Cree8.ca: Drum-making, Drumstick & Songs Workshop
Cree8 will be hosting a THREE-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop - November 23, 24 & 25, 2018
Details:
Friday, November 23, 2018
Drum-Making
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings.
Cutting the hide and soaking overnight.
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Drum Making
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Opening prayer and smudge.
Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum.
Making and stringing drums.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Drumsticks & Songs
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Drum Opening Ceremony & Potluck Feast
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Drum Circle
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
All are welcome to drumming
*Everyone is Welcome for the Drum Circle. Additional Drums and percussion will be available to play.
*We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks. Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Materials:
Drums
Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the drum face
Lacing – Rawhide (Precut)
Drum Rounds – 8”, 10”, 12" or 14" Yellow Cedar
Larger Drum Rounds of 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28" and 30" are available upon request for an additional cost to cover materials, please contact Chantal for further information.
Drum Sticks
Sticks - Different sizes and types of wood to choose from
Mitt - Deer Leather/Suede
Batting – Wool
Sinew – For stitching
Location:
Centre for Newcomers
999 - 36 Street Northeast, #1010
Calgary, AB
T2A 7X6
Payment:
We humbly request $250/Person for instruction and materials of the full Drum Workshop.
Please pre-register Online Below
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Via Email Transfer: [email protected]
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We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to:
Chantal Chagnon
4504 Dalhart Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3A 1B7
If you would like to attend only the Drumstick Workshop, Sunday, April 1, the cost for is $25/Drumstick for materials and instruction.
If you would like to make payment arrangements, need sponsorship to attend
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If you would like to donate in full or part to give someone the opportunity to attend, your generous gift would be very much appreciated.
For additional information or to register, please contact;
Chantal Chagnon
[email protected]
403–404–7664
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/183127599235936/
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