TRASHTRAMENTS: Drumstruction 101 - Making Drums from Reclaimed Material

1740 West Webster Avenue,Chicago IL 60614

23 January, 2021

Description

Join local luthier and repair technician to learn how to make a drum out of a reclaimed vessel. Have you ever wanted to construct your own drum? Now you can at Rebuilding Exchange with local luthier and repair technician, Patrick Sundlof. In this class you will identify what makes a sturdy vessel for your drum and be able to choose one from his collection (or bring your own). We will supply the proper soaked animal skins and you will spend the class learning to apply them to your vessel.  Note: If you choose to bring your own vessel, choose something with a solid frame that is made of wood, metal, glass, or clay and is no bigger than 22" in diameter. Make sure that it is sturdy (no thin cookie tins, they don't last very long). If you have questions about the vessel you want to use, please email [email protected]. If you don't have a vessel to bring, you can purchase a pre-made kit. These are available to purchase through the ticket link.  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Patrick Sundlof has been repairing musical instruments for the past 15 years from Banjos to organs; amps to zithers he has years of experience to help you build the instrument of your dreams. More of his work can be found here. STUDENT SAFETY DURING COVID Your safety is our highest priority at Rebuilding Exchange, so we have put safety protocols in place for all of our in-person workshops to keep everyone safe. Those protocols are: Reduced class sizes (no more than 7 participants in a class)All instructors, assistants, and participants will be required to wear masks while attending workshops (we do not have enough masks to provide to everyone, so you will be required to provide your own mask).Instructors and participants may be required to have their temperature taken (using a touchless thermometer) prior to the start of the class.Social distancing will be implemented when possible and appropriate.Breaks will be provided during the class for handwashing.Everyone should follow recommended safety precautions, such as coughing into your elbow and refraining from touching their face.All of the tools, equipment, door handles, cabinet and drawer handles, etc. that are touched will be disinfected both before and after the workshopWorkshop Policies: Please review policies below before committing to a workshop. If Rebuilding Exchange needs to cancel a workshop, we will notify you 24 before the class and give you the option of refund or reschedule;If you are unable to attend your one-time workshop, email us 48-hours before the class starts. If you are unable to make your series class, email us one week before the class starts; andMaterials are included in the fee for the workshop.