Ancestral Thunder
Welcome!
I begin by honoring my beloved Ancestors, and the Ancestors of those upon whose unceded Land I walk and work, the Coast Salish, Steilacoom, and Puyallup Nations.
The Thunder of our Ancestors can be heard deep within, urging us as a human nation to align ourselves with love, joy, strength, and compassion until there is equity, justice, and peace for All Beings on our Earth Mother.
This heart offering is for all of our Ancestors and Descendants and for the Wild Beauty and Ancient Ones of Nature, Who are calling out to each one of us, and Who always, in all ways, offer Their support and guidance. May we honor All by giving our hands in service to healing the heart of humanity.
Prayers, love, and healing to you and our planet of Family,
Big Love, Laurie
“Breathing in, I see all my ancestors in me: my mineral ancestors, plant ancestors, mammal ancestors, and human ancestors. My ancestors are always present, alive in every cell of my body, and I play a part in their immortality.”
About
Hello Beloved One,
I’m Laurie—a mama and grammy, singer, visionary artist, and deep lover of nature.
My heart's offering to the world is as soul friend, spiritual companion, and mentor through life’s most tender thresholds: grief, awakening, change, and the beautiful, often messy unfolding of becoming. I offer deep presence and listening, heart-full remembrance, and soul-rooted practices that draw on the sacred and creative—art, sound, story, ceremony, ritual, and nature as healing and wholing pathways through the heart of life. This is a shared journey where we tend what aches, move what feels stuck, and make space for what is emerging—together.
I am blessed to carry the legacy of my Ancestors, who sacredly apprenticed me in their traditional art of drum making. This path was woven within the embrace and wisdom of the old-growth Tree People in the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, as well as within the ancient groves of Sequoia and Redwood in California—all places where the breath of the Great Mother runs deep. In these forest cathedrals, I was taught to listen, to learn, and to offer my hands and heart in reverent co-creation and honoring of all beings, peoples, and ways of life.
Drum birthing for others around the world became a mandate from the Ancestor’s, and one of the great devotions of my life—each Drum a vessel of it's Carrier's spirit and Ancestors, shaped by vision, prayer, intention, and deep love. Though I no longer create drums for others, the sacred rhythm of that path lives on in my body, my prayers, and the way I serve. My reverence for this Earth and all life grows ever stronger with each soul I encounter and each circle I hold.
Art, music, writing, and time in the cathedral of Nature are the ways my soul sings. As the years unfold, my awe and love for and with the radiant Wild Beauty that marinates and sustains us only deepens—and with it, my devotion to walk this life as a vessel of service, remembrance, and love.
You are warmly welcomed into this sacred circle. Whether you arrive in joy or sorrow, seeking healing, beauty, or a place to remember who you are—you belong here. May this be a space where your soul is seen, honored, and held. I bow deeply to the Beauty that You Are.
Ancestral Sacred Drums
Bringing a Sacred Drum to life involves love, time, vision, and communication between beloved client and artist. Each drum has Its own story, built on the foundations of Ancestors, Ancient Ones, Guardians, and Guides as They reach through the Veil to work with us. It is a transformative process, and those who take this walk are deeply moved by how it works and its inherent delight. Each drum reflects the spirit and power work of Its carrier, their guides, and the compelling journey stories that arise as we walk this path together.
If you have a question, please send a message using the Contact form at the bottom of this page. I’d love to hear from you.
Behind the Scenes
I love seeing how others bring their magic to life, and I’d like to share a glimpse into how I work—both in the studio and during the visioning that guides each drum’s becoming. In this gallery, you’ll find a visual unfolding: the stages of creation, close-up details, and the spirit held in each unique drum and mallet. Every drum is a sacred collaboration between my beloved client and me, held in communion with our Ancestors, Ancient Ones, Guardians, and Guides. Each one is shaped by the visions and ceremony we enter into—before, during, and after the drum is born.
Bringing my family's Grancestor Drum to life: Gratitude Ceremony at the north shore of the glacial waters of Lake Crescent, on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington State.
