List of All Upcoming Events
Explore Indigenous Drumming from Honduras
Expand your multicultural awareness in a creative, interactive workshop that explores elements of the rich cultural and musical traditions of Honduras, with a special focus on the Afro-indigenous Garífuna people who populate the northern coast of the country. All gender identities are welcome!
Date: Wed (10/28)
Time: 6:30 - 8pm
Cost: $35
Singing with the Beat of Your Drum
Brenda Bush will share what she has learned about the traditions and stories that surround Anishinaabe songs and instruments. Participants will learn and sing songs composed for us to enjoy.
Instructor: Brenda Bush
Date: Sat (11/14)
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Cost: $35
Do the Dow
Visit us at the WDC during this fun and vibrant event at our studio building! There is a lot of creative energy at the Dow, and it is a great way to support the local arts scene. We hope to see you!!
2242 University Ave W | St Paul, MN 55114
Free and Open to the Public
Drum It Up with DH!
Celebrate Give to the Max Day at the WDC with drumHeart! This is an incredible opportunity to drum alongside dH members while supporting the WDC. Let’s Drum it Up together! Open to women and gender expansive identities, ages 16+.
Date: Thurs (11/19)
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Cost: $20
Drum Circle: November
Join us for a meditative/healing circle with frame drums, lower pitched drums and djuns with soft mallets.
Instructor: Dan Engebretson
Date: Fri (11/20)
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Cost: $15
Fusion Drum Circle
Celebrate MN’s Giving Season with the WDC and keep the rhythm going! Open to all gender identities, ages 16+.
Instructors: Bettie Seitzer and Allie Birdseye-Hannula
Date: Sat (11/21)
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Cost: $20
Drum Circle: December
Please join us for a Winter Solstice drum circle! This will be a time of mellow, reflective drumming and poetry readings to remind us of the beauty in all things, even frosty December days.
Instructor: Jo Klein
Date: Fri (12/18)
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $15
Drum Basics Camp: Winter Session 2027
Drum Basics Camp: 2027 Winter Session
Please join us for a four-week drum basics series for women at the Women's Drum Center, led by Jo Klein! Starting Wednesday, January 6th at the WDC studio.
Dates: Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27
Time: 6:30 - 8pm
Cost: $80
Washboard with Mikkel Beckmen
Discover why the washboard is the perfect percussive accompaniment instrument for acoustic music! All gender identities are welcome!
Instructor: Mikkel Beckmen
Date: Fri (10/23)
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $35
Drum Circle: October
Please join us for an exciting evening of Taiko, a form of Japanese drumming. All gender identities are welcome, ages 16+.
Instructor: Sandi Likely
Date: Fri (10/16)
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Cost: $15
Drumming Test Drive
Have you wanted to get involved with the WDC but didn't know where to start? Now is your chance to get a sample of each class and ensemble at the WDC in a pressure-free environment. And it's free!
Date: Sat (9/26)
Time: 10 am - TBD
Cost: Free
Drum Circle: September
A gyil is an African xylophone played with mallets. No experience is necessary, and gyils will be provided.
Instructor: Brooke Darrah-Hage
Date: Fri (9/18)
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $15
Rhythmic Cognitive Restructuring
Dr. Cindi Glidden-Tracey will introduce the concepts and describe the methods of Rhythmic Restructuring. The techniques include mindful breathing, thought stopping with thought replacement, and entraining self-messages with matched cadence on a drum or with hands and feet.
Instructor: Cindi Glidden-Tracey, Ph.D.
Date: Sat (9/12)
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $45
Drumline Camp: Fall 2026
9/1/26: Registration is closed for this offering as we have reached full capacity. We hope you can join us at the next session. Thank you for understanding!
Announcing the 2026 Fall Drumline Camp, an exciting 4-part drum series at the WDC! Drums are provided and the focus is on having fun! Open to women, 16+.
Instructor: Jo Klein
Dates: 4 Weds (9/9, 9/16, 9/23 & 9/30)
Time: 7-8:30pm
Cost: $80
Drum Circle: August
Join us for a free-spirited drum circle with djembes and dununs. No experience is necessary. Drums provided. For persons 16 and older.
