Dive into Drumming
with Sue Balaschak of Primal Rhythm
Ride the wave of energy created by drumming! Expand your connection between yourself, your drum and Mother Earth’s energy. We will discuss the spirit of the drum, drumming techniques, basic rhythms, and raising energy at drum circles. This is an introductory drumming class. Drummers of all levels are welcome. Bring your drum and a chair.
How’d They Do That? Advanced Hand Drumming
with Sue Balaschak of Primal Rhythm
Ever wonder how some drummers play such cool rhythms? Well, let me show you. This workshop will provide you with the tools and confidence to allow your own personality to speak through your drum. We will discuss advanced drumming techniques, syncopated rhythms, dynamics, and exercises to improve your skills. Prior drumming experience recommended. Bring your drum, a chair and your questions.
Music, Magic, Love, Nature and Everything
With Brian Henke
Music, magic, love nature are all connected to everything. You don’t need to be a musician to make music. You don’t need to be a master musician to express and celebrate love and nature with music and you do not need to be a musician to make magic with music. Music IS magic! Bring you drums, voices and instruments of all kinds and we’ll make music and magic together.
Magical Musical Composition and Songwriting
With Brian Henke
Many of you are accomplished witches. You can cast a spell either that you picked from a book, the internet or that you made up yourself. What we composers/songwriters/singers and musicians do is magic too. Whether we know it or not. It’s all about vibrations and intent.
Whatever musical abilities you have or don’t have (or don’t THINK you have) if you want to know more about making magic with music then this is the workshop for you!
Make an Elk Rib Wind Catcher
With Michele Polacek
We will be attaching beads and feathers to an elk rib bone to hang near an open window or under your eves to catch the wind. Small charms will also be available for purchase at $0.50 to $1.00 a piece. Limit 15 people. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. There will no charge for the workshop, only for the small charms.
Make a Chevron Style Leather Bracelet
With Michele Polacek
Join Michele in learning how to make an easy leather and bead, Chevron style bracelet. We will be putting our positive energy into every step. I have many colors and styles to choose from. Express your unique style with a beautiful bauble for your arm. There will be no limit to what you can create.
No limit on participants
For those 7 years and above. Kits will be $10 each.
Soul Retrieval: Reclaiming Wholeness and Healing Wounds
Facilitated by: Keith Vorderbruggen
Learn about the profound journey of self-discovery and healing with our Soul Retrieval workshop, inspired by the pioneering work of Sandra Ingerman. Guided by Keith Vorderbruggen, this transformative experience invites you to reclaim lost fragments of your soul, restore balance, and ignite the spark of wholeness within. Keith has been practicing soul retrieval for nearly fifteen years and is looking forward to sharing this healing practice.
Drawing from ancient shamanic wisdom and contemporary therapeutic techniques, you’ll explore the intricate landscape of the soul and uncover the root causes of emotional wounds, trauma, and disconnection. Learn how through sacred ceremony, guided visualization, and soulful practices, people can embark on a powerful quest to retrieve and reintegrate fragmented aspects of their being, restoring vitality, purpose, and joy.
Key Topics:
- Understanding Soul Loss: Exploring the causes and symptoms of soul fragmentation.
- Shamanic Healing Practices: Learning the art of journeying and soul retrieval.
- Connecting with Spirit Allies: Cultivating relationships with compassionate guides and helpers.
- Integrating Soul Parts: Facilitating the reintegration of lost soul aspects into your being.
- Embarking on Soul Renewal: Nurturing the restored wholeness and embracing a life of empowerment.
Whether you’re grappling with past trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking deeper spiritual connection, Soul Retrieval offers a pathway to profound healing and transformation. Join Keith as we learn about journeying into the realms of the soul, reclaiming the fragments of our essence, and awakening to the radiant truth of our divine nature.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, from curious beginners to seasoned practitioners of shamanic healing. Step into the sacred circle and embark on a journey of soulful discovery and empowerment.
Pagan needle work
Facilitated by: Taryn Nelson Seawright
hour and a half long discussion and workshop on needle crafts (embroidery, cross stitch, and a couple of other textile crafts) for purposes of ritual, magic, or general religious self-expression. I will provide some basic materials such as small hoops, needlework fabric, embroidery floss, and needles, as well as patterns. I have a ton of scrap stuff that’s perfect for little projects.
1. Discussion of several types of needlework (embroidery, cross stitch, hand sewing of spell bags, etc.)
2. Ways participants have seen needlework employed in ritual, magic, or Pagan-related self-expression
- Sigils
- altar displays
- spell workings using thread and cloth
- other things participants suggest
3. How to plan a project and create and/or choose, and then transfer simple needlework patterns onto fabric
- Intention
- Design
- Pattern transfer
4. Basic embroidery stitches
5. Work on a small project: single sigil, simple religious symbol, or spell bag
Kids Activity space
There will be a tent set up during festival hours for kids of all ages with coloring books, age-appropriate crafts and puzzles. There will also be a kid’s scavenger hunt (see Michele for details)
Crafting Social Hour
Presented by: Taryn Nelson Seawright
Taryn will host at her vendor stall every afternoon – an hour of sitting around working on needlework/knitting/drawing/whatever people do for fun and talking. Drop by and chat, bring a bring project to work on? Taryn will be selling some embroidery and yarn work materials in her vending booth, no purchase necessary feel free to attend. Meeting hour will be posted at her booth.
Potluck Dinner (Saturday evening)
Bring your dinner fare (enough for you and yours + 2 people) to the festival meeting tent at 5:30pm to include a 3×5 card with a list of ingredients. Please keep in mind we will have vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and carnivores amongst us. Bring a chair and table ware for yourself. Dinner will commence at 6:00pm. See Emme for details.
Pagan Camping 101
Presented by: Taryn Nelson Seawright
The workshop will include:
1. Leave No Trace principles
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of others
2. Camping safety
- fire/stove safety
- proper food storage
- camp hygiene
- community safety procedures
- first aid resources available at the festival
3. Camping etiquette
- how to mark guy lines
- late night noise limits
- waste disposal again
- portapotty protocol,
- sticking to paths instead of walking through others’ camps
- flashlights down instead of up at night
4. Campfire building for newbies
Alchemy: The path to self-transformation
Presented by: Precious Marie Pabon
Uncover the Secrets of Spiritual Alchemy in this transformative class that explores the ancient art of alchemy as a powerful tool for healing and personal evolution. Through this course, you will learn how to identify and burn away old patterns and traumas, utilizing the alchemical process to achieve profound self-transformation. You will shed what no longer serves you and emerge as your highest self. Breathwork meditation
Material provided:
-Gong
-Singing Bowl
-sketch books
-Cauldron (chiminea)
Reconnect & Ground: Root Chakra Healing
Presented by: Precious Marie Pabon
This class explores the Root Chakra as the foundation of the chakra system and its importance in establishing a secure spiritual path. By balancing the Root Chakra, participants will establish a secure base that supports their spiritual growth and development. Through grounded exercises and guided journaling, attendees will reflect on their spiritual roots and strengthen their connection to the physical world, providing a solid base for further spiritual growth.
Mantras then affirmations:
Material provided:
-Journals