December Drum Workshop

Cree8.ca: Drum-making, Drumstick & Songs Workshop

Cree8 will be hosting a THREE-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop - December 8, 9 & 10, 2017


Details:
Friday, December 8, 2017
Drum-Making
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings.
Cutting the hide and soaking overnight.

Saturday, December 9, 2017
Drum Making
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Opening prayer and smudge.
Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum.
Making and stringing drums.

Sunday, December 10, 2017
Drumsticks & Songs
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drum Opening Ceremony Potluck Feast
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Drum Circle
4:30 pm - 6:00 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 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:
Vivo
11950 Country Village Link NE


Payment:
We humbly request $250/Person for instruction and materials. Please pre-register:
Online Below or:
By Email Transfer: [email protected]
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 make payment arrangements, need sponsorship to attend – or – 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/902002899950223/


 

WHEN
December 08, 2017 at 7:00pm - December 10, 2017
WHERE
Vivo
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$250.00 Drum Workshop Registration
December 8, 9 & 10, 2017

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  • Gwladys Jousselme
    commented 2017-11-24 10:45:28 -0700
    Are you planning to offer workshops in Edmonton?
    thank you,
    Gwladys