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Ayana Blackfoot: "Dedicated to the deep soul level healing of all humans, Ayana, founder of Blackfoot Healing Arts offers the
profoundly transformational healing modalities of Shamanic, psychic healing, and Reiki. Ayana is trained and initiated in many of
led her in to many careers working with those who needed her. Ayana seeks to assist others on their paths, while continuing on her
own spiritual journey. "
Trance Dance
"Dance has been an important element in many religions through out history. Most maintain that dance is one of the most natural
ways to connect with deity. During Trance Dance, the body unites with the soul in movement and form. It's as if we give our souls a
form to express through.
In this easy an fun class, we will learn the basics of Trance Dance, when and how to utilize it, and the different religions of the world
that still utilize these methods."
Intro to Shamanism
"Still one of the most mysterious of the earth based religions, Shamanism has experienced a surge of popularity in recent years. In
this class we will go over the origins of Shamanism, the goals and rites of the Shaman, and how to incorporate some of these basic
beliefs in our every day lives. A focus is placed on the Peruvian forms of Shamanism, although we will also learn some of the more
familiar rites found in America as well."
Dick Merrit, a retired professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association, led massage workshops for many
years. Dick grew into paganism through the influence of eco-feminist spirituality in the 80's. It was a natural fit, given his agrarian
background. He is an eclectic neo-pagan and Unitarian Universalist. Dick characterizes himself as a Joseph Campbell pagan
because of his conviction that religion is metaphor. Strongly influenced by the Creation Spirituality movement, he describes himself
as a panentheist. He enjoys frequent rituals and purification ceremonies. A techno-pagan, he is a retired UNIX technician.
Polarity Therapy is one of a multitude of hands-on healing modalities which works with the flow of the body's energies. It is, perhaps,
the easiest to learn to use effectively. Through demonstrations and practice, participants will learn to use the fundamentals of
polarity on one another. Polarity is practiced with cloths on. You can connect your energetic body to that of your subject through
ordinary street clothing. Working with energy can be a part of many diverse spiritual paths. Besides, it is both helpful and fun.
JD Hortwort is a longtime gardener, former Master Gardener and perennial Nature girl who resides in central North Carolina. A
practicing Pagan since 2002, she is also the vice chancellor of Greensboro's House of Akasha. The House of Akasha is a Celtic-
based church that is open to Pagans of all faiths. In addition to being an avid student of herbology and gardening, JD is a
professional freelance writer and an award-winning journalist.
When witches speak of herbs they often think of exotic plant material from far off places. But with a bit of imagination and some new
eyes, any witch can find what she needs for spell work or meditation right outside her own door.
That's the concept behind "Roadside Magick" both the video and the book. In this brief overview, JD will teach you how to identify
potent and powerful herbs in your own neighborhood that can address just about any need. She will also show you how to collect
and preserve your finds for future use.
Expand your mind and fill your spell cabinet with herbs you have gathered yourself. All you need is the right information and a new
set of eyes for the magick in your own backyard.
Joe
Melissa Stentz : As a solitary practitioner of witchcraft for 20 years, Mariel has opened her spirit to Wicca, Feng Shui, Chovihani,
and Afro-Carribean faiths to broaden her path and practice. She began facilitating 17 years ago for corporate America but was
called to create magical, occult based classes focused on witchcraft, I/ Goddess and rootworking. A student of Catherine Yronwode
for the past year, she has studied hoodoo with the pre-eminent authority on Rootwork/ Hoodoo and it’s culture. Now as a gifted
spiritual worker she assists those in need through guided focused spiritual work.
Rootwork/ Hoodoo: Origins and Powers
Hoodoo is an African-American system of folk magic, mixed with European folklore famed for “come to me” sprays, good luck
powders and money-drawing floor-washes. Its practitioners are called “doctors”, “conjurers” or “spiritual workers” and its products
are made with secret elements. Its roots lie in the fusion of immigrant and native lore in the southern states of the USA.
The colorful history and differences from pagan rituals will be discussed along with more unusual ingredients, their uses and
attributed powers. The ingredients (including John-the- Conqueror root, Florida water, goopher dust and hot-foot powder) will be on
hand for those who have never seen them.
RavenHarte is the 4th deg HPS of Clann Caladvwlch, a 9 yr old Western Mystery style Celtic Arthurian coven, and is the current
Organizer of Path of the Moon Collective, a public Pagan networking org, both in W/S. She has been teaching her "Climbing The
Tree" Workshop series live & online for 6 years.
"Climbing The Tree - An Overview" - A brief overview of RavenHarte's 10 month course, this hands-on workshop is intended to help
participants begin to consciously evolve their own souls, using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life as a means of personal transformation
and connection with Divinity.