Instructor: Dan Engebretson
Date: Fri (8/21)
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Cost: $15
Drum Sampler for Beginners
Curious about drumming but not sure where to begin? Explore a variety of playing styles using hand drums like djembes and kponlogos, stick drums such as toms and snares, and an assortment of percussion instruments ✨
Instructor: Jo Klein
Date: Wed (8/12)
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Cost: $20
Drum Circle: July
Join instructor Alex in a fun and fabulous drum circle with tongue and frame drums! If you have one, feel free to bring your own. ✨
Instructor: Alexandra Ray
Date: Fri (7/17)
Time: 6:30–8 pm
Cost: $15
Drum Circle
We will celebrate summer – warm weather, flowers blooming everywhere, the summer solstice and Juneteenth. Wear your favorite summer outfit and go barefoot with us in the studio. ✨
Date: Friday, June 19, from 6:30–8:00 PM
Instructor: Bettie Seitzer
Cost: $15
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Hand Drum Camp
Announcing a Handdrum Camp, an exciting new 4-part drum series at the WDC! Are you eager to learn how to drum, but don't know where to start? Then this is for YOU!
Instructor: Jo Klein
Dates: June 17, June 24, July 1, & July 8
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Cost: $80
Bucket Drumming Workshop
Get ready to cut loose and make some noise at this high-energy Bucket Drum Circle experience!
Level: ALL
Instructor: Jo Klein
Dates: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $35
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Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners: Afternoon Workshop
A no-pressure, no-experience-necessary introduction to the drum kit.
Instructor: Niki Murray
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 1:30–3:00 pm
Cost: $35
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Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners: Morning Workshop
A no-pressure, no-experience-necessary introduction to the drum kit.
Instructor: Niki Murray
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 pm
Cost: $35
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Intro to Marching Drums: Basic Rudiments and Cadences
If you’ve always wanted to add the excitement of drum cadences to marches or rallies, but weren’t sure how to begin, this workshop is for you!
Level: Beginners
Instructor: Lin Nelson-Mayson
Dates: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $20
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Drum Circle
Handdrum Jam! Feel the rhythm and join the fun! just bring your curiosity and get ready to play. This session is all about connecting, learning, and having a great time. ✨
Date: Friday, May 15, from 6:30–8:00 PM
Instructor: Jo Klein
Cost: $15
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Mother’s Day Weekend Kid Friendly Fun and Drum
Join us for this kid-friendly Mother’s Day class. We’ll drum for the first part and close our time together with light refreshments and snacks.
Level: Beginners
Instructor: Allie Birdseye-Hannula
Dates: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $15
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Annual Spring Drum Concert
Annual Spring Drum Concert
JOIN US on April 25, 2026, at the Minnehaha Academy Auditorium!
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Introduction to the Washboard
Discover why the washboard is the perfect percussive accompaniment instrument for acoustic music!
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mikkel Beckmen
Cost: $35
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Drum Circle
Dan Engebretson will lead a free-spirited drum circle with djembes and dununs. No experience is necessary. Drums provided. For persons 16 and older. Join us!
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Instructor: Dan Engebretson
Cost: $15 per
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Drum Circle
Brooke Darrah-Hage will be offering this gyil class. No experience is necessary, and gyils will be provided.
Instructor: Brooke Darrah-Hage
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $15
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Drum-A-Thon Marathon
Join us for a 12-hour Drum-a-thon to support the Women’s Drum Center!
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 8AM-8PM
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Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners
Niki loves helping others discover their inner drummer. Her workshops at the Women’s Drum Center create a welcoming, judgment-free space where beginners can explore the drum set.
Instructor: Niki Murray
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:30 pm
Cost: $30
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Drum Circle
Join Sandi Likely at the next Drum Circle for an exciting evening of Taiko, a form of Japanese drumming.
Instructor: Sandi Likely
Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $15
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Skill Builder: West African Solo and Improv Workshop
Learn how to start a solo, how to lay down a strong foundation, adapt to the rhythm, let go of the fear of soloing, and bring your solo to a satisfying close.
Dates: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Dan Engebretson
Cost: $40
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Winter Solstice
Join Jill and David for a deeply restorative Winter Solstice Sound Healing Journey honoring the return of the light.
Leaders: Jill & David Thiel
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
This class is FULL!
Drum Circle
Jo Klein will be offering this fun, Djembe, and Dunns class. Wrap up 2025 with a joyful hand-drum celebration!
Instructor: Jo Klein
Date: December 19, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $15
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Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners
Niki loves helping others discover their inner drummer. Her workshops at the Women’s Drum Center create a welcoming, judgment-free space where beginners—especially women—can explore the drum set.
Instructor: Niki Murray
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 1:00–2:30 pm
Cost: $30
This class is FULL!
All-Gender Drum Circle
Join Sandi Likely from Taikollaborative for an evening of Intro to Taiko. Taiko is a form of Japanese drumming. The drums are made using wine barrels and cowhide/skin. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic hits and stances.
Instructor: Sandi Likely
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00
Cost: $15
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Drum it up with drumHeart
Drum it Up with drumHeart on Give to the Max Day
Celebrate Give to the Max Day with a fun Drum it Up with drumHeart!
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $20
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