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Highland Square
Akron, Ohio 44303
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About Rebekah Benner

 

Drummer, artist and minister, Rev. Rebekah Benner crafts drums, rattles, body ornaments and ritual tools from organic materials; leathers,feathers, stones and bones. A Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Rebekah is an on-call hospital chaplain for the Earth-Spirit community trained in Healthcare Ministry and has a private practice for Spiritual Guidance, meditation, Grief Recovery and healing through art and music.

 

For more information or to contact Rebekah CLICK HERE

  

About Roland Jackson

 

Roland Jackson, co-author of Jamari’s Drum, is a master drummer with 30 years of professional experience. He is co-founder of Friends of de Drums, a non-profit organization that helps children at risk and those with special needs. Drum teacher for Young Audiences of America, a program focused on preserving African American cultural and ethnic identity, he is an advocate for all youth.

 

About Mary Fullen

 

 

Mary Fullen is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master.  Certified in nutrition and natural health and trained in aromatherapy, Mary owns and operates The Comfort Touch in Highland Square.  Being passionate about helping other people and loving to share what she has learned in Natural Health, she speaks and gives community demonstrations.

 

For more information or to contact Mary CLICK HERE

 

 

 
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Workshops to Open Your Heart and Warm Your Soul  


 

  Workshops that will open your heart, warm your soul and expand your knowledge.  Important connections can be made and shared during this time of insightful learning and creativity....

 

CLICK HERE  to check out an article about our workshops in the Akron Beacon Journal!!
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Learn About and Make Your Own Medicine Pouch

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall!!

 

For ages people have carried stones, herbs, and personal trinkets in a bag worn around the neck generally called a medicine bag. Worn for a variety of reasons - healing, protection, guidance - the bag is usually made of leather and filled with items that are of importance to the wearer, and a reflection of the person's life.

This is a simple construct of cutting the deerskin and punching holes for lacing.
Leather needles, sinew and permanent markers will be available should you want to further decorate and personalize your pouch;  you may want to bring any special beads or charms.

 

All the materials will be provided; deerskin, bead for the clasp, suede lacing.  We encourage you to bring any special beads or charms to further embellish your medicine bag. 

 


 

 

Learn About and Make Your Own Personal Prayer Flags

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall!!!

 

In the Tibetan tradition, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength and widsom.  There is the belief that the prayers will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion to all.  We will discuss various symbols and mantras which may be used as designs upon the flags.  A blessing ritual will conclude the class. 

 

All materials will be included for you to make a multi-piece prayer flag.

 

CLICK HERE to see pictures from our prayer flag workshop

 

 

 

Learn About and Make Your Own Drum

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall

 

    If you are interested in hand drumming, you will have love learning more about it and making your own drum!!  This workshop is led by Master Drummer and Author Roland Jackson. The drum shells are from large recycled cardboard tubing, and the drumheads are from dried goatskins. The outside of the drum can be decorated however you choose. Great family workshop and fun for adults and kids alike! Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Cost is $45 per drum.

    Cost includes materials to build and decorate one drum but you are encouraged to bring anything that you would like to use to decorate or attach to your drum!!

     CLICK HERE to see pictures from our previous Drum Workshop

     
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Learn about and make a Chakra Talisman, and Blessing Talisman

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall!!

 

Begin the year anew by creating a gemstone chakra, and a blessing talisman. Chakra is a term derived from Sanskrit to indicate one of seven specific centers of spiritual energy in the body. Modern day seekers of light employ the use of crystals and gemstones for healing, meditation, energetic work, and balancing. We will discuss the correlation of color to each chakra, and the corresponding color of the gemstone and share the meaning of our individual talisman. A blessing ritual will conclude the class.

 

All materials will be included for you to design two gemstone talismans!

 

CLICK HERE to see pictures from our previous Chakra Talisman Workshops

 

 


 

 

 Learn About And Make Your Own Mala

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall!!!

 

Malas are strings of beads used as a tool for keeping your mind focused in reciting prayers and/or mantras during meditation.  They originated with the Eastern spiritual practices of Buddhism and Hinduism and are similar to prayer, or rosary beads. A full mala consists of 108 strung beads, but we will make a shorter version using 21-27 beads. Learn more about the use of malas for staying focused on your intentions in this transforming workshop. A variety of beads will be available for you to choose from; however, if you have any special beads you would like to incorporate into your mala, bring them along, too. You will also have the option of constructing a few unique beads from polymer clay to add to your creation.  Your personal mala will soon become as comfortable as an old friend!

 

All materials will be included for you to design your own personal wrist mala. 

 

CLICK HERE to see pictures from our previous Mala Workshop

 

 

 
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Learn About, Sample and Mix Your Own Essential Oil

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall!!!

 

Derived from plants, essential oils were man’s first medicines. These plant essence oils can have regenerating, oxygenating, and immune defense properties that promote healing. They may also contribute to emotional, physical, and spiritual health and well-being. Come learn more about essential oils and ways to use them to promote healing in your life.

 

All materials will be included for you to sample various oils and you will have the opportunity to mix your own to take with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Learn About and Make Your Own Personal Altar

 

Future Sessions Will Resume In The Fall!!

 

Create a personal altar from a papier mache box, fabric, pictures, mirrors, feathers and other inspirational items.  It will be a place for you to keep your sacred, spirit-filled trasures used for prayers, meditation or simply as a keepsake box. 

 

All materials are included to make one personal altar box BUT you are encouraged to bring anything that you would like to attach or include in your box.

 

CLICK HERE to see pictures from our first Personal Altar Class

 
Important Details!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Minimize

The cost is $15 per workshop or $40 when you sign up for 3 different workshops at one time!!!

($45 for the Make Your Own Drum Workshop)

RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST - Class limit of 10

Call Market Path 330-258-9003 to reserve your spot!!!!