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Circles & Classes at Cedar Mountain Drums...
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At our Portland, Oregon location:
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At your location:
For anyone, anywhere...
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Nationwide Drum Circle Links
Attention
All Drummers!
We maintain a nationwide (worldwide?) list of open drumming (and flute) circles
on our forum. Please help us out
by listing circles in
your area and updating your listings when necessary. (Don't
forget to get permission before sharing contact info). For those who are
not comfortable posting on the forum, we will add your drum circle for you if
you email us with the
information you want listed.
If you don't find a circle near you listed here, use a
search engine and search on the words "Drumming", "Drumming Circles," or "Drum Circles" along with
the name of your area to find one.
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Weekly Drum Circles
 Have you ever experienced stress? If you answered yes, then may
we suggest that you come to a Drumming Circle where you can pound and scream along with
a group of crazy people
just like yourself? The release is phenomenal! It's as if you
were packing up your tension and troubles and sending them off with the
sound waves. Creating music with drums is an active form of
meditation. Often in the drum trance state-of-mind questions are
answered, problems are solved, and clarity is achieved because the thinking
(left) brain is put on hold and we allow our intuitive (right) brain to rule
for a little while. A recent study even suggests an increase in
cancer-fighting immunities in people participating in group
drumming.
 Drumming is
good for your spirit -- expressing yourself in a free-form, non-judgmental,
improvisational environment like a drum circle can allow you to tap into a
very strong spiritual connections. It's primitive. It's
basic. It's part of us.
The power and magic of
drumming circles is growing and is a way to communicate what goes beyond words or
explanations.
The intent
of our circles is first and foremost to create safe space, and to give permission to find
and honor the rhythms that lie within each of us. The focus is play, which is defined as
having no agenda, and the circles are not so much a teaching as an experience.
Drumming Circles at Cedar Mountain Drums
All Circles held
Wednesday night from 7:00 pm to about 9:00 pm
Upstairs at 2239 E. Burnside St (just go in the front door)
$5.00 Donation Requested
 1st Wednesday: Men's Drumming
2nd Wednesday: Mixed Drumming
(Men, Women & Children)
3rd Wednesday: Women's Drumming
4th Wednesday: Shamanic Journeying
(Donation $10.00)
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 Kids' Drumming
Circle
Cancelled for the
Summer, will start up again in the Fall
4th Thursday of the Month
at Cedar Mountain Drums
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Especially For Kids 7 and under
(Older Sibs Welcome Too!)
A heartbeat is the first thing we hear when coming from
spirit to form, our own and that of our Mother. All children have an
innate and natural rhythm, and drumming wakes up the sense of
wholeness and magic that is already familiar to young children.
Our intention is to create safe and nurturing space for
children to experience hands-on percussion as a group. In
addition, we will be using stories and projects to teach about
the basic essence of the Natural World. Each child will learn
about honoring their own rhythm, sitting in Circle,
communication with the Talking Stick, and interacting with the
rhythm of others in the circle.
$5.00 Donation Requested.
Facilitated by Mandi and
Amy. Mandi facilitates the Women's Drumming
Circle at Cedar Mountain and is nanny to Jasmine
(age 6), who has naturally grown up to the sound
of drumming (Yes, her Daddy is Patrick, founder
of Cedar Mountain Drums). Amy is currently a
student at Marylhurst, pursuing a degree in
Elementary Education, and the mother of Skyler
(age 4). She taught classes in Los Angeles for
five years in multicultural and recyclable art,
sewing, jewelry and cooking.
Call Cedar Mountain Drums for registration and
information
(503) 235-6345 or email
mandi@cedarmtndrums.com
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 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.
Share Shawn's Drum Making
Workshop
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Individual or Small Group Workshops for Other Healing Tools
We will custom
create a workshop for your group in:
Rattle Making
Talking Stick Creation
Dream Catcher Weaving
Rawhide Rattle Sculpture
or any other skill
we have that you would like to learn.