My family's Grancestor Drum: Gratitude Ceremony in the Hoh RainForest. The handprint is my beloved mother's.
Jeannie's Blessings of Brighid Drum: Altar Preparation for Drum Birthing Ceremony:
Andrea's Morpho Drum: rough draft drawing of her Butterfly and Plant People guides.
Andrea's Morpho Drum: Birthing Ceremony
Andrea's Morpho Drum: Birthed and resting before painting the Mesa.
Andrea's Morpho Drum: Birthed and resting before painting the Mesa
Andrea's Morpho Drum: completed and resting before the Awakening Ceremony
Andrea's Morpho Drum: Birthed and resting before the Awakening Ceremony
My family's Grancestor Drum: Birthed and being introduced to the RainForests of Washington State.
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: working on the Sacred Circle (hoop).
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: hoop complete
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: a view of the blessing inked into the inner Sacred Circle (hoop).
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: the Altar preparing for the Birthing of the Drum.
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: the Birthing Ceremony
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: resting on the Altar after the Birthing Ceremony
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum
Jane's Celtic Tree of Life Drum: side view to show the Celtic knotwork buttons
Opening the Altar for a Journey for a Vision in the Forest
Karen's Royalty Drum: side view with Czech glass buttons
Karen's Royalty Drum: back view with hand-hold and Mallet, with Oak, Amethyst, and Bear.
Karen's Royalty Drum
Sitting with the Ancient Ones of the Hoh RainForest in Washington State, as I present Them the newly Birthed Grancestor's Drum that They asked me to bring to life.
Jeannie's Sacred Circle (hoop) in colors of the Emerald Isle, home of her Ancestors in Ireland. For her "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
Holding a beautiful and powerful gift from Jeannie next to the beginning of the drawings for Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
Jeannie's completed Sacred Circle (hoop) with her sacred inscription inside and the beginning of the drawing for the Mesa.
The drawing for Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" drum, laid atop the newly Birthed Drum, ready for transfer, and then inking.
The back of Jeannie's "Blessings of Bridhid" Drum, awaiting the Brighid's cross hand-hold with her sacred Stone Person.
Bringing the hand-hold to life in the form of Brighid's cross. Jeannie's sacred Stone Perons sits waiting to be added, and a small vial of holy waters from Brighid's Well in Ireland sits next to the Drum, being used in every step of the process.
Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" drum, with design transferred to the Mesa. Next, is inking for the Mesa.
Beginning the inking of Jeannie's Mesa, starting with holy waters from Brighid's Well in Ireland. "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
In the studio finalizing the inking of the "Blessings of Brighid" Drum - and a big oopsie as I rest my paintbrush in my tea mug, LOL.
"Blessings of Brighid" Drum for Jeannie, completed and resting before going home.
"Blessings of Brighid" Drum, finished and resting. For Jeannie.
The holy waters from Brighid, run down the hill into the sacred well, under a Hazel tree, and then overflow into the roots of the tree, nourishing the Ancestors. "Blessings of Brighid" Drum, for Jeannie.
Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" Drum, with 16 Czech glass buttons all around the outer Sacred Circle.
Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
The Mallet for Jeannie, with a beautiful blue Topaz embedded into the bottom. "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
Jeannie's Mallet with a gold bead for her Crow, and a Bird she had sent to be added. "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
The back of Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" Drum, with her sacred Stone Person as hand-hold, and her Eagle feather attached.
Jeannie's "Blessings of Brighid" Drum.
Readying the "Blessings of Brighid" Drum for It's flight home to Jeannie.
Sitting at the feet of Mt. Shasta, where I hiked to sing to and play for this powerful Apu.
Mixing up gemstone paint of Amethyst and Kyanite to be added to Kaya's Lotus Drum of Peace.
Drawing for Kaya's Lotus Drum of Peace, ready to be transferred to the newly Birthed Drum.
Beginning the painting of the Mesa on Kaya's Lotus Drum of Peace.
Continuing to add gemstone paints to Kaya's Lotus Drum of Peace, working on the layer of Amethyst in this photo.
