~ Drum Making Workshops ~
Be held in a prayerful container as you
Weave your own Medicine Drum
In prayer and presence, we weave these medicine drums into being,
our hands flowing as extensions of our heart’s intentions.
These ancient instruments connect us to the heartbeat of Mother Earth.
They open a whole realm of sound and rhythm, pulse and prayer.
They also open a relationship with the spirit of the animal that is woven into the drum.
This is a weekend to gather in sacred space.
To nourish our wild roots and awaken ancient remembrance, as we weave our prayers and songs together into beautiful instruments that will support our earth walk.
Our space will be filled with prayerful offerings ~ singing sacred songs,
support of the plant allies, creating beauty and nourishment.
All to support you in opening to creativity, deep connection, and inspiration,
as you weave the sacred intentions of your heart into your drum.
Through guided movement and meditation journeys, you will be supported to make a powerful connection to the spirit of the animal you are weaving with, and open to an honoring and reciprocal relationship with them.
Drumming is in our bones,
the rhythm singing through our blood
Awakening the songs, of our heart's deepest love
May this drum bring you closer to the pulse of the earth and open the authentic rhythm of your heart's song.
~ Drum Details ~
These drums are woven completely with animal skin, (as opposed to string) which I really love the feel of.
The back handle is a braided cross hide design,
and is light and comfortable to hold.
You can weave with a larger or smaller inner hoop for different effects.
(as shown in the 2 outer photos )
The frames are beautifully crafted with red cedar from Washington state. They are made by my friend and are super sturdy and will not warp over time because of the way they are constructed.
You can choose a 16", 18", or 20" frame to weave with.
Each drum comes with it’s own mallet.
And with instructions for how to care for your drum and keep it tuned.
Depending on location, we could be weaving with Elk, Deer, Reindeer, or Buffalo hide.
Each animal hide has a unique spirit and energy.
I find that the perfect hide always comes through for who it is meant for.
Below are some musings I have written about deer and elk and buffalo medicine. Know that there is so much more to these animal medicines that you will discover as you open to relationship with your drum.
** If you would like to weave with Deer from Scotland / UK, or use a frame from these lands, that is possible, and it will just be an additional cost.
~ Deer Medicine ~
Deer medicine brings us into wholesomeness and innocence. Gently returning to the heart and getting quiet enough to hear the whispers from within. There is a wild spirit of the forest present, as it's the place the deer call home and where they roam freely. This animal spirit calls in the light of the heart to softly shine in the places we need support and guidance.
Deer is a thinner hide that has a beautiful resonance of sound. It can sometimes be softer and lighter than thicker hides like buffalo and elk. The deer that I work with often has a white~ish brown color, with many golden and some more white /brown.
~ Elk Medicine ~
Elk medicine is strong and steady presence. It calls us into integrity with our walk and our words. Elk medicine is supporting for bringing greater stability and cohesion into your life. Elk anchors the star light into the earthly realms. Elven king and queen of the forest work with this medicine.
Elk is a thick hide and I find that there is a beautiful and deep resonance with the sound. The elk that I work with can range from a more white & golden brown color to a much darker brown
~ Buffalo Medicine ~
Buffalo is a thick hide and I find that there is a beautiful and deep resonance with the sound.
Buffalo medicine brings us into the heart of our prayer. It calls forth deep integrity that is intimately woven with our relation the earth and the stars. With our interconnectedness to all of life and creation.
Buffalo can be strong and powerful medicine. It asks us to walk our talk. To stand tall and grounded as a bridge between the earthly and heavenly realms. There is so much more to Buffalo medicine that you can discover as you open to relationship with your drum.
~ Workshops ~
please inquire if you'd like to host a drum weaving near you
~ Nevada City, CA ~
Private Temple Space
Sunday May 11
~ Flow of Day ~
Sunday May 11th
Arrival 10am
Opening circle - Cacao ~
Offerings - Intentions
Drum making part 1
~ Lunch Together ~
Connecting to your hide & the animal spirit of your drum
Drum making part 2
Day ends around 7pm
~ Exchange ~
Exchange for full days of guidance, all the materials, lunch, and tea-snacks
$480
$200 Deposit to hold your space
(non refundable, due to cost of material)
OR pay in full
Must register within 2 weeks of start date so we can order the materials ~ April 24
You can choose what size frame and hide you would like to weave with ~ see options above
To BOOK your participation:
> Payment through:
Venmo @Abigail Hinds
> Send a message to abigail@wombweaving.com with
confirmation and drum orders & details
Exact location details and items to bring for our weekend together will be sent out through email once you have registered
Led by Abigail Hinds
Hosted by Lua Cheia
~ About Abigail ~
As a weaver and artist, I create spirit-filled pieces of beauty and medicine. Revitalizing the wisdom of ancestral arts, I am deeply interested in returning ways of creation that are in honoring and harmonic reciprocity with the earth. Practical and mystical creations that are alive with spirit and prayer. Items that are made by loving hands and hearts, rather than in a factory of exploitation.
I weave with the animals and medicines of the earth. I weave with the songs and prayers of my voice and the Divine. I weave medicine drums and rattles.
I make feather wands, jewelry, and animal medicine adornments.
I tend to the animals in life and death, spirt and form. I have been processing and preserving animals for many years now ~ learning the arts of butchering, tanning, and preserving animal parts to make food, art, and useful tools.
All while honoring their spirit.
These weaving hands love working with the animal hides, as each one has such a unique spirit and energy. When I wove my first drum, it was as if my hands remembered how. It is a natural art for me.
About 2 years ago I began focusing more on drum making and weaving drums for others. Then I began sharing this wisdom and teaching drum making, supporting others to birth their own drums into being.