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Sacred Hide Rattle MakingA Ceremonial Journey of Creation, Intention and Ancient Wisdom
Monday, December 28, 2026
Join Joanna Wiley of Heart Mountain Wellness for a beautiful, hands-on ceremonial workshop where we will create our own sacred hide rattles, weaving together ancient wisdom, personal intention, creativity, and connection to the natural world.
The rattle is a powerful ceremonial tool used across many healing traditions for energetic clearing, prayer, meditation, journeying, and sacred ceremony. Its rhythm invites us into deeper connection with ourselves, the Earth, and the unseen world.
In this gathering, you will be guided through the process of handcrafting your own hide rattle, allowing your intuition and creativity to guide the materials, shape, and intention of your sacred instrument.
We will begin with the traditional circular rattle shape, a beautiful foundation for learning the art of hide rattle making. Seasoned rattle makers are welcome to explore other shapes and designs as their creativity inspires them.
During Our Time Together, You Will:
• Explore the ceremonial significance of rattles and their use in energetic medicine and spiritual practices.
• Choose your handle from a selection of natural sticks provided, or bring a meaningful branch, bone, crystal, or other special material from home.
• Learn to cut, shape, punch, and sew your hide rattle, working with the natural form, size, and character of your chosen handle.
• Weave prayer, intention, and personal meaning into your creation.
• Learn how to dry, finish, and personalize your rattle at home.
Completing Your Sacred Rattle
Your rattle will continue its journey after our gathering. You will take your handcrafted hide rattle home to dry for approximately 3 or more days.
Once completely dry, you will fill it with your own chosen materials — beads, herbs, crystals, small stones, corn, lentils, seeds, or other meaningful treasures. Each filling brings its own symbolism, intention, and unique sound, allowing you to create a ceremonial instrument that is truly your own.
This is more than a crafting workshop. It is an invitation to slow down, work with your hands, connect with the natural world, and bring a sacred tool into being through creativity, intention, and ceremony.
Whether you are creating your very first rattle or have been making ceremonial instruments for years, this gathering offers a beautiful opportunity to deepen your relationship with the sacred and create a meaningful tool to accompany you in meditation, prayer, healing, and ceremony.
No previous experience is necessary. All essential rattle-making materials and tools will be provided. Personal rattle fillings will be selected and added at home after the hide has dried.
I absolutely love the magic of creating sacred tools with our own hands. Rattles are such beautiful medicine — each one holds its own spirit, story, and song. I'm so excited to share this practice with you, gather in community, and co-create something meaningful together. I look forward to spending this sacred, creative time with you!
Tickets & Registration
Special Holiday Workshop Price: $77 per person
• Workshop Tuition: $52 — Two-hour guided ceremonial hide rattle-making experience.
• Materials Kit: $25 — Includes natural hide, sinew, use of tools, and a selection of natural handles.
Total: $77 per person — All Workshop Materials Included
One registration covers both the workshop and materials kit.
Space is limited to 15–20 participants. Advance registration is required.
The Keep Space Gallery at JaJa PDX
819 SE Taylor Street, Portland, OR
With love,
Joanna Wiley
Heart Mountain Wellness
With more than 22 years of experience in the healing arts, Joanna brings together ancient wisdom, energetic medicine, sacred ceremony, and creative expression to inspire meaningful connections with sacred tools.
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The Keep Space Gallery at JaJa PDX 819 SE Taylor Street Portland, OR 97214, 819 SE Taylor St, Portland, OR 97214-2385, United States
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