Training in steelpan making aimed at popularising medium

Coordinator of the Chapman Steelpan Workshop Aubrey Bryan (centre) and Republic Bank’s Jonelle Dumett (third, right) pose with some of the workshop participants.

In an effort to educate individuals on the art of steelpan making, the Tina Insanally Foundation yesterday officially opened the Chapman Steelpan Workshop.

Ivan Chapman, who is the owner of the premises where the workshop is being held, will be working along with Aubrey Bryan the co-ordinator of the workshop in the training of the making of the steelpans.

Bryan mentioned that the workshop aims to pass on the knowledge of pan making to youngsters and adults. “We hope what we’re doing