About My Workshops

The Workshop Is Simple

Making Your Own Drum Is A Journey That You Will Remember For The Rest Of Your Life

Drum and paddle on a dark room with shadows
photo credit: Lindon Rankin
contact: lindon43@gmail.com

The outline for the workshop is simple. It will take about 4 hours to make your drum. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 15 drums.

You show up with a desire to have a drum of your own, or, maybe it is just curiosity. That’s all you need, really! (And maybe a rock, ask me about that when you call). 

We start with a pre-constructed frame, deer hides, and a bucket of walnut stain. First, you choose your frame, lay out the hides, and take a few moments of reflection to connect to this medium. After cutting out the drum circles, I take you, one step at a time, through the rest of the process. The looks on the faces when the drums are completed is where it’s at for me. There are no words that can completely describe what it feels like to make your own drum. All you need is, to be there and do it!


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The Look on Someones Face, After Completing Their First Drum, is Heartwarming

It’s what gives me ultimate joy. Please feel free to call me at 612-770-9499 or email me at DRUMMAKER2@AOL.com with any inquiries you may have. You’re always welcome to my gallery and studio and to join my workshops. I can’t wait to meet you soon!


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