Spirit Drum-Making Workshop
July 23rd | 11am-5pm | Beautiful 16″, 18″ or 20″ round Spirit Drums with maple frames and your choice of a variety of expertly tanned hides. Visit www.furandhide.com to make your choice of a drum kit. Make sure to order only the ‘round’ drum frame, 16”, 18” or 20” only and the hides NOT pre-drilled. You’ll purchase the kit you want and bring it to class. Fee: Drum Kit cost + $95/person
Spend the day sacredly crafting your own Spirit Drum. There are a variety of hides to choose from and it’s important for you to choose the particular animal (hide) that ‘calls to you’ because the medicine or power of the animal with still be held in the hide. A part of making your own drum is bringing the power of the animal itself through the drum so, take some time to research the qualities and gifts of each animal, then use your intuition to make the right choice for yourself.
Over the course of the day you will participate in each aspect of the sacred ceremony of making a Spirit Drum. You’ll learn how to prepare the drum through a smudging and honoring ritual, how to tune into the consciousness of your drum, how to work with the medicine (power) of your drum, how to honor the spirit of the animal who gave its hide for your drum and the ways to use your drum for ceremony and healing.
Date: July 23rd
Time: 11am – 5pm
Fee: $95 + cost of your drum kit you from
PLEASE REMEMBER:
Visit www.furandhide.com (the website of Centralia Hide & Fur Company) to choose and order your Drum Kit. You must purchase your drum kit and receive it before July 21st because you will need to soak the hide overnight, prior to class. Choose a 16”, 18” or 20″ Round Drum Kit only, DO NOT order the pre-drilled hole option for your hide and allow 3-4 days for delivery.
Please bring your lunch. This is an extended day that requires moderate strength in your hands and arms along with the ability to stay focused while doing the lacing and knotting of the hide around the frame. For questions contact JoBeth at 425.823.4692