Shamanic Drum Making Workshop
Join our Shamanic Drum Making Workshops in Victoria, Australia
Shamanic Drum Making 2-Day Workshop
The process of making your drum is reflective of your own birth story, the births of your children (if you have any), and how you do “process” in your life both creatively and in relationship to Others.
Birthing a drum becomes a ‘way in’ to your inner workings, a way for you to be present with the imprinting from your own birth and early childhood.
By approaching the process with awareness and consciousness, you not only make yourself a personalised shamanic tool, but you can also have a shamanic experience, connecting with the animal of the hide you are using and the wood of the frame.
Drumming can be for healing (it actually boosts your immune system), prayer, calming, and inducing altered states of consciousness for the purpose of shamanic journeying,
Using the drum during the labor of childbirth helps to reduce the intensity of contractions – the vibration dissipates pain and offers the woman a focal point that enables her to access an altered state of consciousness.
Beating the drum reunites us with the heartbeat of Mother Earth. The drum is as old as humankind and has been used in all cultures. It is a feminine symbol – a round container that vibrates life. The shamanic drum connects our spirit with the ancient knowledge of the Universe.
Over 2 days in our drum-making workshop in Australia, you will be sitting in a circle with yourself and others who, along with birthing a drum, have a desire to awaken and deepen the connection they have with themselves, the wisdom of their menstrual cycle (if a woman), the moon cycles as well as the seasonal cycles.
In shamanic traditions, the drum is used to call the spirits and to facilitate the transition of the shaman, via a trance state, to the other realms for the purpose of mediation and healing. Often referred to as the Shaman’s Horse, the drum and its beat are what the shaman “rides” between the physical and spiritual worlds when she is journeying.
In “The Shamanic Drum – A Guide To Sacred Drumming”, Michael Drake describes the different beat patterns of the drum and their effects and explains how drumming synchronises the hemispheres of the brain, resulting in a sense of balance that creates the knowledge of what to do (next).
What Others Have to Say About the Experience of Birthing their Drums
"A deeply transformative process (as all births are) and reflective of my own birth story and the births of my children. I laughed, l cried, and l held space for others. I struggled with anger, fear, and self-doubt during the transition. I really leaned into those spaces and sharp edges and came away today with a deeper knowledge and a deeper knowing of myself.....and a beautiful drum!"
"This process beautifully mimicked each of my birth experiences! From my birth through to my 2 boys! It was a journey but one with so much love, pride, and excitement!"
Drum Making Workshop Facilitator
Katherine Knott
Katherine is a naturopath, herbalist, shamanic woman crafter from Victoria, Australia, and a mother to her 4 crazy wildings who are her greatest teachers. Katherine has always been drawn to the inner stories that a person weaves from the moment of conception until the present time and how that impacts who and how they are in the world. Katherine intertwines the medicine of her drum throughout clinical practice as a naturopath as well as whilst facilitating regular full moon circles.
Read more about Katherine here.
Workshop Details
When: 9:30am – 4:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays
We just had our last drum making workshop for 2024. No two drums are ever alike, each as individual as the person who birthed it. It's such an honour to witness and journey with you as you weave new new ways of being in the world and infuse that medicine into the drum so that each time it is played that medicine ripples out into the world. Many of you contacted me to ask about the dates for 2025. See you in our workshops in the coming months!
March 8th and 9th
August 9th and 10th
November 15th and 16th
Where: On Dja Dja Warrung Land - Taradale Victoria
Option to stay Saturday night is included in the price.
Cost: Payment includes materials needed to make your drum as well as morning and afternoon tea on both days.
What To Bring:
2 towels (to lay your drum on whilst it is being birthed/made)
scissors strong enough to cut through hiding
pillowcase to take your drum home in
a shawl/blanket to cover yourself when drum journeying
a journal and pen
What is the story of your own birth?
Particularly regarding the situation for your mother during your pregnancy, weeks of gestation at birth, breech? twins? premature labor?
How did labour start - induction? natural? Drugs in labour? length of labour? way of birth - forceps? vacuum? normal vaginal? caesarean?
What are the stories of you giving birth to your babies?
All your pregnancies result in birth including abortions, miscarriages, etc., and if there have been no pregnancies, then what are the stories of your birthing/creating? e.g. projects at work, business, craft, new versions of yourself, etc.
Payment Options
We offer payment options for our Shamanic Drum Making Workshop:
Option 1: Upfront Payment - Pay a One-Time Payment for $799 by clicking here.
Or,
Option 2: Payment Plan - 4 payments of $220 every 2 weeks starting from the first payment. Click here.
And if you would prefer to pay via bank transfer,
Please make full payment and email info@soulseedsanctuary.com with your name and phone number:
Katherine Knott
BSB 083495
Account Number 619642939
Once payment has been received, you will receive an email with more details.
You may also click the button below to pay easily.
A Journey of Creation and Connection
Welcome to the transformative journey of birthing your very own shamanic drum during our immersive two-day workshop. In sacred space, we will embark on a profound process that not only brings forth a physical instrument but also nurtures a deep spiritual connection with the drum and its ancient lineage.
The first day of our workshop sets the stage for the sacred journey ahead. We begin by creating a nurturing environment, where participants can connect with one another and the materials that will become their drums. Through guided meditations and rituals, we align ourselves with the spirit of the drum, inviting its wisdom and energy to guide us throughout the process.
Each participant will infuse their drum frame with their unique purpose, dreams, and intentions. We explore the significance of different materials, including the wood from which the frame is made and the medicine of the kangaroo from which we make the frame head.
A Lifelong Companion
Birthing a shamanic drum is a profound and transformative experience that extends far beyond the workshop itself. The drum you create becomes a lifelong companion, a conduit for healing, journeying, and connection with the spiritual realms. It is a vessel for your intentions and a guide on your path of personal growth and exploration.
Throughout this two-day workshop, we will provide not only the guidance and technical expertise needed to craft your drum but also a nurturing space for personal reflection, sharing, and growth. As you birth your shamanic drum, you will forge a deep connection with the spirit of the instrument and join a lineage of drummers spanning across cultures and time.
Join us on this extraordinary journey of creation and connection. Together, we will birth shamanic drums that carry the heartbeat of the earth, the wisdom of the ancients, and the transformative power of our intention.
What people are saying about Shamanic Drum Making Workshop
“It was an amazing experience! Being creative and having a drum at the end was wonderful. The drum journey to connect with the kangaroo, both stories shared, and the insights gained. It was so worth the time to give to self and enjoy others’ journeys.”
“No words can explain the process and what’s involved or processes in birthing a drum. I cannot thank the women enough who held the space with such love and humility. A very cathartic experience and one which l will remember for the rest of my life”.