CRaft AN ANCIENT FRAME DRUM – ONE OF HUMANITY’S OLDEST INSTRUMENTS!
Tickets £150
Discover the sound of our ancestors and craft an ancient instrument used in performance and ritual by Neolithic, Celtic, Viking, and modern peoples.
Guided by craftsman, musician, and living history practitioner Lewis Beck, you will use steam-bent birch wood and ethically-sourced goat hide to create a 16-inch frame drum and beater using ancient techniques.
About the workshop
10am - 4pm with a break for lunch
Discover the history of one of humanity’s oldest instruments
Learn ancient techniques to craft a prehistoric drum
Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
Please note this workshop uses animal products.
All proceeds of this workshop go towards supporting the ongoing research and educational work of Butser Ancient Farm.
Included in your ticket
Entrance to the farm, a full day’s tuition and expertise, and all the materials necessary to craft a 16-inch frame drum and beater.
This workshop is intended for adults, but suitable for ages 16+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults do not need workshop tickets themselves but are required to pay the site entrance fee.
Please wear sensible clothing and footwear for this workshop. Lunch is not included, although sandwiches (subject to availability), hot and cold drinks, and snacks are sold in our gift shop. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic if you prefer!
If you have any mobility concerns, special requirements, or other questions, please contact admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk for help!
Header image by Ross Underwood.