Creating an instrument from scratch is a very empowering and satisfying experience. To see the drum come take shape and understand how it is a living instrument can be humbling. Working on the drum, cutting the hide and lacing the skin can be very meditative, and leave you in a space of pure joy of creation.

With a piece of rawhide and a hoop, you will be shown how to create your own Drum. During the morning portion of the workshop, you will participate in a thanksgiving ceremony and afterwards the rawhide will be cut. In the afternoon you will lace and create your own drum. You will be taught how to care for your drum and we will discuss how the drum can be used.