Since 1997 Alenka Zupan organizes and leads annual flute music workshops entitled PIKOLO for young flutists. With pleasant and systematic way she transfers knowledge to young flutists in flute solo playing, chamber music, and through exercises for relaxation on the stage. At the workshop, students experience music in a special way that brings together the knowledge, work, entertainment and creativity.
From 2019 organizes FlavtArt – Flute Playing Program – ONLINE.
“The greatest gift we can give ourselves is through observation and awareness. Only a conscious step along the musical path allows us to freely express all the richness we carry within us and only so, we find the Art of Playing the Flute.”
FlavtArt
Flute Playing Program 2022 with Alenka Zupan
from August 19th to 23th, 2022, Koper Music School
To fulfil your Flute playing purpose & create more conscious music knowledge.
REGISTRATION by 19 July 2022: Electronic Application FlavtArt 2022.
More information at the link: FlavtArt Program.
FlavtArt 2025
16. – 20. 08. 2025, Koper Music School
FlavtArt – the art of flute playing program
Mentor Alenka Zupan, assistant Maruša Gjerek, kinesiologist Maja Bizajl and accompanist Neva Klanjšček.
The participants: Ajda Šopič, Zala Peternel, Julija Marušić, Gaja Cencič, Katerina Bajc (Italy), Natalija Ristić (Serbia), Tinkara Tušar and Kristin Primožič learned, deepened everything about the art of flute playing. During the five-day intensive program of the art of flute playing, the participants connected with each other and gained the appropriate knowledge and guidance for further flute playing. Through performance exercises, they strengthened their self-confidence, by playing in chamber groups and the flute ensemble, they became aware of the importance of cooperation and teamwork, through individual lessons and practicing with assistants, they consolidated their newly acquired knowledge and strengthened their posture, and relaxed during walks, swimming, and numerous creative workshops.
At the introductory outdoor performance and the final performance, the participants fully expressed their feelings and demonstrated five days of intensive work on themselves. They enjoyed the chamber groups and the flute ensemble, which enriched them in making music together. The participants were most satisfied with the warm, relaxed, creative, and trustworthy approach, through which they felt and experienced the art of playing the flute to the fullest.
FlavtArt 2023
18. – 22. August 2023, Koper Music School
FlavtArt – Flute Masterclass (Artistic Program)
Mentor: Alenka Zupan, assistants: Alja Boštjančič and Maruša Gjerek, accompanist: Neva Klanjšček
The participants: Nea Maršič, Julija Marušić, Špela Nemarnik, Teja Poljak, Julija Cevec, Natalija Ristić (Serbia), Kristin Primožič and Manca Fajdiga learned, deepened and deepened everything about the art of flute playing. During the five intensive program of flute playing, the participants connected with each other and gained the appropriate knowledge and guidance for further flute playing. With the help of relaxation and concentration techniques, they learned how to delve deeper into themselves, by playing in chamber ensembles and a flute ensemble they became aware of the importance of cooperation and communication, with individual lessons and practice time they consolidated their newly acquired knowledge and with the help of numerous creative workshops they gained self-confidence.
At two external public performances, the participants expressed their feelings to the maximum and demonstrated the results of five days intensive work. They gained the most from playing in a chamber ensemble and a flute ensemble, which sharpened their listening, adaptation and cooperation and enriched them in joint re-creation. The participants were most satisfied with the warm, relaxed, creative and trustworthy approach, through which they felt and experienced the art of playing the flute to the fullest.
FlavtArt 2022 – Flute Playing Program
from 18th to 23nd August 2023, Koper Music School
FlavtArt 2022– Flute Playing Program
Menthor: Alenka Zupan, assistant: Alja Boštjančič, accompanist: Neva Klanjšček.
