Build your own instrument! Native American Style Flute making workshop sponsored by WV NAF Circle, Randolph County Community Arts Center and presented by Bob Willasch.
Saturday May 12, 10am-1pm FREE
(bring a sack lunch) Ages 14 years and up, all equipment provided, limited to 20 students.
Call RCCAC to register for the workshop 304-637-2355
While far from traditional - this workshop will give everyone a fun-damental understanding of how the instrument works and everyone will take home a nice sounding Native American Style flute to play.
This workshop will be the same day as our MAY circle meeting May 12 from 1-3pm at RCCAC
First Nation people across the continent played the flute for it beautiful sound. This three hour workshop will have you building and playing your own first flute from PVC pipe in the key of A, suitable for any size hands. We’ll discuss the history of the instrument and teach you how to get started making your own tunes. Using PVC flute kits and simple tools that Bob has put together - learn to use a drill press, files and a tuner to get the instrument to play. You’ll gain an appreciation of the instrument and take one home to enjoy.
About Bob:
Bob Willasch is the founder of the Maryland Flute Circle in Timonium and has been making and playing flutes for over 12 years. Bob came to the flute from a love of woodworking and Native culture and has participated in building historic reproductions of tall ships and sailing vessels since 1985. Bob was inspired and given pointers in the construction of the Native American Flute by gifted Native American Flute makers such as Hawk LittleJohn, Butch Hall, and Barry Higgins. He has taught Native American Flute making and played workshops all over the country. Bob found he could reach many youth through the Native American Flute, by showing them the positive things in their lives this instrument can bring. Bob is multi talented as a woodwind player and studies the history of world flutes.
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