Come together in sacred space to craft and bless sacred objects and tools that will strengthen your connection with Spirit and help facilitate ceremony and healing in your life.
The photo is a sample of a small rawhide rattle that I bought in The Everglades.
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rattlesMake your own rattle for journeying, ceremony, and song! The rattle workshops will vary, depending on the natural materials we use to create them, including gourds, rawhide, or animal horns. Each workshop includes a ceremony to awaken the rattle either upon the day of completion or two weeks later, if the materials need time to dry or cure. Workshops limited to four participants.
RAWHIDE RATTLES: 2-Day Workshop
Day One: Make the rattle head and add any embellishments to the handle, if desired.
Day Two: Assemble the rattles, add any finishing touches, and then have an awakening ceremony. Instructor: Lorraine Woerner DATES: Jan 24 & Feb 7, 2026 Time: 1–4 p.m. Cost: $80, plus the cost of the rattle kit that you order (Approx $15–20, plus tax & shipping). Location upon registration Please email Lorraine for more information and to RSVP |
Workshop participants will pre-order a drum kit online, which must be shipped to the Instructor at least one week before the workshop.
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Journey Drum
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Previous crafting experience with jewelry making and beading are helpful to adorn your bag, but not essential.
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Medicine BagsMedicine bags hold sacred items that help remind the wearer of their true identity and serve as a source of protection and guidance for the wearer. These sacred items are personal to the wearer and range from tobacco or herbs for ceremonial use, as well as crystals and fetishes that infuse their spiritual strength and power.
In this workshop, participants will create a small (approximately 2” x 1.5”)medicine bag from ethically sourced deerskin and lace to wear around the neck and over heart. Beads, charms, and natural objects are provided to adorn the bag. Participants are welcome to bring their own adornments as well. Just remember, whether it’s an adornment or an item that goes in the pouch, the smaller, the better! We’ll end with a blessing ceremony. Workshop limited to four participants. Facilitator: Lorraine Woerner Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Time: 11 AM–3 PM Cost: $100, includes materials Location: Address given upon registration Email Lorraine for more information |
The workshop involves walking in areas that may have uneven terrain. Your participation requires physical steadiness and the ability to stand for lengths of time.
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Shamanic LensA workshop for the seasons, Shamanic Lens is an opportunity to revel in nature through ceremony and photography. Experience the bounty of summer, the glorious colors of fall, the white mystery of winter, and the verdant green of spring.
You’ll learn how to create sacred space, quietly commune with the spirit of the land, and capture images of whatever details speak to you: the trees, flora, and any sentient beings that choose to reveal themselves. All you’ll need is a camera, curiosity, and patience! No photographic experience or fancy camera is required. Just bring your fully charged cell phone. Instructor: Lorraine Woerner Dates: TBD Time: TBD Cost: $40 Location: upon registration Please email Lorraine to RSVP |
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©2020 Shamanic Connection of Western New York. No use or reproduction of images without permission.