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!
Adult Workshops
Native American Style Flute Building Workshop- 2023
Ceramic Instrument Building Workshop 2023
Easy Native American Flute Making Workshop
Easiest Native American Style flute making workshop we offer! Make your flute a few hours! Pre-made kits provided, that are already drilled/tuned and ready to put together. Learn about the Native American Style Flute and its rich history and culture … Continued
Indigenous Frame Drum Building Workshop 2023
Learn to build your own frame drum (shamanic drum) in this wonderful workshop. In just a few hours you will learn the process of making this type of drum and be educated on the history and cultural/ceremonial aspects as well. … Continued
Youth Workshops
Scout Merit Badge Workshop- Indian Lore
Complete your Indian Lore Merit Badge requirements in a single workshop. Open to any scout needing this badge. We will meet the requirements for the merit badge. Please bring your blue card signed by our scout leader. BSA Certified Merit … Continued
Easy Native American Flute Making Workshop
Easiest Native American Style flute making workshop we offer! Make your flute a few hours! Pre-made kits provided, that are already drilled/tuned and ready to put together. Learn about the Native American Style Flute and its rich history and culture … Continued
Scout Merit Badge Workshop- Leatherwork 2023
Learn all the requirements to gain your merit badge from a certified merit badge counselor. 1. Do the following: a. Explain to your counsel the hazards you are most likely to encounter while using leatherwork tools and materials, and … Continued
Kids Drum Making Workshop
Kids learn to build their own frame drum in this wonderful 2 hour workshop. Kids will learn the process of making this type of drum and be educated on the history and cultural aspects of drumming around the world. This … Continued
Custom Workshops
Pre-columbian Whistling Vessel (huaco silbador) Making Immersion 2023
- 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.
Private Immersion (workshops and more)
Get lost in the forest, to find yourself.
Private Customized Workshop
Get lost in the forest, to find yourself.
Instruments
3D Printed Native Flute
This economical 3d printed native style flute sounds great and is affordable. Tuned to F#, this flute sounds great and is perfect for beginners or those wanting a starter flute. I think it’s also great for hikers, since it’s small, … Continued
Hand Made Bullroarer 8″
These are hand made bullroarers made from red cedar with wood burned designs. Each are unique with different designs. Roughly 8″ long, string included.
Hand Made Bullroarer 14″
These are hand made bullroarers made from red cedar with wood burned designs. Each are unique with different designs. Roughly 14″ long, artificial sinew string included.
Unique Wall Hanging Flute Stand
Unique wall hanging flute stand, you won’t find another like it. This piece is made from hemlock wood, deer antler, abalone shell, lichen, elk leather, and wood burned decoration.
Medium Conch Shell Trumpet
Medium size conch shell trumpet with custom wood mouthpiece. Free shipping
Native American Flute
Flute made of sassafras with burnt aged burnt wood theme. Free shipping.
Large conch shell trumpet
Large conch shell trumpet with wood mouthpiece. Beautiful with loud voice. Free shipping within the United States.
Dan Moi (double)- Vietnamese Mouth Harp
Dan Moi (classic)- Vietnamese Mouth Harp
Dan Moi (mini)- Vietnamese Mouth Harp
Recent Articles
The mysterious pre-Columbian mouth whistle (shepherd’s whistle)
While researching rare whistles and flutes I came across what may be one of the most rare types of whistles known. These whistles are comparable to what many know as the “shepherd’s whistle”, but also known as an “air-spring” whistle, … Continued
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