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Feb 03 3:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(F) African Drum Circle with Play Patrol

For children, tweens, and teens of all ages. Step into the circle and feel the beat in Mister Boom Boom's African Drum Circle, an immersive, hands-on musical journey that brings the power and spirit of African drumming to life-while connecting its influence to rhythms and instruments from around the world. This high-energy program centers around the djembe, the heart of West African rhythm, and expands to include a dynamic collection of global percussion instruments, including bongos, cajon, and more, that trace their roots back to African traditions. Presented by Play Patrol. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Event Type(s):

Cultural, Music

Audience(s):

Family, Children, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-1), Toddlers (1-2), Preschool, School age children, PreK-Kindergarten, Elementary, Tweens, Young Adults

Feb 04 4:00 p.m.

Event
Ferry Avenue

(F) Musical Play Patrol Presents: African Drum Circle

Unleash the rhythm within you with our program that teaches you to play a range of West African hand drums, including the djembe and the talking drum. The program wraps up with an exhilarating dance and drum circle, where you get to showcase your newly acquired skills. Mister Boom Boom performs this program.

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Family

Feb 04 6:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(A) Intro to Leathercrafting

Students will learn how to make leather journals that they can customize with monograms and other decorative designs.
● Students will leave with their finished custom leather journal.
● Students will learn how to cut leather, what adhesives work with leather, how to do decorative techniques such as an inlay and a simple closure.
● All tools and supplies will be provided. Presented by designer and educator Terina Nicole Hill.

Open to adult patrons

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Feb 06 2:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) Celebrating Legacy with Collage Art

For all adults. Join us for a hands-on Black History Month collage art workshop celebrating the cultural contributions of Black Americans while exploring our own hopes and aspirations for the future. No artistic experience is necessary–just bring your creativity! Materials provided. Presented by YBO Media. Registration required.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts, Cultural, Educational

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Feb 18 6:00 p.m.

Event
South County

(A) Intro to Leathercrafting

Students will learn how to make leather journals that they can customize with monograms and other decorative designs.
● Students will leave with their finished custom leather journal.
● Students will learn how to cut leather, what adhesives work with leather, how to do decorative techniques such as an inlay and a simple closure.
● All tools and supplies will be provided. Presented by designer and educator Terina Nicole Hill.

Open to adult patrons

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult
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