CPD for music educators - drum circle facilitation training, Suffolk.

CPD for music educators - drum circle facilitation training, Suffolk.

UK Playshop

Artform: Music
Event date: Fri, 20th Mar 2026 to Sun, 22nd Mar 2026
East

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 "> published -

Event Summary

Learn to facilitate rhythm-based events and build your own rhythm community in this immersive 3-day training. This methodology focuses on facilitating a community drum circle as a collaboratively self organized musical event created, “in the moment,” by all the people who participate. 

Event Description

Drum Circle Facilitators' 3-Day Intensive Training -

20-22 March 2026 Wooden Roots, Bentwaters Parks, Suffolk

Trainers: Dr Jane Bentley & Ray Watters
Early Bird: £260 (limited places)
Full Price: £290

About this training:
Learn to facilitate rhythm-based events and build your own rhythm community in this immersive 3-day training. This methodology focuses on facilitating a community drum circle as a collaboratively self organized musical event created, "in the moment," by all the people who participate. Over the weekend, you'll explore the core elements of drum circle facilitation, practice essential techniques, and develop the confidence needed to lead inclusive rhythm experiences for groups of all ages and backgrounds.

This hands-on training blends experiential learning with practical facilitation practice in a supportive and inspiring environment. Whether you're new to facilitation or looking to deepen your skills, the weekend will equip you with tools, insight, and real practice to step into facilitating community drum circles with clarity and confidence.

Who it's for:
Teachers, music educators, community leaders, music therapists, facilitators, musicians, recreational drummers, and anyone interested in using rhythm as a tool for connection and community building.

What you'll gain:

  • Understanding of rhythmic facilitation fundamentals

  • Confidence to lead community drum circles and rhythm events

  • Practical experience with facilitation techniques

  • A supportive peer learning environment

Schedule:
Fri 20 Mar: 09:30 - start of training
Sun 22 Mar: 16:30 - close of training

Location:
Wooden Roots - Building 136, Bentwaters Parks, Thompson Dr, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TW, UK

Booking:
Early Bird rate applies if registered by 30 Jan 2026; Full Price available until 9 Mar 2026.

For more information and booking: https://www.ukplayshop.com/event-details/facilitators-intensive-training-3-day-suffolk

Event Overview

  • Event Title: CPD for music educators - drum circle facilitation training, Suffolk.
  • Type: Training
  • Date: Fri, 20th Mar 2026 to Sun, 22nd Mar 2026
  • Location:
    East
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Event: CPD for music educators - drum circle facilitation training, Suffolk.

Event: CPD for music educators - drum circle facilitation training, Suffolk.

Organisation: UK Playshop

Postcode: IP12 2TW

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