Rattles for the Ancestors:
Rattles have a rich history of use throughout many cultures and peoples over time, from using them for ceremonies and spiritual work, to calling in the spirits and ancestors, to using them to create wonderful music for communities to enjoy.
I have had the privilege to create many rattles for different uses over the years and it is always a such a rich and powerful time of creation for me.
As a drum maker I also have so much scrap hide that I never want to part with that i have ended up saving it or gifting tons of it to folks over the years and I have wanted to create this offering for forever, so I am excited to be offering this rattle making course to those who wish to craft their own sacred instrument, as well as entering into the process with the intent of creating something that we would use for our ancestral practise.
I have had the privilege to create many rattles for different uses over the years and it is always a such a rich and powerful time of creation for me.
As a drum maker I also have so much scrap hide that I never want to part with that i have ended up saving it or gifting tons of it to folks over the years and I have wanted to create this offering for forever, so I am excited to be offering this rattle making course to those who wish to craft their own sacred instrument, as well as entering into the process with the intent of creating something that we would use for our ancestral practise.
Practical Information:
This online class is full of information on the sacred history of using rattles, some journeys to take to prepare yourself to create an ancestral Rattle according to information found in your journey, and so much more.
This workshop includes a rattle making kit with everything you will need to craft your own ancestral rattle.
There are three choices of shapes, Round, Temple, or Oval.
The images here are fully made rattles as examples of the finished product.
Class includes:
Video teachings and instruction, along with supplies.
Instructions on making your rattle and options on types of stitch used and of course your choice of the shape you would like your rattle to be.
The kit includes:
~ 1 Elk hide rattle cut out in the shape of your choice.
~ Cotton for stuffing your rattle with.
~ A metal tin filled with:
~ 1 sinew needle and sinew for sewing your rattle.
~ A Beeswax Candle and Matches.
~Some leather for decorating the rattle after its creation.
~The colour of Dye of your choice-if you choose that option.
This workshop includes a rattle making kit with everything you will need to craft your own ancestral rattle.
There are three choices of shapes, Round, Temple, or Oval.
The images here are fully made rattles as examples of the finished product.
Class includes:
Video teachings and instruction, along with supplies.
Instructions on making your rattle and options on types of stitch used and of course your choice of the shape you would like your rattle to be.
The kit includes:
~ 1 Elk hide rattle cut out in the shape of your choice.
~ Cotton for stuffing your rattle with.
~ A metal tin filled with:
~ 1 sinew needle and sinew for sewing your rattle.
~ A Beeswax Candle and Matches.
~Some leather for decorating the rattle after its creation.
~The colour of Dye of your choice-if you choose that option.
Cost: $125 Includes on-line course, supplies and shipping.