Family African Drumming Workshop at The Firelight Tipi 2-3:30pm

🥁 Family African Drumming Workshop with Kay Smith
Wednesday 5th August · The Firelight Tipi, Lopemede Farm - 2pm - 3:30pm

🔥 Experience the joy of drumming together as a family

Learn to play the African Djembe in a live drum circle led by Kay Smith. 
Explore the "bass, tone, slap" sounds of the drum and discover why African drumming is so irresistible and immersive. It's a brilliant way to spend an afternoon together, spark creativity, and make the kind of memories screens just can't give you.
Drumming is the oldest form of communal musical bonding there is. Expect to play, and expect to move: there's room to dance to the beat too. Whether you're 6 or 60, Kay will have the whole family drumming and making memories together in no time at all. 

Why children love it

Children take to drumming instantly - there's no right or wrong, just sound, rhythm and permission to make a glorious noise. It's hands-on and active from the first beat, so there's no sitting still and no screens. Learning the "bass, tone, slap" gives them a real sense of achievement, while playing as part of a circle builds confidence, listening and turn-taking without it ever feeling like a lesson. Kay is wonderful with children: warm, patient and encouraging with kids, so even shy children will feel nurtured and heard. 

About Kay

Kay has been playing Djembe for 20 years and loves to perform and teach. She describes her sessions as an introduction to the joys of Djembe — inclusive, stress-releasing, and genuinely fun. She specialises in intergenerational drum circles designed to feel welcoming for every level and every age, with the kind of infectious energy that gets a whole room drumming within minutes.

Who it's for

This afternoon session is for families - Parents, grandparents and children are all welcome
We are running a separate adults-only drumming workshop later the same evening, with a pop-up bar and a sunset fire circle - View details here

Tickets

• Adult + Child: £39
• Extra child: £15
• Little ones aged 0–3 go free - they can share your drum

Good to know

• Drums are provided - every ticket reserves one.
• No experience needed
• Wear something you can move in.
• The Firelight Tipi, Lopemede Farm, OX9 3SH.
  
  

  Tickets are limited, so don't hang about!