About us
Our classes, programs, and events include many drum types and styles of drumming and percussion from around the world along with programs that use the drum for health and healing. Programs are done both at the Center and at other locations that contract with WDC for services. e.g. daycare centers, senior centers, schools, churches.
Upcoming events
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Hand Drum for Beginners-weekly drop-in class
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USHand Drum for Beginners, drop-in class, Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Bettie Seitzer.
This class is designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible instruments in the world while having fun in a nurturing community.
For beginners or those who want to revisit the basics. No drumming experience is necessary, drums provided, women-only.
Cost: $15 per participant per class.
Open to women and gender expansive folks only.
Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels for more information and to register. Walk-ins also welcome.Contact the Women's Drum Center to connect with the instructor and confirm whether classes are held on certain holidays when this class lands on a holiday.
Getting there and accessibility:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
1 attendee
Intro to Marching Drums: Basic Rudiments and Cadences
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USJoin us for this Intro to Marching Drums workshop where you'l learn basic rudiments and cadences.
About the event:
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! Cadences provide a rhythm for a group in motion and can be simple or distinctive.You will learn the basic rudiments of stick drumming and combine them into three cadences, or street beats, that are perfect for keeping a marching pace. One is even customizable for the group you are marching with! If you made a marching bucket drum this spring and want to use it to provide rhythmic inspiration for your next gathering, this workshop is for you!
Note: Instruments and all other materials will be provided for use during the workshop. What you march with afterwards is up to you!
Cost: $20
Open to all gender identities.
Ages 16+.Learn more about the class here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events-calendar/intro-to-marching-drums
Meet your instructor:
Lin Nelson-Mayson began playing drums at Unioto Elementary School in Chillicothe, Ohio, under a band director who had been a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band (or TBDBITL - The Best D*** Band In the Land). She played snare drum in the Unioto Marching Band for six years while in junior high and high school. During that time, Lin marched in over 85 parades and football games. The workshop cadences are ones that she played for many of these events.Lin is Chair of the Women’s Drum Center Board and a member of the Women Who Groove ensemble. A retired museum director, she has also played percussion and timpani with several local community orchestras, including Kenwood, Dakota Valley, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, and Saint Louis Park.
Note: Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building.
To access the building, enter the door located on Hampden Ave by ringing our WDC doorbell and either the instructor or a fellow student will let you in.
1 attendee
Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners: Morning workshop
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USThis popular workshop is back! We're offering two identical drum kit classes on June 6 - morning or afternoon sessions.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join us for this exciting, no experience necessary Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners workshop led by Niki!Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the drum kit but didn't know where to start? Have you tinkered around with the drum kit but need a little nudge or direction for how to get started? This workshop is for you! Niki will guide you through strategies to get started and grooving on the drum kit in this Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners.
Drums and sticks will be provided and you're welcome to bring your own sticks if you have them.
No walk-in registrations allowed - you must register online for this session.
Space is limited to 12 participants so register on our website today.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
With experience playing drums across a range of genres, Niki brings a playful, down-to-earth approach to rhythm that celebrates creativity and confidence over perfection.
A lifelong fan of drumming and community music-making, 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, find their groove, and experience the vitality and connection that drumming brings.Ages 14+
Cost: $35
Open to Women and gender-expansive folks onlyREGISTRATION:
Register here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events-calendar/drum-kit-for-absolute-beginners-june-6-session-1GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow.Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located.
Use the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell.
1 attendee
Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners: Morning workshop
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USThis popular workshop is back! We're offering two identical drum kit classes on June 6 - morning or afternoon sessions. Double check your registration time before completing your purchase on our website.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join us for this exciting, no experience necessary Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners workshop led by Niki!Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the drum kit but didn't know where to start? Have you tinkered around with the drum kit but need a little nudge or direction for how to get started? This workshop is for you! Niki will guide you through strategies to get started and grooving on the drum kit in this Drum Kit for Absolute Beginners.
Drums and sticks will be provided and you're welcome to bring your own sticks if you have them.
No walk-in registrations allowed - you must register online for this session.
Space is limited to 12 participants so register on our website today.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
With experience playing drums across a range of genres, Niki brings a playful, down-to-earth approach to rhythm that celebrates creativity and confidence over perfection.
A lifelong fan of drumming and community music-making, 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, find their groove, and experience the vitality and connection that drumming brings.Ages 14+
Cost: $35
Open to Women and gender-expansive folks onlyREGISTRATION:
Register here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events-calendar/drum-kit-for-absolute-beginners-june-6-session-2GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow.Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located.
Use the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell.
1 attendee
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