CANCELLED - Drum Making Workshop at MOV

Museum of Vancouver

Join Derrick Whiteskyclould of the Metis community in a ceremonial and educational drum making workshop.

This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to make a traditional First Nations drum. Raw hide from elk skin and cedar tree wood will be combined to connect you with the natural elements of this instrument building process. Derrick will complete the instructional build process with a ceremonial blessing and perform Metis and Anishinsbe songs. Each participant will leave with their own traditional 16” drum and drum beater. Although participatory please note frames will be pre-cut and no carving is involved. No previous drum making experience is necessary. Date: Saturday, March 21, 2020Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pmAdmission: $225 for General Admission, *$220 for MOV MembersThis workshop has sold out. Please sign for for the wait list and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.*MOV members, please be prepared to show your valid identification along with your ticket at the door. Workshop ticket includes FREE admission to our feature exhibitions <a href="https://museumofvancouver.ca/acts-of-resistance" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Acts of Resistance</a>, <a href="https://museumofvancouver.ca/haida-now" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Haida Now: A Visual Feast of Innovation and Tradition</a> and<a href="https://museumofvancouver.ca/csnam-the-city-before-the-city" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city</a>. Consider arriving early with your event ticket to view exhibits. Bio: Derrick Whiteskyclould was born in Brandon, Manitoba and is of Metis heritage. In between the years of his upbringing in Manitoba and his current home in Surrey, BC he has traveled extensively throughout BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He is a self-employed counsellor, prolific artisan, investigator, radio talk show host, speaker, entertainer and gifted workshop teacher. His passion is working with people of all ages, community and making things with his hands. Derrick is an experienced drum maker of all sizes from Powwow to children’s drums. It has been Derrick’s pleasure to help countless individuals realize their dream in making their own drum.

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