Pamela's Mother Waters Drum: salt water pearls were added to the adornments on the back.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: After taking a Journey for a Vision, the Vision comes into view as the drawing starts. Sarah’s Dragon Spirit Guide is central to this Drum and It’s energy and frequency hold great power in playing with the Drum.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Sarah was born in Wales, and the Tree of Life is very important in her sacred work, holding great meaning for her. Cougar also appears walking under the Tree.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Now, the drawing begins to show the Vision, as mountains form in the background, a cave appears within it, and a trail leads to where Cougar walks.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Close up of Dragon’s detail and the Celtic knotwork of the Tree of Life behind.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The Vision brought into form now as the drawing is completed.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The Sacred Circle resting after inking is complete.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Preparing the Sacred Circle for inking the mantra within.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The Birthing Ceremony is well underway, with the Sacred Circle of Buffalo placed and centered upon Buffalo Mesa, ready for lacing. A blessing sprig of Great GrandMother Cedar rests waiting to be tucked inside, between Buffalo and Sacred Circle. Great GrandMother Cedar requests that all Drums be Birthed with Her energy within so She might continue on in Her work healing and loving this Earth and all Her Beings.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The Birthing Ceremony well underway, with Sacred Circle of Buffalo placed and centered upon Buffalo Mesa, ready for lacing.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Birthing Ceremony underway, and lacing begun.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Birthing Ceremony complete, and Drum rests with Ancient Cedars. This is a beautiful Buffalo Mesa with many fascinating natural marks, textures, and colors that will show up in the final Drum.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The newly Birthed Drum now rests on It’s Altar.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The Hand-Hold and Sacred Circle with mantra inscribed in Gaelic and Hebrew.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: The beautiful Buffalo with Sun shining through, showing the Hand-Hold, now wrapped in green Deerskin. Next is the Mesa inking.
Sarah: Oran Mor Drum: Preparing to ink the Mesa.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: With the drawing transferred to Buffalo’s Mesa, the ink is ready to be applied.
Sarah: Òran Mór Drum: Completed and resting within the cradle of ancient Tree People, this beautiful Drum awaits the journey Home to It’s Carrier, Sarah of Wales.
Prayers and Blessings: Dipping prayer ties into sacred Waters worldwide. This happens during my travels and with Waters sent by beloved past Clients from their travels around the world.
Prayers and Blessings: I am readying prayer ties for the Ceremony. Each bundle has been dipped in sacred Waters from around the world, both during my own travels and with Water sent by beloved past Clients from their travels around the world.
Prayers and Blessings: Each client receives a prayer stick, a branch with prayer ties of blessings created during the Ceremonies for their Drum. Asked to release these prayers by placing them in Nature, this client left hers in the cradle of a Tree in Ireland.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: For Rowan’s first BirthDay, as his Grammy, I heard to make him a Drum of his own. Along the outside of the Sacred Circle is his name in Viking Runes as well as Celtic Ogham. On the Mesa of this Drum are ancient Sámi glyphs, originally found on generations-old Sámi Noaidi (shaman) Drums.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: At 10 years old, Rowan uses his first Drum, made by his Grammy when he was just a baby, and transfers some of the ancient Sámi glyphs to inside of the Sacred Circle of the Sámi Drum he will Birth by himself now. Also within the Sacred Circle, he added names of many generations of his male Ancestors, to assist him in his walk into his own adult personhood.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Now in Birthing Ceremony, Rowan builds his own Altar in preparation for Birthing his Sacred Drum.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Now in Birthing Ceremony, Rowan learns how to make holes in Buffalo’s prepared Mesa, to ready for lacing.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Now in Birthing Ceremony, Rowan lays out the Altar, and upon it, Buffalo, who comes straight from a 24-hour soak in Sacred Waters and is heavy with the sanctity of Them.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Now in Birthing Ceremony, Rowan lays out the Altar, and upon it, Buffalo, who comes straight from a 24 hour soak in Sacred Waters and is heavy with the sanctity of Them. Upon Buffalo, Rowan carefully centers his Sacred Circle, now complete inside and out. Once this is done, the lacing begins.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Every Drum I have a part in creating, is offered the blessing of a sprig of Great GrandMother Cedar’s boughs, at Her behest and guidance. She said this is so She can continue to work with the Drum Carrier, and resonate Her energies and healing work for the Earth through the vibrations of their playing. This tiny piece of Her is tucked inside, between Buffalo’s skin and the Sacred Circle just before the lacing begins during the Birthing Ceremony.