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 May and June, please inquire about specific dates.

Location: 30 minutes north of Olympia.

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

Summer

~Historical Scandinavian Folk Magic Series~

This four-week summer evening series focuses on some of the keystone practices and history of Scandinavian folk magic, specifically Trolldom. In this series, we will go back in time and take a closer look at some of the important plants, materials, spirits and methods in the Nordic tradition. Each three-hour class will have a lecture theme, an exhibit and a practical exercise. Folks will leave with magical items that we create in class.

Class #1: Spirits and Conjurations- Names, Places and Black Books, Class #2: Plants used in Trolldom- Harvesting, Applications and Examples, Class #3: The Magic of the Rustic Farmstead- Iron, Animals and Protections, Class #4: Working with the Dead in Trolldom

Dates and Times: 4 consecutive Friday evenings in August, please inquire about specific dates.

6-9 pm, class is 3 hours.

Location: 30 minutes north of Olympia.

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