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Craft your own medicine drum

1-2 February 2025

​​​Kioloa, NSW

​​​​"My drum is so beautiful and really sings to me of my ancestry. I walked out of the workshop and back into my life with a full cup"🙏 – Monica, Canberra

 

​​Crafting a medicine drum, also called a frame drum or shamanic drum, is a beautiful, personal journey.

As you create your drum, you have the opportunity to weave in a story or event in your life that you wish to heal from or wish to embrace. It can be a deep, cathartic process, but can also be a lot of fun! 

Playing the drum is a great experience as the energy of its vibrations can create healing or it can be used for a meditative drum journey.  Or just play it anytime for a great sound!

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What’s included?

  • Kangaroo hide and 12-inch ash hoop frame

  • All tools and equipment needed to craft your drum and a drum beater

  • Evening entertainment of drumming and music

  • Locally catered, delicious food 

  • Beautiful venue in a beachside location in Kioloa, north of Bateman's Bay, NSW 

Who is the weekend for? 

All genders welcome and age 18 and over.​​

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​"I am so happy with my new drum! I really enjoyed Kath’s relaxed, fun energy making the whole weekend enjoyable. This was my second drum and I felt very supported and capable in the process of crafting. I love the sound of the kangaroo skin!" - Bel, Canberra

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How do I sign up?

  1. Contact me to let me know you are coming and tell me if you have any dietary requirements.

  2. I will send you bank details for payment of deposit.

  3. Pay a deposit of $250 secure your place. Only 12 places are available and will be reserved on a first-in basis once deposit is received. The final due date for deposits is 1 December. Deposit is non-refundable but is transferable to another person.

  4. I will send you further information regarding preparation for the drum-making process once your deposit is received.

  5. Pay the balance of $350 by 15 January 2025. 

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Travel and accommodation 

  • If you are travelling from Canberra region and need to carpool, let me know. 

  • ​​You will need to provide your own accommodation (and bring your own breakfast food, or buy from Kioloa Cafe).

  • I recommend the Kioloa Tasman Holiday Park. It is directly over the road from the Kioloa Community Hall.

  • If you would like to share a cabin at the Holiday Park with other participants, let me know before booking with the caravan park. 

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"Though each woman came with her own story and purpose, together we wove a nurturing and collaborative space. Kath welcomed us in and encouraged us to bring authentic and focussed intention to our drum birthing. A perfect balance of learning, connection and joyful crafting." - Susan, Walgett

​Have any questions? Get in touch here

I do so hope you can join me for a magical weekend of drum crafting!

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