Join Raye Andrews and April Walker for the exciting experience of birthing your own drum, mallet and rattle.
Birthing and creating a personal sacred frame drum is a journey that is individually and spiritually meaningful. The drum symbolizes the heartbeat of life, the heartbeat of the community. It is not simply an art form but a tool for cleansing, centering, and focusing one’s intentions for health and happiness.
Drum making is an honor, a meditation, and a meaningful connection.
The location is April’s Sonora CA Office
We will be birthing 18-in drums for a deeper, more resonant sound, a sacred mallet and a rattle.
The total workshop cost is $995, which includes a nonrefundable deposit of 250.00, which may be applied to another class for up to 1 year and or is transferable to another person. Full payment due 2 months in advance.
Included
All materials needed to birth and enhance your drum, mallet, and rattle.
We have: Elk, Deer, Buffalo, Horse & Cow 1 of each available. First ask first served:
🎶💕"SACRED CEREMONIAL BIRTHING OF YOUR OWN SPIRIT DRUM" 💕🎶
All instructions and guidance.
Several meditations with breath, sound, and attunement to assist in each phase of your sacred connecting process.
Follow-up meeting to be announced
Optional Follow-up Zoom Group Full Moon Drumming October 7th at 5:30
What prior participants have said about this event:
The drum birthing workshop surpassed my expectations. I knew I would come away with a drum. What I didn't expect was the intention that was brought to the process. Coming into a relationship with the skin and the wood before even beginning construction was so powerful.
“Working within the community for the 2 days was also impactful as the wisdom and feminine energy present strengthened both my bond with the drum itself and also with using it as an instrument of healing.
They created the perfect container for the work, simultaneously making it utilitarian and sacred. I am so grateful for this experience.” - L.S. Atlanta
“Your ceremony is such a beautiful offering. Birthing my drum during the ceremony was a wonderful experience. The process was so much more than crafting an instrument—it was a spiritual journey. With every step, from stretching the hide to tying the laces, I felt a deep connection to nature, my ancestors, and my inner self.
The sacred energy in the room, guided by Raye’s wisdom and warmth, made it feel like I was part of something ancient and meaningful. Now, every time I play my drum, I feel its heartbeat align with my own. It’s a reminder of my strength, creativity, and the healing power of rhythm.
I can’t recommend this ceremony enough for anyone seeking connection, empowerment, and a deeper sense of purpose.” -J.W. Atlanta/Cancun
“This is not simply a drum-making class. This is a drum birthing. Birthing your sacred companion. It is a personal healing journey, a deep connection to your drum, a sacred experience. Wow, I loved every minute of this, the connections we made, the power of the drum and the connection to our community when we drum from that day forward”. - A,W. Modesto, CA
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