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Bamboo Flute Making Workshop: Craft Your Own Native American Style Flute
December 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$107.48
Hands-on workshop • Craft a bamboo Native American style flute • All materials provided
Join Sacred Healing for a day of making and music at Sacred Desert Sanctuary. In this guided, step-by-step workshop you’ll craft your own Native American style bamboo flute and learn about the instrument’s cultural context with care and respect. No prior woodworking or music experience needed—bring your curiosity and creativity.
Event details
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST (America/Los_Angeles)
- Venue: Sacred Desert Sanctuary
- Address: 60500 Aberdeen, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, United States
- Admission: $107.48
What you will experience
- Materials & tools provided: High-quality bamboo, specialized tools, and all essential supplies.
- Expert supervised instruction: Clear, hands-on guidance through each stage so you leave with a playable flute.
- Understanding the Native American flute: History, cultural significance, and characteristics of the style.
- Personalized guidance: Small-group attention for troubleshooting and support.
- The joy of creation: Hear your own music resonate from an instrument you made.
About your facilitator: Al Hollinger
For three decades, Al Hollinger has explored sound transformation with hand-crafted instruments—flutes, didgeridoos, and drums—and facilitates immersive sound-bath experiences centered on the symphonic gong. He shares his knowledge through performances, collaborations, and instrument-making workshops, fostering community around the power of sound.
Good to know
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get set up.
- Wear comfortable clothing; bring water and an optional notebook.
- Out of respect for cultural protocols, please ask before photographing or recording.
Leave with a beautiful, playable bamboo flute—and the skills to continue the craft.