Educational Indigenous Instrument Presentation & Drum Circle
Bring the kids to enjoy an educational presentation to learn about instruments from around the world. Experience various sounds of indigenous cultures; learning about their traditional uses, stories and how they are made. After the presentation take part in a group music making circle (drums and other percussion instruments available to use). A uniquely educational and fun event for all ages!
@ Blue Ridge Toys in Clayton, Ga
Native American Style Flute Building Workshop
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.
Djembe Building Workshop- Spring 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.
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May 25, 2019 - May 26, 2019
$50.00 – $210.00
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Mystic Arts Immersion Gathering-Spring 2019
Mystic Arts Immersion Gathering was envisioned to be a networking and sharing event; sharing tools & techniques in the cross-cultural shamanic perspective.
An eclectic group of facilitators will lead you in tool and instrument making workshops, classes, unique ceremonial spaces, and inspirational experiences in our natural surroundings via hikes and outdoor discussions. Our community will share time, wisdom, and skills to help create a weekend full of learning and reciprocity.
Shamanic Whistle Making Immersion
Experience the process combining earth, water, fire and air to make your own powerful clay shamanic whistle.
Root Gathering- Autumn 2019
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 100 tickets sold and not open to the public.
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.
Instruments
These are fair trade instruments from all over the world.
Mass production of items such as instruments takes away opportunities for indigenous communities to retain their cultures and helps destroy the environment alongside the world economy. We pride ourselves in sourcing our instruments as fair trade items, or directly from instrument makers around the world. This helps indigenous instrument makers and their communities directly, and removes the industrial production of instruments on a large scale.
Dan Moi (double)- Vietnamese Mouth Harp
The Dan Moi is the traditional 'Jew's Harp' (or jaw's harp, or trump, or guimbarde) of the Vietnamese mountain people Hmong. Hand-made by a small number of excellent local craftsmen, this brass instrument captivates even novices by being easily playable and have a brilliant sound, rich in overtones.
Dan Moi (classic)- Vietnamese Mouth Harp
The Dan Moi is the traditional 'Jew's Harp' (or jaw's harp, or trump, or guimbarde) of the Vietnamese mountain people Hmong. Hand-made by a small number of excellent local craftsmen, this brass instrument captivates even novices by being easily playable and have a brilliant sound, rich in overtones.
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Dan Moi (mini)- Vietnamese Mouth Harp
The Dan Moi is the traditional 'Jew's Harp' (or jaw's harp, or trump, or guimbarde) of the Vietnamese mountain people Hmong. Hand-made by a small number of excellent local craftsmen, this brass instrument captivates even novices by being easily playable and have a brilliant sound, rich in overtones.
Gourd Rattle 5″
Similar to our regular carved gourd maracas, but in a tiny version perfect for even the youngest children. These are hand made and fair trade. Specifics: 4-5″ Each piece is unique. Size and shape vary. Assorted designs
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Spin Drum- Hand Painted Peru with Inca Design
Popular spin drums made of a goatskin drum on a wooden handle with the hand painted Pisac geometric design from ancient Peru. Handmade and fair trade item. Specifics: Assorted patterns 3″x10″
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Peruvian Bird Water Whistle
Fair trade Peruvian bird water whistle.This small bird water whistle has a big voice and is fun for all ages. Each come prepackaged and with a hole for making a necklace. Just add some water in the top hole and blow, then beautiful sounds will burst out for all to enjoy!
Peruvian Rooster Water Whistle
Fair trade Peruvian bird water whistle.This small bird water whistle has a big voice and is fun for all ages. Each come prepackaged and with a hole for making a necklace. Just add some water in the top hole and blow, then beautiful sounds will burst out for all to enjoy!
Peruvian Parrot Water Whistle
Fair trade Peruvian bird water whistle.This small bird water whistle has a big voice and is fun for all ages. Each come prepackaged and with a hole for making a necklace. Just add some water in the top hole and blow, then beautiful sounds will burst out for all to enjoy!