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Birthing a Sacred Drum is hard work. There is much pulling, stretching, and pulling again, which takes a lot of effort. It is a true rite of passage to build one’s own Drum. Here is Rowan, just getting started and having no idea how much work it will be to complete this Ceremony.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Showing the beauty of the lacing on the back of the Mesa, Rowan rests in the center of the Altar with his Drum.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Helping Rowan as he Births his Drum. He had no idea how much hard work it was, and learned that the word “birthing” is a very correct term for the work.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: The Drum resting upon the family Altar cloth, woven in the traditional Sámi way. It will be ready for Awakening in 24 hours.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Freshly Birthed and still heavy with Waters, Rowan picked up his Drum and exclaimed, “Wow, I am going to have to work out more!” The Drum was the same size as he, sitting down! What a powerful, beautiful Drum.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Very proud of his hard work, Rowan shares the beautiful inking colors of his Sacred Circle.
Rowan: Sámi Drum: Having completed bringing his Drum to life, Rowan’s Ancestral Sámi Drum rests upon the family Altar surrounded by the energies of many Stone People and Sage.
Our family Grancestors Drum: On my way to a five-day spontaneous Vision Quest with the Sacred Circle ready for Birthing, I stop at many sacred places along the journey, including here at Crescent Lake in Washington State, to offer my blessings and gratitude for the honor of this opportunity to connect with Ancestors and begin Ceremony by opening to what the five days will bring. Inside the Sacred Circle is wood-burned the names of thirteen generations of my maternal Ancestors and Descendants, created at the behest of the Ancestral GrandMothers and the Ancient Ones of the RainForest.
Our family Grancestors Drum: the Opening Ceremony for It's Birthing at the sacred Hoh River, including five days of spontaneous Vision Quest in the Hoh RainForest.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: in the Birthing Ceremony, held within the Hoh RainForest, with Buffalo skin fresh from a 24-hour soak in Waters of the sacred Hoh River. We sit by Fire and prepare to Birth this very sacred family Ancestral Drum. Within the Sacred Circle (hoop) are wood burned the names of 13 generations of maternal Ancestors and Descendants.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: After Birthing this Sacred Drum, It rested for 24 hours and during that time, was taken to the blessed Waters of the Hoh River for Ceremony, to release the Birthing Waters, and to offer Great Gratitude and sacred blessings to the Spirit of Waters.
Our family Grancestor's Drum: walking with the Drum deep within the Hoh Rain Forest during the 24-hour Resting Time after Birthing this Drum. This walk was to immerse the Drum in the frequency and communications of this very ancient and powerful Forest.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Walking through the Ancient Ones, the Old-Growth Western Red Cedars in Washington State, I am on pilgrimage to the top of the mountain to perform an Awakening Ceremony for this Drum.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Offering the energy of the newly Birthed Drum to Great GrandMother Cedar, the oldest living Western Red Cedar in the world, whose Presence still stands in the Hoh RainForest in Washington State.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: The newly Birthed Drum resting inside the Awakening Tree, a massive Old-Growth Western Red Cedar who was more than 1,000 years old, and hollow inside. She was so big, there were three rooms within her belly, and could fit many human people within her, as we held Awakening Ceremonies for Sacred Drums within Her Being. After She laid down, She asked me to take a branch of Hers and craft it into an Awakening Mallet for future Drums. She lived in the Hoh RainForest in Washington State.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: The very first play with the Grancestor’s Drum. Drums prefer their first play is with children. My GrandChildren were very excited to be the first to play with the Drum.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: my parents, my Papa and Mama, waiting while I set up the beet juice bowl and Ancestral Drum, so that we could capture Mama’s handprint on the Drum - the first adornment to the Mesa of this Sacred Drum.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Mama placed her hand in the beet juice ink bowl, and then carefully placed it upon the very center of the Drum, pushing it down to create what became the Central frequency of the Drum.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Mama’s handprint held the Center of the Mesa and the frequency of all our Maternal Ancestors, along with her Mother, for many years, alone in the center of the Drum.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Years after we added my Mama’s handprint to the Drum, my Ancestors and Guides clearly told me that my father’s handprint HAD to be added THAT DAY. Rushing home to get the Drum, we set up the ink and asked Papa to add his hand next to Mama’s. Little did I know at that moment, Dad would be taken to the hospital a few hours later, never to return home again.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Helping Papa place his hand into the ink and then onto the Drum, right next to Mama’s handprint.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Papa’s handprint now resting to dry upon the Drum.