Call
503-235-6345 or
email us.
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THE TEACHINGS OF THE SOUTH
SEVEN
WEEK CONTINUATION COURSE IN THE TEACHINGS OF THE ANCIENT WISDOMS
OF THE SACRED CIRCLE
The South is the element of Earth, our bodies, the summer and a
place of manifestation. The South brings us the gifts of heart
and discipline. We learn to live each day wholehearted and
leave each day clutter free. In these two-hour sessions, we
will study and experience the ancient wheels of Native American
and of other cultures. Together, we will uncover and recover
these gifts:
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Testing of the physical body
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The love of one person for another
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Control of appetites
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Determination
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Compassion
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Kindness
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Anger at injustice
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Ability to express hurt and other bad feelings
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Ability to express joy and good feelings
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Loyalty
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Generosity
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Passionate involvement in the world
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Sensitivity to the feelings of others
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Goal setting
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Musical development
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Discrimination in sight, hearing and taste
To be held on seven consecutive
Tuesday evenings
from 7-9 pm beginning July 20th, 2010.
There is a suggested donation of $150 for the
series. No one will be turned away who is willing to exchange
time, talent or treasure (please call or email Patrick to make
arrangements).
Course taught by Patrick Pinson, M.A., of Mingo
heritage and owner of Cedar Mountain Drums. He teaches from a
place of knowing, integrating gestalt, play, years of experience
on the Red Road and from his personal work with our own issues.
This is an experiential class available to all seeking how to
integrate the old with the new.
Held at: Cedar Mountain Drums Heartspace
2239 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214 (upstairs -
steps on right side of retail store)
For pre-registration or information
Call Cedar Mountain Drums (503) 235-6345 or
email patrick.
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Drum rentals are available for local events (drums must be picked up and returned to our Portland location). Rates are reasonable, and we also have weekend rates for your scout camp or meditation retreat. Call 503-235-6345 for prices and reservations.
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We maintain a Native Elders Fund, which we donate to Native American elders in the Portland area who need financial help beyond what is offered by Federal, State and Local Governments. All donations are channeled in full to the elders.
Make a donation online.
Contact us by phone at 503-235-6345 or e-mail for more information.
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Jacob Cree, son of Raymond Cree,
suffered an injury and can father children only through "human invetro".
Jacob is an upstanding young man who has never been in trouble with the
law and does not use drugs or alcohol. He was born in Portland
July 19, 1983 and is enrolled with the Umatilla in Pendleton, Oregon.
His wife is named Rose. He is the last of Raymond's bloodline.
We ask for help in this matter.
Make a donation on line
Contact us by phone at 503-235-6345 or e-mail for more information.
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The power and magic of drumming circles is growing and is a way to communicate what goes beyond words or explanations.
The intent of our circles is first and foremost to create safe space, and to give permission to find and honor the rhythms that lie within each of us. The focus is play, which is defined as having no agenda, and the circles are not so much a teaching as an experience.
By arrangement, Patrick will come to your location and facilitate a circle for your group. If needed, we can supply drums and other percussion instruments for your event. E-mail Patrick for more information.
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 If
you have a group that wishes to make drums or rattles,
we can custom design a weekend workshop for your group.
Contact us
to arrange a workshop in your area.
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 Using the drum, voice, and play,
Patrick offers corporate workshops in community building and teamwork. Patrick teaches from a background of Native American wisdom, play therapy, addictions recovery and Gestalt therapy. He holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Rehabilitation from Marshall University.
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Not sure what kind of drum you need? Seeking a little advice on your path?
In this package, you give permission to Patrick to journey for you as to which animal, tree, size and shape drum is tailored for you and your current situation. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire as to what issues you are dealing with and any illnesses / dis-eases you are holding.
The cost of the individual consultation is $300 plus the cost of the drum selected, made and blessed for you by Patrick. Contact Patrick for more information.
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