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

Chantal Chagnon and Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes will be hosting a THREE-DAY 
Drum-Making, Drumstick & Song workshop
May 16, 17 & 18, 2014

Friday, May 16, 2014
Wild Rose United Church
1317 – 1st St. NW
Drum-Making - 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Blessing ceremony and smudge and teachings. 
Cutting the hide and rawhide, and soaking overnight.

Saturday, May 17, 2014
Wild Rose United Church
1317 – 1st St. NW
Drum Making - 1:30 - 6:00 pm
Opening prayer and smudge.
Stories, legends and history of the drum.
Making and stringing drums.

Sunday, May 18, 2014 
Chateau Chagnon
1940 – 26th Avenue SW
Drumsticks & Songs - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Potluck Feast - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grandmother Moon Ceremony and Drumming Circle - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials:
Drums
Rawhide – Deer/Elk/Moose/Buffalo for the drum face
Drum Rounds – 8”, 10”, 12" or 14" yellow cedar
Lacing – Rawhide (Precut)

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

We humbly request $200/drum for instruction and materials.
Payment Accepted by:
Paypal on the next page
By Email Transfer: [email protected]
We also accept Cheque or Money order, mail or drop off to:
Chantal Chagnon
1940 – 26th 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, February 2, 2014, at Chateau Chagnon, 1940 – 26th Avenue SW (bring food and dress warm!).

For additional information or to register, please contact;
Chantal Chagnon – 403-404-7664, [email protected] or 
Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes – 403-875-4651, [email protected]

Please register below: