Dive into Drumming
with Sue Balaschak of Primal Rhythm
Ride the wave of energy created by drumming! Expand your connection between yourself, your drum and Mother Earth’s energy. We will discuss the spirit of the drum, drumming techniques, basic rhythms, and raising energy at drum circles. This is an introductory drumming class. Drummers of all levels are welcome. Bring your drum and a chair.
Group Dynamics/Group Readings
with Gina LaMonte aka Mama Gina
We’ll examine the types of groups in your life that might benefit from a little Tarot clarity. Please bring your favorite deck, notebook, and a pen. We’ll discuss concepts and then we will design and play with group readings.
How’d They Do That? Advanced Hand Drumming
with Sue Balaschak of Primal Rhythm
Ever wonder how some drummers play such cool rhythms? Well, let me show you. This workshop will provide you with the tools and confidence to allow your own personality to speak through your drum. We will discuss advanced drumming techniques, syncopated rhythms, dynamics, and exercises to improve your skills. Prior drumming experience recommended. Bring your drum, a chair and your questions.
Make a Dream Catcher
With Michele Polacek
Come and learn how to make a Dream Catcher. Wild grapevine hoops, imitation sinew, leather, beads and feathers will be provided for a small fee of $5.00. If you have any charms or other special items you would like to include in your Dream Catcher, please bring them along. This workshop will run twice. Once on Saturday and Tuesday. Limit 15 people. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Make an Elk Rib Wind Catcher
With Michele Polacek
We will be attaching beads and feathers to an elk rib bone to hang near an open window or under your eves to catch the wind. Small charms will also be available for purchase at $0.50 to $1.00 a piece. Limit 15 people. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. There will no charge for the workshop, only for the small charms.
Storytelling and the Tarot
with Gina LaMonte aka Mama Gina
We’ll discuss fantastic techniques for unearthing personal and group stories beneath the cards and relaying those stories in a clear and effective manner. This is a Tarot class AND a creative writing class, so bring your favorite Tarot and/or Oracle Deck, a notebook, and a comfy pen.
What Knot to do in Camp
with Keith Vorderbruggen
If you have two working hands, you can tie a knot and the right knot can make camping much easier. Join Keith for a hands-on, participatory workshop learning some basic knots. Practice ropes will be provided so you can learn the half hitch, two half hitches, taught line, fisherman’s knot, clove hitch, and if we have time the prusik knot and the trucker’s hitch.
Keith has been camping since he was in diapers. Keith taught knots, hitches, and lashings as a junior leader and adult leader in the Boy Scouts. In his younger years he camped in tents and did wilderness survival where knots were essential. Even now using a camper, knots have made it easier.” Attendee Limit: 15 —–ages: 10 years and up
Sumbel Celebration
Facilitated by: Shelly Willowsong & Eric Fireheart
Sumbel is a ritual drinking celebration. 1. Toasts are drunk to the Gods. 2. Ancestors and personal heroes. 3. Oaths, boast and song or poetry.
This is an adult Ritual. Mead will be used. But folks can still attend if they don’t drink alcohol. Anyone under the age of 21, needs to have permission from a parent or guardian. This ritual will take place after 9 pm around a fire. Date and time TBA