Drum Making Class

Sun Apr 21 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

Holistic Light House | Roseville

Spiritual Corner
Publisher/HostSpiritual Corner
Drum Making Class
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Let's make some magic!!
One of the oldest Magickal tools is the drum. Here's a great opportunity to make one of your own, infused with your energy and spirit.
Drum sizes and Hides Price List:
Deer -
14" - $150
16" - $170
18" - $200
Horse -
14" - $160
16" - $180
18" - $210
20" - $270
Elk -
14" - $170
16" - $190
18" - $220
20" - $280
Buffalo -
16" - $220
18" - $260
20" - $320
"Repeat Offenders" can contact me directly for "off menu" options.
Note that not all hides come in all sizes. Why? Simply, over the years, I've learned which ones work best at what range and this represents the best set of choices.
All paid registrations are due by 4/7/24. No Exceptions.
As shipping cost rise, the prices may change-to ensure you pay the above listed prices, order and pay as soon as possible
Payment by:
Venmo (The-Different-Drum)
PayPal invoice by e-mail,
CC by phone,
or check by snail mail as long as I get it before the due date.
You can contact me here on Facebook,
by e-mail - [email protected],
or by text or phone @ (916) 835-1863
Drum FAQ:
"Are these Native American drums?"
Yes and no. Yes, Native Americans still make similar drums, but so do a lot of other cultures around the world. These are, essentially, the same kind of drums any of our ancestors might have made thousands of years ago when they were still working with stone tools - only better, thanks to a little modern technology that help longevity. They're truly Pan-cultural and practically part of our DNA - no matter what your background.
"What are my hide selections?"
Buffalo, Elk, Horse, or Deer. These are all hunted animals - no farm slaughters - and are all blessed and all the parts used long before I ever see the hides.
"What are the differences?"
Tough question to answer, as every drum is utterly different than every other one (the beauty of this particular medium), but IN GENERAL:
Buffalo - deeper pitch, less resonant, more grounding, heavier.
Elk - Medium to higher pitch, most versatile, longer resonance, energy varies. Elk is my "go to" hide for almost everything.
Deer - light weight, higher pitched, simple, clean resonance, very "air"/"Higher chakra" kind of feeling.
Horse – this can be all over the place sonically, from the light feel of the deer to the heavier resonance of a large elk. No promises, here. The real appeal of the horse hide is that they’re all natural deaths. No hunting, no farming. I find there’s a serious appeal there for a lot of people.
Again, remember, these are generalizations (really, I can't stress this enough) and what your drum becomes is also DIRECTLY related to your personal energy resonance.
"What size can I make?"
14", 16", 18" and 20" Yes, generally, bigger is deeper and louder. If you want to wake the dead, do a 20" Buffalo. For ceremonial/divining work, a 16" Elk or deer might be a better choice. You get the idea.
"What if I want to make something bigger?"
Great! At that point, they get pretty time consuming and aren't group class friendly. Talk to me about what you'd like to do and we'll arrange to have you come up to my Home workshop in Nor Cal for a 1-on-1 session. This works REALLY well for mother drums if you're so inclined.
"What do I have to bring?"
A sunny disposition, a sense of adventure, and two hands (or a friend with two hands). I supply all the hide, hoops, tools, and materials for drum sticks. Of course, drum sticks!!
"Will we be decorating our drums?"
Nope, not this time, but I'll happily answer all your questions as to how to personalize your new baby.
"How long does it take?"
Around 2-3 hours, depending on the group. 3-7 days before the drum is ready to play.
“Do we get to take them home?”
Of course! What would be the fun, otherwise?
Once your drum is created and you want to learn more about drumming, Spiritual Corner can host a Magickal drumming Playshop series at a later time:
Here is the information on the drum series. NOTE – this is not a series for drummers only!! If you are a practitioner, priest/ess, solitary, or whatever, and you’d like to incorporate drumming into your core practice, this is for you. I’ll be bringing a brace of drums to each session, and possibly a few other goodies, so drums aren’t required, but please feel free to bring your favorite, or any other noisy toys.
Parts 1 & 2 will run about three hours-ish, then a lunch break, and then parts 3 & 4 will run between 2-3 hours but how long things run depends upon all of you, but this seems to be about the average.
Magickal Drumming 1: Introduction to Magickal Drumming
This is exactly as it sounds, an introduction with a whole bunch of Q and A. No drums required as this will be primarily lecture.
Topics to be included: Foundations, Meditation, Celebration and Healing.
Magickal Drumming 2: Meditation.
Pretty much as it sounds. Expect active participation. Drums not required but would be nice. Practitioners welcome and desired.
Topics covered: Personal meditation, guided, and which drums to use under what circumstances. Working with Practitioners and why will also be covered.
Magickal drumming 3: Ceremonial and Ritual Drumming
This is a participation session for drummers and practitioners alike. If you have a drum, bring it! If you don’t, that’s OK!
Topics to be covered, opening/closing sacred space, raising energy, “talking” to the spirits, types of drums to be used in which situations, planning and “winging it”.
Magickal Drumming 4: Healing
Ah, the original magickal practice. Bring your drums, ailments, ideas, and get ready to get your hands dirty as you’ll be working on your classmates.
Topics covered: Rhythm styles, appropriateness, drum choices.
OK, that should about cover it ALL. Any questions? You know where to find me!
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Holistic Light House, 401-B Vernon St,Roseville,CA,United States

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