open to people of all ages and experience levels.
Email Patti at basswoodfolkarts@gmail.com with questions for for more information.
Community Jam Circle in conjunction with Gina Marie Music Studio
First Saturday of every month April – October, 12-130pm. At Gina Marie Music Studio, 116 W. 2nd Street, Oswego.
Get ready to play, connect, & create music together.
Free Prelaunch Jam: Saturday April 6th, 12pm.
Jam dates:
May 4, June 7, July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, October 4
$5 per person. RSVP by text to 315-591-0711
No jamming experience necessary! Whether you are a seasoned musicial or just getting started, bring your instrument and we’ll help you learn the art of jamming in a fun, welcoming environment. This is a great opportunity to explore new styles, meet fellow musicians, and gain confidence in playing with others.
We made a playlist of folk and traditional music favorites. These aren’t the only songs we will sing, but use it as inspiration for songs you may want to play at the jam!
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DMBmpUZg3U5E8h3hfFy3b7Lo3lVUL7G
Please RSVP by text to 315-591-0711.
A few guitars, a mandolin, and upright bass are available for use for players who know how to play but don’t currently have access to an instrument. To reserve an instrument, please email Patti Beaumont at basswoodfolkarts@gmail.com
Open Summer Jams
Once a month, bring a chair and an instrument to the park and let’s play music based in bluegrass, folk, celtic roots.
Are the events right for me?
Our goal is to create a opportunities for people to gather and do the things they love. If you are interested in heritage arts and music, we’d love for you to participate. Experience level doesn’t matter!
Like to craft but aren’t sure you if your craft is ok to bring? All crafts are welcome! We’ll make everything from brooms to sweaters to spoons. Don’t know that craft? Here’s the chance to try it. Don’t know how? Just ask.
Are you playing or singing alone? Music jams take the joy of music and add the lift from singing and jamming with friends. We’ll make sure to shape the jam to the people who come. Play the songs that work for you. Listen and sing to the ones that don’t. We actively encourage people of all levels to play and participate! No gatekeeping here!
We’re all about being laid-back, helpful, and supportive! Everyone is learning together. Come try new things, take risks, and share your love for heritage arts, music, and dance.
Rooted in Tradition, Branching Out 