Our family Grancestor’s Drum: Freshly inked with my beloved 93-year-old Papa’s handprint, right next to my Mama’s, whose handprint had been placed in the center of the Drum years earlier. Papa’s print was added the day he was taken to the hospital. We did not know then he would never return home.
Ceremony in the Columbia River Basin with the Grancestor's Drum, communing with the Spirit of the Columbia and the ancient surrounding Ancestors and Guides.
Loving and laying atop a massive Old Growth Tree Person who had lain down after being struck by a powerful Lightning bolt.
Rosie: Soul of a Lion Drum: The Sacred Circle is completed and ready to ink the interior mantra.
Rosie: Soul of a Lion Drum: The energy of the Lion is captured from an actual photograph of a Soul who wanted to become a part of this Drum's work in the world.
Rosie: Soul of a Lion Drum: The inside of the Sacred Circle holds the mantra for this Drum.
Rosie: Soul of a Lion Drum: The Mesa is completed with the energy of the Lion, and the frequency of Fire.
Rosie: Soul of a Lion Drum: Completed and resting, the healing mantra inked inside the Sacred Circle will resonate out into the ethers every time the Drum is played.
Rosie: Soul of a Lion Drum: This is being celebrated in a walking Ceremonial procession led by Rosie's mother, Katie.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: Just after Ceremony, with the Awakening Mallet in my hands, surrounded by my beloved Western Red Cedar Ancient Ones.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: The mighty Lightning Tree that asked to become Justin's double-headed Mallet.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: Receiving the Vision in Ceremony on behalf of Justin and their Sacred Drum. Next to a beautiful and very talkative small Stream flowing from the Selkirk Mountains.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: Setting up the foundations of the drawing for this Sacred Drum.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: The double-headed Mallet, made from an Old-Grwoth Tree Person who had been downed by a powerful Lightning strike, was very clear and specific in how It wanted to be created.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: The Sacred Circle wanted only to be stained, so the sheer beauty and frequency of this Nootka Alaskan Yellow Cedar Tree Person who offered to become the hoop could be honored.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: Drum, double-headed Mallet, and Rattle, now complete and in Their resting time.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: Resting with and drawing energy from a beautiful Old-Growth Tree.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: the Hand-Hold and Justin's mantras within the Sacred Circle (hoop).
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: With the double-headed Mallet - a very special and unique Being.
Justin: Peace Profound Drum: completed and ready to return Home to Justin.
In Ceremony: Giving back the Drum's Birthing Waters borrowed from the Hoh River in the Washington State RainForest. Everything is returned to Whom it originally came from with Great Gratitude and sacred blessings.
Freshing Birthed Sacred Drums on the Altar, resting.
Loving my time in the studio!
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Starting the draw, the first of Owl Clan's Spirit Guides, the Snowy Owl, appears in Vision as the central holder of the Drum's frequency.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Visioning on behalf of Owl Clan next to the Salish Sea in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., the drawing comes into view.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: With the draft drawing complete, inking will begin next.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: In Ceremony with the Redwoods, the Sacred Circle (hoop) is offered, asking for blessings from the healing Waters flowing from the roots of the ancient Tree People.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: After immersing in a Sacred Sweat Lodge, preparations for the Sacred Circle include sanding for It to accept forthcoming ink and sacred ash from the Lodge Fire.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: with inking complete on the inside, now to begin the Sacred Well on the outside of the Sacred Circle (hoop).
