Many authors, practitioners and artisans will be sharing their knowledge and skills in workshops at the festival. All workshops are free, with materials and supplies generously donated by our workshop leaders.
Alchemy 101
An introduction to the science and art of alchemy. In this workshop we will look briefly into the history of alchemy, some of its various concepts, ideas and symbols, and how one can incorporate alchemy into their own workings.
Arcanus Greywolf
Arcanus Greywolf has been a practicing pagan and student of the occult for going on about 25 years. He has been a solitary, a convener, a High Priest and has become a solitary once more. He has always been fascinated with magick from both the earth-based religions as well as the ""high-magick"" that was practiced by the ancients and occult scholars of the middle ages. He sees alchemy and western occult traditions as the ""science"" once practiced by people even as early as 150 years ago. He blends both modern theoretical science with alchemy and natural philosophy into his own personal philosophy and spirituality. He feels something was lost when mankind turned to hard empirical science and alchemy became a ""pseudo"" science. This has caused him to earn a reputation of being a ""mad scientist"" by some.
Arcanus Greywolf is not yet illustrious, but is an aspiring writer of poetry, modern-fantasy and science fiction involving esoteric topics such as alchemy. He enjoys sharing his knowledge experiences with others in hopes that they too will combine "above with below" and create the Philosopher's Stone for themselves.
Animism in Ritual and Everyday Life
Animism is the belief that all things have a spirit, and that this spirit has some level of consciousness and some awareness of other spirits around it, an awareness that comes with desires, responsibilities and choices. When you have fully incorporated this belief into your world view, it brings with it real respect for nature and a sense of our humble place in the universe. We will discuss applying animism, not only in our spiritual pursuits, but also while washing our hair, driving to work, preparing lunch, and cleaning the house.
Johnson Davis
Both deeply spiritual and terribly irreverent, I have followed Pagan paths for about 26 years. Lately, I have served as a Local Coordinator for Pagan Pride Raleigh, as the Southern U.S. Regional Coordinator for the International Pagan Pride Project, and an officer with the Church of the Earth in Raleigh.
This workshop will be a basic introduction to healing interactions on the metaphysical plain, beginning with a discussion of basic interpretations of the definition of "spirit" , spiritual energy, life force, chi, chakra energy, and innate intelligence and moving into a more advance understanding of each spirit's potential for natural healing and a beginning foray into sensing energy and focusing energy for healing. The interactions will be primarily an information offering session with some limited hands on experiences, and an opportunity for other attendees to share techniques and experiences.
Dr. Eric Hahn
Dr. Eric Hahn is the owner of Hahn Family Chiropractic and has been serving the Raleigh area for 8 years as a chiropractor and metaphysical energy healer. Having graduated from the founding school for chiropractic Dr. Hahn returned to the roots of Chiropractic teachings through the writings of DD Palmer and has made those leanings accessible through his practice. By working one on one with individual patients over the years Dr. Hahn has found that everyone has the ability to heal naturally, and to help their own bodies heal energetically. They just need some basic guidance to get there. Through his one on one practice work and workshops he has been sharing this understanding with patients from all over the country for the last 3 years.
This will be a Discussion about the Hermetic Principles and their use in Magick.
Debmoondanzer
I am a Solitary Cabot Witch of Thirty Plus years and a Reiki Master.
Belly Dance for Beginners
Come learn the basics with this one hour introduction to belly dance! No experience required! Great, healthy activity for all ages, sizes, and genders!
Lirima
Lirima is a belly dancer of ten years with training in American Tribal Style, ITS, and Classical Egyptian belly dance. She is a contributing member of Qarisma Dance, a traditional troupe out of Fayetteville, NC, and currently teaches belly dance in Richmond County, NC at Deb's Place. This is her second year performing at Pagan Pride Raleigh. https://www.facebook.com/lirima.bellydance
Centering, Grounding, and Shielding
Roots down, branches up!
Sometimes we wander around life with our head in the clouds, distracted, seemingly unconnected to the earth and the world around us. Sometimes the world feels too loud, people feel too prickly, we feel emotionally exhausted. How do we become fully present and protect ourselves from the things that drain us? We’ll explore and practice a variety of techniques to center, ground, and shield ourselves from the things we don’t choose to absorb.
Church of the Earth - Jason & Laurel
Rev. Jason Bzdula is an ordained minister and third degree elder of the Circle of Salgion church of Wicca and has been practicing Wicca for over 18 years.
Laurel follows an eclectic Pagan path, is a mixed media artist, Priestess, and a member of the Council of Church of the Earth. Living on both coasts, and many places in between has given her a broad experience of Paganism and spirituality, art, and life. She has studied art, architecture and design, music, meditation, tarot, and a wide range of metaphysical disciplines.
