Cree8.ca: Drum-making, Drumstick & Songs Workshop
Cree8 will be hosting a TWO-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop – June 17 & 18, 2017
Details:
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Drum-Making
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings.
Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum.
Choosing your drum frame and hide.
Making and stringing drums.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Drumsticks & Songs
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Potluck Feast, Ceremony & Drumming Circle
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All are welcome to attend the Potluck Feast and Drum Circle.
Please bring food to share. Family or friends who would like to join us are also welcome to attend. We will have plenty of extra drums and shakers to play during the drum circle.
Location:
Arts Commons
205 – 8 Avenue SW
Materials:
Drums
Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the Drum Face (Pre-Cut)
Lacing – Rawhide (Precut)
Drum Rounds – 6”, 8”, 10”, 12" or 14" Yellow Cedar
Drum Sticks
Sticks – Different sizes and types of wood to choose from including Lilac, and Red Willow.
Mitt – Deer Leather/Suede
Batting – Wool
Sinew – For stitching
Payment:
We humbly request the following amounts:
- Adults (Without a Child or Youth) - $200 (12” or 14” Drum & Drumstick)
- Adults (With a Child or Youth) - $250 (12” or 14” Drum & Drumstick)
- Teens (Ages 13 – 18) - $150 (10” or 12” Drum & Drumstick)
- Children (Ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by an Adult) – $100 (8” or 10” Drum and Drumstick)
- Children (Ages 5 and younger, must be accompanied by an Adult) – $50 (6” Drum and Drumstick)
All material and instruction included.
Please pre-register below:
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By Email Transfer: [email protected]
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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
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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
*We will have water, juice, coffee, tea, and snacks. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/334441803625335/
