Drum Making Ceremony

MAY 1 WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!!

ADDITIONAL DATE OF MAY 16 ADDED. 

CONTACT MICHAEL TO JOIN ON MAY 16. TEXT OR CALL 406-360-6111 

The medicine drum is a powerful tool for self healing and shamanic journey, and if youre already a healer its a must for sound healing, soul retrieval or holding space. With current events there has never been a better time to invest in the well being of ourselves, clients, family and friends. The drum has the ability powerfully assist in breaking old patterns and visioning new realities. If you have been calling a drum into your life this workshop is for you...

Please read all info below thoroughly 

 

NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!  SEE DETAILS BELOW

These typically fill up fast so don't wait to register.

The gift of a drum will be with you for decades and for many this marks the beginning of a new time in life.  There will be an ancestral altarspace and the drums are made in a fun but sacred way to begin a relationship of magic for years to come. For many, this is a day of healing as well as making a drum. The drums are soaked in water and herbs and we will be working with these plants while we make the drums as well. In the past, the herbs have included local Sage (Artemesia), White Sage, Mullein, Uva Ursi, Juniper, and Tobacco. Working with the plants brings another dimension of energy to the drum making process for cleansing and ancestral connection.  

We will be making drums outdoors in accordance with curent pandemic guidelines and group comfort levels. In the case of inclement weather we will be indoors. There is plenty of room for distancing and so on. 

PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

16" Bison or Elk $279

18" Bison or Elk $298

16 or 18 inch recommended for best combination of size, sound quality and ease of handling. Other sizes (smaller and larger) and hides (moose, horse, etc) may be available - Inquire for availability pricing. Please plan ahead as it takes extra time to acquire these materials. 

 A $100 deposit covers your material cost and is required to hold your space, remainder is due in CASH (for money blessing) at time of ceremony. If cash is not possible please contact ahead of time to arrange an alternative method.

Location will be in SW Denver near Hampden and Federal at private residence. Details will be sent in confirmation email when you register. 

Message, Text or call Michael at 406-360-6111 for additional info.

About the drums, ethics, etc...  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

All materials are ethically sourced and of the highest quality. Drums will be made in a sacredly held container where your intentions will be honored, and the animals, trees, and materials are all honored as a part of the sacred circle of life. I have invested many hours in learning methods to make drums that both look and play amazing.

Anthropological research suggests the frame drum originated in Siberia thousands of years ago before migrating around the planet. There are traditional stories that suggest the drum is much older than that. Where did it originate? Regardless, these drums have played very important roles in traditions from Native America and all over the world. For interesting info visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_drum where there is a compilation of various styles from over the world. Interestingly I do not see references for Native American use of this style of drum here. It would be nice to see that addition to the page. Traditional stories sometimes say the drum was a spirit that came to help them, the heartbeat of the earth. The drums we will be making are a contemporary style, influenced by Native American as well as Northern European styles. Exact wrapping styles may vary between ceremonies.

I offer these workshops with humility and the intention to heal, honor and lift the spirit of humanity, the earth, and all the diverse life she carries.