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Incus in Concert - "All That We Are" Ritual Performance - Incus Drawing on influences from Middle Eastern, Native American, African and Eastern European musical traditions, Incus is redefining the American Tribal music movement. With their long awaited new album, "Fire and Bone" in hand, Incus is proud to be presenting an interactive ritual performance of "All That We Are". Concert attendees are encouraged to dress for the occassion, wearing "masks and wings and things". In addition to five national tours and two independent CD releases,"Burning Thread" and Live at (Alex Grey's) Chapel of Sacred Mirrors", vocalist/composer Jason Cohen is also known for his work developing the magic of "Forestdance". The band/tribe is currently made up of composer Jason Cohen on vocals, keys, accordion and percussion, Jacob Sirios, Billy Woods and Michael Wall on drums and percussion, Chris Baum on violin, Katy Giorgio on trombone/vocals, and Kelliana and Katy Q. on vocals, and the mighty Eli Carlton-Pearson on guitar, with other special guests to be announced. Also peforming with the band are Jezebel from Phantomime and Naraya from Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. Incus often travels with an accompaniment of beautiful fire spinners and occassional circus performers when playing venues that allow the art forms. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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"The Secret" and What Witches Need to Know About It - Thorra Weylandsdottir This workshop will discuss the Law of Attraction (i.e. "The Secret") and it's importance in the lives of all Pagans and Witches. The focus is on the times when we aren't doing spells and how to use the power of words and thoughts to improve health and anything else. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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A Shamanic Journey using MAAT Tarot - Julie Cuccia-Watts and Drake Spaeth Drake and Julie will aid participants on a safe Shamanic journey using Julie's MAAT Tarot as inspiration. Class participants will chose one tarot card at the beginning of class to represent who they are coming into the class. Each participant will chose a card as a guide or symbol of their journey. Using drumming and rattling techniques participants will engage in Shamanic exploration. After returning from the Shamanic journey participants will be encouraged to share what they learned within small groups or with the group at large. In closing participants will then select a closure card this card will offer a message they need to take with them. Intended audience: Adults |
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Acceptance of Pagan Diversity - Robyn Richardson-Coy Fluff bunny. We often hear this term used in a derogatory manner to insult fellow Pagans. If our religion embraces diversity and acceptance, why are we using ugly terms to put others down? This workshop will be an open and indepth discussion on why this is happening and a place for sharing ideas on how to respond when you encounter this negativity. And to end on a happy note, bring your favorite fluffiest spell or ritual to share after the discussion. Intended audience: Adults |
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Acoustic Concert with Todd Alan - Todd Alan After a decade of touring and performing, I have spent most of my last 10 years building and helping form a nature-based landed intentional community on 620 acres in Southern Ohio called Wisteria. Here, I have connected deeper to my family and the land. In the last few years as the consciousness about global warming has risen, I felt inspired to create music again. Earth Changes was years in the making. I have been singing about our Mother Earth since the mid-eighties. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Advanced Pagan Chaplaincy Part I of II - Patrick McCollum This workshop is designed to assist Pagan clergy, who are either currently working as, or who would like to be working as, professional Pagan chaplains. We will discuss the ins and outs of Pagan Chaplaincy, new areas in the field, job placement, and will discuss specifics on how to find work in the mainstream in this profession. There will also be a specific focus on answering questions from the participants and a discussion of more advanced topics. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Advanced Pagan Chaplaincy Part II of II - Patrick McCollum This workshop is designed to assist Pagan clergy, who are either currently working as, or who would like to be working as, professional Pagan chaplains. We will discuss the ins and outs of Pagan Chaplaincy, new areas in the field, job placement, and will discuss specifics on how to find work in the mainstream in this profession. There will also be a specific focus on answering questions from the participants and a discussion of more advanced topics. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Adventures in Campus Ministry - Paula Johnson Circle Sanctuary's Coordinator for Campus Ministry will share her experiences as a Wiccan Priestess in campus ministry. She has worked with Christian missionaries in Haiti, and will also share what it took to be an advisor for the Catholic student organization "The Neuman Club" and "Students for the Poor". Discussion to follow on how to develop a campus ministry in your university. Intended audience: Adults Teens Ministers |
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Arthur Hinds in Concert - Arthur Hinds Since 1996 Arthur Hinds has been part of Georgia-based Celtic/Pagan band Emerald Rose, in which he's particularly known for his singing, songwriting, and bodhran playing. While continuing with ER, Arthur is now branching out as a solo singer-songwriter, exploring a wide array of musical genres, including folk, jazz, rock, flamenco, and of course Celtic. His song lyrics often delve into the spiritual and mystical dimensions of life's beauties, joys, and sorrows, with Paganism, especially Celtic mythology and tradition, remaining a primary source of inspiration. Arthur is also a student of Bardic poetry and storytelling and has been know to tell a tale or two himself. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Awakening the Blade - Raja This ritual seeks to challenge the warrior spirit within each participant. Each participant should bring their spiritual weapon with them on this trial to recieve a blessing upon it. Please note that this ritual is physically challenging and is limited to 15 participants. Sign up with Raja in Safety Camp. Intended audience: Adults |
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Bardic Spirit - Arthur Hinds An exploration of bards and the bardic path through story, song, and conversation. What makes a bard? What were historical bards like? Are there bards around today? What does it mean to follow a bardic path? Come hear old tales, ponder riddles, and feel the Celtic spirit swirl around us. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Basic Tribal Belly Dancing- Fast Moves - Fallon Magro & Lance Fisher Beginner workshop on Tribal Style belly dancing. Learn how to dance the strong quick moves of Tribal belly dance. Tribal belly dance is a more grounded, earthy style of dancing. Perfect for drum circles! We will start with a muscle stretching warm up. Then break down upper and lower body fast moves, putting them all together at the end with music, and talking about improving these moves at drum circle. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Basic Tribal Belly Dancing- Slow Moves - Fallon Magro & Lance Fisher This workshop is for the beginner who wants to learn the slow slinky moves of tribal belly dance. Tribal belly dance is a much more grounded earthy style of Belly dance. Perfect for drum circles!! We will start with a muscle stretching warm-up, then go into breaking down various moves and isolations of the upper and lower body. We will end with putting those moves together with music, and talk about improving those moves at drum circle. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Bast Ritual - Bella, Sky Cat, and Sun Kat A joyous festive celebration of Bast - the Great Cat Goddess - A ritual enjoyed by P.S.G. participants complete with catnip, teasers, and a procession through the village. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Be a Crafty Witch! - Willow Polson In this fun, creative workshop, you'll make one of the craft projects from Willow's newest book, "The Crafty Witch." Even if you think you're all thumbs, give this workshop a try and you'll go home with a neat little gem that you made yourself. All supplies are included to complete your project. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Beginning Poi Workshop - Paul Dunkirk-Greenbaum Fire Performance is the hottest form of dance today! Have you always wanted to try spinning poi or just started learning? This workshop will cover all sorts of basic moves to get you started. These skills will be the building blocks to becoming an experienced poi dancer! Poi Provided. Minors must have completed the Fire Spinning Safety Class. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Black Elk's 4 Rayed Herb Sweat - Peter Silentkat The Black Elk sweat is based on the relationship between the 4 rayed herb in Black Elk's vision to our following of the good red road in life. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Bodhran/ The Irish Drum - Celia Always wanted to know how to play the Bodhran (Irish Drum)? Celia will guide you in the basics to get you started in beating the dead goat skin. No experience or drum necessary. Learn more about Celia at www.celiaonline.com Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Bonfire Community Meet and Greet - GROOVE Troop and Fire Team Welcome chanters, dancers, drummers, firetenders, fire artists - let's get acquainted! Share your stories of fun times at bonfires past, and your vision for the week ahead. What part of our bonfire experience do you enjoy most? Share your vision for how we can support each other and make the Magick happen. Join us! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Bringing the Divine Home - George Marshall Join your community as we discuss different ways to honor the Divine in your life. Topics discussed include sacred space, altar creation, and devotional ritual. Intended audience: Adults |
