is a craftsman, drummer and facilitator, and has been building drums and playing them since 1990. Over the years he has had many teachers and shares "the jewels of knowledge" that he has picked up along the way.

Alex has facilitated many workshops, drum circles and rituals throughout the Midwest. He has created the annual Adventures in Rhythm Drummers Retreat and the Rites of Spring Community Gathering of Ohio.

is a minister, artist and drum maker. She has been on a spiritual quest for over 30 years. Joy is a teacher and healer of others through her work as a visionary and artist in ritual ceremonies of the heart. She has studied with and continues to study and learn from indigenous people of the Americas, Cuba and Africa. She is deeply connected to the elements of the Earth and to the Ancestors and the Ancient Ones.

Alex's Workshops

Custom Made African Drums

Make Your Own African Drum

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Rites of Passage 2004

Joy's Workshops

Custom Made Hoop Drums

Make Your Own Hoop Drum

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Rites of Passage 2004