The participants: Kim Viler, Demetra Pucer, Julija Marušić, Špela Nemarnik, Teja Poljak, Tinkara Rebernik Nemgar, Manca Fajdiga and Jana Ilić learned, studied and deepened everything about the art of Flute playing. The participants connected with each other, gained appropriate guidance and knowledge for further Flute playing. During the five intensive days, the participants connected with each other. With the help of relaxation and meditation techniques, they learned a way to deepen, connect with themselves, by playing in chamber ensembles they became aware of expression and communication through music, and with the help of numerous workshops they gained self-confidence. In two public performances, the participants expressed their feelings to the maximum and demonstrated the result of intensive work on themselves. They gained the most from playing in the chamber music, which sharpened them through listening, adapting and enriched them through joint re-creation. The participants were most satisfied with the warm and trustworthy approach, through which they felt and experienced the art of flute playing to its fullest.
FlavtArt 2021
21. – 25. 08. 2021 – online
FlavtArt 2021 – five-days intensive flute playing art program
All about the art of playing the flute learned and deepened participants: Enej Gržančić, Gaja Krapež, Manca Fajdiga, Ema Franko, Jana Ilić.
Once again, all FlavtArt activities took place online. Participants connected with each other, gained appropriate guidance and knowledge to improve flute playing. With the help of relaxation and meditation techniques, they learned how to deepen themselves, by playing and working with recordings, they freed themselves in expression, became aware of their body and gained self-confidence.
With the virtual performances, participants expressed themselves to the maximum. This time they got to know the chamber playing through recordings, which allowed them to listen, adapt and recreate together in more depth. The greatest satisfaction was given to the participants by a warm and trustworthy approach, where, despite online working, they connected, felt and experienced the art of playing the flute to the fullest.
More information about FlavtArt in the brochure: FlavtArt 2021 brochure and Activities-Program FlavtArt.
FlavtArt II. – online
22. – 26. 08. 2020 – online
FlavtArt II. – five-days intensive flute playing art program
All about the art of playing the flute learned and deepened participants: Teja Poljak, Enej Gržančić, Ema Franko, Jana Ilić and Maruša Gjerek.
Once again, all FlavtArt activities took place online. Participants connected with each other, gained appropriate guidance and knowledge to improve flute playing. With the help of relaxation and meditation techniques, they learned how to deepen themselves, by singing and working with recordings, they freed themselves in expression, became aware of their body and gained self-confidence.
With the virtual performances, participants expressed themselves to the maximum. This time they got to know the chamber playing through recordings, which allowed them to listen, adapt and recreate together in more depth. The greatest satisfaction was given to the participants by a warm and trustworthy approach, where, despite online working, they connected, felt and experienced the art of playing the flute to the fullest.
More information about FlavtArt in the brochure: FlavtArt 2020 brochure and Activities-Program FlavtArt.
FlavtArt I. – online
17. – 21. 07. 2020 – online
FlavtArt I. – five-days intensive flute playing art program
All about the art of playing the flute learned and deepened participants: Teja Poljak, Zoja Stankovič Elesini and Jana Ilić.
This time, all FlavtArt activities took place online. Despite online program, the participants connected with each other, gained appropriate instructions and knowledge for further flute playing. With the help of relaxation and meditation techniques, they learned how to deepen themselves, by singing and working with recordings, they freed themselves in expression, became aware of their body and gained self-confidence.
With the virtual performances, participants expressed themselves to the maximum. This time they got to know the chamber playing through recordings, which allowed them to listen, adapt and recreate together in more depth. The greatest satisfaction was given to the participants by a warm and trustworthy approach, where, despite online working, they connected, felt and experienced the art of playing the flute to the fullest.
More information about FlavtArt in the brochure: FlavtArt 2020 brochure and Activities-Program FlavtArt.
