Drums are a sacred tool for healing and connection that have been used for generations in many different cultures around the globe. In this four hour workshop (extended retreats available as well) you are invited to create a beautiful deer hide drum, filled with your love, focus and intention, while honoring the plants and animals that these drums are created from.
Jenn Bierma, owner of ReJenneration Wellness, in partnership with Wayne Manthey, will be hosting this drum making workshop. Wayne is a well-known drum maker out of Minnesota. He will be making the trip down to Oklahoma to guide us as we create our own personal deer hide drums. To anyone who has seen Wayne’s work, or taken a class with him, his drums have their own unique design that is easy to spot amongst other drums. His humor, knowledge, patience and stories create a build-your-own drum workshop that leaves participants feeling an amazing sense of community with each other and the natural world as well as an absolute sense of gratitude for the gorgeous hand-crafted drum they can now call their own.
In the 4 hour drum making workshops, participants choose their drum frame and hide, cut the hide for the drum, hand stain it in black walnut stain, lace and tighten their drum and affix the drum handle. Participants have the option to bring stones or other charms top place inside their drum handle (these extra items will not be supplied). The frames are pre-constructed for the participants and hide lacing will be pre-cut as well. Part of the process is to reflect and connect with the drums, the hide and the process itself. Wayne’s greatest joy is seeing the faces of the participants when they finish their drums.
While we have a workshop only option, there are also Lake Eufaula retreat options availabe. Check www.rejennerationwellness.com/events for more information and to register. The options are as follows
Option 1: Mini retreat (Friday evening overnight-Saturday dinner) + Workshop on Saturday at 10:00 am LIMITED AVAILABILITY- Up to 6 (HELD IN CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA on Lake Eufaula)
Option 2: Extended mini retreat (Thursday evening overnight-Saturday dinner) LIMITED AVAILABILITY- Up to 6 (HELD IN CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA on Lake Eufaula)
Option 3: Saturday Workshop Only- Up to 14 spots available (HELD IN CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA on Lake Eufaula)
Option 4: Sunday Workshop Only- Up to 14 spots available (RADIANT LIVING CENTER in Oklahoma City)
When registering for the workshop, please include your choice of creating a 13″ or 16″ drum as well as your choice of retreat option. Register at www.rejennerationwellness.com/events.
Deadline for registration and payment is August 22nd, 2025. This ensures that Wayne can plan out the materials for the workshops.
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