Medicine Drum Making Workshop

Make your own Medicine Drum

Friday November 7th 2025

At the Wellensburg Healing Arts Festival

Ellensburg, WA

Specific Location shared in Welcome Email after registration

Space is Limited so register early

Registration Here

Sunday January 25, 2026

At Sacred Dwelling, Monroe WA

Space is limited so register early

Registration Here

Workshops run from 

10:00 am to 3:00 ish pm

at each location

Join us for this special opportunity to create your own Medicine Drum. 

The creation and birth of a medicine drum is a sacred journey of self-awareness and intention. The medicine drum carries the spirit of the tree the hoop is made from, and the spirit of the animal from which the drumhead and lacing are made from. The tree and animal spirits combine with your spirit journey thus far, your prayers, intentions, the collective ceremonial energy of all gathered for the workshop, and the great creative forces that move through you to birth your drum.

These alchemical elements fuse together to create your medicine drum. During this workshop you will be asked to step into the hoop of sacred ceremony with all who gather, and the elements of nature to be fully present and alive in creative flow as these medicine drums come to life.

It is an honor to be a keeper of the heartbeat of a medicine drum. Over the years of joyful playing in prayer and ceremony, the potency your drum’s unique voice and medicine will grow richer and stronger.

Fee for workshop:
$150 Plus the cost of your drum kit (See below for drum kit costs)

14” drum kit - $110 

16” drum kit - $128 

18” drum kit - $140

20" drum kit - $150

Other hide types vary is cost and availability (Cow, Horse, Goat, Bear, Buffalo, Elk, Moose)

* Upon registration for the workshop, Suzanne will send you an email that will have a drum kit order form for you to choose your drum hoop and hide type.

During the workshop:
~ You will be provided with your own personal “pre-ordered” drum kit made of a maple wood hoop, deer rawhide
drumhead, and rawhide lacing. If you would like a different type of animal rawhide, please contact me.

~ You will be guided into the hoop of sacred ceremony and inner journey to open your heart to your deeper motivations,
prayers, and intentions for creating your medicine drum.

~ You will grow your medicine community from being in sacred ceremony and co-creation with the rest of the participants.

~ You will be nourished from the land and intentional community.

~ You will be given detailed instructions on the creation and care of your drum.

~ You will enjoy a vegetarian lunch and tea.

~ After all drums are complete, we will enjoy a special medicine drum birthing ceremony and closing circle.

What to bring with you for the day:

~ Open heart and intention of presence
~ Comfortable clothing
~ Non-breakable water bottle
~ A pair of slippers to wear in the yurt for comfort
~ One ½” to 1” diameter and 12” to 24” long stick to make your drum stick with

Saturday December 6th

At

Sacred Dwelling - Monroe, WA

The rattle is the most potent tool for shamanic journey and healing work.  Its vibration symbolizes life itself, and in traditional cultures is often one of the 1st gifts given to a new baby.  It is said that the rattle mimics the sound of rain which connects the heavens to the earth.  We know and understand the power of water with its nurturing, cohesive, healing and cleansing properties.  Therefore the shamanic rattle channels the energy of water to open the channel between the ethereal and material planes to support positive transformation, healing and new birth.  

The crafting of your own shamanic rattle adds your unique vibration into this healing tool, making this one of your most treasured instruments of transformation.

In this workshop you will be provided with the following:

• Rawhide for crafting the head of your rattle
• Artificial Sinew for sewing and wrapping your rattle head.
• Rawhide hole punch
• Needles for sewing
• small stones for the "brains" shakers inside the rattle.
• Detailed instructions and guidance to craft your rattle
• Light snacks and tea

What to bring with you:

• Non breakable water bottle (stay hydrated)
• A handle of your rattle (approximately 1/2" to 3/4" diameter at one end which will fit into the head of your rattle)  Handles can be made of many types of materials so be creative and choose something that has resonance and feels comfortable in your hand.  If it is a branch from a tree, consider smoothing any rough places with sand paper.
• Any special "brains" shakers you would like to place inside your rattle.  (Seeds, beads, bells, teeth, stones etc)
• A Sacred Altar Item (returned to you at the end of the workshop)
• Any drinks or food you wish to have with you.
• An open heart and mind.

Registration Deadline: Monday November 4th

Registration Fee $111

Saturday AOctober 25th

Summer Refreshment

Please PRE REGISTER with the Eventbrite ticket link or send us a private message to hold your space if you prefer to pay cash at the door

Suggested $15-25

Join us in celebration and dance to honor our ancestors. It is said that at this time of the year, Samhain (Halloween) the veil between the world is at its thinnest. It is a time of great access to our ancestors who support us in our lives from the other side of the veil. We will dance in celebration and honor of their gift of life that flows through our blood and DNA. 

Costumes welcome and encouraged.

DJ: Suzanne Silvermoon
Dance: Honoring Our Ancestors

7:15 Doors Open
7:30pm Opening Circle
7:45pm Music Starts
9:15pm Closing Circle

The Yoga Garden on Main is located above The Grange Restaurant. Enter through the white picket fenced patio and follow signs to the stairs at the back of the building.
15611 Main St NE Suite B
Duvall Wa 98019