Resonant Realms - Foundation

Resonant Realms – The Foundation is a two-day introductory workshop designed specifically for complete beginners and those with very little previous experience of Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs.

You may be considering purchasing your first instrument, beginning a personal sound practice or exploring whether you would eventually like to create and facilitate Sound Journeys. You may also simply be inquisitive and wish to experience these instruments in a welcoming, unhurried environment.

No previous knowledge is required, and there is no expectation that you intend to become a practitioner.

Led by Jacquie Shankster of Silence In Sound, the workshop introduces the practical foundations of working with Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs. You will learn how to approach each instrument, how to hold or position it safely, how to select a suitable mallet and how to produce clear, controlled sounds without force.

Throughout both days, particular attention is given to gentleness and deep listening. Rather than concentrating on volume, performance or complicated techniques, the workshop encourages you to become attentive to the instrument’s natural voice, its resonance and the silence that follows each sound.

This is a practical “how-to” workshop focusing solely on Singing Bowls and Gongs.

Who Is This For?

This workshop is suitable for:

• Complete beginners with no previous experience.

• People who already own a Singing Bowl or Gong but are unsure how to use it.

• Anyone considering purchasing their first instrument.

• Those curious about sound work but uncertain whether they wish to pursue it further.

• Wellbeing practitioners, therapists and musicians wishing to explore acoustic sound.

• People interested in beginning a personal listening or meditation practice.

• Anyone considering future training in Singing Bowls, Gongs or Sound Journeys.

You do not need to bring your own instruments. A carefully selected range of Singing Bowls, Gongs and mallets will be available for you to explore during the workshop.

You will be welcomed into a supportive community of like-minded individuals where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and growth unfolds through shared discovery. Resonant Realms - Foundation offers a nurturing environment in which to learn, play, and evolve.

Limited to just 4 participants, this workshop takes place in our studio in Machynlleth on the Southern tip of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, mid-Wales. We take immense pride in creating experiences that nurture creativity, learning, connection, and inner stillness. We look forward to welcoming you into a space where sound becomes both teacher and companion, where confidence grows through exploration, where friendships are forged through shared experience, and where new possibilities emerge with every vibration.

Please note: Accommodation is not included, so early booking of local B&Bs is recommended as soon as possible for this event as we are located in a holiday destination area.

PAYMENT: To reserve your space, please click the Book Now button below. A £195 non-refundable deposit is required upon booking, which can be done by selecting the manual payment option during the booking process.

The balance is due 14 days before the event. If you wish to pay in full, this can be done through the website at the time of booking via credit card (PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE ADDITIONAL FEES this way). To avoid these fees, please select the manual option and deposit your payment via bank transfer.

Please read our workshop terms during the booking process.