Free Drumming Test Drive Class: Hand Drum for Beginners

Come try out a class for free on October 28, 2025 from 5:00-6:00pm!

Led by Bettie Seitzer. Even if you’ve never played an instrument, you’ll feel very comfortable in this class. This class focuses on West African drums and songs, starting with djembes and progressing to the larger dundun drums.

The group is welcoming and nurturing, and this ongoing class welcomes newcomers at any time. It’s a great place to start your drumming journey!

Open to women and gender-expansive folks only.

Ages 16+

Learn more here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/drumming-test-drive

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.

You may also like the following events from Women's Drum Center:

• This Saturday, 18th October, 06:00 pm, WDC Annual Concert & Celebration: Celebrating our Past, Empowering our Future in St Paul
• This Saturday, 18th October, 06:10 pm, Rockstar Experience at the WDC 2025 Annual Concert & Celebration in St Paul
• This month, 27th October, 06:00 pm, Free Drumming Test Drive Class: Drum Basics in St Paul

Also check out other Workshops in St Paul.