May 30, 2026
Time: To Be Announced
Location: Westwood (private residence – address shared upon registration)
Step into a powerful, hands-on ceremonial experience where you will craft your own single-head, shamanic style drum and matching driftwood beater. This is more than a workshop — it is a rite of creation, intention, and connection.
This gathering includes guided instruction, all materials, and a traditional pipe ceremony to bless each drum. You will leave with a sacred instrument made by your own hands, infused with your prayers and purpose.
What’s Included
- Maple hoop
- Rawhide drum round (your hide of choice)
- Rawhide lacing
- Locally sourced driftwood beater stick (collected in a good way)
- Guided step-by-step instruction and support
- Pipe ceremony blessing
Duration: Approximately 4 hours (allow flexibility)
Choose Your Drum Size
12”
- Travels well
- Ideal for song circles & sweat lodge
- Higher pitch, strong “thud,” less resonance
14” or 16” (recommended if you want versatility)
- Balanced tone
- Excellent for ceremony, circles, and journeying
- Strong resonance with grounded bass
18”
- Deep bass response
- Powerful volume
- Ideal for sound healing & meditation
Choose Your Hide
ELK
- Beautiful balance of bass and resonance
- Lighter in color
- Great option if painting your drum
BUFFALO (add $10)
- Thicker and darker
- Deep, rich tone
- Strong grounding presence
COW
- Tough, powerful tone
- Commonly used in traditional powwow drums
- Excellent for painting
HORSE (limited availability – message for details)
- Thinnest and most resonant
- Often darker with unique markings
- High sensitivity and tonal clarity
Each hide carries its own unique energy and character. Take time to feel into what is calling you.
Ethical Sourcing & Material Preparation
We are deeply intentional about how these sacred materials are sourced.
- Buffalo are free-ranging across western states, moving through public and private lands. Regulated permits are granted for ethical harvesting.
- Elk are responsibly hunted and valued for both their meat and hide.
- Cow hides come from domesticated farm animals.
- Horse hides are sourced from horses that have passed naturally.
In all cases, every effort is made to respectfully utilize the full animal. Materials are procured through a Native-owned company that operates with sustainability, reverence, and humane practices.
Investment
ELK, COW, or HORSE Drums:
- 12” – $175
- 14” or 16” – $225
- 18” – $275
Add $10 for BUFFALO hide
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space and cover initial material costs.
Deposits may be sent via:
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Cash
The remaining balance is due the day of the gathering.
I will confirm the deposit deadline after registration and share it with you.
This experience is deeply meaningful, creative, and transformative. The gathering I attended was powerful, and I am truly looking forward to bringing this sacred circle to you.
Spots will be limited to keep the space intimate and supported.
If your drum is calling you… trust that.
Many blessings.