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Building Your Own Pagan Group - Don & Sonja It starts with a desire to work with other folks. But how do you create a Pagan group that will last? Building a group – be it coven or open circle can be difficult, but rewarding work. While there is no perfect formula to success, get some pointers on the ins and outs, do’s and don’ts of starting and maintaining a successful group. The facilitators are the current leaders of a coven which has lasted for 18 years and co-founders of an open group which is still around after 15 years. Intended audience: Adults |
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Candlelight Labyrinth - Bella, Sky Cat, and Sun Kat Walk the Labyrinth, Take the Journey, Spiral in, Spiral out, Feel the Change, Feel the Change... A thousand lit candles light your way into another world, one of hopeful answers and insights. The Labyrinth will be lit and open for walking from dusk to dawn. This is the 12th year for the Labyrinth to be walked at P.S.G. The morning after, if you would like to take a Labyrinth cup home, you are welcome to. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Celia in Concert - Celia Celia is a cross between an Earthy Enya, Tori Amos, and Gilda Radner. A Red-headed Renaissance Woman, Celia is a singer/songwriter, actress, and storyteller who dishes up the most delicious concoction of the silly and the sacred. She is an amazing multi-faceted artist from powerful heart-felt vocals to wacky comedic improvisations-you honestly never know what will happen with Celia on stage. Celia will be joining Kellianna in concert at PSG. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Celtic Reconstructionism - A Q&A Time - John Machate This will be a presentation and free form dicussion into Celtic Reconstructionism. Talk about differant types, some of the issues facing CR and answer questions from attendee's. Open to anyone interested in learning more about CR from a 15 year member of the movement. Intended audience: Adults |
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Challenging the Crone - Donna/Starry This is a rite of passage for mature women who have finished their menses. Monday through Wednesday at 8:45 a.m., women who expect to be part of the Crone Ritual must attend the morning challenge as well as the Thursday Goddess presentations in the Crone Temple of Wisdom. Journal and pens required. Women may feel free to put anything pertaining crones on the Crone altar but it must consist of female energy only. During the course of the week you will be required to make a throne, crown and staff for the ritual. Sign up required before Monday meeting. Intended audience: Adults |
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Chemtrails Are Falling - The One Hat Band Bio-engineering! It all started in 1999. The U.S. Air Force has been criss-crossing the U.S. skies spreading plumes of aluminum-coated fiberglass…almost daily. The One Hat Band and friends have been tracking this escapade since 2002. After assessing countless photos, documentaries, and a letter from Congress and the USAF, we’ve conducted three workshops…and we’re coming up with more questions and very few answers. This is an info gathering workshop. What have you seen? What do you know? Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Childcare Center Blessing - Melanie, Owl and Sparrow Come and cast a circle with the PSG wee ones and open the Child Care Center for this year’s Gathering. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Closing Ritual - Selena Fox & MoonFeather Ritual of thanksgiving and farewell, with the extinguishing of the Sacred Fire, releasing of Wards, blessings of safe travel, and celebration of PSG Community Spirit and its Hearth Fires. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Communal Living: Building an Intentional Community, as Pagans, as People. - Theo Geer A presentation and discussion on communal and collective living as part of a Pagan household. Topics to be discussed include home as temple, being green in an urban setting, finding housemates, creating family and community. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Community Memorial Circle - Selena Fox & Nora Cedarwind-Young Join in an honoring of PSG Community members who have died in the past year. This memorial service will include a celebration of them and their lives. Ashes and small tokens will be placed in the Ancestor Mound. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Coyote Run in Concert - Coyote Run Coyote Run has created a truly magical sound and transcendent live show. The depth and complexity of their music is simply amazing, with poetry that reveals something new with each hearing, original music that interweaves seamlessly with traditional tunes, and energy that is simply non-stop. As was noted in Sing Out! Magazine recently, The Coyotes fascinate beyond their engrossing sound because of the nature of their songs...[the songs contain] all the right stuff: energy, intelligence, and memorable music. Coyote Run’s instrumentation spans a wide range with guitars, mandolins, bagpipes, dulcimer, electric bass, drum set, whistles, flute, trombones, djembe, bodhran, and didgeridoo all coming together to create a rich and ever-changing sound. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Craft Beer & Homebrew Basics - Kevin and Tara Brooks It's not just about sipping ice cold suds during the football game, come learn about the 10,000 year history of the world's most popular alcoholic beverage. We'll discuss different styles, flavors, homebrewing, pairing beer and food. Bring your favorite craft beer or some homebrew so we can compare and discuss. Must be 21 to attend! Intended audience: Adults |
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Crafting Your Own Tradition - Don, Sonja & Dana When our coven started 18 years ago, one of the first things that we put together was a guiding document – a charter, if you will. And far from being a static document, it is something that we have intentionally reviewed and modified through time. We believe that this process is one of the reasons that we’ve been around for so long. For the first time, we will share our tradition’s charter – and show you how to use it as a model for crafting your own tradition. Intended audience: Adults |
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Create A Tiny Fairy - Jennifer Green ( Meridian) and Sami Staver Join us in creating a tiny fairy (or two or three) using silk flowers, wire, beads and other craft items. These little creations are perfect for altars & Fairey shrines, your own imagination is the only limit! All materials will be provided. Fairy fans of all ages are welcome to participate! Intended audience: Tweens Children |
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Crocheting for Beginners - Altar Cloth - Amy Come learn the creative, fun and relaxing craft of crochet. You will learn how to read a pattern, how to start and end a project, basic stitches, and begin making an altar cloth. Cost for materials $2 (includes crochet hook and yarn to complete your project). Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Crone Goddesses - Donna/Starry This years Crone Goddess workshop for women will center around the following Goddesses: Iduna (Norse) - known for apple and it being a symbol of continuing life, Changing Woman (Navajo) - associated with corn and nourishment, Athena (Greek) - known for wisdom and protection of those in need of defense, Hekate (Greek) - This Goddess is seen with the three heads of the maiden, mother and crone. She stands at the cross roads to unite the past, present and future into wisdom of experience. Finally, Gaia (Greek) as source of all who existed before earth in the primeval void of Chaos. All the archetypes of these Goddesses will assist the Crones with their ritual and rite of passage. Intended audience: Adults |
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Crone Reunion - Sandy (artistfair) This reunion is designed for all past, present and future crones. Crones will gather to share experiences, challenges, and life changes since croning with present and future crones. This reunion is for all crones, not limited to those previously croned at PSG. Bring pictures, and your own beverage. A small potluck dish to pass is welcome but not necessary. See you there! Intended audience: Adults |
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Crone Ritual - Donna/Starry & Selena Fox This Ritual will be for all women who have taken the Crone Challenges. Maidens, Mother, and other Crones invited. This is a right of passage. Only female energy can be present. You must sign up to be a crone before Monday's 8:45 am meeting. Crone will have made a throne, crown and staff for the ritual. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Crone Talisman Neckace - Sandy Kucyk (artistfair) Class is for past and present PSG crones. Per the request of past crones, an approved Goddess talisman bead designed out of clay will be ready for you to choose. Each piece will be different but yet the same. You will draw on the crone Goddess within and decorate a symbol that will recognize you as a crone that has or is being croned at PSG. An array of beads and supplies will be available for you to complete your crone talisman necklace. The Goddess bead is what else . . . black and white. So feel free to bring beads or pearls from home if you want specific colors, beads that have special meaning, or were part of a necklace handed down from an ancestor. This class will be offered every year. For past crones reading this who are not attending PSG this year or do not plan on attending in future, please contact me at artistfair@comcast.net after July 1'st 2008 PLEASE. I will make arrangements to send you supplies and directions so you can make your crone talisman necklace at home. Intended audience: Adults |
