Is an exciting new business venture offering tribal drumming, percussion workshops and creative arts activities.

 

We can come to your chosen venue; we are equipped with a marquee, generator and sound system to meet all of your requirements.

 

We are available for Business events, Schools, College's, Festivals, local Galas, parties and more.

 

We offer the opportunity to learn something new. We provide: tribal drumming tuition and creative arts workshops.

 

Our services are both challenging and rewarding. We aim to inspire and encourage individuals to express themselves collectively.

 

        

 

 

Feel free to explore our website. Learn more about the workshop facilitator and his experience on our information page.

 

Find out more about our marquee, generator and sound system for all your outdoor events and celebrations. See our photo gallery and read about the different drums and drumming traditions that inspires us.

 

To book or for more information, visit our contact page

 

Drumming is therapeutic and fun

 

Group work improves communication skills

 

Stress relieving and facilitates creativity

 

Improves hand eye co-ordination and motor skills

 

Creates space for both self-expression and group cohesion

 

Drumming workshops reassure people of their abilities and talents as well as promoting self-confidence and a feeling of well-being and relaxation.

 

We provide an experienced tutor and an assortment of instruments, set in an environment for people to engage in rhythm and music.


The instruments we provide are all percussion instruments that are easy to play and fun to use.


The workshop will automatically develop and encourage teamwork, fun, self-expression and group cohesion

 

We teach rhythms, techniques and group dynamics; including optional games, songs and dances.

 

Through these workshops, we also provide an insight to African and Brazilian cultures.


Customers report that these workshops are fantastic for morale and thoroughly enjoyable

 

The creative arts workshops are devoted to fostering creativity through participation in and appreciation of the visual arts.

 

The participants are given the opportunity to work together on the production of a collective arts piece. This contributes to a sense of fulfillment and camaraderie.

 

            

 

We also provide the opportunity to make jewelry, or try felt making which is the oldest fabric known to man.

 

Highly sophisticated felted artefact's were found preserved in permafrost, in a tomb in Siberia, dated to 600BC.

 

These workshops contribute towards a fulfilling sense of achievement and accomplishment.

 

Creative Inspirations began trading in 2006. The workshop facilitator, Chris Cimini, has several years experience co-ordinating events of this nature, with a voluntary organization called Jammin. Formed in 2000, Jammin has performed in over 200 different locations and environments. Due to the positive response and feedback from these workshops Creative Inspirations was formed.

 

                  Chris comes from a musical and creative background. He has developed a particular interest in percussion and djembe drums, he plays a range of different instruments and he has played in a number of bands. His experience and skills in this field contribute towards an accessible, varied and enjoyable occasion for all ages and abilities.

 

We have a (20 foot wide, by either 40 foot, 30 foot or 20 foot long, and 16 foot high) Marquee, a generator and a 1-and-a-half-k sound system, available for hire.

                                   

This additional feature is in association with a group called “capture the atmosphere” providing you the opportunity to be indoors outdoors.  

 

Use the Contact page for more information.

 

Creative Inspirations provides drums from all different countries, cultures and communities from around the World. The majority of drums we use are called djembe drums and they come from Africa. They are made from hard woods such as mahogany or teak. Traditionally the instrument is hand carved and a goat or antelope skin is tied with rope for the drumhead.

 

We also have several doumbek's, which originate from the middle east. The shell of this drum is made from metal and/or clay and the drumhead is typically made of plastic or synthetic fibers.

 

We also have a set of congas from South America, which were probably made from salvaged barrels. Most modern congas have a staved wooden or fiberglass shell and a screw-tensioned drumhead.

 

Drumming is a very primitive and tribal past time. It has a long and proud history. Its traditions are passed on from generation to generation. In many African communities rhythms are played during gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations. Rhythm is evidence of a rich musical history, and is seen as a main building block behind most if not all music.


Creative Inspirations are influenced by several different rhythms including: traditional African rhythm, samba rhythms from Brazil. Latina and salsa from Cuba, modern day rhythms and traditional grooves.