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: preparing the ash and coal from the Sacred Sweat Lodge Fire, which will become rocks for the Sacred Well on the hoop.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Starting with ash from the Sacred Sweat Lodge Fire, layering the rocks that will hold the structure of the Sacred Well.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Finishing the Sacred Well rocks with charcoal from the Sacred Sweat Lodge Fire.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: the completed Sacred Circle (hoop), representing the guiding structure of the Sacred Well of Owl Clan, whose Waters are healing and overflowing to the Earth and all her People.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: ceremonially bringing the Drum to life.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: seeing the handle on the back with Owl Clan's healing mantra that has been inked inside. As the Drum is played, the frequency of the mantra is released with every beat of the Drum.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: with the Old-Growth Ancient Ones - Tree People in the Redwood Forest, who bless and energize the new Drum.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: the first layers of soft ink color are ceremonially applied with reverence and care.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Every so slowly, each detail and layer of ink begins to take shape.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Working with Buffalo rawhide is like trying to ink smooth plastic—it does not absorb ink. Water puddles soften it to accept the ink.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: slowly building up the layers.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: getting close to completion with the many layers.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: Guides of Water Serpent, Owl, Merlin, and Moon completed.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum, complete. Ready to ship to Saskatchewan, Canada.
Owl Clan: Water Healing Drum: the Sacred Circle (hoop) with it's well rocks peeking out, holding the sacred energy of the perimeter.
A clearer photo of the Mesa of Owl Clan's Water Healing Drum.
Finishing a Mallet with Bear and Sequoia for Owl Clan's Water Healing Drum.
Owl Clan's Water Healing Drum finally home with them, and being honored on their hearth Altar. Three Mallets were sent, one for each Owl Clan member, including the youngest, who was four at the time.
The youngest member of Owl Clan being the first to play with the Water Healing Drum. Drums love children to initiate them as their energy is so pure and playful.
Drum Journey in the Forest on a bluff above the lapping waters of Puget Sound. Hikers would stop to watch, lol. At Kopachuck State Park, near Gig Harbor, Washington.
Guiding 9 year-old Rosie in making her own Shamanic Drum. The colors she used to ink her hoop and the way she placed them is just astounding!
Papa and I working together on sanding hoops. He taught me woodworking when I was little. What a gift he was in this life!
"Working my fanny off!" as Papa would say, lol. He was 92 years old when this photo was taken. <3
Rogani's Drum Kits: shipped to Taiwan for her gathering of women, who all built their Drums together.
Rogani's Drum Kits: shipped to Taiwan for a gathering of women who brought their Drums to life, together.
Soaking the Buffalo Skins with sprigs of Great GrandMother Cedar's bough. She is the oldest living Western Red Cedar in the world, at over 1,000 years old. <3
Rogani's Drum Kits: created for a group of women in Taiwan, who built their Drums together.
Rogani making her first Drum in Taiwan, from Drum Kits sent for her women's group.
Rowan working on the Sacred Circle (inner hoop) for his Drum
Video
This YouTube playlist features a small collection of commissioned Drums I’ve had the honor of bringing into Being for beloved clients around the world. Each video offers a glimpse into the sacred journey we took together—from the initial “Journey for a Vision” to the culminating “Awakening Ceremony,” where the Drum is welcomed into the world. You’ll notice that each title begins with the client’s name, so you can follow the unfolding of their unique story and sacred vision. May these glimpses into the process bring inspiration, beauty, and a felt sense of the love poured into every creation. InJoy!
Kind Words
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"My beautiful experience includes the process of the drum being birthed into this world through the expression of your big, beautiful heart and magical hands and to be able to merge with you to allow it to unfold. May we all rise up. Much love, Grandmother. We love you so much and are blessed to be able to hold someone like you so close to our hearts. So very inspiring."
