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

Cree8 will be hosting a THREE-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop - March 11, 12 & 13, 2016

Location:
Chateau Chagnon
4504 Dalhart Road NW 

Details:
Friday, March 11, 2016
Drum-Making
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings. Cutting the hide and soaking overnight.

Saturday, March 12, 2016
Drum Making
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Opening prayer and smudge. Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum. Making and stringing drums. 

Sunday, March 13, 2016
Drumsticks & Songs
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Potluck Feast, Grandmother Moon Ceremony & Drumming Circle
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the Potluck Feast and Grandmother Moon Ceremony. Bring food to share and dress for the weather.

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.

• Register Online: http://www.cree8.ca/
• 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, or need sponsorship to attend please contact [email protected]

If you would like to donate and give someone the opportunity to attend, please contact [email protected]
Your generous gift would be very much appreciated.

For additional information or to register, please contact;
Chantal Chagnon – 403–404–7664 – [email protected]

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/219719988374434/