Drums have been used throughout history in ritual, as healing tools, and for accessing alternate states of consciousness. Many of the world's cultures share in this tradition.
In addition to offering a selection of ready made drums, I teach workshops where you will be guided to create an 18" frame drum. The rawhide used is most commonly elk though drums of deer, horse, moose, or buffalo can also be made depending on availability of materials. Classes take about 3 to 4 hours to complete. Depending on the climate of where you live, drums will take between 2 to 4 days to dry though we've found that its true voice will not reveal itself for another week.

Drum FAQ's

I'm interested in a deep rich sound for my drum.  What type of hide produces a really deep tone?

Generally a thicker hide such as moose or buffalo would produce a deep rich tone though that is not guaranteed.  We have made some elk hide drums that sound much richer than what you would expect.  With the added weight of a thicker hide also comes more weight so that is something to consider if you expect to drum for a lengthy period of time.

Synthetic vs. Rawhide drum heads?

​There have been many discussions and opinions on using synthetic drums versus ones made with animal rawhide.  Rawhide is an organic material.  A rawhide drum's tone is susceptible to changes in weather.  Slight fluctuations in humidity can drastically alter its sound.  There are simple (but not  permanent) ways to correct this.  Expect that there will be changes in how it sounds.  If you are looking for a drum that will deliver an even and consistent tone, perhaps a synthetic head such as a Remo drum might be best for you.

Why do you only offer an 18" frame?

We've found that this particular size offers the best general sound for most people.  Larger frames also require larger hides which means weight becomes a factor for some.  Though this is the only size we offer at this time, feel free to contact us if you have specific needs.





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How do I take care of my drum?

​Very little is needed in caring for your drum.  A light dusting with a clean dry cloth is sufficient.  Avoid applying cleaners or oils to the drum head.  The following are a few strict rules to follow.

Do not keep your drum where there could be extremes in temperature such as next to a fireplace or a window.  

Do not leave your drum in your car, especially the trunk.  We spoke earlier of how humidity affects your drum but extreme heat could be even more detrimental  Humidity can slowly be drawn out of a drum but heat can irreparably dry and crack it.

If your drum gets wet, the best thing to do is to leave it alone and let it slowly air dry.  Do not attempt to speed up the process by putting it in an oven or leaving it out under the hot sun.  
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How do I sign up for a class?

Simply email us and we can arrange an available date and time.  Having a specific time established and sticking to the start time is important because hides must be soaked in water for a certain number of hours depending on the thickness.  Buffalo can take two days to fully soften.   If for any reason you need to cancel, I would ask that you notify me at least 24 hours in advance.

Whether you use your drum for meditation, journey work, drum circles, self healing, or in service to heal others, it is my sincere wish that your intentions manifest in the most positive way in your life and in the lives of those you touch.