FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—with a few important considerations. NimbleFingers does not offer a a specific children’s program, and all workshops are taught in a multi-age, adult-focused environment. Youth participants should be comfortable learning independently in this setting and have a solid grasp of their instrument. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or authorized adult. If you’re considering bringing a student under 14, please contact us to discuss whether NimbleFingers is the right fit.
NimbleFingers is a closed workshop environment. For the comfort, safety, and flow of the program, drop-ins and unregistered visitors are not permitted on site during the workshop weeks. If you have questions or special circumstances, please reach out—we’re happy to talk things through.
Sorrento Centre does allow pets in designated areas and accommodations; however, we strongly encourage participants to leave pets at home if possible. With workshops, concerts, and lots of foot traffic, it can be challenging to manage pets onsite. Please review our Pet Policy carefully before bringing an animal.
In most cases, yes. Workshop changes depend on availability and must be requested as early as possible. While we’ll do our best to accommodate changes, we can’t guarantee that alternate workshops will have availability.
At camp, if you find that your selected workshop isn’t quite the right fit, speak with our team right away. We’ll do our best to accommodate changes where space allows, but availability in another class cannot be guaranteed.
Yes—if you’re planning to attend both workshop weeks. You will be able to register for more than one week. Don't forget to add on a Festival Weekend Pass and a Honky Tonk Dinner ticket too!
Yes. Registrations are transferable. Please contact us as soon as possible if your plans change and you wish to transfer your registration.
A deposit is required to secure your spot. Full payment details, deadlines, and links will be included in your confirmation email.
Meals & Accommodations: Sorrento Centre requires a 30% deposit with the balance payable 14 days prior to your arrival for accommodations & meals.
Choosing the right level is one of the best ways to ensure a great week. We recommend reviewing our Guidelines for Workshop Levels, which include descriptions and checklists to help you decide. While it can be tempting to choose a class based on a favourite instructor, most participants have the best experience when their class matches their current playing level.
If you have questions, need to update information, or run into any issues, just reach out to us at info@nimblefingers.ca. We’re happy to help and want to make sure everything goes smoothly.
If you run into technical issues or have questions during registration, contact us right away (info@nimblefingers.ca). We’re happy to help get things sorted so you don’t miss out.
Yes. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we can help connect you with rental options or have an instrument ready when you arrive. Advance notice is essential, so please reach out as early as possible.
Your spot is held once your registration form and required deposit are received. Full payment is required with 72 hours or your spot may be released.
Our beginner-level workshops assume you already have some basic familiarity with your instrument—how to hold it, tune it, and play a few simple notes or chords. If you’re brand new, we recommend taking a few lessons or working with online resources before coming to camp. That said, if you’re keen and motivated, start practicing now! A little preparation goes a long way in helping you get the most out of your NimbleFingers experience.
A typical workshop day includes:
Morning class (2 hours) ~ this is the main class you register to attend.
Lunch
Afternoon workshops (optional drop-in sessions)
Dinner
Evening activities (each night of the week features something different—instructor concerts, band scramble, dances, organized jams...and of course snacks!)
After registering, you’ll receive:
A confirmation email
Instructions for submitting your payment.
Information on booking accommodations and meals directly with Sorrento Centre
Important timelines and what to expect next
If you don’t see the email, be sure to check your spam or promotions folder.
If a workshop is full, it will be marked as unavailable during registration. You may choose another workshop, or contact us to ask about joining a waitlist.
A Picker & Grinner is someone who wants to be part of the NimbleFingers community without attending a daily workshop. Picker & Grinners can participate in jams, afternoon drop-in workshops, evening concerts, community activities, and the overall camp experience—just not a main daytime workshop.
Our cancellation and refund policy is outlined during registration and in your confirmation email. If you have questions or special circumstances, please reach out—we’re happy to discuss options.
Workshop Fees: If you need to cancel your registration, you will be refunded the full registration less $125 non-refundable deposit. The deadline to receive a refund is May 30, 2026. Cancellations after this date will not be eligible for a refund.
Workshop Fees are Transferable: If after May 30th you find you can’t make it, and would like to transfer your registration to someone else, contact us at info@nimblefingers.ca.
You’ll want to bring your instrument, accessories (capo, picks, tuner, spare strings, etc.), a music stand if you use one, and anything you need for note-taking or recording (notebook, phone, recording device). Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and layers for changing weather are also recommended.
Registration for NimbleFingers opens on February 3, 2026. Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time, and accommodations are limited, so we recommend registering as soon as you’re ready.
If you’re unsure about workshops, levels, pricing, or the registration process, we’d love to help. Reach out anytime info@nimblefingers.ca—we’re happy to answer questions and help you find the best fit.
If you’re unsure about anything—workshops, levels, registration, accommodations, or whether NimbleFingers is the right fit—we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch, and we’ll help you find the information you need.
Send us an email at: info@nimblefingers.ca