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Crone Temple of Wisdom Closing - Donna, Sandy and Nancy Women, please join us as we close the Crone Temple of Wisdom for another year and give thanks for all the wisdom and blessing we have shared throughout the week. Intended audience: Adults |
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Crone Temple of Wisdom Opening Blessing - Donna, Sandy, Nancy Women, please join us to celebrate the opening of the Crone Temple of Wisdom and to help us bless our space! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Crones Are Us: The Three Stages of Being A Crone - Ana Blechschmidt Becoming Crone is a process: Maiden becomes Mother who becomes Crone. Women, by our nature, prepare for change. This last change continues our metarmorphosis. We will acknowledge where we have been and identify the three stages of being a Crone Maiden/Mother/Crone using identification and discussion as our tools. Whether you're looking ahead to what is to come, right in the middle of the change or already there, women of the community, please come to celebrate the Crone for yourself and your sisters! Intended audience: Adults |
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Daily Centering Circle at Psyche’s Grotto - Chiron and staff Take a breath and find your center each day. Experience a variety of grounding and centering techniques to help you refresh yourself during the festival. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Daily Pagans in Recovery Meeting - Galena These daily twelve-step meetings are for anyone in a recovery program. Take a break from the festival to reaffirm your commitment to the recovery process. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Dances of Universal Peace - Ed Francis and Linda Su The Dances of Universal Peace are comprised of a large repetoire of songs and dances drawn from many of our planet's sacred traditions. Our workshop will present Dances from Hindu, Sufi, Zoroastrian, Native American, and Pagan traditions, and participants will learn something of each of these traditions. The idea: if we understand more about our world's religions, we increase the chances of Peace between all of Earth's people. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Dancing Our Grandmother’s Dance - Naraya of Incus American Tribal Style (ATS) has been said to draw upon women’s communal memory to recreate the dance of our grandmothers. Here we call the dance to the Earth again. ATS is a “cued” style of improvised Middle Eastern dance that was (re)created in the United States in the 1960s. In this class you will learn the foundational movements of the ATS style, methods of how to read “cues” from the leader, and the beauty and synergy of a dance being created in the moment by and amongst your sisters. The focus will lie in drawing from our ancestral heritage as embodied through our movements and the unique way that each woman blossoms, flows and recreates the dance for future generations. Note: Please wear comfortable, breathable clothes to class (yoga clothes and a shmanzy hip-scarf are perfect) and bring a bottle of water. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Death Midwife Intensive Part I of IV - Nora Cedarwind Young A fast moving four-part intensive for those seeking skills with death and insight of the end-of-life experience. Cultural and family dynamics, conscious listening, spiritual support, comfort care, signs of active dying, home and hospital environments, caring for the body, rituals of release and personal care of you! Suggested for seekers of personal growth, for those doing ministry needing end-of-life education, covens or families seeking insight on embracing the sacred work of home death or funerals. Attendance at all four workshops is highly recommended. Part I of IV = Embracing dynamics including cultural and ethical differences in the families of a dying person. Midwives must be diligent in our ability to self educate, resource and most profoundly, LISTEN. Aspects of spirituality of people facing end-of-life as we will look at offering support, comfort and truth. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Death Midwife Intensive Part II of IV - Nora Cedarwind Young Comfort measures and cultural differences of signs and symptoms of active dying. We will also discuss what every good Death Midwife keeps handy in their bag, and why. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Death Midwife Intensive Part III of IV - Nora Cedarwind Young Intent, focus, observation, communication of guiding a family through the process of creating sacred space, and how to know if they are open to it. We will discuss special boundaries and safety of environments such as hospitals and nursing homes. Attendance at previous two workshops is highly recommended. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Death Midwife Intensive Part IV of IV - Nora Cedarwind Young Discussion and co-creation of rituals, prayers and chants for release of our beloved dead. How to bring persons of various faiths into the realm of love and trust in honor. We will discuss what to do after the patient dies and responsibilities,laws,and choices. Lastly, self care and love of the Midwife. Caring for the Caregiver and power of presence. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Death Midwife, Deathwalker and End-of-Life Interest Meet and Greet - Nora Cedarwind Young A chance for those of us working with end-of-life issues and/or care and those of us with interest in end-of-life in general to connect and network. Saves valuable workshop time and gets us acquainted early in the week! Bring address or business cards or a notebook to exchange contact and resource information. Intended audience: Adults Ministers |
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Developing a Paradigm for Pagan Charity - Paula Johnson Circle Sanctuary's Coordinator of Pentacles for Pagan Troops and Operation Circle Care will share details of her charity work in the past year on behalf of Circle Sanctuary. This is to be followed by a discussion. A paradigm is defined as a set of assumptions, concepts, values and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them. What are Pagan attitudes towards charity? Learn how to become involved in charitable works. Bring together your community and make differences in the lives of others with little or no cost to you. Learn the basics of fundraising and how to publicize your efforts. Intended audience: Adults Teens Ministers |
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Divination for Kids (beginner) - Parts I & II - Maiasaura and Ivy Fun, hands on activity to introduce children to the world of divination. In Part I, kids will paint symbols on small rocks, such as Sun, Moon, etc. Supplies will be provided. Parents are encouraged to attend if they would like to provide guidance for their children. In Part II, we will explore and assign possible meanings to the symbols. Kids can ask a question, then choose stones, one by one, to divine their meaning. They will be taking their stones home in a small bag which will be provided. Intended audience: Tweens Children |
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DragonSong in Concert - DragonSong DragonSong is an ensemble that defies definition. Their unique instrumentation bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. Guitar, violin, exotic percussion, and vocal harmonies create the rich, vibrant, musical tapestry that is DragonSong. Their kaleidoscope of compositions are inspired by innovative songwriting, cerebral lyrics and a shared love for stretching musical boundaries. Moments of tranquility alternate with episodes of dynamic and aggressive musicianship. A sound as sure and satisfying as the ocean tide. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Drawing from Nature - bright cloud An intense workout in drawing in three parts. 1) The natural environment. 2) The human figure 3) The human figure in the natural environment This quick style of drawing is intended to tap into an elemental creativity. Materials provided: Paper, pencils, pens. Feel free to bring any other material you may want to use. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Drum Circle Wassa Kumba! - Laurie Blue Heron The drum circle is a source of wassa kumba ("great joy" in Malinke) when we blend the music of our hearts with that of others. In this basic workshop, we’ll cover some common rhythmic pathways to healing, connection, renewal, and bliss. Drums, shakers, bells, rattles, your voices and bodies – all are welcome! Some instruments are available to borrow. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Earth Changes & Ancient Prophecies - Kathleen & Breighton Dawe A discussion of ancient prophecies including predictions from Hopi, Mayan, Nostradamus, Edgar Cacey, and Indigenous People. Current positive revelations concerning the photonic band and zero point energies are also presented. Identify how we as conscious spiritual beings might prepare for what is coming. Great handout! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Earthships: Bringing your Spirit Home and Vice-Versa! - Sellanna and Willow from Wings of Passage The typical house is a box on life-support. All the essentials, heat, water, power, food, must be "shipped in" and waste "shipped out." Imagine a home that sustains itself, and you, and the Earth into which it is nestled. Imagine building it yourself with help from friends and family, using discarded items easy to find. Come learn more! Intended audience: Adults |
