Seasonal Classes

Autumn

~Divinations of Old~

This is an 8-week evening series of classes that focuses on age old divination methods. People have always sought to see into the unknown via various techniques, often using what they had around the farm and home place. Rustic ways and olden days are the highlight of this series- we will seek to use some of the lesser practiced ways of divination, while working with the results perceived. Each week we will explore the practice and lore surrounding these methods. Here is our proposed schedule:

Week One: Water and Candle Scrying, Week Two: Lead/Wax Pouring, Week Three: The Bible and the Key/Bibliomancy/ The Sieve and the Shears, Week Four: Hallows Eve Divinations , Week Five: Fire/Smoke Scrying, Weeks Six: Plants Used in Dream Divinations, Week Seven: The Primitive Crystal Ball- Egg Divinations, Week Eight: Working With Bones for Divination

Cost: $350 total with a $125 nonrefundable deposit that goes towards the whole price. Deposit paid ahead of time and the remainder is due on the first evening of class. Deposit is non-refundable if you should choose to cancel.

Dates and Times: 8 Friday evenings in October and November, please inquire about specific dates.

Location: 30 minutes north of Olympia.

Class size is limited. Please contact me for any further questions.

Winter

~Rustic Plant Charms~

This is a class about the potentials and practicalities of working with plants for magical purposes. This 8-week evening series of classes has been created to guide one on the path of the ancient herbal and healing arts, with an emphasis on occult and esoteric powers, specifically charm making. A small group will explore this creative work in a multitude of ways in order to incorporate plants in day-to-day folk magical operations. Historical lore and personal examples will abound, with the intention being to inspire students to have the confidence and basic knowledge to broaden their understanding and ways of working with plants and charms in general. Beyond the methodology, we will work with seven trees/plants and create connections and charms together in a ritual setting. With the dark months upon us, there will be an emphasis on personal protection and insight into the enchanted spirit world. This framework will be woven throughout our time together.

A schedule is as follows: Week One: Plants used for Charm/Spells- Considerations, historical examples. Basics Rustic Charm Making, Week Two: Practicum Hazel tree, Week Three: Practicum Rowan Tree, Week Four: Practicum Willow Tree, Week Five: Practicum Rose Hedge, Week Six: Practicum Hawthorn Tree, Week Seven: Practicum Blackberry Hedge, Week Eight: Practicum Elder Tree

Dates and Times: 8 Friday evenings in January and February, please inquire about specific dates.

Location: 30 minutes north of Olympia.

Class size is limited. Please contact me for any further questions.

Spring

~Plants & Dreams~

Join a small group of people this springtime for an 8-week evening series class that focuses on plants and night dreaming. Dreams have ways of informing not only personal magical practice, but also life and its processes. Certain plants have been used historically for dream divination and to enhance dream life in general. Inspiring folks to look to their dreams for understanding with an added plant component gives space for the nuance and numen that comes through the dreaming veil.

Each week we will focus on a different plant and practice. A small amount of plant material will be provided for you for the week, to work with on a few of the nights. The plants are chosen based on their history; some were known to help with dreams, others for assisting with clairvoyance or spirit congress in general. Results will be discussed in an intimate setting, ideas and inspirations will abound. This is a great opportunity for those who want to strengthen their dreaming practices, as well as utilize and learn about certain plants for additional assistance in the dream realm.

Schedule:

Week One: Mugwort- Anointing Salve, Week Two: Pine-Elixir, Week Three: Yarrow- Dried Flowers for Foot Bath, Week Four: English Ivy- Fresh Leaves in Muslin, Week Five: Wormwood- Fumigation on charcoal, Week Six: Linden- Dried Flower for Tea, Week Seven: Walnut- Infused Wine, Week Eight: Poppy hanging charm

Dates and Times: 8 Friday evenings in April and May, please inquire about specific dates.

Location: 30 minutes north of Olympia.

Class size is limited. Please contact me for any further questions.

Summer

~Historical Victorian Perfumery and Body Care Series~

A Perfumery Evening Series, Three Parts: Fall, Winter and Spring.

Times/Dates: This is a three part evening series, with classes from 6-8 pm on Fridays, in eight week sections.

Part One: October and November

Part Two: January and February

Part Three: April and May

General Description: Join us for an exploration of plants, perfumes and traditions. This specialty class series is inspired by ancient perfumery techniques, old recipes from the Georgian and Victorian times, plant scents and powers and high quality raw ingredients. Each class will focus on body care recipes inspired from old pharmacy books and traditional perfumery ingredients that have been used for thousands of years. In each class, you will leave with something we made as a group. During the series, you will learn about all aspects of natural body care beyond just perfume, including haircare, skincare, natural cosmetics that you can make yourself, teeth/mouth care and more. This is a unique opportunity to learn about old time perfumery and beauty secrets of the past that are no longer readily known about. All materials are included.

You can take one or all of the series, but whoever is in the first series will have priority to each continuing series, so there may not be room in the later series, depending on how many folks stay for all three. Two months on, one month off.

Cost: $350 per two month session. $125 non-refundable deposit is required before class begins, this goes towards the whole cost. Then the remaining $225 is due on the first class of each session.

Location: Downtown Olympia in a Historic House

Scheduled Topics Include (not in order): Passive cold fat extraction/Enfleurage, tooth powders, cold creams, alcohol perfume extracts, Resin tinctures, hair washes, pomades, bandoline, hair oils, hydrosols, fat rendering, smell salon (every class), animalia in perfumery, powders, natural cosmetics (kohl, lip color/rouge, eye brow color, lash care), solid perfume, vinegars, toners, cleansers, clay masks, natural deodorants, liniments, Colognes, and the most famous plants/ingredients used in perfumery.