Visiting us from Denmark, Jacob is a world-renowned drummer and percussionist. He’s worked with bands like Heilung, Virelai, Huldre, Asynje, Eivør, Nanna Barslev and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to spend the weekend with Jacob!

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Jacqui Alberts is a tattooer and visual artist based in her hometown of Seattle, Washington. She specializes in historical Nordic and Celtic influenced ornamental design as well as illustrative art inspired by nature, folklore and history, under the title Wovnwyrm.

She currently works from Moonlight Tattoo (Seattle, WA) and travels to work throughout the United States and abroad, most recently in Denmark, Germany, Texas, and Thailand.

Jacqui is also a published illustrator and resident contributor to Hyldyr publishing house. She has illustrated for several of their publications including “The Little Book of Viking Age Symbols” and “Danish and Norwegian Rune Poems”(by Mathias Nordvig).

She is an artist and sponsor for Cascadian Midsummer festival as well as graphic artist for Northwest Terror Fest metal festival the past two years.

In addition, Jacqui is active in organizing and events, helping to facilitate workshops, ceremonies and gatherings particularly in the arts and pagan communities, pursuing in anyway her passion for creating connectivity through art, history and magic.

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Mathias Nordvig is a Danish educator, author, and podcaster based outside of Boulder, Colorado.

Since 2015, Mathias has taught Old Norse and Arctic-related subjects at the University of Colorado Boulder.

He holds a PhD in Nordic Mythology, operates the Sacred Flame Podcast, and has authored numerous publications.

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Karin Dahlstrom (Rune Guidance Of The Norse) is runic practitioner who teaches an animistic worldview from a Norse perspective.

Having a professional past in art & design, she is now a mentor & speaker on old Norse spirituality and its benefits and place in our world today. With a focus on spiritual counseling & divination, Karin is a teacher and mentor in the old Scandinavian folk practice known as trolldom.

Karin also has a life coaching and spiritual counseling practice located in her metaphysical shop, Alchemy Rumes located in SW Florida where she resides with her family & two cats. She offers training & services through her website.

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Friday 9 May 2025

time tba Opening Ceremony
time tba Lunch (included)
time tba Rune class with Mathias Nordvig

Note: at 6pm Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment will be hosting a free concert on the docks that you can attend afterwards

Saturday 10 May

9:00am
Special bonus for Thrymskaper attendees
Book reading & signing with Ravenwood Meadery guest Karin Dalstrom

Karin will be talking about, and reading from, her brand new book: RUNE CASTING: OBSERVATIONS THROUGH A MODERN LENS. Books will be available for sale in Niflheim all weekend, and Karin will be happy to sign your book for you.

From Three Little Sisters publishing: "This book offers a unique perspective on the multifaceted nature of runes. Bridging the gap between tradition and spirituality, the author explores the historical context of runes within Norse culture, delving into their potential as more than just a writing system. The book provides practical techniques for rune casting, drawing inspiration from themes of animism, sound, and manifestation."

Note: For those interested. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment will be hosting an outdoor market all day, there will be time after the reading to explore the market or the Mill.

1:00pm-2:30pm
Lunch

Collect your boxed lunch from the bar at any time during this time slot.

2:30-5:30pm
Ancient Drumming with Jacob & Jacqui

Let the drum speak, let your inner rhythm out. For centuries, the drum's resonant voice has captivated hearts, stirring emotions ranging from serene tranquility to ecstatic trance.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into the soul of this mystical instrument. It's a call to those wanting to explore their inner rhythm and forge a deeper connection with themselves through the powerful, rhythmic pulses of the drum. 

We will dive into different rhythms, both ancient and modern. Learn diverse styles and techniques from Scandinavia to the Middle East, using sticks, hands and fingers. All to help you know the deep well of possibility contained with in your instrument.

We will work on our beats together in the whole group, play games, and discuss drumming throughout history.

Additionally, we will explore seeking rhythms in nature and develop our understanding of Rhythm as a language to commutate with the living and spirit world.

ANCIENT DRUMMING ends with an ecstatic power drum circle and guided drum meditation.

No experience needed! If you need to borrow one of our drums, please let us know ahead of time.

You can bring ANY type of drum as long as it's not from a modern drum set ;)

6:30pm
Feast & Medieval dancing

Family style feast in the meadery, see the menu here.