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Egyptian Magic - Kris Johnson This workshop will discuss the Egyptian Deities and Egyptian Magic based on the historical texts. This will include the some discussion of the spells in the Book of the Dead. We will also discuss some of the evolution into modern practice. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Emotional Freedom Technique Practice and Share - Mairyann Wrentmore For anyone that wants to learn more about the tapping technique. We will practice using the various tapping points. And also discuss possible sentences to use while tapping. Bring your success stories to share! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Energy Beings - Doveheart Acknowledging and reconnecting to our energy selves can affirm our intuition and change the way we move through life. This workshop is geared toward helping participants recognize how they already use energy and how they may start to use it with conscious purpose in their daily and ritual life. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Experiential Herbalism - Doug Kaylor and Joe Hughes Come explore around a dozen herbs used in trance, dreams and spirit work. Focus will be given to their relationships with each other, how to distinguish the nuances between their energies, and to their respective methods of use. We'll be covering some different information from last year's presentation. Intended audience: Adults |
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Faery Lore: Recognizing and Celebrating the Fae - Theo Geer Explore the workings of Faery in the world around you, and in your daily life. Learn how to appease and entreat the Fae to help you in your endeavors, and how to avoid raising their ire. Understand the importance of oral tradition and actual practice. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Finding Your Animal Totem Workshop - The Jens, Ghetto Shamans This will be a discussion for the teens and their parents whose teen is interested in participanting in the Finding Your Animal Totem Workshop. We will have a threefold purpose: 1) to explain the workshop's details, 2) assess the individuals maturity level, and 3)sign parental permission slips. Teens who do not have a parents permission will be unable to participate in Part 2 of the workshop. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Finding Your Animal Totems - The Jens, Ghetto Shamans A workshop for Mature Minded Path Walkers ages 12-17. Take a Journey through the Hedge to the Otherside to meet your Animal Totems and Spirit Guides in this “hands on” night time experience. First, meet your Totem in a guided visualization and then set out into the woods wearing your “Witch Eyes” to see the Land from a different perspective. Attendance of a pre-workshop meeting is required for registration and parental permission. Maximum number of participants: 5 Intended audience: Teens |
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Fire Spinners Meet and Greet - Fire Team Leaders and The GROOVE. Troop Get to know the fire spinning community at PSG. This is our time as community members to discuss what we would like to put forth for the week. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Fire Spinning Safety Classes - Fire Team Leaders It is in the interest of everyone’s safety and enjoyment that we offer these Safety Classes for everyone who plans to spin at PSG. Anyone who plans on spinning should attend one of these classes! Minors must attend the class with their parent or guardian and sign a waiver and receive a bracelet allowing you to spin. You will not be learning how to spin at this workshop! This is for those who already spin and would like to spin in the Fire Spinning Zone. You must have this Safety Class and receive a wristband before you can participate in any other firespinning workshops! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Full Moon Women's Hair Beading - Greenrain Full Moon Women's Hair Beading is a spiritual practice used to draw within or take without. The energy created by opening sacred space is sent to all the women; Maid, Mother, or Crone to give energy for the beading. Energy raised during the actual hair beading is very private and given to the self. Energy released during the burning notes is for the Goddess - to complete the circle of equal energy exchange. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Goddess Spirit Doll - Jennifer Capone ( Eavenfire) Premade dolls in Goddess shape the tweens can decorate with glitter, feathers, paints, beads, etc. Children's workshop will be using non-toxic paints. It will be fun I'm sure! Intended audience: Tweens Children |
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Good Vibrations - Kathleen & Breighton Dawe A self-empowering discussion and hands-on workshop covering homeopathy, flower essences, tuning forks, toning, color, and crystals – all methods that utilize vibration in its many forms to effect change, healing, and awareness in one’s life. Besides being inexpensive and readily available, they are amazingly effective and potent. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Grounding into the Elements - Jill Hodge Learn how to ground, center and shield using each of the elements. Participants will learn techniques and practice during the workshop - please bring comfortable chair or blanket to sit on. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Handfasting of Jennifer and Daniel - All are welcome to attend the handfasting of Jennifer and Daniel! Reception following at their campsite. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Hearth Fire Nites - New this year at PSG will be Hearth Fire Nites. The fire represents the hearth of the family or tribe and gives us a place to celebrate our community as we bring ourselves and our spirit home to PSG. The hearth fire is a place for connecting with what matters so this year we will have special times when the community will visit the Hearth Fires of other camps. We invite all camps individually or with your neighbors to create a place of warmth and fire, by using a fire in a fire ring and/or with candle lanterns, that you’ll open to others to come visit. Around our hearth fires we will all connect and unite as the PSG family that we are! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Heather Jinmaku in Concert - Heather Jinmaku Williamsburg, Virginia performing songwriter Heather Jinmaku blends a passion for History, Myth, Legend, Philosophy and Spirituality with an eclectic songwriting style and dynamic voice. Heather spins stories that echo the tales of the Ancients in one moment, then speaks simply and soulfully in the next, creating a unique musical experience with a universal appeal. This endlessly fascinating World is all the inspiration she needs to craft her much beloved Songs. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Help! There's a Hole in my Dinner! - Drusilla Void Have you recently become vegetarian for ethical, health, or spiritual reasons? Are you wondering how to fill the space on your plate where the meat used to be? Help is here! Learn to shop for and plan healthy, tasty meals when meat is no longer the main ingredient. Recipes included. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Hinduism and Western Paganism - The Path of Devotion - Bodhi and Whitefeather Hinduism is the oldest continuously practiced religion, having roots in the Vedic and Dravidian cultures. Respect for many Deities, all of whom are seen as aspects of the One Divine Source, worship and devotion to Goddesses as well as to Gods and a strong code of ethics are among its most appealing features to many western Pagans. Focusing on the path of devotion we will discuss Goddesses, Gods and religious practices that can be embraced by modern western Pagans. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Home and Hearth Chant Circle - Shel Skau and Community Please come and join me for this free flowing open chant circle. We will not only be learning chants that will be sung during the Summer Solstice 'Take the Spirit Home' main ritual on Saturday evening but also allow time for others to share their favorite songs and chants about home and hearth. No musical talent require just a desire to sing along! Feel free to bring pen, paper, or recording device if desired. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Hooping for the Beginner - Shelly This body-hooping workshop is a beginning introduction to what used to be a national hula-hooping past-time. Gone, though, are those tiny hoops from discount stores! They are replaced with large hoops that ANYONE can work, from the youngest to the oldest hoopers. Hoops will be available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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How Pagan is Harry Potter? - John Dickerman Fundamentalists burn the Harry Potter books because they are "pagan," but how much in the books is recognizably Pagan? Are parts really Christian? We will discuss the wider context of the Harry Potter series, its inspirations and sources, and how it all relates to modern Pagans. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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How To Be a Montessori Parent - Mercedes Scott Learn about Dr. Maria Montessori’s theory of childhood and education. Find out practical, simple things you can do to increase your child’s self-esteem and independence. Dr. Montessori's innovative methods are geared for infants to teens (and adults too:). Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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How To Be An Entrepreneur and Be Your Own Person - Solomon All the info you need to own and operate your own business. Topics include financing your business,buying,importing,marketing,selling,bookkeeping taxes and more. This will be informative for creative people who have a product they make that they want to sell and for people who want to learn about importing. Solomon will talk about his personal knowledge and experience in creating several businesses. Bring pen and paper and your questions Intended audience: Adults |
