You are purchasing an experience like no other! This is a Ceremonial Drum Making Workshop. Together, we will celebrate creating a reflection of your Soul in the Soul of your very own Native American inspired frame drum. This 3 hr. workshop is led by Mary Ellen Connett, licensed therapist, retreat and workshop leader, drum circle leader, ritualist and frame drum artist.

Location: Ridgeway Place, 23415 GA HWY 315, Waverly Hall, GA 31831. Directions will be given

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM -

Gather to infuse intention into, create and bless a 12 or 14 inch frame drum and drum stick. If you are new to Drum Circles and drumming, we suggest for your first drum, a 12 inch drum, which is easiest to handle. Of the currently available hides, elk or cow hide is easiest to make. The 12 inch has a beautiful, rich vibration and sound and can be played for any occasion. BUT keep reading if you want the deepest vibration.

NOTE: for 12 inch drum - elk, horse, moose, buffalo and cow hides are available. Horse, moose and buffalo hides are more difficult to work with if this is your first drum.

For 14 inch drum - elk, buffalo, cow and horse are available. Again, elk and cow are easiest to work with if this is your first drum.

You will be notified if your selection is not available at the time of ordering and what currently is available.

RECOMMENDATION: IF you have a Drum Meditation practice and/or go regularly to Drum Circles, and your heart and soul desires a deeper, stronger vibration, the 14 inch drum will offer that, and surround you and your space with wonderful healing vibrations!

IMPORTANT TIP ON PAINTING A PICTURE ON THE FACE OF THE DRUM: The only material you should use that will not build up and not affect the quality of sound when playing the drum is INDIA INK.

You’ll be guided in DRUM MAKING every step of the way. NOTE: you will work at tables and can social distance. You will have the option of working together with others or complete your entire dru on your own, the choice is yours. You will have assistance as needed. We will be in a barn or apartment setting with plenty of ventilation and spaced apart. Masks can be worn if you choose.

We'll start by providing an inspirational look into the benefits of Drumming, followed by hands-on instruction of the steps of frame drum making. You’ll write your intentions for your drum inside the frame. We’ll say blessings to the animal and plant that have given itself to this drum. And, once completed, we’ll have a sage smudging and prayer over our newly birthed drums.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU NEED TO BRING A LARGE BATH OR BEACH TOWEL TO USE FOR BLOTTING WATER FROM YOUR SOAKED ANIMAL HIDE, and to lay on the table while creating your drum. All other supplies will be provided. ALSO, REMEMBER TO PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGES AND SNACKS, IN YOUR OWN COOLER.

We normally go somewhere locally for lunch afterwards and you are welcome to plan for that as well.

See the website page “Ceremonial Drum Making” under the Journeys tab in the menus bar for more complete details and pictures of this sacred process.

GO TO: https://youtu.be/gSmgrlPGyqc to see a video of the complete drum making process of the Spirit of Van Gogh Drum

NOTE WHEN CHOOSING YOUR ANIMAL HIDE: See Additional Information below for spiritual significance of the different animals, according to the Medicine Cards book by David Carson and Jamie Sams.