Heritage Crafts

Drum making

The making of drums. See the separate entry for percussion instrument making.

This craft uses products derived from animals – please read our ethical sourcing statement.
CURRENTLY VIABLE
Status
Currently viable
Craft category
Other

History

Drum making is having a bit of a resurgence, and are made in the UK by Henry Potter & Co. Drums Ltd. Cambridge Drum Company, Liberty Drums, and the British Drum Company.

Craftspeople currently known

There are 30+ UK makers listed on the Worldwide Drum Luthier directory

National Lottery Heritage Fund
Swire Charitable Trust
The Royal Mint
Pilgrim Trust
Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation
William Grant Foundation

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