Art Making of the Medicine Smudge Fan

Smudging is the act of purifying one's body or space to cleanse the energy within and offer smoke and prayers in the manner of ancient Ingenious  ceremonies. Medicine people and elders perform ceremonies to Mother Earth and Father Sky, to bless the land where they live, and to send prayer to the Creator, The Great Spirit. In some traditions a smudge fan are often the entire wing of a bird.

This workshop is a hands on class wish you will be creating your personal medicine smudge fan with a simple woven technique, they may also be used also as talking feathers within circles. Stories will be shared about types of feathers and their medicine as you construct your smudge fans.

They are made with simple tools and materials, you can bring feathers that you own.  The smudge fan can consist of 2 to 3 of your personal feathers.

This is a very simple technique and accomplished within a few hours.

Notes:

A list of supplies will be given to registrants, bring your own feathers make sure they have the entire quill attached.

Or I can mail you 3 longer wing  14 -16 inch Macaw or Turkey feathers to use for your fan. for an extra exchange of $35 paid separately.