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
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 Sacred Women's Drum Circles across Essex and at events countrywide.
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.
Melonie's one off circles are always advertised in advance.
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'.
Drumming at Sacred Sites
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.
Drum Con 4 is on 17th April 2027.
Tickets available now
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.
Drum Con 17th April 2027
The Fourth Annual Convention of Women Drummers, Makers and Players takes place on 21st and 22nd November 2026 and tickets are £65.
Association Members recieve £10 off tickets.
This will be our fourth magical gathering full of workshops, talks, performances, stalls and entertainment. There will be 2 kitchens and late night Saturday closing!
You can expect huge drum circles, the Golden Beater Awards, a mega raffle and more!
Only 20 tickets available.
Convention 21st/22nd November 2026 - £65
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 £'Donation Based'
Shamanic Drum Circle - Marks Tey Colchester
(Monthly)Book MARKS TEY £15
Sacred Women's Drum Circle at A Festival for Pagans and Witches
(festival ticket required)May 2027
(Seasonal)
Book MERIDEN £3
Other Events:
TRIBE! - The Clophill Centre Bedfordshire
Join us as we gather on the land for a gentle weekend of sharing, drum circles, communal cooking, crafting and deep restFully Booked - 4th/6th September 2026
(Seasonal)
BEDFORDSHIRE 'Tribe!' - FULL
If you would like to birth a drum:
Drum Birthing at Butterfly Effect Wellbeing - Harlow
7th November 2026(Seasonal)
Book HARLOW £235
Drum Birthing Day - Lockerbie
20th February 2027(Seasonal)
LOCKERBIE - £290 - TBC
Drum Birthing Day - Acle Norfolk
27th February 2027(Seasonal)
ACLE - £310
Healer Drum Birthing Day - Tingewick Buckinghamshire
13th March 2027(Seasonal)
TINGEWICK - £300
Drum Birthing Day - Quinton Northamptonshire
11th April 2027(Seasonal)
QUINTON - £310
Women's Drum Birthing Day - Morpeth
24th April 2027(Seasonal)
MORPETH - £300 - 2 Spaces
Bee Drum Birthing Day - GreenHeart 2027
TBC(Seasonal)
GreenHeart - TBC
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.
22nd Convention of Archeology and Earth Mysteries - Compton Dundon Somerset
4th October 2026Melonie will be bring her magical drums to this event.
Advanced booking needed for the the day, tickets are £20 for a full days convention including talks by David Furlong on the Myth and Magic of Ancient Egypt, Maria Wheatley on Ancient Britain to Chaco Canyon, Stuart Mason on The Long Man of Wilmington: Sun and Shadow Solstice and Equinox, and Peter Knight with Sue Wallace - The soundscapes of prehistoric sacred places.
Book tickets by emailing Peter at stoneseekerbooks@gmail.com
Om Yoga Show - Alexandra Palace
16th - 18th October 2026Melonie will have a stall showcasing her drums at this wonderful festival. She will also be running some workshops.
Om Yoga Show
Earth Spirit Events - Yule Fair - Marks Tey Parish Hall
29th November 2026Melonie will have a stall with her drums and be running a drum circle at this event. Bring a drum if you have one or buy one!
Earth Spirit Events
A Festival for Pagans and Witches
1st - 3rd May 2027Melonie 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
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