One Day Drum Making Workshop
“Deep in the heart of the Earth a dream is waiting…deep in the souls of us all it is awakened….”
In this daylong workshop, we will create ceremonial space where individuals birth a drum from start to finish. Zelda, whom has over 28 years’ experience creating drums, has become a vessel for Creator to hold the energy for each person as they create a deeper relationship with the Mother to do the work that is needed in their own healing.
Our connection to the sacred hoop is created, reminiscent of the womb, connecting Creator, Mother Earth and Drum Maker all walking together to unwrap the gifts that perhaps have been forgotten along the way.
Materials used in the making of the drums have been ethically sourced. Skins are not processed but harvested in a natural way. Participants will be guided by Zelda in an intuitive manner whereby the appropriate animal skin (deer, elk, buffalo) will seek out you to help in your healing.
Zelda welcomes each new creation into the world with the same joy and enthusiasm as a midwife whom places a newborn infant in the arms of the parent!
“We of the earth hear her call and we will answer, for She is the music and we are the dancers.”
Cost: $400 includes all materials and Lunch.
A $100 deposit (non-refundable) is required to save your space.|
Contact: Zelda by phone 518-732-7440, or by e-mail
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Rattle Making Workshops
This is a one day workshop, usually 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost - $200 (*extra charges for travel expenses/accommodations/meals)
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In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create and learn how to use a rattle. We will journey to find your Animal Totem and its fur or feathers for your rattle. You may choose from a wide variety of materials, including fur, bones, colored leather, hooves, dew claws, bells, hickory nuts, tin cones, and turtle shells (extra charges for rare materials, i.e. snake skin, etc.). Once you have chosen the materials for your rattle, we will journey to discover the vision of how the rattle wants to be made.
When all the rattles are completed, I will share with you how to use the rattle for your personal healing.
Please call 518-732-7440 or email pinetree444@msn.com for available dates, fees, and more information.
A personal experience of transformation…
Creating a special piece with Zelda’s guidance provides the opportunity for a personal experience of transformation and learning!
Mask Making Workshop
"Your finished Masks will show the inner beauty of all aspects of all aspects of your being."
- Zelda Hotaling
This is a 3 day workshop, usually running:
- Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- and Sunday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $1400 all materials included. $100 deposit non refundable.
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The mask making workshop is about looking at your duality. We explore the teachings (lessons) and the patterns that come from your subconscious mind. One of the most transformative and creative acts you can undertake, is to create a mask of your face.
We will be making 3 stages of different Masks:
- What we came in life with
- Where we are now
- The Great Mystery
On Friday I make the space for the energy of a sweat lodge (w/o heat) where we come into prayer as the cast mask gets formed to our face, we then take it off and then we pour plaster into the form of the mask, which seals the energy of the form.
On Saturday we use clay to build the form of the mask, and the image that comes through us. Follow the clay, we have healing time for stretches, yoga and breath work. In the afternoon we paper-maché the clay part of the mask.
On Sunday we paint and decorate the paper-maché mask.
You will leave with with the cast mask, plaster mask, and paper-maché. It is a beautiful transformational time spent with one's self.
Contact Zelda at 518-732-7440 or email pinetree444@msn.com for more information or to schedule a workshop.
Smudge Class
In this 2-hour Smudge Class, I will talk about the properties of each plant, and their effect on the Body, Mind, and Spirit. I will explain how and why they are used and how to combine them. We will Journey with each plant, to find its essence. The journeying will take you to the Spirit of each plant, where you will be able to recognize the plants which call you. You will build a relationship with the plants you are drawn to, and will be able to choose the proper plants for use in Blessing, Clearing and Prayer. You will take home a sample of each plant you connect with. Each person will make their own small smudge pot.
Cost: $40/person (supplies included)
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Using Drums and Rattles in a Healing Modality
In this 2 hour workshop I share how to work with the vibrations and sounds of Drums and Rattles. We will detect where energy is stuck and how to move the energy. We will explore how the sounds from each rattle link together and do a full energy sweep throughout the body.
Cost: $95
Contact Zelda at 518-732-7440 or email pinetree444@msn.com for more information or to schedule a workshop.
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How to Use Drums / Rattles and Smudging Workshop
Using Drums and Rattles in your healing practice and clearing the energy with different types of herbs.
I will be sharing the different types of sounds of the rattles that shift the energy and are effective for each person’s healing. We will be using the drum in different ways to create vibrations that move and clear the energy. I will demonstrate how to smudge and prepare your space using different herbs, which create a clear space for the healing. At the end of your session, participants will learn how to clear the energy out of the space needing clearing and how to clear energy from your body.
Time: 5 hour class gratitude offering $200.
Contact: Zelda by phone 518-732-7440 or e-mail
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Building Your Intuition Using Animal Medicine and Trinkets Workshop
We will be learning about the animal medicine and how to read the bones, and the meaning of the trinkets you use. Bring your own trinkets, shells, different items that have a meaning to you and bones ( if you have) them. Bones may be available for sale if needed. Please let me know if you need them before class.
6 hour class/ 1 hour break for lunch
Cost: $200/person
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Personal Shield Workshop
Usually one day workshop, from 10 am - 4 pm
Cost - $200
Create a personal shield that reflects your life journey and spiritual path, to honor where you are now and where you are going. We will begin with a meditation to find the animal and plant medicine needed to complete your shield. You may paint images of power symbols, animals, etc. on your shield. We will use a variety of materials including leather, beads, fur, nuts, feathers, bones, bells, and more to personalize this power piece. The finished shield will be 18” in diameter.
Contact Zelda at 518-732-7440 or email pinetree444@msn.com for more information or to schedule a workshop.
** Zelda's Travel, Accommodations and Meals not included in pricing when location is outside commuting distance of Castleton, NY.
Host a Workshop or Gathering at your place.
Free registration for workshops!!!!!**
You provide the space and you receive 1 free registration with 7 or more paid registrations. Contact Zelda by phone 518-732-7440, or e-mail for more information.
Be sure to visit our Events Page to check out all upcoming workshops!