WHAT'S ON FOR 2008
Wolf Drums offers workshops where people have the opportunity to create their own unique medicine rattle or prayer stick in our half-day workshops. Details on each workshop are outlined below with Further Information at the bottom off the page, especially if you are wanting to organise your own group at an alternative venue.
On this page we will also list workshops to be held at our location in Penrith.
Rattle Workshops
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Our rattles heads are made using genuine rawhide on a timber handle. All material is supplied to decorate your own personal rattle. We also encourage you to bring along your own special item - feather, crystal, bead, etc - to include in the decorating of your rattle.
The rattles on the left are only an example of what you will be making. You can add more or less decoration to your own rattle.
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| Hides Available |
- Deer
- Horse
- Elk
- American Bison
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$50
$50
$55
$55
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Note: Each rattle head is approximately 3" in diameter. Elk and Bison hides depend on availablity.
| Rattle Heads |
- Round
- Turtle totem
- Wolf totem
- Bear totem
- Bison totem
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You can organise your own group, up to 15 people, for a rattle workshop or make a day of it and have a Prayer Stick workshop on the same day.
Booking Information
| Cost: | $50 for deer or horse, $55 for Elk or Bison. |
| Deposits: | $25 deposit per person. Due 4 weeks in advance. See notes on Further Information at bottom of page. |
| Balance: | Full balance is due on the day of the workshop. |
| Start Time: | Arrive 8.45am for 9am start for morning workshops. Afternoon workshops commence 1pm. |
| Next Penrith Workshop: | Please phone for details and bookings. Please let us know which rattle head you would like at the time of booking. |
Prayer Stick Workshops
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This is a half-day workshop in which you have the opportunity to create your own unique prayer stick. You will be supplied the rib bone, plus material for decorating. The prayer stick on the left is an example. Be as decorative as you feel is right for you and don't forget your own special talisman or charm to incorporate into your Prayer Stick. These can also be used as talking sticks or a unique wall decoration.
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Note: Elk and Horse ribs depend on availablity.
You can organise your own group, up to 15 people, for a Prayer Stick workshop or make a day of it and have a Rattle workshop on the same day.
Booking Information
| Cost: | $50 per person |
| Deposits: | $25 deposit per person. Due 4 weeks in advance. See notes on Further Information at bottom of page. |
| Balance: | Full balance is due on the day of the workshop. |
| Start Time: | Arrive 8.45am for 9am start for morning workshops. Afternoon workshops commence 1pm. |
| Next Penrith Workshop: | Please phone for details and bookings. |
Further Information
General Information
- If you are attending back to back workshops with Rattle and Prayer Stick on the same day, depending on location, we suggest you bring a packed lunch as cooking facilities may not be available.
Payments for All Workshops
- Deposits are due on the date specified for each workshop to guarentee your placement. Deposits are non-refundable, however, for participants who are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances you may choose to transfer the deposit to another workshop or purchase a product from Wolf Drums at an equal or greater value, with the difference payable at time of purchase.
- Where no deposits have been received the workshop can be re-booked or cancelled. We will not chase up late payments.
- The final balance is due on the day of the workshop. Where workshops have been organised outside the Sydney metro area, fuel charges will be added to the cost of each rattle/ prayer stick.
One on One Workshops
- One on one workshops are available by appointment only. Please contact us for available dates and discuss any details.
Organising Your Own Rattle or Prayer Stick Workshop
- If you would like to organise your own group for a workshop with us at an alternative venue, please contact us to discuss the details.
- As an organiser, if you are making your own rattle or prayer stick during the workshop you receive a 50% discount off the price of your rattle/ prayer stick. This discount is not available on any other offer or purchase.
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