Through the Lens: A Look into the Raw-hide Rattlemaking Workshop
What does it mean to create something with your own hands—slowly, intentionally, and in relationship with the land?
This past April, participants gathered at the Midpines Park & Hall for a two-day Raw-hide Rattlemaking Workshop. Through working directly with raw-hide, stone, sinew, water, and story, participants were invited into a hands-on experience rooted in relationship, rhythm, and respect for traditional cultural arts practices.
With Clay Muwin River as our guide, the time unfolded beyond simply crafting an object—the workshop offered space to slow down, work with natural materials, and reflect on the deep cultural roots of rhythm, ceremony, and connection to place.
A special thanks to photographer Emma Constable for so beautifully capturing the practices and moments from this weekend.
We’re honored to be able to host offerings like these as part of a broader commitment to accessible, place-based programming that centers creativity, connection, and care for the land.
This program is made possible through the Arts in California Parks grant, supporting opportunities for communities to engage with art, culture, and wellness in California’s public lands.