Education
Workshops
The Sounds and Sights of Africa Workshops
- Polyrhythmic hand-drumming workshops with songs and chants
- Drum circles
- Traditional African dance workshops
- Storytelling African dance Workshops
- Modeling of traditional garments
African Drum and Dance Workshops
- African drumming and dance the village way
- "The Journey with the Spirit Drum"
- "Togetherness Through the Drum" (Polyrhythmic Drumming)
- Speaking with your drum
- "Amanko" (the Elephant): Songs to wake the Spirit
The Story Behind the Image Workshops
- Traditional modern mask making
- Thrones and sculptured chairs
- Linguist staff carved African figures on walking sticks
- Traditional pottery pinched and coiled pots
- Wood sculpture- African forms and symbols in wood
- Festivals (Nature)
- Traditional Adobe sculpture (indoor/outdoor)
- Traditional and decorative dolls
- Traditional game pieces with instructions on strategies
- Drum Making workshops
- Cruises and conferences
- Adinkra textile printing
Music & Art Education
Kofi has been involved in a number of arts in education programs. They include a wide range of residencies from teaching special needs children (in the use of native techniques- pinch and coil, potter's wheels, kilns and woodworking tools) to elementary, secondary and university students in areas of African dance, sculpture, traditional Adinkra textile hand printing, drumming, drum making and storytelling.
Kofi's programs reflect all aspects of African arts (both performing and visual) which are inseparable in this indigenous society. In fact, he is a living example of his native lifestyle. His lifelong exposure to the music and culture of his village gave him a unique, comprehensive grasp of the traditional African life.
Beginners' Classes
LEARN THE BASICS
Kofi teaches students the general basics of hand drumming from breathing, positioning, bass tones, high tones and slap tones etc. in a fun way. The children learn to lead and be led, regardless of their knowledge of drumming. Kofi uses his African call and response technique with singing, improvisation and storytelling, developed over the many years of his working with children globally. He is adept with working with each child's unique abilities. He also teaches the history and culture of African Drumming through four part polyrhythmic forms such as Kpanlogo, Agbadza and Gahu.
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