Joy Wedmedyk
Joy Wedmedyk, (Apetebii Osa Irosun), is a medium, minister, shamanic healer, and a drum maker. She has studied with Shamans and Healers from the Americas, Cuba and Africa. Her various Initiations include initiations into the African tradition of Ifa, the Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge, and initiation by the Shamans of the village of Dano in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Joy is deeply connected to the elements of the earth, the Ancestors and the Ancient Ones. For over 25 years, her artistic, educational, and multicultural workshops have given participants an opportunity to experience, create and learn from the cosmology and mythology of the indigenous people of the world.
Joy inspires others to find the center of their being through the discovery of their own personal mythology and their own source of healing.
Drum Making: Shaman's Peace Drum - 14 or 20 inch
Indigenous shamans around the world have used Hoop Drums to commune with spirit and bring healing and wholeness to the self and the community. Journey with others on this sacred path and create your own deer rawhide drum from start to finish along with a leather covered beater. We will begin with a ceremony to remind us of our connection to the deer spirit and to the universal rhythms of life and conclude with a blessing ceremony to honor the power of our Drum.
This is a 2 day workshop. (4 hours each day) All Materials are included.
Per person $110 for 14" Drum, $150 for 20".
Class is limited to 8 people.
Please pre-register with Earth Rhythm at (330) 273 6260