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Incus Unplugged Around the Fire - Incus Join the band of mystic musicians as they make their hypnotic music unplugged, in the round, by the light of the fire. This is the other format Incus is known for, being offered at PSG for the first time. Intended audience: Adults |
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Intuitive Interpretation - Lou Ann Gray, M.Ed Novice: Learn how to be receptive to intuition and become familiar with its basic structure. You will begin to recognize that intuition has a tangible nature of its own. You will lay a foundation for further study. At this level, activating and opening up the intuitive mind is emphasized. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Iron Chef PSG Part I and II - Jennifer Chaiken & Jessica Chaiken Last year several chefs in our community faced off in the first Iron Chef PSG. This year we add a new twist -- the winner of Iron Chef PSG this year will go toque-to-toque with Jess, last year's winner, in a Part 2 challenge. After morning meeting on Monday all who would like to participate should meet at the stage area to be given the Secret Ingredient. If you would like to be a judge you should also attend this short meeting. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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It's TEOTWAWKI and I Feel Fine - Willow Polson What the heck is going on? Food prices spiraling out of control? Peak oil? Are we headed for another Great Depression? Is it really "The End of the World As We Know It?" Learn more about how to survive in today's hard times, and how to prepare for a very uncertain future by living a more simple, self-reliant life. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Journal Writing for Self-Discovery - Ally E. Peltier Learn to use journal writing as a way to record and understand your innermost self. We'll explore how regular journaling can help you recognize and process your experiences, epiphanies, challenges, and doubts. We'll learn how to use silent meditation and other prompts to facilitate writing, and discuss how to analyze your journals to find patterns and clarity on both a spiritual and personal level. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Journeying through Discrete States of Consciousness - Chip Using headphones and audio signals, we journey to discrete states of consciousness. Learn to experience these states of consciousness while acquiring a few meditative tools to incorporate into your own practice. Limited to 10 participants. Pre-workshop sign-up is required. See Chip in the Circle Camp. Intended audience: Adults |
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Kellianna in Concert - Kellianna Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's Lady Moon and I Walk with the Goddess, are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess. She is a certified teacher of SpiritSong, a powerful tool for freeing your voice, for accessing the authentic sound that is you, and for entering into Spirit. Kellianna was trained by Shawna Carol in facilitating this unique approach to spiritual growth. Kellianna facilitates chant circles at festivals and shops all over the states. She is a collector of chants and takes great joy in sharing these chants in her circles. Experienced in the art of ritual chant, she chooses the songs to move energy, to celebrate the ancient mysteries, and to strengthen intention. Intended audience: Adults Tweens Children |
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Knitting for Beginners - Altar Cloth - Amy Come learn the relaxing and addicting craft of knitting. You will learn how to read a pattern, how to start and end a project, basic stitches, and begin knitting an altar cloth. Cost for materials $4 (includes knitting needles and yarn to complete your project). Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Knitting Meet, Greet & Share - Deborah Resnick Knitting and crocheting can be centering, comforting endeavors. Come meet with other knitters and crocheters to share your thoughts, experiences, and knowledge. Experienced knitters as well as those interested in learning are welcome. Some knitting supplies and yarn will be available, but please bring your own if possible. We will also have some alternative fiber samples to show you - corn, soy, silk, qiviut, seacell, etc. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Lady Liberty League Annual Meeting - Selena Fox & Jerrie Hildebrand Sharing of news about Pagan civil rights and religious freedom endeavors by LLL members and other activists. All are welcome to attend. If you want, bring a chair and a bit to eat at this lunchtime meeting. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Land-Based Craft (Part I of II) - Joe Hughes and Doug Kaylor A discussion of land-based craft, what it is, and its importance. Emphasis will be placed on working both on and with the land, in an ecological context as well as a magical one. We’ll also be covering an introduction to ecstatic techniques employed by land-based traditions in preparation for the practical session. Intended audience: Adults |
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Land-Based Craft: Practical Session (Part II of II) - Doug Kaylor and Joe Hughes Come play in the woods at night and practice techniques to contact spirits, tap into land energies, evoke Sight, and much more. Please attend the companion workshop prior to attending this one or come speak with us at the Otherworld Apothecary merchant booth. Intended audience: Adults |
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Lavender Luncheon - Utu & T.J. Join us at the Rainbow Center for an early afternoon meet & greet. Please bring your lunch, relax and get to know more "family" at PSG . Intended audience: Adults |
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Leading From the Heart - Jerrie Hildebrand An important piece of magick is to be able to trust who we are and distinguish what the calling is that our hearts hear. When we can stand there we can begin to craft our intentions, do the work we are called to do and use it to make a difference. It takes work but can be fun, insightful and produce transformation not only for the self but those around us too. In this workshop we will discuss tools to guide us to know how to lead in life from our hearts WITH our heads to be the transformation. Intended audience: Adults Teens Ministers |
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Learn a Bukharan Wedding Dance, A Blessing Dance of Uzbekistan - Kira Lang Central Asian dances evolved form folk, ceremonial, court and Shamanic dance. They survived centuries of cultural flux, war, tyranny and Soviet and Western modernization. The costumes and gestures reveal traditions still tied to ancient religions, kingdoms, nomadic life and mix of Asiatic cultures found along the fabled "Silk Road". Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Leather Mask Molding Part I of II -- Sacred Faces - MeAgenn We will be creating masks by molding thin Veg-tan leather. Ideally this will become a Sacred Object that helps to represent and welcome your own personal Deity or an elemental aspect. Sign up sheet for limited number of students at the Town Green bulletin board. Supplies fee of $20/mask. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Leather Mask Molding Part II of II – Painted Faces - MeAgenn Continuing on the Sacred Masks we made in Part I, now we bring color to our creations using acrylic paints and dyes. Additional items may include feathers, beads, glitter, leaves, and imagination. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Let's Make Gingerbread from the 15th Century! - Lady Maeva We will be making Gingerbread from a 15th Century Recipe that is ready to eat in minutes....come join the fun! There is a limit of 20 persons, so please show up early. There is no fee for this workshop. Intended audience: Tweens |
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Let's Make Gingerbread from the 15th Century! - Lady Maeva We will be making Gingerbread from a 15th Century Recipe that is ready to eat in minutes....come join the fun! There is a limit of 20 persons, so please sign up early on the sign up sheet at the bulletin board at Town Green. There is no fee for this workshop. Intended audience: Adults |
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Let's Make Gingerbread from the 15th Century! - Lady Maeva We will be making Gingerbread from a 15th Century Recipe that is ready to eat in minutes....come join the fun! There is a limit of 20 persons, so please sign up early on the sign up sheet at the Town Green. There is no fee for this workshop. Intended audience: Teens |
