25/01/2026
Shaped by My Hands, Guided by Spirit
The making of each Medicine Rattle is an act of soul-craft.
I cut each piece of rawhide from the sacred skins left behind by the drums.
The hide is soaked in crystal and herb-infused water, softening it into readiness.
I choose the stick, sand it smooth, and shape it to balance the form.
Every stitch pulls the skin into shape, forming the hollow body that will soon carry its own sound.
I fill it with sand or seed to shape and cure it, then return weeks later to release the filler and introduce its true medicine: Sister Corn, crystals, or both.
At every step, I listen.
There are no mass-produced molds here.
Each rattle carries its own energy, born of my hands and Spirit’s guidance.
If you feel called to create your own rattle in this way, I will be guiding a Shamanic Rattle Making Workshop at Middleton Pioneer Hall on Sunday March 22nd. You’ll be invited to bring your own stick from the land, one that already carries your story, and I’ll provide all other materials unless you wish to add your own special decorations. We’ll gather in circle, work slowly and intentionally and each participant will birth a rattle infused with their own energy and purpose.
There will also be a follow-up gathering on Wednesday April 1st (7–9pm) to decorate and consecrate your rattle together. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided on the day, and participants are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch.
Bookings are essential via the Facebook event hosted by Marie, with deposits due by 15.3.26. https://www.facebook.com/share/1a5fh3XyS5/