Sept 28-29, 2012 - American Bamboo Society 2012 Annual Conference, Austin, Texas
Choose a Bamboo Workshop:
Learn to Make A Native American Flute
Cost: $30
The flute workshop will last about 4 hours.
Limited to no more than 6 people.
Minimum 2 people in each workshop.
All materials, instructions and tools will be provided.
Shaker, Rattle, or Rhythm Block Workshop
Cost: $10
One item out of a choice of shaker, rattle, or rhythm block.
Up to 8 people per workshop session.
The workshop will last 2 hours long.
Minimum 2 people in each workshop.
All materials, instructions and tools will be provided.
To register and schedule a workshop session please send email
to Mike Jones
Mike Jones is an experienced flute maker and makes several different styles of flutes: Japanese shakuhachi, Native American plains style, Anasazi style, Papago style, Hopi style, South American Andes quena, ocarinas, conventional transverse and a few percussion instruments. He will conduct a flute workshop so register early to insure your space and learn how to make a flute.
From the Cypress Springs Flute Circle:"I only make flutes from several types bamboo and cane. I also make ocarinas. I personally harvest and prepare locally grown bamboo. In 2004 I started by making a flute from native local-grown rivercane as a special Christmas gift for my sister-in-law. Since then I have made and gifted numerous flutes around the world and have taught bamboo flute making workshops. I actively participate in online groups to assist new flute makers to improve their craft, as well as mine."
