FREE African Drumming Workshops at the MAC!
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FREE African Drumming Workshops at the MAC!
Host:
Heidi Alina & Guest teacher: Fara Tolno
When:
Sunday, June 14th
Youth and Parent Workshop: 1-1:45 (45 minutes)
Adult Workshop: 2:15-3:45 (1.5 hours)
*monthly offering through September. Just promote this June 14th date for now.
All levels welcome.
Limited drums available – please reserve in advance by emailing [email protected], or call 303-332-8816. Otherwise, please bring a djembe drum to play.
CMCW (Community Music for Connection & Wellbeing) presents guest artist Gabriel Fara Tolno from Guinea, West Africa for a special morning of West African drumming at the Manitou Art Center.
Gabriel Fara Tolno is a fun and engaging teacher who is passionate about sharing his culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for cultural exchange and enrichment and welcomes all people to come learn the rhythms of the drum. Drumming has been shown to elicit joy and connection, promoting positive effects on the brain, body and spirit.
Join us for this fun and uplifting community experience of rhythm, connection, and cultural learning through drumming.
These workshops are part of the CMCW (Community Music for Connection & Wellbeing) series and will be offered monthly at the MAC through September 2026. Keep an eye out for upcoming dates!
This project was funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative and Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts.
Host:
Heidi Alina & Guest teacher: Fara Tolno
When:
Sunday, June 14th
Youth and Parent Workshop: 1-1:45 (45 minutes)
Adult Workshop: 2:15-3:45 (1.5 hours)
*monthly offering through September. Just promote this June 14th date for now.
All levels welcome.
Limited drums available – please reserve in advance by emailing [email protected], or call 303-332-8816. Otherwise, please bring a djembe drum to play.
CMCW (Community Music for Connection & Wellbeing) presents guest artist Gabriel Fara Tolno from Guinea, West Africa for a special morning of West African drumming at the Manitou Art Center.
Gabriel Fara Tolno is a fun and engaging teacher who is passionate about sharing his culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for cultural exchange and enrichment and welcomes all people to come learn the rhythms of the drum. Drumming has been shown to elicit joy and connection, promoting positive effects on the brain, body and spirit.
Join us for this fun and uplifting community experience of rhythm, connection, and cultural learning through drumming.
These workshops are part of the CMCW (Community Music for Connection & Wellbeing) series and will be offered monthly at the MAC through September 2026. Keep an eye out for upcoming dates!
This project was funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative and Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts.
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Where is it happening?
Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1806, United States
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Host or PublisherSmokebrush Foundation