Live Tagelharpa performed by Blake Russell of Skaldic Works

Sunday 11 May

9:00am
Þrymskapr: Drum Creation
This is an all day experience and includes snacks and lunch

Connect intimately with one of the world’s oldest, most powerful and mystical instruments by creating one with your own hands.

Jacob and Jacqui will guide you in building your own 18” elk hide ritual-drum.

Begin with a guided drum-meditation and journey to meet the spirit of your new drum companion. We will set an altar with offerings and perform an opening ritual to set sacred space and intention, followed by Jacob’s meditative drumming to accompany you through a 20 minute immersive experience.

Come prepared to lay or sit comfortably on the floor for this segment.

• PLEASE BRING A MAT, AMINAL FUR, OR BLANKET to lay on
• PLEASE BRING AN OLD TOWEL to lay your wet drum skin on

Let us know if you need to borrow something.

There will be time to decorate our drum frames with art, runes, symbols or messages. We do have some wood burners for those who would like to go this route, but if you have your own please bring it.

Then, learn a traditional technique for stretching animal skin around a wooden frame to complete your living drum.

This new drum is yours to keep! It will be ready to play in 2-3 days, and a great tool to have in applying methods and techniques learned in Jacob’s Ancient Drumming class.

All materials and tools are sourced ethically and with respect from an indigenous owned supplier in the US, and are included in the price of your ticket.

6:00pm
Closing Ceremony

Details tba
Please bring a drum you can carry and play if you have one.

After the ceremony: spaghetti dinner, drum circle, and farewells

• Opening ceremony
• Ancient Drumming with Jacob & Jacqui
• Class with Mathias
• Saturday night feast & medieval dancing
• Book reading & signing with Karin
• Thrymspkapr (drum building) with Jacob & Jacqui
• Closing ceremony & spaghetti dinner
• Snack table & boxed lunch Fri, Sat, and Sun

We are offering 10 VIP tickets for those who want to add a little extra to their experience.

In addition to everything on the regular ticket you will also get:

• Thrymskapr book
• Karin's just released book 'RUNE CASTING: Observations Through a Modern Lens'
• Out of print signed first edition copy of 'The Icelandic & Swedish Rune Poems' book by Mathias Nordvig & Jacqui Alberts
• Hyldyr gridded mini notebook
• VIP t-shirt
• 2 non-alcoholic drink vouchers
• Thursday night meet & greet with our guests
• custom leather wristband
• Seating at the table with our guests during the Saturday night feast

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is closed to the public until 11am. We will have someone posted at the gate to let you in at 9:30am.

Let the drum speak, let your inner rhythm out. For centuries, the drum's resonant voice has captivated hearts, stirring emotions ranging from serene tranquility to ecstatic trance.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into the soul of this mystical instrument. It's a call to those wanting to explore their inner rhythm and forge a deeper connection with themselves through the powerful, rhythmic pulses of the drum. 

We will dive into different rhythms, both ancient and modern. Learn diverse styles and techniques from Scandinavia to the Middle East, using sticks, hands and fingers. All to help you know the deep well of possibility contained with in your instrument.

We will work on our beats together in the whole group, play games, and discuss drumming throughout history.

Additionally, we will explore seeking rhythms in nature and develop our understanding of Rhythm as a language to commutate with the living and spirit world.

ANCIENT DRUMMING ends with an ecstatic power drum circle and guided drum meditation.

No experience needed! If you need to borrow one of our drums, please let us know ahead of time.

You can bring ANY type of drum as long as it's not from a modern drum set ;)

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is closed to the public on Sundays. We will have someone posted at the gate to let you in at 10:30am.

The runes are more than a writing system. When they were invented around 2,000 years ago, their creators clearly intended for the runes to reflect their deeply spiritual worldview.

Each rune was given a name that reflected important elements of that worldview, and the creators used them as a symbolic language to express their relations with all things in their world.

In this class, you will learn:

• the history of rune magic
• the earliest magical inscriptions
• their meaning and purpose
• how the tradition of making magic with runes evolved over time
• how runes can be used to communicate with the non-verbal world through ritual
• how to create bind-runes for that purpose

A boxed lunch consisting of a sandwich, cookie, piece of fruit, bag of chips, and choice of soda, water or juice is included.

After class is over we will join with the Thrymskapr participants in a closing ceremony with a drum circle and spaghetti dinner afterwards.

Actual class time is expected to run approximately 5 hours with a break for lunch, the activities afterwards will take additional time.