Cree8.ca: Drum-making, Drumstick & Songs WorkshopChantal Chagnon and Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes will be hosting a THREE-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop – December 18, 19 & 20, 2015

Friday, December 18, 2015
King George Masonic Hall
2323 Osborne Cres SW
Drum-Making - 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings.
Cutting the hide and rawhide, and soaking overnight.

Saturday, December 19, 2015
King George Masonic Hall
2323 Osborne Cres SW
Drum Making - 1:30 - 6:00 pm
Opening prayer and smudge.
Stories, legends and history of the drum.
Making and stringing drums.

Sunday, December 20, 2015
Chateau Chagnon, 1940 – 26^th Avenue SW
Drumsticks & Songs - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Potluck Feast - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grandmother Moon Ceremony and Drumming Circle - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials:

Drums
Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the drum face
Drum Rounds – 8”, 10”, 12" or 14" Yellow Cedar
Larger Drum Rounds – Please add $50 for 16”, 18” or 20” rounds to cover costs of the additional materials
Lacing – Rawhide (Precut)

Drum Sticks
Sticks - Different sizes and types of wood to choose from
Mitt - Deer Leather/Suede
Batting – Wool
Sinew – For stitching

Payment:
We humbly request $250/drum for instruction and materials.
Please register online with Paypal Below
By Email Transfer: [email protected]
We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to:

Chantal Chagnon
1940 – 26^th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2T 1E3

We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks.  Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
All are welcome to attend the Potluck Feast and Grandmother Moon Ceremony on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Chateau Chagnon, 1940 – 26^th Avenue SW (bring food and dress for the weather).

For additional information or to register, please contact;

Chantal Chagnon – 403–404–7664 – [email protected]