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Life on the Road: the life and business of a touring musician - Coyote Run & Heather Jinmaku From venues to contracts, tech riders to hospitality riders, life on the road can be a real challenge and is filled with issues that are not taught in school. If you've ever thought about touring as a musician, this workshop is an intro to the basics. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Limitless Movement for those Wondering if Tai Chi/Qigong is for them - Moondance Forest I have 2 forms of Tai Chi to teach a group specifically designed for those in recovery or physically challenged by their bodies or the space or their confidence. The first form is Tai Chi/Qigong 17, choreographed by Master Tian You Hao, Beijing, China. Introduces one to Tai Chi organic movements and can be adapted to ANY body condition or ability. Any extent of the movement is beneficial, even if you cannot move at all, the intent;your mind going there, will set a firm base for further movement. The second limited movement form is called New Day Dance, it incorporates gentle Tai chi movements with mind focusing concepts to relax and strengthen. These are both taught extensively at the Qigong Institute, where I studied with Master Tian You Hao, who teaches at Case Western Reserve University. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Living a Stress Free Life - Lou Ann Gray, M/Ed One day you wake up and you're old and you realize you haven't begun to live! In life we create our own reality. Living a wonderful life involves; knowing who we are, walking our talk, welcoming change, respecting and nurturing the differences in others and evolution of mind, body and Spirit! When one realizes this and subscribe to it totally life is stress free! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Living the Charge - Kathryn Hinds The Charge of the Goddess is one of the most beloved pieces of Wiccan/Neo-Pagan liturgy, a centerpiece of traditional full-moon rituals. In this workshop we'll discuss its importance and influence, with a particular focus on how the Charge can help guide and inspire our everyday lives. Intended audience: Adults |
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Magick in Music: Part 1 - DragonSong: Jeremy Zacherl, Bridget Bystry, & Moshe Adler An uplifting and inspiring introduction to sound, rhythm, melody, & harmony. Bring your instrument and join in this organic experience. Chant, play along, or simply listen and meditate. Through the use of both ancient and modern instruments, DragonSong will share with you a journey through the tonal centers of the 7 Chakras. Retune the body’s seven vital energy centers and encourage inner awareness. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Magick in Music: Part 2 - DragonSong: Jeremy Zacherl, Bridget Bystry, & Moshe Adler A continuation of "Magick in Music: Part 1". This time with a focus on the dynamics of group interaction and energy working through the creation and communication of music. Bring your instrument and join in this organic experience. Chant, play along, or simply listen and meditate as DragonSong leads the group through ancient, traditional, contemporary, and original songs. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Making Magickal Fairie Houses - Mairyann Wrentmore and Roen Montalva Geared for children and the young at heart. After a short discussion on different types of fairies and their habitats the participants will design and construct a small area to please and attract the fairies! Supplies provided, donations gladly accepted. (fairies love: shiny, bright, odd-shaped objects) Intended audience: Tweens |
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Mandala as a Path to your Inner Deity - Heather Jinmaku Namaste! This workshop explores the use of drawing Mandala after meditation as a path to self-discovery! Time to think outside the box and inside the Circle! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Marketing & Imaging Your Group to the Public - Intensive Part 1 of 3 - Jerrie Hildebrand In this three day intensive, we will discuss various aspects of marketing and creating the public image of your group in your communities. We will look at radio, television, print and web media as well as community relations. In PART 1 OF 3 - we will discuss how a public life will impact your private life and the lives of those you love and work with. Bring a notebook and pen for taking notes. This workshop is packed with lots of useful and practical information. Intended audience: Adults Teens Ministers |
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Marketing & Imaging Your Group to the Public - Intensive Part 2 of 3 - Jerrie Hildebrand Print, Web, Visual, Social Networking and Voice Media are used for communities to communicate their existence and events. Each medium offers pros and cons and there are things to pay attention to when doing them. In this session we will talk about the do’s and don’ts of these communication tools. Intended audience: Adults Teens Ministers |
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Marketing & Imaging Your Group to the Public - Intensive Part 3 of 3 - Jerrie Hildebrand Community relations is a very tricky part of projecting a good image. In this workshop we will look at some of the ways we can create healthy and productive relationships with our local communities. We will discuss things that work well. As well as how to develop your image through the deeds and actions you do as well as doing “good works” to build image. Intended audience: Adults Teens Ministers |
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Mead 101:Drink of the Gods and Starting Home Brewing - Emmalee (Schlyne) Interested in learning about mead making, but afraid to come to the Mead and Greet, because you haven't actually made a batch? Want to learn about what you need to get started with home brewing? We will talk about the history of mead and may touch on ways to start brewing wine or beer. You must be 21 years of age to attend. Intended audience: Adults |
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Meade-Makers' Mead-N-Greet - River & Ouibe This is a networking meeting for mead-makers old & new to show off the fruits of your labors. Please bring SMALL tasting cup to sample with, as this is a "sipping" not a "gulping" event! Bring water, and your wares to sample. You must be 18 and over to attend this workshop. Intended audience: Adults |
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Medicine Wheel Sweat - Peter Silentkat The premise of the medicine wheel sweat is that in the same way diversity among us makes us a stronger people as a whole, we gain strength and wholeness when we explore and accentuate the diveristy within our selves; this can be optimized by seeing our components as they relate to the four directions, thereby brining our own elements into balance and centering ourselves. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Mid-Summer Chant Circle - Kellianna Kellianna created the Wheel of the Year chant series to help participants to consciously tap into the power of the seasons. By focusing the energy raised while chanting with a group, we can help one another to manifest our loving intention. These sacred circles help us to connect to the rythym of the Earth by becoming fully aware of the changing seasons and the unbroken circle of life. By working with the energy of the changing seasons through song, we are able to achieve powerful manifestations in our lives. In this circle we will celebrate Mid- Summer and tap into the this time of fertility and shift of balance between light and dark. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Midwifery Skills - Pearl Breitbach and Melanie Moore This workshop is for the aspiring midwife. In this workshop we will practice and/or discuss ancient and contemporary skills of that which contrary to popular belief, is the oldest profession in the world. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Military Meet 'n' Greet - Gary Coy For any veterans, current military members, anyone thinking about joining the military, and their families. This will be a chance for you to meet new friends and share stories. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Music Together @ PSG - Karen Brookshear, Jim Esralian & Terry Sullivan This workshop is a chance to experience the Music Together approach of devloping children's natural musical gifts through music and movement. The key ingredient in this magical alchemy is parent involvement! A child watching their nurturer(s) dancing, smiling and singing, will joyously grow before your eyes. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Myths of The White Goddess - John Dickerman Robert Graves' 1948 book, The White Goddess, is one of the most influential works in modern Paganism. Even Pagans who have never read it know of the Triple Goddess - Maiden, Mother, Crone - first described by Graves. In this workshop we will examine several ideas promoted by Graves and the historical background behind them. Intended audience: Adults |
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Navigating an Eclectic Path, Ways and Means and Sanity Too - Bodhi and Whitefeather The eclectic path can be a joyful and rewarding one. Many people find the openess of eclectic belief to be positive and beneficial. I recommend research, respect and love. This workshop will focus on the many positive aspects of an eclectic path. We will discuss our various experiences and share our wisdom, cross-referencing our correspondences! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Newcomers Meeting - MoonFeather New to PSG? Have questions? Come to the Meet and Greet and meet other new folks and make new friends! This is a time for you to come and hear more about PSG and ask any questions you may have. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Opening Ritual - Selena Fox & Circle Sanctuary Community Members Begins with a Candlelight processional through the PSG village from campsites and the stage area. This year's ritual includes an expansion & blessing of the Wisteria Stone Circle. The ritual includes a site blessing, honoring of Divine forces, the setting of the Wards, and a welcoming in of Summer and the kindling of the Community's Sacred Fire with the remains of last year's fire. Wear your Spirit Bag, bring your candle lantern, and, if you wish, bring dried herbs or other gifts to leave at the Mounds. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Order of the Pentacle Meet and Greet - David Ewing This networking opportunity is open to anybody who has or desires to support the Order of the Pentacle. This will be a chance to learn about the latest developments since the adoption of the Pentacle by the Dept of Veterans Affairs. It will also be a time to meet and connect with the Order of the Pentacle community. Intended audience: Adults |
