Sunday, June 3 10:00
AM – 4:00 PM $165
The beat of the drum is the heartbeat of Mother Earth, and
connects us to our own heart.
Making
a drum is really a transformational journey into our hearts. The
drum is a part of native heritage from tribal cultures all over
the world. This single sided shaman drum is a traditional native
drum crafted using a wooden hoop or frame and a stretched rawhide
head and lacing. Covered on only one side, the back is laced to
form the symbol of a medicine wheel with the four cardinal directions
that also serve as a hand hold. Great for drumming circles and
meditation!
In this workshop you will be supplied everything you need to create
your own frame drum and accompanying beater. While you are making
your creations Valarie and Ian will teach you the care and feeding
of your drum, as well as how to use them in healing and cleansing
ceremonies. We will sing songs and tell stories throughout the
two days.
On Friday evening we will begin with a Drum Journey to connect
to the Heartbeat of the Drum, and soak our individual hides. Saturday
morning we will join together again and start the process of creating
our drums and beaters. After creating the drum, we'll celebrate
its birth with a special ceremony. Birthing a drum is an intense
process, one not easily forgotten. The drum face can later be painted
with your Animal Totem or designs. You can also personalize the
drum with beads and feathers to strengthen the connection with
your drum.
$165 Registration includes all materials for a 16" diameter
drum and beater. All other materials will be provided and are included
in the price of the workshop. If you have some special beads or
feathers which you'd like to decorate your drum you may also bring
them.
Class is limited to 10 students only. $50 deposit and
early registration is required for this class so that supplies
can be purchased.
Please sign up early by contacting Soulutions to register:
215-968-9750
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