A journey of creation and connection…

About:
At the heart of this workshop is the profound connection between you and the drum you are birthing, with the medicine of the animal (hide) and plant (hoop) that you are crafting with. Throughout the process, you will select the hide that resonates most with you, and are guided in the art of preparing and lacing the drum, and are fully supported in the potential for your own healing and transformation that can arise as part of the process. This hands-on approach ensures that each drum is not only a work of art and musical instrument but also a vessel for healing and personal growth.

The intimate connection between creator and instrument fosters a deep sense of reverence and respect for the shamanic drum, which continues to resonate within you long after the drum is birthed.

These workshops provide a profound opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, and a heightened spiritual connection.

About the Shamanic Drum / Frame Drum

The world’s oldest known drum is the frame drum.

As a round container that vibrates life, with its frame that is a circle, it is an ancient feminine symbol.

The Drum is pan-cultural, an instrument and medicine tool that spans across cultures from the early civilisations, and as such is one that is accessible to all people of all cultures. We acknowledge the earliest known origins of drummers being women in the ancient priestess cultures, and the long history of drumming as an oftentimes core element of culture, spirituality, and medicine around the world.

Details:

Location: Allambie Heights. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Saltwater People.

Timing: held over an evening (Saturday 6.30pm - approx 9pm) and the following day (Sunday 9am - until you're finished, approx 3-5pm)

Flow of the drum birthing:

DAY 1

Saturday evening, we gather in ceremony, and you will choose the hide you will be working with (the hide actually chooses you). We will work with goat hides and your choice of 15" or 18" drum frames made from Paulownia wood. We will then drop into a drum journey to connect to our animals (hide) and start the process of transforming and preparing our hides for our birthing journey the next day.

DAY 2

Sunday morning, we gather again and journey with the Crystal Alchemy Bowls to set intentions and create sacred space for the day ahead. This day is dedicated to the weaving and birthing of our drums. We expect to finish around 3pm, however leave the afternoon free so that you can finish at your own pace. We recommend keeping the evening free so you can have a gentle quiet night to rest and integrate, and if possible to plan a gentle day the following day for the drum birth post-partum. Substantial snacks and refreshments are included.

What you will need to bring

Strong scissors if you can. There will be a few pairs available if needed.
A journal and pen
Something sacred to you to put on the altar (optional)
Decorations for your drum (optional, this could be crystals or feathers etc)
Water bottle
An old towel for protecting your drum as you are crafting

Pricing and payment plans:

15 inch: $540 paid upfront, or $560 on payment plan (deposit $150).

18 inch: $560 paid upfront, or $580 on payment plan (deposit $150).

Lineage & Acknowledgements:

Our shared influence in drum making and midwifing this process is our shared lineage of The School of Shamanic Womancraft, and its founder Jane Hardwicke Collings, and the school's lineage of Janine Parvati Baker, Cedar Barstow and James Blackbear Harvey.

Larissa also acknowledges her teachers Jayatii Berry (Divine Heart Frame Drums), and Jane Elworthy (Return to Light). Bianca also acknowledges her teachers Raven Abulhawa, Jules Gundlach and Arahni Lion, and acknowledges the work of drummer historian Layne Redmond.

Questions

Please reach out if you have any questions at all to:

Larissa 0407 491 068

Bianca 0409 642 759