19. – 26.07.2013, Bled, Slovenia
16th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Jenny Brković, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
23.07.2013 at 19.00 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
26.07.2013 at 18.00 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
20. – 27.07.2012, Bled, Slovenia
15th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Jenny Brković, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
24.07.2012 at 20.00 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
27.07.2012 at 18.00 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
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22. – 29.07.2011, Bled, Slovenia
14th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Jenny Brković, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
26.07.2011 at 20.00 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
29.07.2011 at 18.00 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
23. – 30.07.2010, Bled, Slovenia 
13th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Jenny Bailo, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
27.07.2010 at 20.00 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
30.07.2010 at 18.00 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
24. – 31.07.2009, Bled, Slovenia article in Slovene
12th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Jenny Bailo, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
29.07.2009 at 20.00 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
31.07.2009 at 18.00 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
18. – 25.07.2008, Bled, Slovenia
11th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Danijela Masliuk, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
23.07.2008 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
25.07.2008 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
27.07. – 03.08.2007, Bled, Slovenia article in Slovene
10th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, MA, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Danijela Masliuk, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
31.07.2007 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
03.08.2007 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
05. – 12.08.2006, Bled, Slovenia article in Slovene
9th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Danijela Masliuk, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
2nd PEDAGOGIC WORKSHOP FOR FLUTE TEACHERS
10.08.2006 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
12.08.2006 Final concert of participants in Hotel Golf, Bled
23. – 30.07.2005, Bled, Slovenia
8th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor and pianist: Danijela Masliuk, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing, exercises in relaxation and performance techniques.
1st PEDAGOGIC WORKSHOP FOR FLUTE TEACHERS
28.07.2005 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
30.07.2005 Final concert of participants in Golf Hotel, Bled
07. – 14.08.2004, Bled, Slovenia
7th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor, assistant: Vanja Gregorič, Professor of Music, pianist: Danijela Masliuk, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano and exercises in relaxation and performance techniques: Aleš Križman, BSC) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing.
12.08.2004 Concert of participants in Bled island
14.08.2004 Final concert of participants in St. Martin church in Bled
09. – 15.08.2003, Bled, Slovenia
6th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor, assistant: Vanja Gregorič, Professor of Music, pianist: Damjana Zupan, Acad. Musician Pianist, Professor of piano and exercises in relaxation and performance techniques: Aleš Križman, BSC) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing.
14.08.2003 Concert of participants in Bled island
15.08.2003 Final concert of participants in St. Martin church in Bled
10. – 16.08.2002, Bled, Slovenia
5th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for students of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor) in Bled.
14.08.2002 Concert of participants in Bled island
16.08.2002 Final concert of participants in Bled Castle
18. – 25.08.2001, Bled, Slovenia article in Slovene
4 th FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing.
22.08.2001 Concert of participants in Bled island
23.08.2001 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
24.08.2001 Concert of participants in commercial centre in Bled
25.08.2001 Final concert of participants in Spodnje Gorje near Bled
12. – 19.08.2000, Bled, Slovenia article in Slovene
3rd FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor) in Bled. Programme: solo and chamber playing.
17.08.2000 Concert of participants in Bled Castle
18.08.2000 Concert of participants in commercial centre in Bled
19.08.2000 Final concert of participants in Spodnje Gorje near Bled
20. – 27.08.1998, Bled, Slovenia
2nd FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor, assistant: Damjana Zupan, Prof of Piano and graphic designer: Nataša Jerman) in Koper Music school.
25.08.1998 Concert of participants at public beaches Koper
26.08.1998 Concert of participants at public beaches Koper
27.08.1998 Final concert of participants in Koper Music School concert hall
25. – 30.08.1997, Bled, Slovenia
1st FLUTE WORKSHOP – PIKOLO, for children of Music schools and Secondary music schools (organizer and presenter: Alenka Zupan, Acad. Spec. – Flutist, flute Professor, assistant: Vanja Gregorič, Professor of Music, ) in Koper Music School.
28.08.1997 Concert of participants at public beaches Koper
29.08.1997 Concert of participants in Loggia Koper
30.08.1997 Final concert of participants in Koper Music School concert hall