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

Cree8 will be hosting a THREE-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop - August 2, 3 & 4, 2019

Details:
Friday, August 2, 2019
Drum Making
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings.
Cutting the hide and soaking overnight.

Saturday, August 3, 2019
Drum Making
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Opening prayer and smudge.
Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum.
Making and stringing drums.

Sunday, August 4, 2019
Drumsticks & Songs
Drumstick Making
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Drum Opening Ceremony & Potluck Feast
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Drum Circle
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
All are welcome to drumming

*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

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/558608781336105/