This fabulous workshop will be a starting point to learn about Chakra healing through candle magick using the corresponding colors as tools. Very informative and fun!
Debmoondanzer
Connecting Crystals and Minerals to the Chakras
Chakras are the energy centers of the human emotional and physical bodies. Crystals, minerals, and fossils vibrate healing energies that connect to physical dis-eases and emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges and/or ailments. By matching the energetic vibrations of crystals and minerals to the chakras, you can learn to heal yourself.
RockBelly’s Chad and Jennifer Beacham will connect crystals and minerals to the chakras and give suggestions for building your own healing chakra set of stones. An overview of the chakra system will be included. Examples of crystals, minerals, and fossils will be displayed, connected to specific chakras for healing, and be available for purchase at the workshop and the RockBelly tent.
Chad and Jennifer Beacham
Chad and Jennifer Beacham have worked with crystals and minerals for many years and are the owners of RockBelly, a crystal-focused venture that includes jewelry, fossils, and Shipibo crafts. Chad and Jennifer have studied spiritual traditions from around the world, including yoga and other Eastern philosophies as well as American indigenous traditions.
Join Stephanie and Tamara in a discussion of Sacred Space - Circles and Altars and Spheres, Oh My! You'll learn some of the methods and tools that can be used in cleansing and consecrating space, participate in creating Sacred Space and create a personal talisman to assist you in creating your own Sacred Space.
Church of the Earth - Stephanie & Tamara
A Pagan by
birth, Tamara refers to her path as one of a Spiritual Nomad enjoying the study
of many different paths flavored by her heritage in Pow-wow magic and honoring
the Fae. Having been with the Church of the Earth since 2004, she currently
holds the position of Chair of the Council. She is a member of the Pagan Pride
Raleigh staff and a founding member of the South Wake Spiritual Community.
Tamara is a Professional Pagan Herder. And
a nifty little dancer too.
Stephanie is an eclectic Pagan
who feels most comfortable with a Celtic Wiccan path, and is a member of the
Education Committee at Church of the Earth.
She began her Pagan journey 14 years ago studying World Religions, which
led her into further study in divination, meditation, and metaphysics. She’s currently in Culinary School focusing
on Baking, and has a degree in web design.
An avid tabletop and video gamer, you can find Stephanie leading weekly
RPG sessions and the Carolina Gunbunnies, a local gaming group dedicated to
Privateer Press games.
Encountering the Spirits of Place (Part 1) - History
Wights and fairies and brownies, nymphs and landvaettir and lares - pagan traditions have a long history of interaction with localized spirits of place. We discuss precedents and patterns in the relationships we develop with the spirits of the land, the city, the household and other local areas, and we take a look at how American spiritual movements have influenced modern paganism's approach to nature.
Part 1 of a two-part series; Part 2 will feature discussion and practical ideas for developing relationships with land, household and other local spirits.
Triangle Area Pagan Alliance
This workshop was put together by the steering committee of the Triangle Area Pagan Alliance, combining research from multiple cultures and practical knowledge from our personal, everyday work with the spirits of our households, city and local land. Two of our committee members are members of Ár nDraíocht Féin, one with a focus on Celtic culture and traditions, the other with a focus on Roman and Hellenic culture and traditions. Our third committee member is a Wiccan high priestess and coordinator of Gaia's Circle, an eclectic Durham-based group that celebrates the eight High Days with ritual and gatherings. We've tested a beta version of this workshop at a recent TAPA gathering, with good results and positive feedback from participants.
Encountering the Spirits of Place (Part 2) - Practice
Wights and fairies and brownies, nymphs and landvaettir and lares - pagan traditions have a long history of interaction with localized spirits of place. We open up discussion about personal experiences with spirits of land, city, household and other local areas, and we offer some guidance and ideas for developing relationships with your local spirits.
Part 2 of a two-part series; Part 1 will feature a look at historical precedents and patterns in the relationships we develop with localized spirits and at how American spiritual movements influenced modern paganism's approach to nature. Part 1 will not be necessary to attend Part 2.
Triangle Area Pagan Alliance
This workshop was put together by the steering committee of the Triangle Area Pagan Alliance, combining research from multiple cultures and practical knowledge from our personal, everyday work with the spirits of our households, city and local land. Two of our committee members are members of Ár nDraíocht Féin, one with a focus on Celtic culture and traditions, the other with a focus on Roman and Hellenic culture and traditions. Our third committee member is a Wiccan high priestess and coordinator of Gaia's Circle, an eclectic Durham-based group that celebrates the eight High Days with ritual and gatherings. We've tested a beta version of this workshop at a recent TAPA gathering, with good results and positive feedback from participants.
Using my spiritual journey as an example talk about how our paths can go any direction. And how amazing it can be. But also how learning something can be valid later even if at the time it was unconnected. And to finish up I express how regardless of what you believe it's how one believes what they say.
Adam Craven
Have a bachelors of philosophy with a minor in ancient religion, my path has lead me down many roads. Filled with seemingly unconnected random passes, but have found in the end it was all relevant. Last year I received all high remarks.
This is an introduction to the Kabballic concepts of creation and the structure of the universe. We will discuss what led to the 'big bang' and how Kabballah explains the relationship of spirit to reality. This Kabballic model also explains our concepts of perception and energy work. A basic explanation of the 'tree of life' is also included in the discussion.
Steve Stone
Steve Stone is a teacher and Kabballic priest. He has been teaching Kabballah and other religion classes since 1981. Steve is Founder and current Pastor of The Church Of The Earth Of Raleigh NC.(founded 1996.) Steve's 3rd and final ordination was as a Kabballic Priest in a Levite Biblical Ceremony. Steve earned his Masters of Religion in 2001. Steve has also been an adjunct prison chaplain and registered hospital clergy.
Magical Minerals
We will be looking at the mineral nations and how they help people with adornment, healing & spiritual growth by color & texture. Even to creating elixirs.
Obsidian Silverleaf
Having been drawn to the stone nations since childhood and reading virtually anything I could get hands on about rocks, minerals and gems. And currently dealing with a business of minerals and their beauty for 10+ years. And continually learning about new minerals and their applications.
Messages From Spirit
Manifesting Your Dreams, Wealth, & Abundance
Have you ever wanted to manifest a great job, a new car, or just the income to get out of debt? Join us for a workshop facilitated by intuitive medium, T. Arlivia, that gives attendees a plan on how to manifest the wealth and abundance of their dreams, while channeling messages to attendees from Spirit.
T Arlivia Early
Divinely gifted and compassionate psychic medium from North Carolina, T Arlivia comes from a strong lineage of Native American and African healers. Fully awakening during the energy shift of May 2012, she was trained directly from the Spirit world through a series of paranormal experiences. T Arlivia has also studied with renown angelic medium Doreen Virtue and other talented psychics across the east coast. She now devotes her life to serving the Divine and helping others access the majestic treasures of Spirit. Her gifts include channeling ancient shaman ancestors, invoking the angelic realm, speaking with the dearly departed, card readings, clairvoyance, clairaudience, automatic writing, crystal ball gazing, life purpose readings, ancestral healing, and dream interpretation. She is strongly guided and supported by a team of loving angels, knowledgeable spirit guides, and benevolent elders. Most popularly known on the other side as “a gate keeper”, she bridges the physical plane of our world to the beautiful world of Holy Spirit.
Nourishing Elder Culture
At this structured discussion, we will talk about the role of the honored elder in our community. Honored elders are a powerful resource for passing on traditions and sharing wisdom, love and support with younger generations. Our local Pagan community can be strengthened by this work, as can our families and neighborhoods. The generations need each other - elders, youngers and everyone in between is invited to participate. Everyone will have a chance to speak. Let's learn together about how we can support one another!
Jan Nerone
Jan Nerone, LMBT WFR, is a multi-faceted educator and health professional with 15 years experience in guiding clients on their path to vibrant wellness and deep nature connection. She is an Environmental Educator, Ordained Priestess, Massage & Yoga Therapist, Reiki Master and artist. Jan’s mission is to bring lives into balance through healing, teaching and artistry, by fostering reverence for the sacred nature of all life on this beautiful Earth. Learn more about Jan on her website. www.janneronelmbt.com
Our Sun Sign
The Key to Our Power
In this day and age of feeling powerless because of events beyond our control, we forget that the point of power is with ourselves and that in refocusing on ourselves, the talents and qualities Life gave us we can change the World. Diana will talk using (Western) Astrology terminology on our Sun signs, why it is our power source, and how to harness it to create more for ourselves.
Diana Payne
Diana Payne has been involved with Metaphysics for over 42 years; an avid explorer; studying, teaching and sharing the knowledge of Astrology, Tarot, Numerology and Mind Sciences with a insatiable drive to apply these Occult principles in our daily lives. Her message is of hope and how we can create for ourselves a better world through the understanding of these principles.
Rune Study
Start a journey with the Runes of the Elder Futhark. The Runes are a divination and magic system that take a lifetime to understand. We will talk about where they come from, how to understand them, and how to use them in divination. Come with a question for the runes, as we will spend half the class doing free demonstration readings.
Paul Pulley
I have 18 years of experience working with the runes. I have studied with several different groups and teachers over the years. 3 years ago I started my own monthly public rune study course at The Dancing Moon in Raleigh as the next step in expanding my understanding of the runes.