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Ordination of Bella Mahri - Selena Fox and others All are invited to attend this ritual in which Bella Mahri is ordained as a Circle Sanctuary Priestess. This ritual includes consecration, vows, and blessings by Circle Ministers and other Pagan Elders. Bring a chair, if you wish. Gifting is not required. However, if you wish to do a gifting, please contact Selena before the rite. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children Ministers Scholars |
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Overcoming the Challenges of Online Learning - Iris Firemoon Online Pagan courses are becoming more popular, but many of the benefits of learning in person can be lost. Communication, presentation, technicalities of practice, community, and other factors translate differently online. This workshop and discussion covers many of these difficulties and provides information and discussion on how to overcome them. Intended audience: Adults |
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Overview of the Norse Gods and Reading the Runes - Thorra Weylandsdottir A basic rune workshop for learning the Elder Futhark runes and simple reading techniques, done from a traditional Norse perspective. The discussion will include the Norse Gods, histrory of the runes, the problem with the "blank rune," and recommended books for further study. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Pagan Academic Network Meeting - Dr. Dennis Carpenter & Selena Fox Meet and Greet for Pagan Scholars with an academic interest in Pagan Studies and other subjects. Intended audience: Adults Scholars |
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Pagan Geocachers Meet & Greet - Robyn Richardson-Coy Calling all Pagan Geocachers...Here is your chance to meet with fellow Pagans who love geocaching. Share stories about your geocaching adventures, beautiful places it has taken you, how it connects you with nature...etc. If you are currently in possesion of traveling geocoins or TB's that need to move, bring them along to pass to others who will set them free in different states! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Pagan MMORPG'ers Meet-n-Greet - Jen, Erik, Scarab Do you play mmorpg's? Having withdrawls at PSG? Whether you play WOW, Last Chaos, Perfect World or many of the others out there, come share hints and tips and possibly meet other gamers that you have met in game. Do you incorporate Paganism into your gameplay and how? Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Paint the Wind, Dance with Silk - Kira Lang From Sufi veil meditation and Tang Dynasty Sleeve Dancing to Veiled Poi and juggling handkerchiefs the color and grace of playing with silk is mystical. We will discuss symbolism in colors and create dance with silks of many styles. Silks provided but feel free to bring your own. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Partnered Stretch - A Two Part Workshop - Dana Piper Muscles spend their entire life contracting and releasing. After years they start staying contracted. These restrictions change how we move and shift our structure. Let go completely of tension while a partner gently guides the muscles into deep and lasting release. Better posture, easier movement, less pain..... Advanced stretch techniques. Wear appropriate non-restrictive clothing or none at all. In the second part of the workshop we will switch partners and repeat Part I. Intended audience: Adults |
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Passing on the Magic, Part III: Magical Lore from the Sacred Path Tradition - Patrick McCollum This workshop continues the popular Passing on the Magic series and will share the next several steps on the Sacred Path. We will discuss the Elban language and using the Golden Key in magic. This is the first of a two part series, III & IV. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Passing on the Magic, Part IV: Magical Lore from the Sacred Path Tradition - Patrick McCollum This workshop continues Part III of the popular Passing on the Magic series and will share the next several steps on the Sacred Path. In this workshop, we will discuss additional magical secrets, and share how to perform ritual in the Sacred Path tradition. Intended audience: Adults Ministers Scholars |
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Performing Arts Show - Georgette Performances should be family friendly and no longer than 4 minutes. Location of audtions with Georgette will be announced at the morning meetings! Show us your talent! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Podcasting and Simple Audio Editing for Pagan Teachers - Iris Firemoon Podcasting and audio files can be easily created and used to enrich the learning process or dissemination of information. We will discuss the benefits of podcasting or creating audio files, how to host and disseminate podcasts, as well as simple editing programs and techniques. Intended audience: Adults |
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Poetry Round-Robin - Kathryn Hinds This is an opportunity for poets and poetry lovers to share with one another their own works (or favorite poems by others) that celebrate or ponder the mystical, spiritual, Pagan dimensions of life. We can also discuss what poetry means to us, how we receive inspiration, and related topics. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Poetry Workshop - Mercedes Scott Come and get some new ideas for poems. We will do a couple of exercises to create new poems and share them (if you wish). Anyone interested in poetry is welcome. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Poi for the Young (and Young at Heart!) - Shelly and Dan This spinning workshop will focus on the absolute basics of poi spinning – front spins, back spins, basic stalls and crosses, and basic control. Absolutely no experience or coordination necessary! Geared towards youth with very little poi experience, adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a NON-FIRE workshop. Safety and courtesy with regards to spinning will also be part of the workshop. The littlest spinners are encouraged to bring an older friend with them to help them. Sock poi will be available for use during the workshop. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Poppet Making - Mama Stacey Come learn about poppet making! From corn dollies to wax effigies and beyond, we'll talk about the different methods of creation as well as poppet history, misconceptions, etiquette and ethics. Also, for a $1 donation, you can make a mini herbal poppet to keep! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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PSG Community Welcome - Selena Fox, Dennis Carpenter and MoonFeather This year's welcome includes introductions of festival staff, welcome of PSG newcomers, honoring of long time PSG members and a welcome from Wisteria. Wear your Spirit Bag, and come dressed for the processional and ritual which follows. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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PSG Discussion List Meet and Greet - Nataraj Meet face-to face with others on the PSG discussion list! Intended audience: Adults |
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Psyche’s Grotto Center Blessing - Chiron and others Blessing of Psyche’s Grotto, and orientation for volunteers interested in working the center. Intended audience: Adults |
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Psyche’s Grotto Center Closing - Chiron and others Closing blessing of Psyche’s Grotto. Intended audience: Adults |
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Questing With Quill - Quill Join Quill in his quest to rescue the fabled Wobbly-Wog. Bring your imagination-cap, comfortable shoes, and any costume pieces you have. We're going on an epic journey where magick prevails and all is NOT as it seems! (Pssst. . . please be on time as we're going to be roaming Wisteria!) Intended audience: Adults Tweens Children |
