Hand Drum Making Workshop
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About this event
One of 6 upcoming events at Institute For American Indian Studies.
Sunday, September 20 11:00AM Drums have been an important component in Indigenous cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Join IAIS Educational Outreach Ambassador Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke Tribal Nation) for a workshop in which participants will learn about the history of these instruments, as well as their continued significance within Native American cultures as you make your very own rawhide drum. The drums made in this workshop will be 12” elk rawhide and come with their own drum stick. Spend a fun afternoon learning this skill, as well as appropriate ways to respectfully maintain, store, and play this instrument. Space is highly limited, pre-registration and pre-payment required. Please visit our website to register via Eventbrite. Questions? Please call (860) 868-0518 or email [email protected]. Price of participation, including materials: $85 For IAIS Members, $100 for Non-Members Price of Participation Questions? $85 for IAIS Members; $100 for Non-Members