Drum Birthing with Toni & Bethan at Westonbirt Arboretum
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Sun 11th Oct 2026
9:30am – 4:15pm BST (UTC +01:00)
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, UK |
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https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingwestonbirt |
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Rooted
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| Activity | Drumming Circles |
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< 10 people
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| Enquiries to | rootedwithbethan@gmail.com |
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Join Toni & Bethan for a magical experience of creating (birthing) your own frame drum and beater.
Held in the lovely Westonbirt Arboretum, which at this time will be in its full Autumnal hues of red, orange and gold.
Dates Available: (We have added some additional dates for Autumn 2026 due to popular demand!)
Monday 14th September - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire
Sunday 11th October - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire (the one you're on!)
Saturday 7th November - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire
If you can't make any of the dates above, let us know as we have a waitlist for future dates too.
Who is this course for?
Drum birthing is such a wonderful experience. This course is for anyone who wishes to make their own drum and use it to support their wellbeing, for use in circle, or to use in their healing or shamanic practice.
We were all born with our own internal drum – our heartbeat. We hear the heartbeat of our mother in her womb. Making contact with a drum awakens our sacred, awakens our soul. The beat of the drum represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth herself and hearing or facilitating this “heartbeat” by playing the drum, brings healing and a deeper understanding of your connection with all life.
What will you do and experience?
You will have the opportunity to create your sacred drum and beater (depending on your choice) and be attuned to your drum and explore how the sound of the drum supports your (& others) wellbeing.
The day will also include guided journeying and meditation to connect with our hoops, hides and drums, and of course, and opportunity to drum together!
This full day course covers many aspects, and you will learn:
✓ The benefits of drumming, your wellbeing protocol and practise.
✓ Why rest, integration and grounding are so important for your body’s healing process.
✓ How to care for drum and tune your drum.
✓ How intention, imagery and drumming work together.
✓ How to create your own drum and beater.
Choosing your hoop & hide
You have the option of hoop sizes and animal hide depending on what feels drawn to you. When you secure your place, you will be sent a guide with more information to help you make your decision, which will be required by the 1st Sept 2026. The remaining payment will be needed 24 hours before the drum birthing day.
Depending on your hoop/hide choice, total cost is as below (this is inclusive of the £165 deposit):
| 14" Birch | 14" Willow | 16" Willow | 18" Ash | |
| Goat or Buffalo | £285 (£165+£120) | £295 (£165+£130) | £320 (£165+£155) | |
| Red deer (stag/doe) | £315 (£165+£150) | £325 (£165+£160) | £345 (£165+£180) | |
| Horse | £370 (£165+£205) | £380 (£165+£215) | £400 (£165+£235) |
Sustainability & Ethics - the supplier information:
Wherever possible, I’ve sourced the hoops and hides from supplier’s whose ethos is ethical and sustainable. Some prepare their own hides, others have imported hides which have a certificate of cleansing.
If you have any questions then don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
Questions regarding the space: rootedwithbethan@gmail.com (Bethan)
Questions regarding the drum birthing: Naturesembrace@btinternet.com (Toni)
Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this ceremonial birthing of your drum.
We look forward to working with you.
Warm wishes
Bethan and Toni x
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