The Drum is truthfully a profoundly Cosmic Being,
a microcosm of symbology and myth.
The fundamental tool of devotees for all time,
the Drum is the Awakener of Consciousness and Vocal Expression,
connecting us to the True Rhythms of Nature - The Heartbeart of Life -
facilitating everything from Community Building,
to traversing the Visionary Realm.
A drum you make yourself is an ally for life.
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Your Guide
Jeanelle is rooted in a lifetime of work as a Visionary Artist and 10 years of intensive study within yogic and indigenous wisdom traditions.
Steeped in the Feminine Mythic and a devoted practitioner
of alchemical creativity and heart led warriorship,
She guides the group through the process of arriving somatically into the creative space, offering masterful and humorous teaching while weaving reflections and story throughout the guided creative process.
Jeanelle lives in Austin Texas with her husband and Red Road communities.
“The Drum was the means our ancestors used to summon the goddess and also the instrument through which she spoke. The drumming priestess was the intermediary between divine and human realms. Aligning herself with sacred rhythms, she acts as a summoner and transformer, invoking divine energy and transmitting it to the community.”
- When the Drummers Were Women
by Layne Redmond
:: co-create central altar with participants ::
:: blessing of each participant ::
:: welcome and circle share of intentions ::
:: somatic practice to arrive in the creative channel ::
::opening prayer and invocations ::
:: Invitation to use provided sacred herbs to make offerings to the Spirit of the Drum and the Spirit of the Deer ::
:: Guided weaving of the drums +Transmission of the ancient feminine history of the Drum, global + indigenous Drum Mythology, and reflections on Making Relationships with the Animate ::
:: 1:1 adjustments and support throughout ::
:: community potluck + integration support ::
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~ all materials are included in registration ~
What to Expect
in a drum making ceremony with Jeanelle
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Ceremonial Drum Making is held individually about once a season.
Reach out directly if you would like to bring the Drum Making Ceremony Workshop to your event or retreat.
Refunds are only available over 2 weeks prior to event to account for attendance and materials expenses.