Sacred Women's Drum Circle Facilitator
A fully accredited 4 day course for those that wish to hold sacred and safe space for women utilising drums and song.
With
Melonie Syrett
TheDrumWoman
Fri 19th - Mon 22nd September 2025
The Clophill Centre
Bedfordshire
Full
For 2026!
24th - 27th July 2026
The Clophill Centre
Bedfordshire
18th - 21st September 2026
The Clophill Centre
Bedfordshire
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Drum Circles
Magic happens when we gather...
Come join our tribe!
Melonie runs regular Community and Women's Drum Circles across Essex and in London.
Expect to land in a safe and sacred space, to feel held and supported as we ground, share, drum and sing.
No experience is needed and there are always drums available to borrow.
Sometimes Melonie runs circles elsewhere - these are always advertised in advance - for example at the Festival of Pagans and Witches and in her Women in the Woods collaboration with Wildeye Adventures.
These circles hold a safe space to recieve and release, increasingly raising vibrations and supporting the collective.
See the Schedule for upcoming Drum Circles and booking.
Sacred Women's Drum Circles
Melonie runs a monthly circle in Harlow, Essex. This is held outdoors in a beautiful sacred site.
Community Drum Circles
Melonie also runs a monthly Shamanic Drum Circle on the 1st Wednesday of the Month.
This is open to all and takes place at Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Essex CO6 1EJ.
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Drum Birthing Workshops
Group and 121 Workshops and Retreats across the UK and further afield.
Melonie runs many group drum birthing workshops across the year. As they become available they will be listed. Do get in touch if you want to take part in a group workshop but haven't seen one advertised in your area.
Group Days: Come together with others who hear the call and birth your own drum. Spend a whole day in deep connection to hide and hoop - cutting, weaving, binding and finally birthing your very own drum and beater. Join a drum birthing day where you create a drum with a 4 or 3 strand handle with a central crystal (if desired) OR look out for Melonie's themed drum birthing days - such as the Cosmic drum birthing, the Mugwort drum birthing and more. For more personalisation see 121 sessions or contact Melonie for a special commission where Melonie will craft your drum including any artwork, activations, intentions and more. For more information or to book a 121 please get in touch.
web@thedrumwoman.com
Retreats:
Melonie holds a yearly 'Higher Heart of Glastonbury Drum Birthing Pilgrimage' - which is now open for 2026.
Higher Heart of Avalon Drum Birthing Pilgrimage - Glastonbury
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th June 2026(Seasonal)
Book GLASTONBURY £575
Learn how to create a Shamanic Drum
Melonie also runs retreats at sacred sites inviting participants to connect to the land using the drum and their innate gifts.
Next retreat to be announced soon!
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Buying a Drum
Melonie loves creating drums for others and these can range from traditional to hugely personalised and infused or activated for specific purposes.
To commission a drum do get in touch.
Prices range from £145 to upwards of £500.
She sells her drums at various fairs and festivals across the UK and some are available to buy at her drum circles or shown on social media.
Unless collected in person all drums are sent by Special Delivery in the UK and Tracked and Signed for elsewhere.
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Community
DRUM CON - A convention for All
and
The Association of Women Drummers, Makers and Players
Drum Conventions
Melonie curates both Drum Con - A Convention for All and The Convention of Women Drummers, Makers and Players.
These conventions are spaces for those who drum, make drums, want to drum or are drum inspired! There is a programme of drum based talks, workshops and performances, an amazing selection of stalls including many drum based wares, two kitchens and a raffle at both events. They are brilliant places to meet likeminded souls and to spend the day immersed in all kinds of drum based fun!
Taking place at Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, nr Colchester - just off the A12 and 5 mins walk from Marks Tey Train station which has direct links to London. The venue has ample parking. Many attendees find accomodation in the area so that they do not have to rush back and people travel from far and wide to be there.
2025 dates for the Convention of Women Drummers, Makers and Players are 8th and 9th November.
Buy Now £65 - 8th/9th November 2025
25 Tickets Left
The Third Annual Convention of Women Drummers, Makers and Players takes place on 8th and 9th November 2025 and tickets are £65.
Association Members recieve £10 off tickets.
We are now all set for an amazing weekend full of Drum based workshops, talks and performances, a sit down meal (optional extra) and late night Saturday entertainment!
Alessandra Belloni international renowned teacher of the 'Tarantella' an Italian trance dance using the frame drum, will be coming over from America to teach 2x 2hr lessons in this amazing dance. We are extremely lucky to have been able to book her - the last time she was in the UK was 2019 as she spends most of her time in the USA and Italy!
You can also expect a huge community drum circle, Memma the Cavewoman 'Sarah Day' giving a talk on using the whole animal when making drums, Singing with Sisters with Melanie Wright, 'Hoofbeats on the Land' a talk by Suzi Goose, Drop in art workshops to create your own rattle and/or Antler pendant, Dancing with the drum beat - Morris dancing class with Emily Myers, Closing the Bones with the drum - a workshop with Sophie Messager, A Crystal Bowl and Drum Sound bath with Beverley Weemes, A drum meditation journey with Melonie, Choice of an optional Vegan and Venison sit down meal, the GOLDEN BEATER AWARDS, Dancing into the night and chanting AND MORE!
