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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.
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