Location & Workshops (scroll down )
We are located between Edmonton and Jasper / Whitecourt and Edson, Alberta. Go west from Edmonton on # 16 to #32 (Peers / Whitecourt Hwy). Go 16 km. right / north on # 32 to # 748. Watch for signs. Turn left / west on # 748 & go 9.5 km. to Rg. Rd. 152 / Long Lake Road. Turn right / north onto gravel & go 8.5 km north / west / north onto Rg Rd 153 - Watch for signs and for the overhead gate / flags, rail fence left hand side - Welcome to Shiningbank Cabins !
Shiningbank Cabins & RV
RR#1, Site 10, Comp. 18
Peers, Alberta Canada T0E 1W0
Phone: (780) 693-2403
Fax: (780) 693-2413
- 2010 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE -
Now Booking our Up-Coming 2010 Workshops !! Let us know if you wish to put on or book a workshop or if you know of an instructor or have an idea for a workshop!!
- Call now to reserve your workshop dates and bookings - 780-693-2403
On-site heated washrooms /showers / relaxing country setting
warm and cozy cabins and workshop - enjoy Mother Nature at her best !
- Bordering crownland - miles and miles of nature trails -
Limited Space so Book Early!!
Email Valinda: vallea@telusplanet.net Visa & M/C accepted
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** Please bring your own coffee / tea / hot chocolate mug **
*Over nighters'-please bring your own bedroll ( sleeping bag / pillow), towels and supper
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Tentative Up-coming Workshops - dates to be confirmed :
- Acting Weekend Workshop and Reki Level 3 and Shamanism
- Drumming and Drum Making and working with leather / bead work
- ATV, Sled, Motorcycle, Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Southbrook Safety and Consulting Ltd
- More "Bushcraft" with Mors Kochanski - winter and summer workshops
- Drumming Circle (learns towardsone day / summer weekend
- Energy Workshops, Tarot, Health & Wellness, Holistic Health & More!
* Call Valinda to book your workshop! 780-693-2403
or email vallea@telusplanet.net
Cash, Visa & M/C accepted - Gift Certificates Available
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Workshops - Closed March 2010:
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April 2010
May 2010:
June 2010:
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Sat. & Sun. June 5 & 6: "Drumming Circle"
Fun and music and instruction with Matt Hawken of Edmonton - Experience various drumming styles including African, techniques and a variety of music - even a Didgeridoo!
Enjoy 2 days of music, laughter and a Saturday night bon-fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows and more music!
Classes: Sat. - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., evening bon fire and Sun 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $200 per person for the weekend: Includes snacks, lunch, instruction, GST. For those who will stay over: shared accommodation cabin / room included - bring your own bedroll, towels and bonfire supper! RV sites with 30 amp power will only be $10 for the weekend for workshop guests! and full use of all amenities - (more info to follow)
Matthew uses his 18 years of experience as a percussionist and multi-instrumentalist to help bring the spirit of music and dance to this retreat. He has played many different genres of music including jazz, folk, salsa, rock, African on instruments including drum kit, guitar, bass, marimba, and didgeridoo. Matthew has been teaching music since 2003 in a diversity of settings including day cares, youth groups, schools, adult community classes, and seniors homes. Over the past 2 years Matthew has taught a very successful African drumming class in Edmonton and led a monthly drum circle. He currently works at Inner City High School in Edmonton.
Matthew has a very gentle approach to teaching, with a focus on supporting people to find their own sense of rhythm and building confidence. Students will provided techniques to play their instruments and encouragement to express themselves.Workshop Schedule:
Saturday 5th June
Session 1: 10.00am -11:30am
Introductions; let everyone greet each other.
Warm up rhythm exercise.
Intro to jembe and the notes played on it.
Intro of “if you can say it you can play it” concept.
Intro to drum alphabet and notation.
Universal break.
Rhythm 1: Daboso (including unison sequence)
Session 2: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Recap on some of key ideas from the morning like how to play the notes and drum alphabet.
Introduce the dunduns (bass drums) and how to play them.
Rhythm 2: Kantata
Session 3: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Introduce the hand percussion such as shakers and bells. Instruction on how to play them correctly.
Facilitated drum circle: techniques and dynamics.
The importance of creating a solid “platform” rhythm to support the other drummers.
Allow participants to lead the circle if they wish.
Give guidance on soloing and improvisation.
Evening Camp Fire to 9:00 p.m.: more music and drumming - Marshmallows & Hot Chocolate !
Sunday June 6th
Session 4: 10:00am – Noon (10 min break at 11am)
Review of the previous rhythms learnt.
Percussion and Music making.
How to accompany instruments like guitar.
The importance of sensitivity and listening.
Opportunity to play some pitched instruments like guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, and hopefully a marimba.
Talk about the origins of some the drums and their significance to the cultures they belong to.
Improvisational exercise: small groups create, practise, and perform a piece of music.
Session 5: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (10 min break at 2pm.)
Introduction to playing in a count of 3 by using the mother rhythm.
Rhythm 3: Mane.
Review of the previous rhythms learnt.
Conclusion: how rhythm is important in our lives and integral to our being and existence.
Farewells.
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July 2010:
August 2010:
September 2010 / October 2010 / November 2010:
cabin facilities are partially booked for hunting season
- possible fall workshop dates available - give me a call!
December 2010:
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