Kate Stone & Rafael Sotomayor – Handpan Workshops
This popular workshop by Kate Stone & Rafael Sotomayor will introduce you to the world of the Opsilon Handpan.
Workshops in other locations
Dates 2022
- Handpan Beginner-Workshop at Soundhafen Hamburg
This year, you have the opportunity to experience one of our famous handpan workshops in Northern Germany. On the first weekend in September, the beginner workshop will take place at Soundhafen in Hamburg.
When: 3.-4. Sept. 2022
Location: Schleestraße 10, 22767 Hamburg
Times: Saturday 16:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-12:00
If you want to sign up, please contact us via email (see below).
Workshops in Süßen
Beginner Workshops
Discover this magical instrument and experience pure joy as Kate and Rafael give you all the tools you need to get off to the best possible start and play independently in the future.
- Introduction to the instrument
- Playing techniques
- Musical basics for the handpan
- How to compose
- Effects on us - healing
Handpans will be provided for the workshop. Attendance also includes an option to purchase an instrument. Remember that there is a waiting list of at least 4-6 weeks for an Opsilon Handpan, so the workshop is a nice opportunity for those who want to learn how to play the handpan, but also for those who want to take one home right away.
When purchasing an instrument on site, 50€ of the workshop fee will be deducted from the purchase price. (Not valid with summer offer.)
Summer offer: If you order a D Minor Beginner Package in time, you can participate in either the July or August beginner's workshop or the August advanced workshop for free! If you come to one of those three workshops and buy an instrument there, you also don't have to pay the workshop fee. This offer is only valid until all the spaces are taken up. Since spaces are in high demand and limited, contact us to ask about free spaces.
Dates 2022 (beginners) - for advanced players see below
- 2/3 July 2022 (summer offer!)
- 6/7 August 2022 (summer offer!)
- Saturday 16:00 to 18:00 + bonfire with music
- Sunday 10:00 to 12:00
Languages
- German / English / French
Costs
- 2h Workshop: 85 €
- Both Saturday & Sunday: 150 €
Here is a little insight into the beginners workshop with Rafael:
Advanced Workshops
The new advanced workshop is aimed at players with some experience to take them even further. The workshop focuses on harmonies, rhythm and composition.
Dates 2022 (Advanced)
- 15.-17. July 2022 Special: Intensivcourse "Composition" with Kate Stone
- 20./21. August 2022 (summer offer!)
- Saturday 16:00 to 18:00 + bonfire with music
- Sunday 10:00 to 12:00
Languages
- German / English / French
Costs
- 2h Workshop: 85 €
- Both Saturday & Sunday: 150 €
Our Opsilon Workshop Trailer:
Kate Stone - Workshops & Retreats

Kate is very much looking forward to the upcoming special workshops and retreats in 2022 with you - for those who are able to travel to Süßen/South Germany.
Diving fully in, sharing special moments together, feeling good, learning, creating, recharging, getting inspired, campfire, good food and more:
24.-26. June: Creativity-Retreat
15.-17. July: Handpan-Intensiv "Composition" for advanced players
13.-14. August: Wutao
16.-18. September: Frauen-Retreat for women
12.-13. November: Wutao
For more information and registration (only via website/email) visit
Webpage Kate Stone »
Workshops in other locations
Dates 2022
- Handpan beginner's workshop in Hamburg
When: 3.-4. September 2022
Location: Soundhafen
more info coming soon