A place of peace
The popular handpan workshops by Rafael Sotomayor and Kate Stone take place at the Opsilon Seminarhaus in Süßen, Baden-Württemberg.
This can be found at the following address:
Brunnenstrasse 48
73079 Süßen
International Handpan Workshop
Rafael & Kate’s workshop attracts an international audience every year. People travel from all over the world to take part in this workshop. Rafael uses his experience as a player and handpan maker in his workshops to make the handpan accessible to everyone.
The beautiful setting: The Opsilon Seminar House
The Opsilon seminar house offers peace and quiet and direct access to nature.
The large park, which is directly adjacent to the seminar room, offers the opportunity to discover the instruments in peace and quiet without being disturbed. Whether it is a nitrided handpan or an ember steel handpan, there is something for every taste. From the classic D-minor scale to exotic scales such as Hi-Jazz, the Opsilon handpan sounds in many variations.
Handpan Workshops in Baden-Württemberg: A Musical Journey of Discovery
Baden-Württemberg, with its rich cultural history and scenic beauty, is a beautiful region to travel to. The handpan workshops, in the middle of this region known for its tradition and innovation, quickly gained popularity as they offer not only music enthusiasts the opportunity to get to know the fascinating instrument, the handpan.
Kate and Rafael’s handpan workshops are more than just simple courses. They are an invitation to delve deep into the world of the handpan, explore its unique sounds and discover and master the art of playing. Under the guidance of the two experienced handpan artists, beginners receive both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to discover their own musical potential. Advanced players can sharpen their skills and take their playing to the next level.
The picturesque setting of Süßen showcases the region’s natural beauty and provides the perfect backdrop to be inspired and immerse yourself in the meditative sounds of the handpan. It is this combination of location and music that makes the workshops an unforgettable experience. It is the perfect opportunity to develop musically, make new friends and experience the magic of the handpan in one of the most beautiful regions in Germany.
