Native American PVC Flute Making Workshop (All Ages)

Youth Music Project invites families, music lovers, and community members to a hands-on cultural experience: the Native American PVC Flute Workshop, taking place Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 PM at Youth Music Project in West Linn. For just $5, participants will have the opportunity to craft, decorate, and learn to play their very own PVC Native American-style flute, while learning about the rich cultural significance of the instrument through storytelling and demonstration.

The Native American flute is accessible to all ages and experience levels—no prior musical background is necessary. Kids under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

The workshop is led by Deitz Peters, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, known for his storytelling, craftsmanship, and deep-rooted connection to traditional Native American music and dance. He’ll be joined by Shane Oglesbee, a passionate flute builder whose custom, kid-tested PVC flute design ensures both durability and playability, and Nicholas Emerson, a Youth Music Project instructor and descendant of the Colville Band of the Nez Perce Tribe, who teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, songwriting, and music production.

Participants will:
Learn about the Native American flute’s history and cultural significance
Build and decorate a personal PVC flute
Practice basic flute-playing techniques
Explore the etiquette and experience of a Native flute circle

“Getting hands-on experience with making and playing a Native American PVC flute is a wonderful way to foster cultural awareness and appreciation,” said Travis Magrane, Executive Director at Youth Music Project. “This is our second time hosting this workshop and embodies our commitment to diverse and accessible music education to the community. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to inspire creativity and honor Indigenous traditions, while providing participants a unique way to learn about Native American music and storytelling.”

Register now at YouthMusicProject.org/native-flute – Space is limited to 25 participants, and early registration is highly encouraged. This workshop is generously supported by a grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition, helping to bring meaningful, culturally enriching experiences to our community.

About Youth Music Project
Youth Music Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in West Linn, Oregon, providing exceptional music education through group and private lessons, state-of-the-art recording and performance opportunities, and sliding-scale tuition assistance. Instrument rentals are available for students who qualify.