Gary

Gary first became interested in flutes as a child after hearing them at a Pow Wow.  When he was a young boy, he would make "Branch Flutes" from hollow tubes of bark that he slid off of tree branches.  In his teenage years, Gary's father showed him how to make a basic Native style flute.  Although Gary did not pursue flute making at that time in his life, he carried this knowledge with him and always enjoyed Native Flute Music.

Several years ago, Gary's interest in flutes and flute making was sparked again, and he began making flutes and giving them away as gifts.  He now crafts flutes in many types of woods and a variety of styles, including Traditional Native style six-hole flutes, Bass and Drone Flutes. Gary particularly enjoys making flutes because each piece of wood is unique, and he gets deep satisfaction from being able to make the wood sing.

Gary lives with his family in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.  His Native heritage is Osage.  He enjoys making Native Crafts and going to Pow Wows, where he dances Traditional Southern Strait Style.

Gary is the Flute Maker of Walking Wind Flutes.

The Crafters

Gennese

Gennese is an artist and designer for Walking Wind Flutes.  Her specialty is the burned and painted artwork on our flutes.  She also designed and manages our Website.

Julia Carroll

Julia, Gary's daughter, is our all-around helper, and will one day learn the craft of flute making from her father.

Fun Photos

Gary and Daughter Julia Dancing at a Pow Wow.

Gary paddling Canoe at Rattlesnake Lake, Washington, 2008.

Gennese enjoying archery; shooting instinctive style.

Harley and Gary at the Muckleshoot Veterans Pow Wow, Washington, 2006.

Gary, Harley, Julia, and little cousin Sarah dancing Pow Wow.

Gennese playing Guitar.

Gary Dancing in his Pow Wow Regalia.

Gary

Gary and Gennese playing in the snow.

Christmas Day 2008

Gennese builds a Snowbear, Christmas Day 2008.

Gary, Gennese, Harley and Julia at the Omak Stampede, Omak WA 2009