Kory Mund & Owl Clan, Saskatchewan,
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“I’m in tears! What a beautiful blessing - this makes my heart sing! It’s more beautiful than I imagined, I love it so much. I’m humbled and honored by such an amazing gift. Life, the ancestors, the beings, this process, you, are so beautiful. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you, sincerely, for being on this journey with me, for sharing your work with me, and for continuing to help me open doors to dimensions I don’t know just yet. Bowing deeply to your beautiful soul, Peace Profound.”
Justin Berry, Tennessee, USA
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“Channeled and Sacred Experience. I waited over ten years to find the "right" drum, and when I found Laurie, it finally felt right. Laurie is much more than a drum maker. She works with your guides and ancestors in a blessed traditional way to bring forward the design. I could work with her on items that were special to me and that I wanted to be included in the design, and she worked magic to bring it into Being. Totally unique and stunningly beautiful and powerful. I'm very grateful that she is sharing her gift."
Jeannie Patton, Utah, USA
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“The beauty and love have arrived! What an amazing gift you have with your creations. I am sobbing with tears that cry a strong connection to my Irish ancestors. Thank you, Laurie, for sharing this precious gift in this time and space. I humble at this."
Jane Ferbrache, Tasmania, New Zealand
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"Oh wow, he's perfection. The colors are awesome. The pictures did not do it justice. The sound is incredible, and I did not want to set it down. It's just Amazing. I am honored you created a very ethereal piece that includes everything we discussed. Thank you so much. This is so magical."
Tammy Scott, California, USA
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“If you are called to work with the Drum and are guided to Laurie, it will be a powerful, transformative process. I am honored and grateful for Laurie's work and blessed to carry one of her drums.”
Karen Musketnuss, Ohio, USA
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“Laurie has a rare skill to help consciousness changers shift their outer landscapes to reflect their inner landscapes. I spent time learning how to make a drum with her over a period of months. As a gentle and encouraging guide, she helped me find my voice and express it through a creative process. Laurie's mentorship enabled me to connect more deeply with my ancestors and hear their calling of ancient wisdom in my drumming. She strikes a magical balance between friendly, approachable, and wise. Words don't begin to touch my profound appreciation for her ability to use her gifts to nourish others. If you are ready to move through the world in a more connected way, she is the person to see."
Katie Greenland, Idaho, USA
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"Laurie led me on an inspirational spiritual journey of discovery as we worked together to envision, purpose, and create my Spirit Drum…a drum attuned to facilitate connection with my ancient Celtic ancestors, Animal Allies, Spirit Guides, and healing work as a Reiki Master/Practitioner. The process was nothing short of extraordinary, and the journey was miraculous. That I could express even a small measure of my awe and gratitude for the incredible experience of the visionary work Laurie does and the indescribably beautiful and powerful drums she creates. My drum’s beautiful, powerful Voice sends its resonance out into the World and Beyond, carrying vibrations of Healing, Ancestral Connection, and Love for all Creation. My gratitude to Laurie is boundless, as are her talent and integrity."
MoonRhaven, Arizona, USA
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“Oh, LAURIE! She is truly, simply BEYOND WORDS! Gorgeous, more beautiful than I had hoped for! The colors, artistry, and tone…all perfect. The Spirit of my Ancestors is within Her, and She will be a Blessing to me and all those who will come in contact with Her through the Ethers and on this physical plane. When I read the inscriptions, I feel the Power and Love of the Universe and all my precious Ancestors through whose blood, sweat, tears, and Love have brought me into existence. I am truly humbled and honored to have Her in my hands! There are no words to thank you but know in my heart and from my Soul, I am so very grateful for you, your gifts, and this incredible work of Art and Love! From my Heart to Yours, may every Blessing be Yours. Thank You! With so much Love and Gratitude!”
Carmel Garan, Colorado, USA
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“A woman of supreme talent, Laurie mindfully weaves her technical prowess with her intuitive sense of how to best highlight and express the heart and work of those who come to her."