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Reconstructionist Pagan Meet and Greet - John Machate The reconstructionist movement within Neopaganism is continuing to grow as more and more people are drawn to the ancient religions of the Norse/Germans, Celts, Greeks, Romans, Lithuanians, and many others. This Meet and Greet is for the followers of these reconstructed religions, their family, friends and curious onlookers. Come one, come all and share your experiences. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Reiki II - Jill Hodge, Neva Hyde, Lawrence Hyde Take your Reiki to level II by learning about distance healing, storing Reiki, working with people and animals, and exploring deaper into healing energy. Prerequisite: Reiki I Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Rhythms that Swing! - Nels Linde & Judith Olson-Linde Learn all the rhythm parts for an SWUNG African polyrhythm. Swinging tempo adds a whole new sound to hand drummimg, the roots of funk/jazz/blues and you have to dance to it! Djembe, other hand drums, dununs, bells and shakers/rattles. Bring them all and find your place in the funky sound! All levels have a part, no experience needed. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Riding the OM - Kerri Hirsch, Alan Boehm & P.J. Seale We will create sacred space using our voices, our breath, our intention. We will be using blindfolds to strip away any external inhibitions and allow us to delve deep into our vocalizations Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood - Overview of the Program - Nora Cedarwind Young, Selena Fox and others This three-day program is to honor young women who have recently started their menses, & welcome them into the larger community of women. All participants must have recently started their menses & have a support person (parent or guardian) who can attend all the functions with them. The program includes: Meeting with candidates and their support people, and making special Spirit Bags. Making clay Goddess figures with a PSG artisan and other special activities. The Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood Ritual. Being presented to the community of women at the Women’s Ritual. Attendance at all these functions, as well as attendance of two Morning Meetings is mandatory for candidates and their support person. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood Program-Making Spirit Bags - Nora Cedarwind Young & Selena Fox This workshop is for candidates of the Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood Program and their support person. The purpose of this workshop is to meet all of the candidates and their support people, explain the program, answer any questions, and to make special Spirit Bags for the candidates. All materials will be provided. In order to complete the program attendance is mandatory. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Rites of Passage into Young Womanhood Ritual - Selena Fox & Nora Cedarwind Young This ritual is the culminating experience for the young women who go through the Rite of Passage program. Participation in the entire program is mandatory in order to go through the Rite of Passage ritual. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Ritual Tool Blessing - Michael Dolan Bring your newest ritual tool or personal item for a ritual cleansing and consecration. In this multi-denominational working, we will be invoking the elements and smith / artisan deities from a handful of different pantheons. Intended audience: Adults |
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Rowan Tree and Red Thread: Traditional Protective Magics - Joe Hughes and Doug Kaylor Come learn about traditional charms for the protection of hearth, home, and person including Witch bottles, Sprite traps, herbal charms and others. Additionally we will discuss the creation and enspiriting of a house guardian or wight. We'll also have a number of items and a few exercises to share. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Rune Making Workshop - Michael Dolan Make your own set of runes! As you create each individual rune, you will learn it's name and meaning. Everyone should bring 25 PRE-SANDED pieces of wood and a magnifyiing glass. If you forget, I will have a few available. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Sacred Dynamic Fire Circle - Jason Cohen The Sacred Dynamic Fire Circle experience is co-creative, all night, eclectic spiritual ritual in which a safe art and sharing space are developed around a fire. Inside, from around midnight until dawn, energy and awareness are raised and cultivated through drumming, dancing, singing, chanting, and various other forms of human expression. Through the balance of listening, serving one another, and expressing, these layers come down which we have necessarily gathered together tightly to protect ourselves. The effect causes a simple and free-flowing state of embodied divinity, and deep personal freedom rises through us. This culture is very much about reclaiming our own intimacy and the right to experience life to the fullest. You are welcomed to bring any of the following: rattles, percussion/drums, your voices, water, snacks for the food altar, candles, incense, sage, and percussion to share on the percussion altar. If you’d like to bring a melodic instrument, please check in with the facilitators for a quick mini-orientation for their uses in this modality. It is suggested you attend the orientation on Wednesday afternoon. This is a Sacred, intentional Fire Circle and we ask you please not use alcohol or other mind altering substances while participating in this ritual. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sacred Dynamic Fire Circle Orientation - Jason Cohen The Sacred Dynamic Fire Circle ritual will be offered from midnight until dawn. We encourage those who would like to take part in the ritual to attend this discussion. We will explore the magic of subtlety and deep listening, of holding space, weaving music, chants and offerings into our vessel, while honoring each other and our selves. We will go over the different ways to be in service and ways to effectively keep energy running through the night to hold the space for trance, and to overcome our personal fears. There is an incredible amount of inspiration that can be taken from this ritual and it can help us tap into a lot of stuff that we push down and try not to look at through the year. The transforming of this "stuff" can be incredibly empowering and opens the door for deep fun and freedom. This culture and ritual is very much about reclaiming our own intimacy and the right to experience life to the fullest. Dancers, drummers, singers, chanters, and all are welcome. Bring any of the following: rattles, percussion/drums, your voices, and a focused intention for shaping your reality, as we may have a little time to play at the end of the orientation. You are also welcome to bring a melodic instrument. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sacred Energy for the Dance - John Markey In this workshop, we will discuss the energy body, ways to be more aware of this flow and simple methods to move the energy of the dance to aid in our growth as individuals and as a sacred community. The use of the hands and hand motion will be demonstrated to move intensity off the physical body into the outer layers of the energy body around the fire. The energy flow, which begins before we arrive, intensifies during the week and must be grounded and anchored for the coming days after the dance. We will talk and share stories of this beautiful cycle and ways that it has been used for Service in our lives. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sacred Hunt Orientation Meeting - SilverDrake, River, and Fearn Planning meeting and orientation for all Hunters and Villagers participating in the Sacred Hunt. This workshop is one of three required components of the Sacred Hunt experience. Intended audience: Adults |
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Sacred Hunt Post-Mortem - SilverDrake, River, Fearn, and Aspen This is an important debriefing meeting for all Villagers, Hunters, Drummers, and other participants in the Hunt to discuss and process experiences during the ritual. This meeting facilitates a sense of perspective and closure that past participants have found to be extremely helpful and meaningful. This is the third and final component of the Hunt experience. Intended audience: Adults |
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Sacred Magic of Angels - Kris Johnson & Lady Brigit Sacred angel magic has been conducted throughout the ages. Historically, many of the angels were Summarian deities and angel magic was prevalent at the time of the first temple in Jeruselum. It has been handed down through the Middle Ages where it can be seen in such works as The Greater Key of Solomen. In ritual we will invoke the heirachy of angels and the angel of operation for the day. This will be preceded by a brief discussion of Angel Magic. Ritual attire is appropriate except black, but not necessary. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Shadow Craft - Ally E. Peltier Working with the dark moon can bring peace, resolution, and the clarity necessary to take action when the full moon returns. You’ll learn: what a “Shadow” is and how to recognize yours; what kind of tools will lead you to self-awareness; and how dark moon magic can help you lead a richer, more fulfilling life. Intended audience: Adults |
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Silk Salt Dye - Kerri Hirsch Come create a beautiful piece of art using silk, salt, dye and a little bit of whimsy. No artistic skill necessary. This is appropriate for all ages and is lots of fun. $5.00 material fee. Upgrades available. Can't wait to make a little magic with ya! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Singing/Exploring Your Voice - Celia Singing will never be more fun! Explore your voice thru expansive play. You will laugh...you might cry...but you will surely have a newfound relationship with your Amazing Voice. Bring your smile, yourself, and your openness to play. www.celiaonline.com Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Singles Meet & Greet - heather A networking meeting for the un-partnered folks attending PSG. Open to men & women; heterosexual & GLBT and partnered folks attending PSG alone. We will be participating in some group building activities that will involve sharing, movement and some close contact (holding hands, hugging). Intended audience: Adults |
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Slap Happy - Laurie Blue Heron Everybody loves clapping games! Let’s have fun and create rhythms together using stomps, shuffles, claps and snaps. We’ll try some African and Latin inspired grooves, but will be sure to save time for your favorite clapping game. Intended especially for the Tweens, but welcoming to everyone who is young at heart. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Snakes: Myths and Real Knowledge...Beyond Adam and Eve - Emmalee (Schlyne) Snakes are greatly feared, killed, and legislated against today. