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!
Pendulums 101
With Shelly Willowsong
Come join Shelly Willowsong for an hour of exploring the possibilities and mystery of Pendulums. We will be performing some hands on exercises with pendulums, so if you have one, bring it to the workshop! If you don’t have a pendulum, a favorite pendant type necklace will do; I will have a small selection of pendulums to use during the class. If you have a deck of Tarot cards, bring those also and I will teach you something very cool!
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 at the morning meeting 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.
Desert and Snack time (Saturday evening)
Bring your deserts and or snacks (enough for you and yours + 2 people) to the festivals main fire pit at 7:00 pm. The deserts or snacks may be homemade or store bought, your choice. This will be prior to and during the Saturday evening concert. Bring a chair for you and yours for an exciting evening. Please keep in mind we will have vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and carnivores amongst us.
Meet and Greet
The all festival “Meet and Greet” will commence at 7:00 pm prior to the concert. Join us for a hardy drink and some fine deserts. Beverages will be provided.
Pagan Camping 101
Presented by: Taryn Nelson Seawright
The workshop will include:
1. Leave No Trace principles
2. Camping safety
- 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
- 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
Dead decor workshop
Presented by: Jowi Whitefountain
In this workshop we will be making your own personalized home decor. We will be hand painting plaques and working with bones, moss, crystals and other nature-based materials.
Total capacity- 20
Minimum age- 5
Cost $5 per person
*All supplies will be provided*
CAMP COOKING WITH WILLOWFIRE HEARTH.
Presented by: Shelly Willowsong and Erick Fireheart
Shelly Willowsong and Erick Fireheart have been camping together for over 20 years. They are known for their camp kitchens and the Joy and passion they have for camp cooking and feeding people. There will be info on how to plan and prepare for your camp meals, camp kitchen set up, food storage, critter control and many other helpful tips. There might even be a tasty treat or two!
Fyi- Workshop will be at the Barn cabin.
Please bring a chair. There will be some handouts
Story Time – Designed for Kids and those who are Kids at Heart
Presented by: Dawn Gaetke
Join us for a reading of “The Wee Free Men” by Terry Pratchett. Ten-year-old Tiffany Aching’s brother has been stolen by the Queen of Fairies. Tiffany is determined to do something about it! Along the way she is helped by Miss Perspicacia Tick, a local witch, and by a rowdy clan of fightin’, stealin’, tiny, blue-skinned pictsies known as the Wee Free Men. This is the first book in the Tiffany Aching series meant for pre-teens and teens. [But adults, too, love the series.] We won’t finish the book within the week, but a copy of the book will be sent home with each family so the reading and fun can continue over the summer.
Reiki: Healing Through Energy
Facilitated by: Keith Vorderbruggen
This workshop introduces participants to Reiki, a Japanese energy healing practice that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and holistic well-being. Attendees will learn about the origins of Reiki, its core principles, how a typical session works, and the growing scientific interest in its benefits. Designed for beginners and the Reiki-curious, the session includes time for questions and discussion. After the discussion on Reiki, we will have a quick Reiki Circle where all who wish may experience Reiki in a group setting.