Wand and Staff Making
Wand and Staff Making Presented by Ollis
This work shop will be on staff and wand making. It will cover what woods are available in our area, where to find them, and harvesting tips. Also we will cover preparing the wood, and decorating ideas. Wood and tools will be provided.
Healing: Just Like Magic
Healing: Just like magic presented by Tom Strode
This workshop will present some thoughts on how to make recovery a far more powerful process. We’ll be looking at techniques that aren’t magic, but may well be the basis of magic.
Bio: Tom Strode has been to several PP gatherings through the years. He became a certified practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming in 2000, and a peer support specialist in 2005 (received NC state certification in 2007). He has been employed by a behavioral health service to teach recovery and do peer counseling.
Animal Totems
Animal Totems Presented by Gypsy
Discussion and class participation using the Medicine Cards and Animal Totems/Animal Speak Books as references. What animals are you attracted to or that cross your path and what is their message to you? How can you apply their messages to your life?
Energy Work
Energy Work Presented by Michelle GrantCould you use a little magickal energy applied to your life? Need somehealing work? Care to grant your energy to help the needs of others?The purpose of this workshop will be to create and participate in amagickal circle and do work. The work will be determined by the needsof the attendees of the workshop. If no attendees have any specificneeds, then the energy will be sent to a greater good (the soldiers inAfghanistan, the citizens of Haiti, or some other need) as agreed uponby participants.BioMichelle Grant is an eccentric, eclectic, walking contradiction thathas been a practitioner of magick for just shy of two decades. She isa firm believer in organized chaos and manages to simultaneously claimto be a Buddhist, a Kabbalahist and Discordian. These days, most ofher time is spent in the frivolous pursuit of music.
Crafting and Using a Pendulum
Crafting and Using a Pendulum Presented by PapaJohn
This workshop will consist of two consecutive parts. In the first part we will create our own pendulums, suite to our own energies and physical attributes. In the second part, we will learn about the pendulum and how to use one. Class size limited to 20. All materials furnished.
BIO: PapaJohn has been attending Phoenix Phestivals for 11 years. He can usually be seen tottering about the site with a cigar and depending on the time of day, a good single malt scotch. He is an eclectic pagan and tree hugger and sees the Goddess in all of Nature.
Do You Digeridoo?
Do You Digeridoo? Presented by Jeremy
Having roots in Australia, the Didgeridoo or Yidaki stems from the unique and timeless Aboriginal Culture. It is thought to be one of the oldest musical instruments on the planet. Jeremy is pleased to present a workshop on how to play this mystical instrument. No experience is necessary to attend this workshop and even if you do not own or have access to a didgeridoo, that is just fine. Jeremy will have his student didgeridoos for everyone to learn on. This workshop is very flexible and is usually catered to the participants at that time. I typically spend 30 minutes on beginners and 30 minutes on the intermediate/advanced students, if attending. Everyone is encouraged to stick around as knowledge is openly shared by all. This workshop is open to everyone, from the Young to Young at Heart or man, woman or child. Please be prepared…..Bring water and your sense of fun and adventure!
Bio: Jeremy is a modern master of the didgeridoo as well as many other instruments. Since 1998 he has been crafting his own didgeridoos, performing and instructing others on the modern methods of how to play the didgeridoo. His passion for the didgeridoo is all consuming and he would like to share his passion with you.
Trance dancing and drumming; the How’s, the Why’s, the Where’s, the What’s…
Trance dancing and drumming; the How’s, the Why’s, the Where’s, the What’s… Presented by Rowan
Description: Drummers and dancers — both experienced and not — are encouraged to attend this workshop where we will explore the concept of trance, it’s impact on self and others, and some general safety guidelines to ensure a pleasant experience for all who share the drum circle. We’ll chat about insecurities, and techniques, and space management, and post-trance recovery, and whatever else comes up. Hope to see you there!
Biography: Elaine “Rowan” Hall has been a member of the Phoenixfestival Phamily since 1993, a Guardian since 1995, a follower of Santeria since 1996, and a Santera since 2006. She first started trance dancing in 1997 and enjoys helping others discover their own connection(s) to the Divine.
Psychometry Presented by Cheiron
Psychometry Presented by Cheiron
Are you born with psychic abilities? Can only a chosen few learn this ability? And, what is Psychometry anyway? Attend this workshop and learn that everything contains energy and objects that are with you all, or most, of the time contain your energy which can be read, felt or seen by those who are open. Some say you must be born with this psychic ability known as Psychometry while others believe it is a skill that it can be learned. We will share stories and experiment to see which is true. Be sure to bring an object that is usually close to you (ring, bracelet, keys, etc.) for a fun exercise.
Bio:
Cheiron is the High Priest of LunaFyre family Coven, HP and Clergy weaver of Family Wiccan traditions International, and Family of the Rising Phoenix in CA. He is currently writing a book on Men in the Craft. His websites are www.lunafyre.com and www.michaelcheiron.com
The Role of men in the craft Presented by Cheiron
The Role of men in the craft Presented by Cheiron
A workshop to examine the role of men in the craft past present and future. Discussion will include: How men become involved in the craft; Connection to the goddess and the God; Why are More Men Pagan than Witches; Men’s ritual; Goddess Religion or Balanced religion?
Women are welcome and their input will be valued.
Bio:
Cheiron is the High Priest of LunaFyre family Coven, HP and Clergy weaver of Family Wiccan traditions International, and Family of the Rising Phoenix in CA. He is currently writing a book on Men in the Craft. His websites are www.lunafyre.com and www.michaelcheiron.com
Herbal Medicine Making
Herbal Medicine Making Presented by Joan
Let’s do some Medicine Making – tincture, glycerite, oil, &/or salve;
and we’ll explore some herbal topics, maybe
Heart Health, the Bitter/Liver Connection, Men’s Health, Medicine in
the Kitchen, or come with your questions and we’ll explore where to find
answers, as time permits