Robin Leftwich has been studying African art and culture for 20 years, the last 6 with the Living Rhythms Performance Ensemble
in Winston-Salem, NC. She has traveled to Guinea, West Africa to study with Fode Moussa Camara and various teachers from the
Bassikolo Ballet. Bountou is an instructor at Living Rhythms Community Drumming School. Robin is a passionate and generous
teacher. “When I learn, I learn to give away, not to keep. This isn't a great secret to hold onto, it's a tradition meant to be shared.
May I forever find myself to be of service to the djembe"
I will do a guided meditation using the drum. I will also work on structure of using the drum in a ritual setting
Sarah McDavid
For The Love of Deity
Manbo Sky :
Guided by Spirit, Sky found her path into Vodou seven years ago through the realm of dreams. Since then, ever growing and
learning, she has enforced that connection through continual work, study, development, and Initiations. Working with focus in areas
of Divination, Energy Manipulation, Dream Interpretation, and Healing she combines her knowledge, intuition, and connection to
Spirit to help serve the community.
Initiated by Manbo Sallie Ann Glassman , NOLA and Houngan Edgar Jean-Louis, Haiti in 2007 to Manbo Asagwe, she feels she is
on a continual learning path. This path led her to help with the Co-founding Society of the Good Child over five years ago, a private
group in the triad area, she continues to hope to foster growth in others so they can learn, evolve, and aspire as she did.
Vodou:
This is a basic overview of the myths and mysteries of one of the unfamiliar healing religions that has rapidly grown across America
. Starting with the foundation and history then moving upwards into its concepts and purposes. You will walk away with a greater
respect and understanding of this ancestor based religion and the people who struggled to keep it alive.
Dreams:
Have you ever woken from a deep sleep realizing that you had prophetic dreams, but are unable to remember them? Do you know
that the images in your dreams mean more but are unsure where to start? This overview will give you basic tools for working in the
realm of dreams, as well as an understanding of exactly why our dreams are important. We will touch lightly on history of dreams;
discuss sleep and its importance, and the roles of dreams in our every day lives will be reviewed. This basic overview will allow you
to understand if this is an area of expertise you wish explore.
Stephanie Taylor meets with many various groups, some of which are Nefer Ka Kmt, an Egyptian study group, as well as a rune
group and a seidhr group both run by Iðavelli Hof (or Idhavelli Hof). Stephanie is also an active member of Celebrate the Circle, a
Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) chapter at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough (UUCH).
Stephanie has been making mead for over three years.
In this workshop we will explore the history as well as the art of making mead. We will look at basic techniques, recipes, equipment
and ingredients for various meads.
Merry Mead, Merry Part, and Merry Mead Again!
profoundly transformational healing modalities of Shamanic, psychic healing, and Reiki. Ayana is trained and initiated in many of
led her in to many careers working with those who needed her. Ayana seeks to assist others on their paths, while continuing on her
own spiritual journey. "
Trance Dance
"Dance has been an important element in many religions through out history. Most maintain that dance is one of the most natural
ways to connect with deity. During Trance Dance, the body unites with the soul in movement and form. It's as if we give our souls a
form to express through.
In this easy an fun class, we will learn the basics of Trance Dance, when and how to utilize it, and the different religions of the world
that still utilize these methods."
Intro to Shamanism
"Still one of the most mysterious of the earth based religions, Shamanism has experienced a surge of popularity in recent years. In
this class we will go over the origins of Shamanism, the goals and rites of the Shaman, and how to incorporate some of these basic
beliefs in our every day lives. A focus is placed on the Peruvian forms of Shamanism, although we will also learn some of the more
familiar rites found in America as well."
Dick Merrit, a retired professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association, led massage workshops for many
years. Dick grew into paganism through the influence of eco-feminist spirituality in the 80's. It was a natural fit, given his agrarian
background. He is an eclectic neo-pagan and Unitarian Universalist. Dick characterizes himself as a Joseph Campbell pagan
because of his conviction that religion is metaphor. Strongly influenced by the Creation Spirituality movement, he describes himself
as a panentheist. He enjoys frequent rituals and purification ceremonies. A techno-pagan, he is a retired UNIX technician.
Polarity Therapy is one of a multitude of hands-on healing modalities which works with the flow of the body's energies. It is, perhaps,
the easiest to learn to use effectively. Through demonstrations and practice, participants will learn to use the fundamentals of
polarity on one another. Polarity is practiced with cloths on. You can connect your energetic body to that of your subject through
ordinary street clothing. Working with energy can be a part of many diverse spiritual paths. Besides, it is both helpful and fun.
JD Hortwort is a longtime gardener, former Master Gardener and perennial Nature girl who resides in central North Carolina. A
practicing Pagan since 2002, she is also the vice chancellor of Greensboro's House of Akasha. The House of Akasha is a Celtic-
based church that is open to Pagans of all faiths. In addition to being an avid student of herbology and gardening, JD is a
professional freelance writer and an award-winning journalist.
