FLUTE
& DRUM MAKING WEEKENDS
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CEREMONIAL INSTRUMENTS
Advanced Sacred Flute & Drum Making with NIGEL SHAW and CAROLYN HILLYER
OCTOBER 8 - 10 Friday to Sunday. PLACES REMAINING: FLUTE - 3 DRUM - 4
We
are offering this special autumn workshop for the
first time on Dartmoor.
Choose
between making an DARTMOOR WOOD DOUBLE DRONE FLUTE
or a CEREMONIAL DEEP SKIN DEER DRUM as part of a weekend
intensive masterclass that includes shared ritual
within the ancient roundhouse, guided journeys to
sacred sites on the open moor, two days of exciting
creative work including preparation of materials and
decoration of instruments, plus a chance to enjoy
the wild hills at the turn of the golden season.
From
Friday 4pm until Sunday 6pm / £350 The fee includes
all materials & two vegetarian evening meals (Friday
and Saturday) plus inside accomodation (in shared
rooms)
We are keeping these classes small to allow for close
tuition so the number of places is limited - you are
advised to book early. These classes are designed
for those with some previous experience of drum or
flute making or those who are fairly adept at working
with hand tools and raw materials - please ask if
you are unsure.
After eight years of instrument-making workshops at Lower Merripit we felt it was time to offer the opportunity to make these beautiful ceremonial double flutes and deep drums. There will be a choice of indigenous locally-grown timbers for the flutes and the ceremonial drums will be made from Dartmoor red deer skin, mostly stag or large doe, all gathered with great care and respect from a local source. All tools and materials for the weekend are provided, and there will be time to make decorative totems for the instruments, learn playing techniques and share simple ceremony around the roundhouse hearth to bless what we have made. We will share a guided walk onto the open moor to an ancient shrine. The classes will be taught separately by Carolyn and Nigel, although everyone will come together at various times during the weekend, including the walk and roundhouse ceremonies.
Accommodation is included in the fee and consists of shared rooms in the guest cottage here at the farm or in the Granary Barn bunkhouse on the adjacent farm (5 mins walk). Rooms will be allocated separately to women and men although it should be possible to accommodate couples together if required. Vegetarian evening meals (with vegan option available) are provided on Friday and Saturday evenings, teas and other beverages are available throughout the weekeSnd as needed plus breakfast basics of bread, eggs and fruit. All other food requirements to be brought by participants including lunch and snacks. Arrivals welcome from Friday 4pm / final departures by Monday 10am.
Please
contact us for a booking form. There is a non-returnable
deposit of £100 at time of booking. The final
balance is due by Sept 4th. Please email Seventh
Wave Music or call us if you need any further
information.