{"title":"Artisan Instruments","description":"\u003csection class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Heart of Artisan Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt Artisan Instruments, we create non-traditional musical tools that empower people of all ages and abilities to explore rhythm, build confidence, and express themselves freely. What started as one man’s obsession with flute-making became a journey of craft, healing, partnership, and purpose — all grounded in nature and driven by curiosity. Our instruments aren’t just built to sound beautiful — they’re built to change lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Spark: A Musician’s Restless Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKristian had been a musician all his life, but years spent traveling for work left little time to play. When he returned to a steady rhythm, it all came rushing back. A job at a local drum shop reconnected him to his passion, and the moment he picked up a native-style flute, everything changed. He fell in love with its sound, its soul — and with it, discovered an unexpected new obsession: instrument making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-image align_none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-image-h\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyautosizes lazyloaded\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artisaninstruments.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kris-entrance-500px-214x300.jpg\" sizes=\"214px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artisaninstruments.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kris-entrance-500px-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.artisaninstruments.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kris-entrance-500px.jpg 500w\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBecoming a Maker: From Flute to Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWith no formal training, Kristian began crafting flutes from PVC pipe, purely out of curiosity. He had never seen himself as a maker — only a player — but something inside shifted. Making became meditation. As his skills grew, so did his vision. He explored woodworking, metal, plastics and sound. And then, something even bigger happened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artisan-instruments-boom-kashakas","title":"Artisan Instruments Boom Kashakas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoom Kashakas are a simple percussive instrument consisting of 2 maple wooden balls filled with copper pellets connected together by a sturdy piece of djembe rope.  The process that they use at Artisan Instruments ensures that your kashakas will stand up to rigorous use and are backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Your set of 2 pairs of Boom Kashakas come with a printed natural cotton or hemp drawstring bag. This is the perfect gift for musicians, teenagers, and anyone looking to improve their eye hand coordination, get your set today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39770135953507,"sku":"#10-12","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/7922\/products\/344971_81727ec9c5884a599203974375c695cd_mv2.jpg?v=1645905610"}],"url":"https:\/\/rubaiyatcalgary.com\/collections\/artisan-instruments.oembed","provider":"RUBAIYAT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}