Lark Traditional Arts (LTA) is a new nonprofit, but our flagship event, LARK CAMP, has been happening since 1979. The LTA crew and community has origins in the California folk music and dance scene, all of us performers, teachers, students, and enthusiasts embracing countless styles and cultural traditions, working together to present, preserve, and encourage wider participation in global roots and traditional music, dance, and performing arts.
When Lark Camp’s founder, Mickie Zekley, retired, community members formed LTA to continue the legacy of one of California’s premiere traditional music educational events. Now, five years and one global pandemic later, LTA has grown.
Besides our magical week of Lark Camp (August), we host our annual Jug Handle Campout (October) in Mendocino County, our FREE ONLINE Virtual Lark (February), three-days of streamed workshops and jams, and our “LTA Presents” education series presenting workshops and jams in the Bay Area and the Mendocino Coast.
Our Mission Statement is:
“Lark Traditional Arts is dedicated to creating educational events and assets that bring people together through traditional music, song, and dance.”
Lark Traditional Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 83-2424940)
LARK CAMP 2025: Aug 1st-9th
Registration is OPEN!
Lark Camp (established in 1980) is our family friendly Summer event where musicians, singers, and dancers learn global roots and traditional styles from all over the world.
Any and all information you need to register for camp is located here, including:
- Payment Options
- Work trade Options
- New Camper Discount
- Returning Camper Referral Discount
Registration includes the fees for your tuition and camping combined. Meals are a separate amount.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Lark Camp including Full Schedule and Instructor List
A small taste of the one-of-a-kind experience of Lark Camp, our shared happy place deep in the Mendocino redwoods. Once you experience it, you understand why our campers call it “Home.”
LTA 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
| WHEN | WHAT | WHERE | LINK TO MORE INFO/TICKETS |
| Aug 1-9 | LARK CAMP | Mendocino Woodlands | LINK HERE |
| Oct 10-12 | Jug Handle Campout | Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center Caspar, CA (Mendocino Coast) | LINK HERE |
LTA ETSY STORE
for LTA and Lark Camp T-shirts, hats, merch, and more (https://www.etsy.com/shop/LarkTraditionalArts)
All sales go directly to LTA’s Educational Program, and support our vision of presenting, promoting, and preserving traditional music, arts, and dance from around the globe.