The Waco Cultural Arts Fest 2011 starts in just 10 days at Indian Spring Park. Admission is FREE for all ages.
Rich Spirit Borthwick will be returning to lead his Ashiko drum construction workshops. Rich has been making drums for 13 years and teaching workshops for 10 years.
An Ashiko is an African drum that originated in Nigeria. It is also popular in Central and South America and Cuba especially in drum circles, parades or during carnivals. The Ashiko is characterized by a truncated cone shape. It is usually played with bare hands in a slapping manner.
Workshops to make an Ashiko drum will be located near the suspension bridge on Sat. and Sun. Sept. 17-18. Be prepared to use ‘hands on’ craft skills such as gluing, using wood working tools, and knot tying. You’ll also need some strength to tighten your drum head to achieve the quality of sound you like. This workshop will develop a love of drumming and appreciation for the drum you build.
Borthwick will also give instructions to help participants play the Ashiko drums.
More information about the WCAF can be found at:
Rich Spirit is an amazing person. He has an ultimate talent of making drums.
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