Drum and Rattle Workshop
Drum and Rattle making is an act of creation. The bringing to life of an instrument of prayer.
A drum is a medicine tool from our hearts, with our hands, for the earth. A drum helps us to connect to the heartbeat of Mother Earth. It is a means of healing and awakening ourselves and others as we drum.
The drum beat represents the creative power in all things including the power to change. A drum is a voice. A voice that is a gift to us from a greater being. The human mind fixates upon the monotonous and repetitiveness.
Constant drum rhythms used in Meditation, Chanting, Shamanic Journeys or Shamanic Trance Music have a direct effect upon the brain function and mood of the involved listener. This allows the expression of one’s own uniqueness and to create a relationship with the Spirit of the drum.
The Rattle represents a union with the earth and sky. Rattles are one of the most ancient of musical instruments. The mood of a Rattle can vary considerably from the sound of soft gentle rain to the angry buzz of a rattlesnake. The contents of the Rattle determines the sound. When used in healing Rituals, the Spirit meaning of the contents in the Rattle are important for the healing process.
Spend a day in Circle while you make your own traditional Shamanic Hand Drum or Rattle. Bring an open heart and clear intention for your creation as we spend a day creating your tools.
The full cost of Drum Making Workshop is $400.00 for a 16 inch Drum.
$150 for Rattle Making which includes completing a Rattle which is ready and dry as well as a second Rattle to take home to complete after it completes drying process. This allows you to learn the full process of Rattle making.
All materials for the workshop are supplied and it takes approximately 5 to 6 hours although allow flexibility of time as it may vary.
Please bring a comfortable cushion, a large towel, your bottle of water, a plate of something yummy to share throughout the day and an open heart with a clear intention for your Healing tools.
I look forward to sharing space with you and creating together.