How To Use 7 Day Novena Candles
This covers the basics of selecting, preparing and using 7 Day, novena candles. You will learn how to select a color, get a brief intro on selection of herbs, oils and resins to dress them with, how to write a petition paper and set the light to work for you. No experience is required.
Magus
Magus is the owner of Thaumaturgy 777, a full-service occult shop in Durham, NC. He is an initiate of the Golden Dawn, a practitioner of Pagan magick and a Hoodoo, Conjure worker. He is equally comfortable with Planetary Magick, tarot, astrology, and the Hoodoo-style petitioning of various Angels, Saints, Gods, Goddesses and other entities for assistance. Magus does Conjure work for selected, private clients and he runs an online correspondence course for magick. www.thaumaturgy777.com
Spell Writing Through Poetry
We will begin by introducing the concept of intent and that spells can be done as simply or complexly as the caster desires so long as s/he keeps the intent in the forefront. However, using poetry can be a lot of fun for spellwriting.
We then delve into six different kinds of poetry and allow attendees time to write their own poems and share with the group, as they feel fit.
Heather
I have been walking my path since 2006. I am a high school English teacher and a published poet. I have lead this workshop in the past to great reviews and am excited for the opportunity to hold it again! biblebeltwitch.wordpress.com
This class will instruct you in the many and varied techniques for ridding your home of negative energy and drawing in positive energy. We will go way beyond just smudging with Sage.
You will learn how to use oils, Holy Water, “wards”, herbs, Feng Shui, magickal sigils, incenses, Guardian Spirits and more. The overall goal is not only to protect your home from evil and negative energy, but also to draw in positive blessings and good fortune.
Magus
Magus is the owner of Thaumaturgy 777, a full-service occult shop in Durham, NC. He is an initiate of the Golden Dawn, a practitioner of Pagan magick and a Hoodoo, Conjure worker. He is equally comfortable with Planetary Magick, tarot, astrology, and the Hoodoo-style petitioning of various Angels, Saints, Gods, Goddesses and other entities for assistance. Magus does Conjure work for selected, private clients and he runs an online correspondence course for magick. If asked what you should know about this, his most common response is “I cannot fix all of my own problems, much less all of yours. But I have been known to make a few things happen, if you get my drift”. He is also a musician, vocalist, songwriter and a poet. www.thaumaturgy777.com
The goal of the workshop is to have potential card readers fully understand what Tarot is and is not. Topics covered will include what Tarot is and its historical origins, its uses in divination, and meditation, and the major arcana and their themes as well as minor arcana and their elements. Also included will be common layouts, how to properly ask questions of the Tarot, respecting others decks, and also the importance of confidentiality of readings for yourself and others.
Workshop attendees will be encouraged to bring their own decks. Other decks will be provided for display and demonstration purposes only. Print outs of common layouts, as well as a generalized "Tarot guide" will be provided as handouts.
Cassandra Rigsbee
Cassandra Rigsbee is a long-time practitioner of the Tarot, having picked up her first deck when she was twelve and having been exploring the mysteries of the cards ever since. She has gone through many decks, though all have been known for their rather upfront honesty. Cassandra enjoys giving readings as much as she enjoys receiving readings and is often known to trade smiles, warm fuzzies, and/or cookies for a peek into the knowledge of the Tarot.
Wild Earth Magick with Poetry
A workshop on how Wild Earth Magick with Poetry can be used in Rituals and Ceremonies. As an Author, I have found that there is a strong correlation for words to work into the magick needed for Energy and Spirituality. I am hoping that everyone who joins us...will have gained yet another way of contriving what they already enjoy...especially those that love to write!
I'll take on Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced!!!
Come on, Come On....
Watch your quills.....fly!
Let the MUSE take over...All are welcome!!!!
Dena M. Ferrari
Dena’s poetry has been included in the Westchester Community College of NY “Phoenix” (1975), has placed several times in Fields of Earth, a poetry contest sponsored by the Writers’ Ink Guild. She has contributed into Charles Weyant’s book, “An Odyssey in Broken Rhythms and Ragged Lines” (2006). Dena has also contributed into several anthologies from Old Mountain Press. Her short stories have been listened to, worldwide, on an online radio station...hopefully soon to re-establish itself on www.WitchcraftRadio.com out of Canada. A Duly Ordained Minister, Dena has been a guest speaker at the Unitarian Church in Fayetteville as well as at the Girl Scouts in Selma, NC. When not writing, Dena volunteers; ministering in prison.
She and her husband, Peter, enjoy being a part of Nature and remains Spiritual in all their endeavors. Dena is currently writing fantasy and Pagan tales for magickal children of all ages. http://roberthewettsr.hubpages.com/hub/AN-INTERVIEW-WITH-AUTHOR-DENA-FERRARI
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