Flutes are designed based on an individual's anatomy. Each flute is personal and has its own personal song the owner must find. Not only will you have the satisfaction of making your own flute, you will be given instruction on how to play it.

Participants will construct their flute from a piece of cedar. Each crafter will determine the fundamental note and bring life into the flute. The crafter will determine finger hole placements and make the flute "talk".

No musical experience is required. All you need is the willingness to work with your hands, exercise your fingers and experience a form of cultural art indigenous to the North American continent.

Most materials are furnished but you will need to bring a x-acto knife and blades. Two blades, number 11 and 17, are required.  A variety pack includes these two blades. A sharp pocket knife is recommended but optional.

Workshop instructor, Tom Gustin, has been making a style of Native American Flutes by hand for over twenty years, and will display some of the flutes he has crafted.