Drum Making Workshop @ the Institute for American Indian Studies

Rhythm and sound are important to just about every culture around the
world. Throughout the Americas, indigenous peoples have been using
drums as part of their culture for thousands of years.

If you are asked to think about Native American music, there is a
good chance you will think of the sound of drums, but did you know that
the drum is considered to be a living and breathing entity to Native
peoples and symbolize a strong relationship with the creator?

On Sunday, March 20 the Institute for American Indian Studies,
located at 38 Curtis Road in Washington, Connecticut is hosting an
in-person drum-making workshop, with sessions at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m.

The highlight of this workshop is to learn how to make your very own
rawhide drum. The drums made in this workshop will be 14- inches in
diameter and constructed of a traditionally used material, elk rawhide.
Each drum will come with a drumstick. While creating a drum for their
own personal use, participants will learn about their cultural
significance, and how they remain a vibrant part of today’s indigenous
cultures in the Americas.

Space is limited for this workshop and pre-payment and
pre-registration is required. To register online, please visit the
Museum website to register via Eventbrite. If you have questions about
the workshop, please call 860-868-0518 or email events@iaismuseum.org. The price for this workshop is $90 for IAIS members and $110 for non-members.