When witches speak of herbs they often think of exotic plant material from far off places. But with a bit of imagination and some new
eyes, any witch can find what she needs for spell work or meditation right outside her own door.
That's the concept behind "Roadside Magick" both the video and the book. In this brief overview, JD will teach you how to identify
potent and powerful herbs in your own neighborhood that can address just about any need. She will also show you how to collect
and preserve your finds for future use.
Expand your mind and fill your spell cabinet with herbs you have gathered yourself. All you need is the right information and a new
set of eyes for the magick in your own backyard.
Joe
Melissa Stentz : As a solitary practitioner of witchcraft for 20 years, Mariel has opened her spirit to Wicca, Feng Shui, Chovihani,
and Afro-Carribean faiths to broaden her path and practice. She began facilitating 17 years ago for corporate America but was
called to create magical, occult based classes focused on witchcraft, I/ Goddess and rootworking. A student of Catherine Yronwode
for the past year, she has studied hoodoo with the pre-eminent authority on Rootwork/ Hoodoo and it’s culture. Now as a gifted
spiritual worker she assists those in need through guided focused spiritual work.
Rootwork/ Hoodoo: Origins and Powers
Hoodoo is an African-American system of folk magic, mixed with European folklore famed for “come to me” sprays, good luck
powders and money-drawing floor-washes. Its practitioners are called “doctors”, “conjurers” or “spiritual workers” and its products
are made with secret elements. Its roots lie in the fusion of immigrant and native lore in the southern states of the USA.
The colorful history and differences from pagan rituals will be discussed along with more unusual ingredients, their uses and
attributed powers. The ingredients (including John-the- Conqueror root, Florida water, goopher dust and hot-foot powder) will be on
hand for those who have never seen them.
RavenHarte is the 4th deg HPS of Clann Caladvwlch, a 9 yr old Western Mystery style Celtic Arthurian coven, and is the current
Organizer of Path of the Moon Collective, a public Pagan networking org, both in W/S. She has been teaching her "Climbing The
Tree" Workshop series live & online for 6 years.
"Climbing The Tree - An Overview" - A brief overview of RavenHarte's 10 month course, this hands-on workshop is intended to help
participants begin to consciously evolve their own souls, using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life as a means of personal transformation
and connection with Divinity.
Robin Leftwich has been studying African art and culture for 20 years, the last 6 with the Living Rhythms Performance Ensemble
in Winston-Salem, NC. She has traveled to Guinea, West Africa to study with Fode Moussa Camara and various teachers from the
Bassikolo Ballet. Bountou is an instructor at Living Rhythms Community Drumming School. Robin is a passionate and generous
teacher. “When I learn, I learn to give away, not to keep. This isn't a great secret to hold onto, it's a tradition meant to be shared.
May I forever find myself to be of service to the djembe"
I will do a guided meditation using the drum. I will also work on structure of using the drum in a ritual setting
Sarah McDavid
For The Love of Deity
Manbo Sky :
Guided by Spirit, Sky found her path into Vodou seven years ago through the realm of dreams. Since then, ever growing and
learning, she has enforced that connection through continual work, study, development, and Initiations. Working with focus in areas
of Divination, Energy Manipulation, Dream Interpretation, and Healing she combines her knowledge, intuition, and connection to
Spirit to help serve the community.
Initiated by Manbo Sallie Ann Glassman , NOLA and Houngan Edgar Jean-Louis, Haiti in 2007 to Manbo Asagwe, she feels she is
on a continual learning path. This path led her to help with the Co-founding Society of the Good Child over five years ago, a private
group in the triad area, she continues to hope to foster growth in others so they can learn, evolve, and aspire as she did.
Vodou:
This is a basic overview of the myths and mysteries of one of the unfamiliar healing religions that has rapidly grown across America
. Starting with the foundation and history then moving upwards into its concepts and purposes. You will walk away with a greater
respect and understanding of this ancestor based religion and the people who struggled to keep it alive.
Dreams:
Have you ever woken from a deep sleep realizing that you had prophetic dreams, but are unable to remember them? Do you know
that the images in your dreams mean more but are unsure where to start? This overview will give you basic tools for working in the
realm of dreams, as well as an understanding of exactly why our dreams are important. We will touch lightly on history of dreams;
discuss sleep and its importance, and the roles of dreams in our every day lives will be reviewed. This basic overview will allow you
to understand if this is an area of expertise you wish explore.
Stephanie Taylor meets with many various groups, some of which are Nefer Ka Kmt, an Egyptian study group, as well as a rune
group and a seidhr group both run by Iðavelli Hof (or Idhavelli Hof). Stephanie is also an active member of Celebrate the Circle, a
Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) chapter at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough (UUCH).
Stephanie has been making mead for over three years.
In this workshop we will explore the history as well as the art of making mead. We will look at basic techniques, recipes, equipment
and ingredients for various meads.
Merry Mead, Merry Part, and Merry Mead Again!