Workshops and Classes

Mike occasionally presents classes or workshops at stores or festivals. Below are a few of the more recent ones:

Care and Feeding of Magickal Tools
This workshop fully covers every aspect of the physical representations we use in our practice. We will cover the four essential magickal tools and several others, including a few you may never have thought of!
Topics range from why we need tools to the debate over buying vs. making them yourself. We'll cover the process of designing and creating an object, how to cleanse and consecrate your tools, and end with some practical solutions for preserving and caring for wood, metal, stone, leather, and other common materials.

Time: 1-3 hours as time allows

Intro to the Norse Runes
Learn about the Norse Runes in this beginner level workshop. We'll cover the mythological and historical origin of the runes, and spend a good deal of time on the individual meanings and interpretations. We'll show you how to make your own set, and you'll learn how to use them for divination, meditation, and rune magick.
Time: 1.5 hours, +/- depending on class size

An Introduction to Modern Paganism
Come learn about America's fastest growing religions in this introductory class. You'll learn how Paganism differs from other religions, and what they have in common. You'll also learn about the ancient origins of Pagan beliefs, their effect on western teachings, and their eventual resurgence in the 19th and 20th centuries. From there, we'll cover the basic beliefs and practices of several diverse systems from Wicca and Druidry to Shamanism and Ceremonial Magick, and end with a discussion on magick and morality. There will be plenty of time alloted for Q&A after the presentation- This class is intended for the curious!
Time: 2 hours, +/- depending on class size

Magickal Theory and Practice
This 3 week class will teach you the fundamental building blocks of magick and ritual. In part one, we learn what magick really is- how it's been viewed throughout history, and how we separate the magickal from the mundane. We'll then discuss the universal laws essential to understanding and harnessing energy.
In part 2, we'll study the various forms of magickal energy, and learn the essential techniques of grounding, meditation, and focus. We'll also explore several frameworks to utilize, including the tarot, elements, astrology, and basic qaballah.
In the final class, we'll cover the essential magickal tools, and discuss the important subject of ethics. The bulk of this third class will be dedicated to the form and elements of ritual, and how to create your own.

Designing and Constructing Your Magickal Weapons
In this class, we will walk you through desiging and constructing a magickal tool for your own use.  This highly individualized course includes hands-on instruction in design and the use of hand and power tools.  Participants should bring an apron and safety glasses.This class takes place in the Haunted Wood workshop in Mike's home, so enrollment is limited to those we know personally or who come with good references.  Time:  2-6 sessions of 2-4 hours each.


Live Musical Performances
Additionally, Mike is booking performances, both solo and with his band Featherscale.  More info is available at the Featherscale website.

The Haunted Wood / Haunted Wood Crafts
39 S. Main St, Box 230 Rochester NH 03867

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