Sacred Drum workshop 2012

On Saturday March 3rd, the SCMA hosted a Sacred Drum making workshop with Squamish Nation's Tsawqayasia Spukwus. Ten lucky participants witnessed the traditional songs and stories associated with the use of the drums and then set to build their own drum with Tsawaysia's guidance.

From the main exhibit room, the sounds of Tsawaysia's drumming and singing filled the air as the participants used sinew to fasten the deer hide drum skin to the wooden base. By the end of the workshop, everyone spoke as if they were old friends, as they posed for a group shot with their newly-made drums.

Would you be interested in participating in a drum making workshop in the future? Let us know!

Big thanks to Tsawaysia for the inspirational event and Justin from the Coast Reporter for the photography.

For the March 9th Coast Reporter photo spread, click here!