in building your own drum, you will join others in a ritual process that enfolds into a deep and creative journey through guided meditation, working with animal skins and wooden hoop. I call this the animal give away and hoop of life.
Supplies include: (supply fee $150 included in tuition)
Drum frame 14-inch maple
Wet animal hide Elk
Drum beater alder wood
Please read the details about this event below and if you feel called to join me, it will be an honor to share this ritual with you.
What is a Witch’s Drum?
It is a hand-held frame drum that is traditionally used in Shamanic work, such as meditation and journeying. It can also be used in earth-based spiritual practices, healing rituals and a myriad of personal power work; all of which may be done in private or group settings.
What will you experience in this workshop?
In this intimate workshop, of no more than 12 other participants, you will not merely be building a drum. The construction process is also a ritual; a deep and creative journey that begins with guided meditation and continues to unfold as you work with the earth elements of animal skin and wood.
This is a cycle of life ritual. We are honoring life, death and rebirth of animals and trees as we transform the elements used to create the drum into a sacred object that will be used to feed and heal other souls.
Why make a Witch’s Drum?
- The Heart Connection: The first sound we hear is that of a beating heart while in the womb. Ancient tribes understood the power of this connection and began the practice of using drums to connect to the pulse of the Earth Mother, as well as the deepest part of the psyche that remembers the rhythm of the womb where life began.
- Enhanced Magick: The world is full of magnificent drums you could purchase. A ritual tool you build with your own hands and imbue with your life force will render unsurpassed power and magick in whatever way you use it!
- Shamanic Shifts: I have witnessed some profound breakthroughs and deep emotional experiences during this drum-making ritual. I cannot promise the same for you but if you come with an open heart and clear intention, who knows what you might leave with in addition to your drum!
Who is this workshop for?
Adults invested in spiritual growth who want to create a powerful tool for use in group rituals, personal or professional healing work or for the pure joy of creating your own drum through a ritualistic process!
Please realize you will be working with animal skins that emit natural odor, which may be an important consideration when discerning if this workshop is for you.
What to bring:
- Bagged lunch
- Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting messy in
- An open heart
Please realize you are working with wet animal skins that will have odor. Take this under consideration as you make the decision if this workshop is for you. This workshop is an outdoor event please dress accordingly. Thank you!
When, Where and How Much?
Date and time: Saturday, May 22, 2027 from 10am-5pm (Please arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule)
Location: The Temple of Witchcraft 49 N. Policy Road, Salem, NH
Investment: $295 which includes all the materials needed to build your drum and a beater, hands-on instruction and ritual facilitation. Payable as follows:
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to reserve your space and must be made no later than April 24, 2027 to allow adequate time to order your materials. (It might interest you toknow that I order the supplies for this ritual from a Native American owned company because I know that the materials are handled with integrity.)
You will be invoiced for the remaining balance of $145 payable anytime before May 22, 2027. No payment will be accepted on the day of the event to ensure a clear and singular focus for the ritual.
Limited to 12 students on a first-come, first-served basis
Want to register? Email me at blessings@matookamoonbear.com and I will send you an invoice.