Global Journeys Inc.

            Thunder Spirit       

Sacred Drum-Making
Workshops

Join us for an inspiring day where you get to make a special drum. The workshop includes ceremonies, meditations and personal growth opportunities.

There is a voice that is in all things… a Life Force that drums its rhythm in every fiber of all beings on Earth. This Life Force provides us with a constant reminder of how we are all connected, how we are the Earth.  Making a drum in a sacred manner connects us to this force of the animals, the trees, the elements, and the spirit of the drum. When these beings are brought together a new life is born- a sacred drum, a companion, and a teacher. 

 With our muscles we pull the fibers of the hides to stretch them so they will bring out the voice of our new companions and we honor their new existence. At the end of the journey, we bless the birth of these special drums, and we give thanks to our Mother Earth for Her gifts.

Why make a Sacred Drum?

• It’s stimulating to learn and experience ceremonies that are focused on such topics as “global connectedness” and “ancestral teachings”
• Making and playing a ceremonial drum is a powerful way to communicate within yourself and share your intentions and blessings with others
• Drums have a history dating to at least 6000 B.C. and have been a significant contribution in various cultural aspects throughout the world. Making a drum is a wonderful educational opportunity to learn more about the influence of drums in various cultures as well as understanding the importance of drums in all societies.
• It’s inspiring and gratifying to make an instrument that is beautiful, has a captivating sound and is useful in various applications.
• It’s fun to work together in a group creating an object that has such a powerful influence in the world
• A drum is a great resource for Personal Healing
• Using your drum in Drum Circles is a powerful way to be with others
• Drums are often used for special ceremonies

Teacher

Franco Marini is the owner of Global Journeys & Thunder Spirit, organizations dedicated to enriching and empowering individuals and the environment. He supports people in sharing their gifts and brilliance with others to help bring balance, harmony, and joy to the world. Franco is a native of Italy and grew up in a small village where many of his teachings came from spirit guides and from the Earth. By using a variety of lessons and teachings from several sources, he brings forth the wisdom of the Ancient Ones who lived throughout the world and supports people in working with the ancestors of their own lineage and culture. He has traveled extensively throughout, Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Central America, and has helped hundreds of people make ceremonial drums. Through his workshops, classes, drumming circles, individual sessions, and travels, he teaches people about their guides, their inner circles, the lessons of the Earth, and supports them in being in harmony with the Life Web. Franco currently resides with his wife, Kay, in New York.