Handpan Experience Workshops and Retreats

Handpans are captivating instruments that many people have heard and fallen in love with, yet few have had the chance to play. We provide an opportunity to explore instruments in a range of scales and materials made by respected UK makers. Our workshops and retreats are designed to introduce participants to various playing techniques while emphasising intuitive and expressive playing.

In 2024, we launched a series of Introduction to Handpan workshops and retreats, creating welcoming spaces for people to discover the joy of this instrument. If you're interested in joining us, feel free to reach out at info@pankind.org for more details.

While we don’t sell handpans directly, we’re happy to offer impartial advice and provide access to instruments crafted by some of the UK’s finest makers, giving you the chance to try before you buy.

Handpan for Wellbeing

Handpans have immense potential in a wide variety of therapeutic settings. Their soothing, uplifting sound and intuitive playing style offer a unique way to foster emotional expression and create a sense of calm. Over the past four years, we’ve had the privilege of using handpans in diverse contexts, including with adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), individuals living with anxiety and depression, and young people in schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) displaying challenging behaviours. We’ve also taken handpans into hospices, providing comfort to people receiving end-of-life care and their families.

Currently, we run regular sessions for inmates at an NHS secure psychiatric facility, where the handpan’s therapeutic benefits have been deeply impactful. Across all these settings, we’ve witnessed how this incredible instrument can create profound and meaningful connections, offering a space for relaxation, expression, and healing.

Corporate Workshops and Events