Archaic Roots is a manifestation of many years of study, practice and passion for hand made crafts/artistic media combined with knowledge of indigenous instruments and traditions. The custom made drums and instruments, indigenous instrument education presentations, drum circle facilitation and instrument building workshops provided by Archaic Roots are all inspired by the traditions of our global ancestors.
Offering one of a kind experiences with our unique workshops, retreats, and personal instrument building immersions. Additionally, we can provide an awesome private guest room or primitive artist cabin on the Archaic Roots property (located in the Southern Appalachian wilderness within the largest dome community on the East Coast of the United States). We can host and offer a unique experience while you’re here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Focus on yourself, delve into true wilderness areas, connect with our Mother Earth, hike to waterfalls, create art and instruments with a variety of media, and so much more!!
Looking for repair services for a variety of indigenous instruments such as drums, flutes, whistles, didgeridoo, and more; we can help! We can also create hand crafted custom instruments on a commission basis based on your vision and requirements.
Combining the elements of earth, water, air, and fire to produce functional art with a purpose of making music that transcends the art you are accustomed to seeing in most galleries. There’s no other place like Archaic Roots, come see visit us and see what we do!
Adult Workshops
Djembe Drum Building Workshop- October 2024
Aztec Death Whistle Building Workshop 2024
Ceramic Instrument Building Workshop 2024
Pre-columbian Whistling Vessel (huaco silbador) Making Immersion 2024 (fall)
Native American Style Flute Building Workshop- November 2024
Indigenous Frame Drum Building Workshop 2024
Youth Workshops
Custom Workshops
Private Customized Workshop
Get lost in the forest, to find yourself.
Private Immersion (workshops and more)
Get lost in the forest, to find yourself.
Instruments
Ceramic Combo Multi-Tool
Ceramic Multi-Tool (Maquetaurie Guayaba)
Ceramic Multi-Tool (Maquetaurie Guayaba) version 2
Ceramic Multi-Tool (Medicine Person)
Horse Conch Trumpet
Marble Mouthwhistle with hemp adjustable necklace
Mouth Whistle Black Plastic (Shepherd’s Whistle)
CONSISTENT SOUND QUALITY. Also known as the Shepherd’s Lip Whistle, it was made famous by the TV program, One Man and His Dog. It enables to create a crescendo of sound in tremendous variety. ULTIMATE IN-TUNE WHISTLE. There are … Continued
Travel Trumpet (backpack trumpet) “Guamo”
3D Printed Native Flute
This economical 3d printed native style flute sounds great and is affordable. Tuned to F#, this flute sounds great and is perfect for beginners or those wanting a starter flute. I think it’s also great for hikers, since it’s small, … Continued
Hand Made Bullroarer 14″
These are hand made bullroarers made from red cedar with wood burned designs. Each are unique with different designs. Roughly 14″ long, artificial sinew string included.
Hand Made Bullroarer 8″
These are hand made bullroarers made from red cedar with wood burned designs. Each are unique with different designs. Roughly 8″ long, string included.
Unique Wall Hanging Flute Stand
Unique wall hanging flute stand, you won’t find another like it. This piece is made from hemlock wood, deer antler, abalone shell, lichen, elk leather, and wood burned decoration.