Medicine Drum Making Workshop – In Person This event is Sold Out!
Saturday, January 28, 2023
11 am – 5 pm
This class is limited to 15 students only.
Registration Fee: See Below Options
Location: Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, Pa.
Note: Entrance to Circle of Miracles is the 2nd driveway of the property on Beulah Road. When you turn in to the driveway, please go around to the parking lot area that is at the rear of the building. The entrance door is on the lower level of the building.
This class sells out quickly so early registration is recommended.
The drum is a part of native heritage from tribal cultures all over the world. This single sided drum is drafted 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 held. Great for drumming circles and meditation!
In this workshop you will be supplied everything you need by Rainbows of Healing to create your own frame drum and accompanying beater. While you are making your creations, Valerie and Ian will teach you the care and feeding of your drum, as well as how to use them in healing and cleaning ceremonies.
The class begins with a Drum Journey to connect to the Heartbeat of the Drum, and then 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.
Cost and Materials – Options – Choose Your Drum:
- $195 includes all materials for a 14″ diameter maple Frame/Deer Hide drum and drum stick
- $195 includes all materials for a 14″ diameter maple Frame/Elk Hide drum and drum stick
- $225 includes all materials for a 18″ diameter maple Frame/Buffalo Hide drum and drum stick
All other materials will be provided and are included in the price of the workshop. Please pack a lunch.