|
Home
Our Drums
Our Kits
Our Rattles
Native American Style Flutes
Smudging & Herbs
Accessories
Other Drums
Raw Materials
Craft Supplies
Talking Sticks
Unique
Gifts
Goddess Gallery
Our Store
Our People
Questions & Answers
Ordering & Shipping Information
Circles & Classes
Drum Circle Listings
Articles About Drums & More
HeartSpace
Letters From Our Customers
|
The Individual
Drum Making Workshop
(with thanks to
Shawn and her husband for sharing these with us)
|
|
Depending
on the situation, we start with either a full hide or pre-cut heads and
lacings. When you arrive, these are already soaked and are ready to
go. Shawn has chosen to make a Moose drum on a Yellow Cedar rim. |
|
We generally begin
by smudging ourselves and the materials we will be working with. If
this is a new experience for you, we will share the methods and meanings
behind the activity. if you like. |
 |
|
 |
Even if
we don't start with a whole hide, all aspects of drum creation are
covered, both the mechanics and the ceremonial and energetic functions.
(This is Michelle, one of our drum making instructors.) |
|
 |
Here Shawn is learning how to cut
lacing for the drums.
|
|
Once the materials
are ready, it's time to make a drum! |
 |
 |
Before
starting the actual construction, many people write such things as their
name, the date, the type of drum and sometimes blessings, quotes, or
other significant words or symbols. |
|
We lead you through
the creation of your drum step by step, demonstrating and explaining
each part of the process. |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
When your drum is
finished, we help you construct a beater.
Two or three days
after taking the drum home, it dries completely and comes to life! |
 |
Individual or Small Group Drum Making Workshops
at our Portland, Oregon Location
INCLUDES:
Deer, Elk, Horse, Moose or Buffalo head & lacing
Cedar or Willow Oak Hoop
Beater
One-on-One Instruction
(small groups of 2-3 people can be
accommodated)
ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED
The workshop
is $65.00 plus the cost of
the kit you choose:
(For example:
15" Elk Cedar Kit ($120) + $65 = $185 for the workshop)
$25.00 deposit required
Scheduled at your
convenience any time the store is open. Suitable for individuals or
small groups. Rattle making and Dream Catcher making workshops can also
be arranged.
Located at
our 2237 E. Burnside Portland, Oregon Store
Call for more information or to schedule a time
Call 503-235-6345 or
email us.
Customized Group Drum Making Workshops at Your Location |
|
