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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Singing with the Beat of Your Drum
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USJoin us for this frame drumming and singing workshop!
Reserve your seat by registering on our website.About the event:
Workshop instructor Brenda B 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. Bring your frame drum if you have one, if not, we have plenty of drums you can use during the workshop.Ages 16+
Cost: $35
Open to all gender identitiesRegistration: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/singing-with-your-drum
Meet your instructor:
Brenda Bush is a K-5 Music Specialist in District 196. She has been active in music education for over 30 years. Brenda earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal / Choral and Music Education from Alverno College and Master of Arts in Music Education from New York University. She holds Orff-Schulwerk Certification from Eastman School of Music. Brenda completed Kodaly Certification at NYU and continued her studies at the Kodaly Institute of Music, Kecskemet, Hungary. She has been part of World Music Drumming training for many years.Brenda is passionate about singing and can be found digging into the study of traditional musics and world music drumming.
Currently, Brenda is a member of UpBEATS, school outreach, and Women Who Groove at the Women’s Drum Center.
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.
Use the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell.
1 attendee
Do the Dow: Open House & Public Drum Circle
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USDo the Dow: Open House & Public Drum Circle
Stop by the Women’s Drum Center during the annual Do the Dow Open House. You’ll be able to try out percussion instruments, explore our World Percussion Interpretive Center, ask questions, and join us for an open drum circle between 4:00-7:00pm.While the Open House and drum circle are free, a suggested donation of $10 can help us toward our percussion residencies in elementary school programs in 2026-27.
About Do The Dow:
Do the Dow will be on Saturday, November 14th from 4:00-9:00pm this year. Come see the gallery, studios, and fun vendors housed within the Dow Building on 2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114.There will be art on every floor - seriously. You'll be able to explore open artist studios, vendors, live music & performance. We're even told there might be a food truck on site!
Giving that Gathers Us! Percussion that Gathers Us! What a great way to celebrate Give to the Max Day season with a fun open house and drop-in drum circle?
Donate here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/donate
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.
Parking is available across the street at the Wright Building and on side streets.
2 attendees
West African Drumming Level I, All-gender Weekly Drop-in Class
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USWest African Drumming Level I, all-gender weekly drop-in class, Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Dan Engebretson.
Beginner to advanced beginner-level class, drums provided.
Cost: $15 per participant per class.
This class is structured to teach basic West African rhythms and techniques while building confidence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome.
Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels for more information and to register.
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.
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
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
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