Drum birthing | Bear Number 9

Join us for this unique opportunity to craft an iconic, traditional frame drum with local and ethically sourced deer skin and oak, using natural methods on this ancestral land.

Each drum can last lifetimes when properly cared for, passed down through generations and enjoyed by the whole family.

Each drum has a distinctive voice which is as unique to every drum, as a fingerprint is to every human.

During the day we will drum together, craft together and drink fresh herbal teas.

Exploring ways to connect and work with the drums more deeply, for work and play.

"My drum is a regular companion after dark, I sit on the floor with the lights off

and she helps me just empty my head – I normally find it difficult to stop thinking

and find drumming very restorative, playing easily for a half-hour

with no concept of the passing of time.

It is as if you have given me a way into another world"

Anon

"The drum’s a Queen, a beaut.

She’s possessed of a clear bright sound,

rich and resonant."

Eileen

Workshop dates...

Autumn Equinox Drum birth

22nd September 9am until 6pm

Anglo Saxon Village of West Stow

limited availibility

£275 - 10% discount for West Stow visitors

Book here -

https://www.weststow.org/whats-on/details.cfm?id=839947&ins=1401390

...why not join us for

'the day of drum'

on 21st September

£12 Adults / £6 children

To deepen your connection and practise with the drums

Book here -

https://www.weststow.org/whats-on/details.cfm?id=900547&ins=1397790

Alternatively, you can birth your drum

on a day that suits you

£345 per drum (or group of min 3 £275)

and your preferred location

Sea Henge at Holme next the sea,

Snettisham home to the Iceni hoard,

Bloodgate hill Iron Age fort,

Burnham Overy staithe harbour

Claire and Benny Cartwright have years of experience birthing drums

and promoting regular drumming for connection and well being