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"It is an honour to write a testimonial for Bec’s drum and shield making workshops, although for me, (having attended and supported Bec in her workshops over many years), each one has been very much more than a workshop but rather an experience of great spiritual and emotional growth in a loving, safe and supported environment. The precious drum or shield that is birthed during this process is like a newly birthed Self with all the beauty and potential of new life. Bec has an exceptional ability to sit with each participant through their own process with love, encouragement and humour.
This is truly a sacred experience!" Clare Roberts - Therapist and Counsellor
This is truly a sacred experience!" Clare Roberts - Therapist and Counsellor
"Bec is a most, generous, patient, knowledgeable and jolly teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed my drum making workshop experience with her. She kept the whole weekend focused, balanced and fun. At every stage she encouraged “free range” expression of our ideas, yet she is very mindful of creating and maintaining a loving, non-judgmental and sacred space from start to finish.
I’ve been “in the Arts” for years, a seasoned “crafter” I thought , but folks - this was different. During Bec’s workshop I learned about crafting with pure intention, an open heart, and positive vision. I was inspired by the wonderful array of materials Bec made available for our use, and then humbled by her generosity with such a rare and valuable supply. I was profoundly moved on many levels by the process of crafting in the reverence of traditional native ways that she so tenderly taught us. Now I have a beautiful, unique drum and drum beater full of symbolic meaning for me. I am itching to use her (my drum) with others, drumming and singing a New Earth into being.
I can’t recommend Bec’s Drum making weekends highly enough."
Jaqi Mudge - Artist & Shamanic Practitioner
I’ve been “in the Arts” for years, a seasoned “crafter” I thought , but folks - this was different. During Bec’s workshop I learned about crafting with pure intention, an open heart, and positive vision. I was inspired by the wonderful array of materials Bec made available for our use, and then humbled by her generosity with such a rare and valuable supply. I was profoundly moved on many levels by the process of crafting in the reverence of traditional native ways that she so tenderly taught us. Now I have a beautiful, unique drum and drum beater full of symbolic meaning for me. I am itching to use her (my drum) with others, drumming and singing a New Earth into being.
I can’t recommend Bec’s Drum making weekends highly enough."
Jaqi Mudge - Artist & Shamanic Practitioner
"I have just completed my third drum with Bec (my first being about 15 years ago!). Each drum has come at its own time of importance in my life. The beauty of the drum is that it calls you. It is an amazing spiritual journey that stays with you. The drum is an incredible teacher. Bec creates an amazingly supportive and nurturing space for the connection with your drum to occur. She brings such honour to the gifts given by the earth for this beautiful and magical craft.
Bec's wisdom, compassion, generosity and joyous soul make the drum journey an incredible experience. I love each of my drums. I honour the journey and lessons they came with and continue to teach me. I feel blessed to have been through these three journeys with such a gracious spirit.
Bec brings such reverence to the birthing of drum’s gifts" Cassie - Psychologist
Bec's wisdom, compassion, generosity and joyous soul make the drum journey an incredible experience. I love each of my drums. I honour the journey and lessons they came with and continue to teach me. I feel blessed to have been through these three journeys with such a gracious spirit.
Bec brings such reverence to the birthing of drum’s gifts" Cassie - Psychologist
"As Antonio Stradavari proved the making of a fine instrument takes far more than a good craft person. It is having an intimate bond with every part that forms the whole and the awareness to allow the Spirit of the instrument to become all it can be.
Bec is not only a gifted artisan. She has a rare and enviable oneness with her drums which she creates uniquely for each individual. Drums can be bought from many venues, but Rare is the instrument born with the spirit of life that is one with your own the moment you hold it. Her drums are not only outwardly beautiful they have an essence which reaches deep within and inspires the spirit to soar. It is not only a drum you hold but much more. Bec creates in her instrument, life and the one who shares this life becomes the music.
Bec's gift makes the drum sing true."
Raven Kinski - Wildlife Rescuer
Bec is not only a gifted artisan. She has a rare and enviable oneness with her drums which she creates uniquely for each individual. Drums can be bought from many venues, but Rare is the instrument born with the spirit of life that is one with your own the moment you hold it. Her drums are not only outwardly beautiful they have an essence which reaches deep within and inspires the spirit to soar. It is not only a drum you hold but much more. Bec creates in her instrument, life and the one who shares this life becomes the music.
Bec's gift makes the drum sing true."
Raven Kinski - Wildlife Rescuer
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"Bec's connection to spirit and graceful wisdom shines through not only in her writing but in the many Workshops for the Soul she conducts. If you are looking for an experienced spiritual teacher with the highest personal integrity, who can honour and guide your soul’s growth through the healing and transformative powers of Nature and Spirit, I highly recommend Bec!"
Sacred drums made with beauty, respect & integrity made by Rebecca Nelson of Native Journeys. Thank you for sharing your drum medicine with our Earth Wisdom Circle.
Grandmother Wind Hawk - Yakima Elder
Grandmother Wind Hawk - Yakima Elder