Craig Winterburn trained to be drum-kit player for 15 years before going back to college to study community arts.  Now musician and a community artist working in and around Manchester. I have many years experience of leading drumming workshops to a variety of groups including children, youth, family, probation, drug rehabilitation, homeless festivals and corporate. My belief is that drumming is a great form of expression and can help emotional and physical development as well as being a great deal of fun. My workshops can be tailored to suit any requirements from beginners’ simple rhythms through to complex patterns for more advanced players.

I am an accomplished African and contemporary drummer and have studied in Senegal and Gambia.  I enjoy working with all types of people and I see students grow in many areas. They can develop core musical skills, increase their confidence and ability to communicate as well as enjoying working within a group dynamic. I derive great satisfaction from seeing the rewards of my work. A full range Djembes and doun douns are provided to accommodate a group of up to 20. Prices vary and start from £15 per hour for a community group and a corporate half day would typically cost £100

 New: Drum skining, tuning and repairs. Just phone with your query

You will see me this year with my clients at all these events 2007  including::  

http://www.oldhamcarnival.org.uk/index.htm This year will be with my yurt 2 sessions a day. - 24th/25th June

http://www.macrobios.com/ One World Festival drumming facilitator 7 yrs Scotland - April England- August

African festival Manchester uk. 27th May & 18th August

http://www.beatherder.co.uk/index.php Assistant to Tenante drumming circles June 29th - 30th

Oldham woodland festival ---- 9th Sept

http://www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk/ Wickerman festival resident drumming facilitator in a yurt 3 years 20th-22nd July

 http://www.onedevelopmentcentre.com/ One development corporate drumming facilitator 2 years 

yurt space  click this to see the yurts.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zYEiNWB2FlY (copy and paste this link) Our performance band, a short clip....