Paddle and Drum

Paddle and Drum Making

Students and staff made their own paddles and drums. A Native American artist from the area came in and gave pointers on what symbols mean and fundamental art concepts like how to use negative space, how to plan an art piece, and more.

Making drums
showing off the finished products
an entire classroom working on decorating paddles
coloring in the design
using a template to create a design on a paddle
coloring a design on a paddle
a drum with a picture of an elephant
learning to make a drum