Create your own Medicine Drum made in the tradition of the Native Americans

This sacred process of creating your own Medicine Drum made in the tradition and style of the Native Americans and is honored through deep gratitude, respect and reverence for the connection to all living things.

I am most grateful to be mentored by Anne from Three Bears Drums, this Native American Drum making process remains honored in every way.

Are you ready to Birth your Medicine Drum?

River Drums are Medicine Drums made in the tradition of the Native Americans. They are uniquely and individually Hand Crafted  in the Riverland of South Australia.

In the small and quaint town of Berri, as these Medicine Drums are Birthed, the connection to the River, Trees, Stones, Animals and Birds are used in ceremony in this magical process.

The essence of these River Drums brings with them the flowing and powerful energy of the River Murray and Mother Earth. Forever shifting and changing but always soothing and calming.

During the drum making process we will:

• Create a sacred space for you

• Honour the origin of the drum hoop and hide

• Integrate your life story to that of your deer hide you are working with

• Connect with mother earth as we make your medicine bag

• Offer your powerful intention of how this drum will be used

Animal Hides

Kangaroo and Goat hide is readily available to make each individual Medicine Drum. I would recommend beginning with a 15 inch Drum. 18 inch Medicine Drums can also be made.

Full Day workshop to Birth your own 15 inch Kangaroo or Goat Hide Medicine Drum $450 , which includes all resources to make the drum as well as items listed below (valued at $230).

With each Medicine Drum you will receive:

A Drum Beater, a Hook for hanging, Care Instructions and a Tote Bag for safe keeping.

Birthing Your Medicine Drum sessions are by individual request, keeping this very personal, rather than a scheduled time with groups.

You can contact me on 0498 337 530.

Create your own sacred Rattle made in the tradition and style of the Native American

In the same traditional style of making a Medicine Drum, the rattles bring with them the the essence and of cleansing. According to anthropologist Angeles Arrien, the rattle is humankind’s imitation of rain, and the movement of the rattle provides a cleansing and purification of your own nature.

The rattle is moved up and down in front of your body using long vertical and horizontal motions. It is also used in wide circular motions on either side of your body - calling back your dynamic and magnetic nature. 

Rattles have been used by indigenous cultures across the world for wellness, ceremony and music.
The Rattles that we make are made in the same style and tradition as the Native Americans, which includes honouring the origin of the natural materials of animal hide, wood and seeds used in this creative process.
The Seed Rattle that we make is known to represent abundance and knowledge and is closely connected to the elements of wind and water. Playing the rattle often creates a sound like the rain and symbolises the clearing away of all that no longer serves us and brings us back to our centre - of who we are.

We will learn the different sounds of the rattle, how we make these sounds and how the rattle for balancing energies.

The Rattle Making can be done in a couple of ways.

One options is to begin creating the Rattle on day 1 and complete the Rattle at home OR
Create the Rattle on day 1 and return to complete the Rattle on day 2.

Create Your own Sacred Rattle.
Day 1 : *Begin with smudging, and gratitude ceremony
*Design and sew the head of the Rattle
*Shape the Rattle head
*Secure rattle head and handle during the drying process

Day 2: *Discover the symbolism of the rattle
*Dismantle and release the excess filler used for shaping the rattle
*Add the sound embellishments to the rattle
*Reassemble rattle to secure each component
*Decorate the rattle with your personal symbols/ attachments / beads /feathers

All materials are included. No experience required.
Bring an open mind and a sense of fun.

First session runs for approx 3.5 - 4 hours
Second session approx 2.5 - 3 hours Minimum numbers 2 - Maximum numbers 4

Pricing includes: Extensive Set up and preparation, Raw Hide, pre -prepared Rattle Handle, Sinew, Embellishments, Seeds, Exploring the varied uses of the Rattle and discovering the symbolism of each aspect of the Rattle, Pack up .

Value for the creation of this sacred journey of the Rattle is $75 materials + sacred journey mentoring $200per person for option 1.

More questions?

Get in touch if you still have more questions, would like to purchase or make a Medicine Drum or a sacred Rattle made in the tradition of the Native American. These personal sessions are held by request.