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The evil and greedy Medusa Dunnit has taken over the sleepy little town of Critter Crossing with the help of weak-willed Judge Wally Wessell and Sheriff Black Bert Bushwacker. Who will step forward to help plucky Penelope Fortune save Critter Crossing’s Orphan School and Old Folks Home from these evil villains? The Roxy Players follow this classic melodrama with vaudeville-style music and comedy.
Open seating.
I am so excited to offer this workshop again this year. So many of you weren’t able to attend the last workshop and asked me to schedule another one. So, my friends, your wish is my command. We have decided to offer both the Shamanic and the European Peg drums at the same workshop. The workshop comes with everything you need to make your chosen drum and a drum beater. Hides available are red stag deer (hart), horse or reindeer. All drums will be made on hardwood reinforced cedar hoops made in our wood shop. Each type of drum will have different pricing so please refer to the price list below the description.
Deadline for registration is July 15, 2018
European Peg Drum:
We will be making a modern version of the type of drum that was made by some of our Northern European ancestors. The hide is attached to the hoop with a series of wooden pegs, while the handle is made from a stick or antler and attached to the hoop with rawhide thongs. These drums have a primal sound that is hard to describe. The way that the handle is attached allows the head to fully vibrate without any interference. The reindeer is especially wonderful sounding, and reminds me of firelit ritual in pre-Xtian times, with the Aurora Borealis overhead. The handle of the drum can be a forked stick or an antler, depending on your preference.
Prices for Pegged European style Drums;
12” Deer or Horse $170 Reindeer $200
15” Deer or Horse $200 Reindeer $240
18” Deer or Horse $220 Reindeer $260
20” Deer or Horse $240 Reindeer $280
Antler handle $25 extra
Shamanic Drum:
We will be making the type of drum commonly seen in shamanic practice where the head is pulled around the frame with a contiguous lacing which then makes the handle on the back. There are two styles of drum offered for this workshop. Both are my design and are non-traditional. The Harmonic Shamanic drum has 15 lacings creating a five-spoke handle. This arrangement represents the four elements + spirit (among many other things). It was created to give pagan people a drum with their own magic and symbolism rather than using the traditional native American type. It is also more comfortable to hold and, because of the odd number of lacings, it is very balanced and creates harmonic over and undertones along with a very nice voice. This is extremely distinct with horse drums, which can create celestial vibrations, but carries through whatever hide is used.
Prices for Harmonic Shamanic Drums:
12” Deer or Horse $130
15” Deer or Horse $160 Elk $170 Moose $185
18” Deer or Horse $180 Elk $190 Moose $205
20” Deer or Horse $200 Elk $210 Moose $225
Suede handle wrap $10 extra
The Nine Worlds drum has 18 lacings with a triple three / nine spoke handle and was created specifically for Norse, Heathen and Celtic work. It is a boomier drum with a more direct sound. It is a little more complicated to make but well worth the effort.
Prices for Nine World Drums:
12” Deer or Horse $155
15” Deer or Horse $185 Elk $195 Moose $210
18” Deer or Horse $205 Elk $215 Moose $230
20” Deer or Horse $225 Elk $235 Moose $250
Suede handle wrap $20
The class is limited to 15 people so please sign up early for this workshop.
A little information about who is teaching the workshop:
Michelle Meister is the artist behind Gaia’s Drums and workshops. She believes that the actions each human takes should be guided by a desire for excellence within the natural balance of all things.
We walk the path of simplicity and strive always to act with respect and honor for ourselves, other beings, our Mother and our ancestors.
Join us for the 12th annual Harvest Dinner at the beautiful City Farm in downtown Chehalis. An evening to celebrate our rich bio-region, local agriculture and your downtown farmers market. All proceeds directly support Community Farmers Market Operations.
The Community Farmers Market at Chehalis is proud to partner with chef Laural Khan and Mackinaws restaurant to produce this memorable farm-to-table meal. Travel with your taste buds and experience international flavors with locally produced foods.
An evening of community and a new romantic setting in downtown Chehalis. There will be live music, a dance performance by The SW WA tribal belly dance troupe, a silent auction featuring goodies from farms and businesses all over town, a dessert auction, wine, beer and cocktails. Contact info@chehalisfarmersmarket.com to reserve a table for your business or organization!
Join us for a day of skill building workshops, networking, and inspiration!
Featuring Keynote Speaker Susan Howlett, nationally known nonprofit speaker, trainer and consultant.
Haiku Contest – Win $500 for your nonprofit
Free Professional Headshots
Continental Breakfast and Lunch included
Interactive workshop sessions on a wide range of topics including fundraising, working with a Board of Directors, volunteer recruitment & management, sustainability, leadership, communications and more!
Learn more and register online at www.nonprofitleaders.info Registration $30 through August 13. Scholarships are available. See www.nonprofitleaders. Info for more information.
Explore your creativity and exercise your brain. Have fun building with LEGO® bricks at the library. For children 3-11.
Explore your creativity and exercise your brain. Have fun building with LEGO® bricks at the library. For children ages 3-11.