It promises to be spectacular and a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn the Tarrantela in the UK!
Convention Tickets £65 - 8th/9th November 2025
DRUM CON 2026 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
After another successful event in April 2025 we have booked the 18th April 2026 for DRUM CON 3!
Doors will open to the public at 10am. Workshops will finish at 5:30pm and then after a short break, entertainment resumes until 10:30pm!
Tickets are £30 for the day and there will be a donation pot for the late night entertainment from 7pm onwards. (no expectation, it just helps towards costs)
ON SALE NOW!
If you are interested in running a workshop, giving a talk or a performance do get in touch as the programme has yet to be set. There are also spaces for stall holders.
Drum Con Tickets £30 - 18th April 2026
What is the Association of Women Drummers, Makers and Players?
An exciting community of likeminded women, coming together online and in person throughout the year - with exclusive member benefits.
A 36 page magazine for all members with information from the world of drumming, interviews, events, musings, meditations and more sent to your door 4 times a year.
Online drum gatherings for connection, drumming, singing.
Inboxed meditations and interviews.
Money off the Convention entrance fees and money off of all thedrumwoman offerings and special 'members only' events, vouchers and gifts!
There is currently a special offer of 50% off of the yearly membership fee. Take advantage of it while it lasts!
Join now for £99 £49
Association Membership £49!
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2025 Schedule
Come join us
Book any of the listed events via BookWhen
BookWhen - The Drum Woman
If you would like to drum with us:
Sacred Women's Drum Circle - Harlow Essex
A monthly circle on Sundays in Harlow, Essex taking place outdoors on beautiful sacred land.(Monthly)
Book HARLOW £10
Shamanic Drum Circle - Marks Tey Colchester
(Monthly)Book MARKS TEY £15
Women in the Woods 2025
13th - 14th September 2025 - Booking coming soon(Seasonal)
Book WOMEN IN THE WOODS £??? TBC
Other Events:
Wreath making and Drumming day - Roydon Village Hall Essex near Harlow
Create your own magical wreath for Solstice or Christmas, feast and then drum with us!13th December 2025
(Seasonal)
Book ROYDON 'Wreath Making' £40
Imbolc Sacred Drum Circle - Avalon Room Glastonbury Somerset
7-9.15pm31st January 2026
(Seasonal)
Book GLASTONBURY 'Drum Circle' £15
If you would like to birth a drum:
Ancestral Drum Birthing Day - Amersham Buckinghamshire
19th October 2025(Seasonal)
Book AMERSHAM £290
Drum Birthing - Harlow Essex
25th October 2025(Seasonal)
Book HARLOW £225
Ancestral Drum Birthing Day - Halstead Essex
2nd November 2025(Seasonal)
Book HALSTEAD £285
Drum Birthing Day Nether Edge - Sheffield
22nd November 2025(Seasonal)
Book SHEFFIELD £300
Drum Birthing at Fringe Yoga - Epping Essex
29th November 2025(Seasonal)
Book EPPING £290
Healing Drum Birthing Day - Creating a Bridget Drum on Imbolc - Brighde Room Goddess House Glastonbury
1st February 2026(Seasonal)
Book GLASTONBURY £300
Ancestral Drum Birthing Day - Towcester
21st February 2026(Seasonal)
Book TOWCESTER £285
Higher Heart of Avalon Drum Birthing Pilgrimage - Glastonbury
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th June 2026(Seasonal)
Book GLASTONBURY £575
A deposit will secure your space on all drum birthings and retreats.
You can then pay the balance in full or create a payment plan.
Most are advertised via eventbrite at this time. You can pay using their system and add their fee or pay direct to Melonie, just get in touch.
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Markets and Festivals
Melonie often has stalls at different markets and festivals across the year. Here she sells her drums and rattles and often runs drum circles.
The 3rd Annual Convention of Women Drummers, Makers and Players - Marks Tey Parish Hall (CO6 1EJ)
8th and 9th November 2025Melonie will have a stall here as well as running a huge drum circle. Tickets now on sale:
Tickets for 3rd Annual Convention
Yule Pagan and Alternative Market: Earth Spirit Events - Marks Tey Parish Hall Old London Road Colchester CO6 1EJ
30th November 2025Melonie will have a stall with her drums and will be running a free drum circle on the day. 10:30-4pm
Yule Pagan and Alternative Market
Suffolk Witchcraft Market XL Edition - Blackbourne Community Centre Elmswell IP30 9UH
7th December 2025Melonie will have a stall with her drums and will be running a free drum circle on the day. 10:30-4pm
A Festival for Pagans and Witches
2nd - 4th May 2026Melonie will be back at this popular festival holding drum circles, singing with Sisters of the Drum and with her pink gazebo stocked full of magical drums.
A Festival for Pagans and Witches
Mind Body Spirit Festival - London Olympia
22nd - 25th May 2026Melonie will be at the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival in London Olympia with her drum stall again. Expect a huge range of potent drums. Stay tuned, there may be performances as well.
Mind Body Spirit Festival Olympia
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