Indigenous Drum Making

04/08/2024

I wanted to extend the invitation to make another drum or your first drum (perhaps a different size) or share the following workshop details with a friend.

Indigenous Drum-Making Workshop (ages 12+ / adults * 12 and under require an adult, but adults are welcome on their own!)
This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to make a traditional First Nation drum and drumstick and learn about Indigenous culture. Participate in a drumming circle after all your hard work! Taught by an Indigenous instructor. All supplies included.

Date:
Friday, May 24th, 2024
- deadline to register May 16th
Time:
5:30-8:30pm
Location:
78 Tenth Street (I Heart New West Art Space at Columbia Square)
- lots of parking & walking distance from the New Westminster skytrain (New Westminster, BC)

Choose Drum Size:
10" Drum: $150
12" Drum: $175
16" Drum: $200

minimum 7 to run the program

Please let me know if you have any questions! If you are interested, please send an email back with the size of the drum you wish to make. You may pay by e-transfer.
Kim & Ros [email protected]

05/29/2023

Hello! I wanted to extend the invitation to make another drum or your first drum (perhaps a different size) or share the following workshop details with a friend.

Indigenous Drum-Making Workshop (ages 12+ / adults * 12 and under require an adult, but adults are welcome on their own!)
This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to make a traditional First Nation drum and drumstick and learn about Indigenous culture. Participate in a drumming circle after all your hard work! Taught by an Indigenous instructor. All supplies included.

Location: 143 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC (Greens & Beans)

Please indicate what size drum you would like to build:

Sunday, July 9th: 12:30-3:30pm

10" Drum: $150
12" Drum: $175
16" Drum: $200

minimum 8 to run the program * registration deadline: one week prior to class *

04/06/2023

Indigenous Drum-Making Workshop (ages 12+ / adults * 12 and under require an adult, but adults are welcome on their own!)
This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to make a traditional First Nation drum and drumstick and learn about Indigenous culture. Participate in a drumming circle after all your hard work! Taught by an Indigenous instructor. All supplies included.

Location: Centennial Community Centre in New Westminster, BC (River Room)

Please indicate which class you would like to attend and what size drum.

Saturday, April 16th: 12:30-3:30pm (register by April 11th)
Saturday, May 27th: 12:30-3:30pm

1 x 3-hour session
10" Drum: $150
12" Drum: $175
16" Drum: $200

Email: [email protected]

03/12/2023

Drum Making Workshops!

Learn to make a traditional Indigenous drum and drumstick and learn about Indigenous culture in a hands-on workshop. Participate in a drumming circle after all your hard work! Taught by an Indigenous instructor. All supplies included. Participants under 12 years require an adult to attend.

@ the Anvil Centre! 12:30-3:30pm
Sunday, April 16th
Saturday, May 13th & 27
Saturday, June 17th

Register through the New Westminster Parks & Rec Active Living Guide, search for drum. 10", 12" 16" drums available.
https://cityofnewwestminster.perfectmind.com/Contacts/BookMe4Search

Email for more information: [email protected]

08/09/2022

Upcoming Drum-Making Workshop. August 19th in Queen's Park, New Westminster in the undercover picnic shelter. $125 for the workshop, education and drumming circle. Please email [email protected]

05/25/2022

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05/11/2022

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04/06/2022

Spaces available in our upcoming workshops: April 23rd & May 29th!

04/04/2022

First drumming workshop in our new location

03/08/2022

April Workshops
Please share with your friends and family!

02/03/2022

Looking for a space to run a workshop for the spring …

01/17/2022

We are hopeful to have a workshop February 12th, just waiting on confirmation about the space and the current health order. Stay tuned. PM if you are interested. The location is at the Queen's Park Art Gallery in New Westminster.