Jennifer Dawn, Washington, USA
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“Working with Laurie was an astoundingly deep and meaningful journey that unfolded in beautiful and unexpected ways during every step. Laurie and I worked together as mentee and mentor as she shared her immense knowledge of the Drum, Rattle, and Sacred Tools with me. As a teacher, Laurie is kind and thoughtful. She gently guided me to find my own understanding and affirm my own truths as my Drum, Rattle and Mallet came into the world. The Sacred Tools that were birthed through this relationship and work with Laurie are powerful and strong forces in my life now, and I am filled with gratitude for the gift of working with her.”
Leon Finley, Washington, USA
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“Laurie is a force of Love who radiates clarity and compassion. She brings depth and wide experience which inspires others to listen to their own wisdom. She helps others embrace both their own humanity and their beautiful divine nature."
Jessica Ryan, Washington, USA
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“My friends and I love our beautiful Drums very much. We learned wisdom from those Sacred Creatures. I learned so many things from Buffalo and Cedar. They taught me the circle of life, death and new life, and I told everyone what I learned. It's like ripples. I had a feeling that my friends were waiting to meet their Drum for a long time, and most of them are women. It feels like a sister circle is being born and connected by the Sacred Drum. Thank you for bringing Drums to Earth."
Rogani Fu, Taiwan
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“Woo Woo!!!! My Sacred Spirit Being, my Sacred Drum has arrived. You are truly gifted in the Art of Drum Making, a calling that I know brings joy to your ancestors! Laurie, you are indeed a gifted descendant of ancestral drum makers! It is breathtaking to see what your hands can create! It is beyond my expectations! I thought from the video that some of the weavings around the rim might be painted - but no, they are actual Peruvian weavings as described in your original birthing journey! The Chakana right now is drawing me into the portal as I am looking at it and writing to you. From this distance, halfway across my room, it is 3D, like it’s above my beloved Apu Ausangate and the waters below. I like my spirit guide, my Condor hovering and flying above - and yes, the colors of the diamond match the weaving, as you stated. Your attention to detail is truly your gift Sister! The extra weavings in the back do allow for easy handling, and the Palo Santo mallet fits so comfortably in my hand...and OH MY!!! The Sound is Incredible. Can you Sense my Satisfaction!!!! I cannot put into words the giant smile and glistening eyes on my face! I Love my Sacred Drum, and it feels so much a part of me. This Spirit has been with me before - this Drum is so comfortable to me. I lift it and I can instantly sense the power, the sacredness, the awe. As I look at it, I know I will be journeying thru the portal to connect with the Ancient Ones Who Know Me So Well, to reinstate and bring back and remind me of this Drum Spirit who also knows me. Who knew??? All of this is flashing thru me as I am writing to you, my Sister!!! Oh, the Ribboned Sprig is also amazing. I am so honored and blessed to have journeyed this Sacred Path with you - that the Spirit of my drum has found and selected you, my friend, to bring it to life. What a wonderful experience it has been for me on this journey to birth and awaken my drum. I marvel at how the energetics of one drum can take you on your own personal drum-making journey! Thank you again, Sister!!”
Jacqueline Spirnak, Pennsylvania, USA
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“Oh my, oh my, the power!!! Oh, My God!! I cried and cried and cried. I can’t even start to express how beautiful my drum is, and you are...I’m still crying. My heart and spirit are pounding and vibrating, and I am resonating so deeply. I have no words to fully express the beauty of how wonderful it is to connect with you and feel all that you express, and know that you have deeply understood all that is my essence. The drum mesa is perfect, and the power of being with the eclipse...aaaaah! I feel the opening of many realms. There is so much stirring and clearing around and through us. It is very exciting and expanding to see the creation through your connection. I'm still struggling for words that do justice to the importance of this manifesting and holding of light that we both work with for all consciousness. I'm deeply grateful for this sharing of your powerful gifts. Laurie, I don’t have adequate words to express the depth of my gratitude for connecting with you and the journey of creation that is your powerfully beautiful gift - so palpable, magical, and powerful. I'm honored to connect with you and my heart is warmed in the knowing of your being I am sending you a hug and much love, my sister. Endless, eternal love. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am beyond blessed, living in the gratitude of your being. Deep Munay, Emunah, sending gratitude and so much sweetness of life to you.”
Sara O’Heron, Georgia, USA
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