In this approach to the creation and birthing of your own unique drum we will work with both crafting practices and shamanic spiritual/ceremonial practices as detailed below:
Cleaning and fleshing the skin of the drum by hand to prepare and smooth it for a perfect vibration
Choosing the wood and shape and size of frame for your drum.
Making the hazel branch to size for around the frame, the skin will then be sewn around this branch
Sanding and oiling of the frame for a smooth finish
Making detailed choices for the handle with gemstone, wood or antler
Assembling and making of the drum with handle creation, puncturing, sewing, looping and stretching and tensioning of the skin.
Finishing the drum, extra stretching of the strings, making the togges, making the unique beater for your specific sound requirements
Energetically connecting into the skin of the drum to heal any issues or blocks with the animal spirit that gave the skin
Honoring the animal soul of the drum skin
Shamanic Drumming ceremony
Walk to meet the spirit Ali of the drum
Learning drumming healing techniques
Learning how to call in the 6 directions with your drum to activate and set up sacred spaces
Types of wood and skins offered to you for your drum frames and beaters: Hazel, Cedar, Oak, Ash, Beech. Horse, Bison, Fallow Deer, Goat, Tiger Shark, Red Deer, Roe Deer.
All our materials are ethically sourced in connection with nature without cruelty to animals. The animals are NOT killed for their skins, rather their skins have been gathered after death in order to alleviate any waste and honor the animal.
PLEASE NOTE:
No prior experience is necessary for this workshop and you will be supported and assisted every step of the way. However it is important to understand that drum creation can be physically demanding and messy work.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change