Archaic Roots is a manifestation of many years of study, practice and passion for hand made crafts/artistic media combined with knowledge of indigenous instruments and traditions. The custom made drums and instruments, indigenous instrument education presentations, drum circle facilitation and instrument building workshops provided by Archaic Roots are all inspired by the traditions of our global ancestors.

Offering one of a kind experiences with our unique workshops, retreats, and personal instrument building immersions. Additionally, we can provide an awesome private guest room or primitive artist cabin on the Archaic Roots property (located in the Southern Appalachian wilderness within the largest dome community on the East Coast of the United States). We can host and offer a unique experience while you’re here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Focus on yourself, delve into true wilderness areas, connect with our Mother Earth, hike to waterfalls, create art and instruments with a variety of media, and so much more!!

Looking for repair services for a variety of indigenous instruments such as drums, flutes, whistles, didgeridoo, and more; we can help! We can also create hand crafted custom instruments on a commission basis based on your vision and requirements.

Combining the elements of earth, water, air, and fire to produce functional art with a purpose of making music that transcends the art you are accustomed to seeing in most galleries. There’s no other place like Archaic Roots, come see visit us and see what we do!

Transformational Workshops & Classes!

Learn more about the classes, workshops, and retreats we offer!

Experience one of our events!!
Native American Style Flute Building Workshop- Winter 2019
During this workshop you will be learning how to make your own Native American style flute. We will start with a pre-drilled square flute blank, then we will be making the sound hole (splitting edge) and channel, rounding the blank, carving a totem, adjusting the key, adding the holes and tuning each, decorating the flutes, and discussing the history, culture, and playing techniques. This class usually takes around 6 hours to complete, and you will be birthing your own custom flute by the end of the class.
We try to refrain from using any power tools in this process. Please be prepared to use files, hand drills, sand paper and fire to create your flute. 
 
December 7, 2019 - December 7, 2019 $100.00 BOOK NOW
Djembe Building Workshop- Winter 2019
This workshop will provide you with all the supplies and guidance necessary to build your own personal djembe drum. During the building process, where you will birth your own drum, I will teach you how to build and take care of your drum, in a sacred setting. This workshop will give you all the knowledge necessary to repair and tune your djembe in the future!  You can choose to place a non-refundable deposit for the event, or make a full payment, each depending on the kind of shell you would like to build.  This class will take place at my studio in the North Georgia mountains near Tallulah Falls, GA; about 1.5 hours away from Atlanta and Asheville. Please consider this trip in your plans for the day. Directions will be given upon receiving your deposit. Remaining payment after deposit is due on day of class, no refunds but rescheduling is welcome. All deposits are required at least 7 days before workshop date. 
December 14, 2019 - December 14, 2019 $150.00 – $350.00 BOOK NOW
Root Gathering
In the not so distant past, those who carried ancient knowledge were called root gatherers or root workers. These people not only used roots & plants as medicine, but also connected with our ancestral roots for ancient healing practices and traditions. The "Root Gathering" is a mini-festival that will help to facilitate intimate connections with others who hold ancestral knowledge and wish to share it with the world. During this event we all will co-create an environment where we help spread our passions of ancient traditions with a quality selection of participants. This is a consciously limited event to sustain greater sharing and connection. Limited to 30 tickets sold and not open to the public.  
September 20, 2019 - September 22, 2019 $40.00 – $80.00 Expired
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Aztec Death Whistle Building Workshop

Learn the process of creating Aztec death whistles with clay. Discuss ancient whistle construction methods, uses, and more! Build up to two whistles throughout Saturday, pit fire them overnight, and bring them home Sunday evening. Free camping, group campfire potluck, … Continued

October 26, 2019 - October 27, 2019 $80.00 $60.00 BOOK NOW
Whistling Vessel Building Workshop
Make your own pre-columbian style whistling vessel! Learn the process of building your own whistling vessel by hand with clay. Explore the depths of knowledge about whistling vessels, how they make sound, and the intricacies of making your own. Dive into the mixture of earth and water to build a vessel, learn about how fire transforms clay into pottery, and use air and water to make sounds with your vessel.
  • This is an intensive workshop that lasts three days, starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon.
  • Learn hand building techniques for making vessels
  • Learn the process of creating the whistling mechanisms for each vessel
  • Decorate your vessel once built.
  • Presentations on history and culture around these vessels, and theories on how they were used in ancient pre-columbian cultures.
Each piece will require a week of drying time and be fired the following weekend. Feel free to take home and fire yourself, pick up at the end of the weekend, or get final piece shipped to you upon completion the following weekend.
November 8, 2019 - November 10, 2019 $349.00 BOOK NOW
Private Visionary Immersion
One of a kind experience! Custom build your immersion based on your personal goals and interests! Build instruments, hike waterfalls, personal sound journey experiences, make art, fireside stories and music making, and more.

Get lost in the forest, to find yourself.

$400.00 – $700.00 ADD TO CART

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What type of drum is this?

Reading Time: 6 minutes A common question I have been asked by people contacting us is… “What type of drum do I have?” One of my first answers is usually… “No, your drum is probably not a bongo or conga, though those are some … Continued

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The Jaw Harp (jew’s harp or mouth harp)

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The Mesoamerican Slit Drum- mayohuacan or teponaztli

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