Sacred Frame Drum Birthing Workshop
with Claudia & Ria
November Workshop is now FULLY BOOKED
In this full day workshop you will birth your own Shamanic Drum in a day of ceremony, honouring the spirits of the animal and the tree. When you have birthed your drum, you will be led on a inner journey to connect with what is moving for you in connection with your drum.
ABOUT THE JOURNEY
Next Workshop is taking place in 2025
One-day experience from 9:45am - 5pm
A deep inner journey with space for a maximum of 8 Participants
You are going to birth your own unique Shamanic Frame Drum & Beater
A light lunch will be provided but please do bring your own food & drinks for the day
Fee for the day is £299.
£100 deposit secures your booking, with the remaining balance due 1 week before the workshop.
*Please note this workshop uses animal products, which have been ethically and sustainably sourced.
*Cancellation Policy: Cancellations less than 1 week are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Meet your workshop Facilitators
Claudia Keller
I am a special needs care professional, shamanic frame drum builder, and drumming workshop facilitator based in Northern Ireland. Originally from Germany, I bring a unique cultural perspective to my work, blending compassion, creativity, and spirituality to support individuals and build community.
Through my frame drum building and drumming workshops, I create safe, welcoming spaces for people to connect with themselves and each other. These sessions are rooted in ancient traditions and offer participants a path to healing, rhythm, and self-expression.
In my personal life, I am blessed to live alongside my daughter and two grandsons, whose joy and energy inspire me daily. Together, we are rooted in the beautiful landscape of Northern Ireland, which continuously enriches my life and work.
Ria Keller
As a BodyMind Maturation Coach, Childhood Development Specialist, Chef, and Postpartum Doula, I create spaces for deep healing and growth. I am guiding and supporting you through life’s transitions—whether it's through trauma healing, childhood patterns, conscious conception, pregnancy, or the sacred postpartum period.
I am passionate about helping you reconnect with your true self, so you can heal at the root of emotional and behavioral patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we will dive deep into your life experiences, providing you with the support and safe space needed to release struggles, embrace your wildness, and thrive.
Originally from Germany, I now live in Northern Ireland with my partner and our two beautiful boys. My personal journey as a mother and healer deeply informs my work, and I am committed to supporting others on their own unique paths.
Structure of the day:
BEGINNING
We will open the space by calling on the support and the holding of the Chinese five Elements - Water, Tree, Fire, Earth & Metal.
From here we are going to set intentions and offer a ritual for the process.
Throughout our drum birthing process, you are most likely going to meet what is in the way for you to bring your intention to life, including any blocks, limiting beliefs, physical sensations and emotions.
When we consciously birth a drum then what usually happens is that we are going to meet unhealed patterns that keep repeating throughout our lives. Those patterns and stories are shaped through our own conception, birth experience, our relationship with our own caregivers and other important events in our life. This story creates patterns and cycles that are keeping you stuck.
Ria is going to support you in bringing seeing to the repeating patterns and problems that are showing up in your life, and with the guidance of the drum, and your willingness to be with the experience you will create a possibility to consciously bring seeing and healing. This deep maturation process is going to be weaved into your drum, making it a powerful ally and tool for growth.
DRUM BIRTHING
Our next step is to choose your frame. We will then take you on a journey to connect with the wood, followed by oiling the frames. You can choose an essential oil scent that feels right for you. From here we will move onto connecting with, choosing and blessing the hides. We will then cut out the head for the drum, punch out the holes, prepare our lacing and finally put all 3 parts together to make your sacred drum. At last you will make your own beater.
CLOSING
Once everyone has finished the building process, Ria is going to guide you through a powerful Meditation in which you will begin to listen more deeply to what your Drum is revealing and awakening within you. I will then take you on a drum journey to connect with your drum and to ground the experience in.
A few words from Claudia about the materials:
The frames are oiled with Saint John’s Wort. The Flowers Are Picked on solstice day Which has a healing and protective effect. The oil stores the power of the sun, brings light in dark days and promotes knowledge, and deeper wisdom on shamanic journeys.
All the hides are from local animals, the goats and cows are from Broughgammon farm in Ballycastle. the deer and red stag Are from Omagh and the sheep is from Newry.
Before I work with the skin I connect myself with the universe and ask for Permission For the dehairing process. My Work humbles me and my aim is to bring this love back into the hides.
The Hides are not chemical treated. I only work with hard wood ash. I truly believe that this sacred process is honouring the animals life and the spirit of the animal is coming back to life in these powerful Drums.
Please email: Ria@Riakeller.com to inquire about upcoming Dates.