2010 Workshops

10 AM - 12 PM ~ Celtic History & Paganism
Presented by Jane Raeburn & Cynthia Jane Collins

Drawing on the work of the late Alexei Kondratiev, we will discuss real vs. imagined Celtic history, social structures and religious expressions. This workshop will include a ritual and craft activity called "Nine Stones".

11 AM - 12 PM ~ Ocean Oracle: Introduction to Seashell Divination
Presented by Michelle Hanson

Seashells possess a language with each species contributing a pearl of wisdom. Exploring the behavior of the animals who create these works of art, and their interaction with humans. we will probe into this vocabulary. The guidance they deliver is empowering. As one of the master teachers from Mother Earth, they transform us with wisdom about survival, victimization, feeling flawed, feeling special, sacrifice, compassion, and they have much to offer regarding the subject of love.

12 PM - 1 PM ~ Kitchen Witchery
Presented by Dawn Hunt of Cucina Aurora

This workshop is an introduction to Kitchen Witchery. During the Kitchen Witch Workshop we will be discussing what is means to be a kitchen witch, and how to use practical spell recipes to practice your craft in an everyday way. You will learn how easy it is to create a sacred space in the kitchen including rooting, meditation, and decorating the kitchen to best please your spiritual self. We will then discuss foods, spices, and other ingredients and how to implement their innate magical properties. In addition to discussing the importance of eating locally, the workshop will end by discussing what foods are in abundance and in season right now, and what are the magical properties of them and how to use them in seasonal recipes.

1 PM - 2 PM ~ Ze Old Vays are Ze Good Vays:
Intro. to Medieval Astrology - Presented by Christopher Lafond

Since the Enlightenment, when the Western astrological tradition was broken, astrologers have struggled to understand and use a system that was no longer understood, and didn’t seem to work very well. In astrology’s recent comeback, the focus has been mostly on psychological interpretation, but it was prediction that was the focus of traditional astrology for nearly two millennia. Today, there are a handful of astrologers who are recovering these ancient traditions as they were once practiced, and a renewed focus on predicting. This workshop will present a brief history of Western astrology with special attention paid to the differences between classical/medieval vs. modern traditions. I will also (re)connect the Western Astrological Tradition to the Eastern (Hindu) Astrological Tradition.

No prior astrological knowledge is necessary.

2 PM - 3 PM ~ Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Presented by Mary Moonstone & Taliesin

the Elements are basic tools in our lives as Pagans. We learn about them in our first year of study and invoke them at most rituals, but we rarely spend more time exploring them.

Join us for a free-wheeling discussion of the Elements, seeking to expand our initial definitions and broaden our understanding of these forces that shape our world.

3 PM - 4 PM ~ Working with the Elements
Presented by Mary Moonstone & Taliesin

Earth, Air, Fire, Water — these are the fundamental forces that shape our world. Each of us relates to the Elements in a different way. How do you work with the Elements? Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of how each of us works with the Elements to support our magical and ordinary lives.

3 PM - 4 PM ~ Runs with Wolves
Presented by Christine St. Pierre from Wolf Sanctuary

More information to come.