Celebrating Neighbourhood House Week: West African Drum Workshop

What's it all about?

Drumming is all about fun and friendship. It’s also about the amazement and joy that comes from putting together some very simple rhythms - that anyone who can clap or tap can do - and hearing the beautiful sounds emerging of West African Drumming.

The techniques and rhythms you will learn during each session have been passed from master to master. All the drums have been built under the guidance of Simone Lang, with carved wooden shells from Africa, rope and goat skins.

The West African Drum Workshop is tailored to people from age 10 (dependent on skill and maturity) to adult. Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.

Who will be leading the session?

Ness has been playing with Simone Lang and The Newham Drummers for 8 years and has enjoyed every minute of it!

Neighbourhood House Week Information

The West Arican Drum workshop will run on Thursday 13th May, 3.30pm - 4.30pm. There is no charge to attend as we celebrate Neighbourhood House Week and its theme: “Your Place to Connect”.

To join the full Term 2 West African Drum Group, please click here

To explore other free activities during Neighbourhood House Week, please click here.

Location: In-person at the Woodend Neighbourhood House (The Undercroft)

Minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 13 participants.

The Undercroft of the Woodend Neighbourhood House is to the rear of the House, and can be accessed by the path to the left hand side of the House, or via the gates next to the Skate Park, off Margery Crescent.