Build a Drum Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Mary Hicke. (607) 962-0541 watsondeve1opment@stny. rr.corn

Watson Homestead’s

Build a Drum Workshop

Coopers Plains, NY — Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center. located in Coopers Plains. NY, will hold a drum building workshop on from October 3 - 5. 2008. ‘Stan the Man” (Stan Secrest of Flarrisville. New York) will guide the drum building workshop It takes approximately 16 hours to complete a drum from start to finish. Stan will bring all of the supplies to create a personalized drum. Secrest holds drum workshops across the United States. Participants need to order and pay for their drum in advance. Drum choices range from Native Hand Drums and Ceremonial Drums to several African Drums including Djembes and Ashikos. This workshop requires no previous woodworking experience. For more information on the types and cost of drums available to build, please visit www.buildadrum.com. Lodging is available at Watson Homestead for attendees. and dining is available in the main lodge. Cost for the workshop, including a two night stay and four meals is $1 10. plus the cost of the drum. Cost for commuters is $55 plus the cost of the drum. This includes the program cost and the cost of meals. Contact Watson Homestead at 607-962-0541 to sign up today.

Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center provides a place where people of all faiths and denominations find opportunit for spiritual, emotional. physical, and educational

growth. With over 500 unspoiled acres, Watson Homestead provides a spectacular setting for recreational pursuits. conferences. retreats, and events. For more information about Watson

Homestead. call 607.962.0541 or visit www.watson.homestead.com