Workshops & Events

Wooden Roots’ latest events and experiences for this year.

Drum Workshops

We hold regular djembe and other West African percussion workshops such as N’Goni and Dunun at Wooden Roots and often with guest or resident artists from West Africa.  Our workshops range from 90 minutes to 2.5 hours and we always set the skill level as a guide for you.  Generally mixed level is open to everyone, however, if you are a complete beginner we suggest that you come to our FREE INTRO, which we hold once a month.  The cool thing about doing the free intro is that you get to meet the Wooden Roots team too! All our workshops are fun, exhilirating and uplifting and require no musical experience at all.

You will find all upcoming workshops listed below and if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Drum Workshops

We hold regular djembe and other West African percussion workshops such as N’Goni and Dunun at Wooden Roots and often with guest or resident artists from West Africa.  Our workshops range from 90 minutes to 2.5 hours and we always set the skill level as a guide for you.  Generally mixed level is open to everyone, however, if you are a complete beginner we suggest that you come to our FREE INTRO, which we hold once a month.  The cool thing about doing the free intro is that you get to meet the Wooden Roots team too! All our workshops are fun, exhilarating and uplifting and require no musical experience at all.

You will find all upcoming workshops listed below and if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us.

All Workshops & Events

Woodland Sunset Drumming At Moons Wood

June 12th & June 27th 6:30pm - 9:30pm "Moons Wood" Come and join us at Moons Wood, Burgh in Woodbridge for a chilled night of drumming & socialising around a roaring fire as the sun sets.

Free Introduction to Traditional West African Drumming

June 14th or July 12th 9:30am - 10:15am Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming!
Djembe, Drumming, lessons, Suffolk, Africa

Rhythm @ Roots Djembe & Dunun workshop

June 14th & July 12th 10:30am - 12:00pm Get ready to feel the beat of the drums at Rhythm @ Roots - Djembe & Dunun, where we'll be grooving to traditional West African rhythms.  

Rhythm @ Roots DANCE

June 14th & July 12th 12:30pm-1:30pm Get ready to DANCE at Rhythm @ Roots - Rosy May will soon have you grooving and moving to the beats.  

Rhythm @ Roots Mini Dunun workshop “ballet style”

June 14th & July 12th 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Dunun drums are an integral part of traditional West African rhythms. In this workshop we learn "Ballet" Style.  

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL DJEMBE WORKSHOP: Aboubacar Konate

June 28th 2:00pm - 4:30pm Intermediate Level Djembe drumming with Aboubacar Konate. Come and join us for this fun and in depth workshop.

Rhythm @ Roots: PARKINSONS

July 6th 1:00pm - 3:00pm Rhythm @ Roots PARKINSON’S, is a fun and uplifting drumming workshop designed for anyone living with Parkinsons. FREE to carers and £10 for attendees.  

Rhythm @ Roots N’Goni workshop

June 28th 11:30am - 1:00pm Let the rhythmic and soothing melodies take you on a musical journey like no other.  No experience required.