Organizer: Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre
Name: Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre
Phone: 01768 778469
Email: [email protected]
Whinlatter Pass
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria,
Keswick
CA12 5TW
From £195 per person, booking essential
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Shamanic Drum Making (Birthing) Workshop with Jen Grange & Jim 'Wolf' Gardner.
Creating your own shamanic drum is a deeply personal and transformative experience. As you carefully choose the materials, prepare the hide, and craft each part of the drum and beater, you're not just making an instrument—you’re infusing it with your own energy and intentions.
The process itself is a meditative one. Stretching the hide over the frame mirrors the cycles of life, reminding you of your connection to the natural world and the flow of creation. Each step invites you to reflect, to slow down, and to be present with the energy you're shaping. When you finally hold your completed drum, there’s a profound sense of accomplishment and reverence. It’s not just a drum; it’s a living, breathing extension of your spirit and of the animal that provided its skin.
With every beat of your new drum, you’ll feel its power—awakening your primal energy, grounding you in the moment, and connecting you to a deeper sense of self and the Universe. This is more than an act of creation; it's a journey of healing, transformation, and spiritual connection.
Don't miss the chance to learn how to craft your own drum, connect with your inner wisdom, and deepen your spiritual practice.
Drum frames are 12 or 14 inch maple. Hides for 12 inch can be red deer (red or blue) or elk (natural) and & 14 inch deer (blue).
Suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners our day will begin with deep connection to our drum materials, before commencing the making of the drum and beater.
You will learn to connect with your power animal & the spirit of the drum, how to give and receive power retrievals and deepen your spiritual & shamanic practice.
Book this with the Introduction to Shamanism on the 15th February and get an awesome £40 off! Please message Lakeland Wellbeing for the discount code [email protected].
Jen Grange is a shamanic practitioner, empowerment coach & fire walk instructor based in the ancient landscape of Cumbria. An earth witch and all round wild woman, with a profound reverence for the land and elements, Jen's work is rooted in the old ways, intricately weaving together the wisdom of the seasons, cycles of nature, and the moon to facilitate profound healing and transformation. Drawing upon ancient traditions and her intuitive gifts, she guides individuals on soul-stirring journeys of self-discovery and empowerment. Jen's unique approach fosters a deep connection with the natural world, offering a sacred space for personal growth and spiritual evolution. Through her teachings and practices, she empowers others to embrace their inner strength, reclaim their authenticity, and walk the path of their true purpose with courage and grace.
Jim Gardner is an experienced Toltec shamanic practitioner and workshop facilitator on a mission to guide others towards true fulfillment and joy. Having embarked on his own profound transformational journey, Jim found himself disillusioned despite achieving the stereotypical "American dream" of success and material wealth. This realisation sparked a deep inner quest for authentic happiness and purpose, leading him to explore the essence of joy and release what no longer served him. Jim's personal odyssey, known as the Journey to Joy, has equipped him with invaluable insights and tools to help others navigate their paths to genuine contentment. With a passion for meditation and transformational practices, Jim empowers individuals to uncover their true passions, ignite their inner light, and walk the path towards a more fulfilling and joyful existence.
| Start Date | End Date | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 16/02/2025 | 16/02/2025 | 9am to 4pm |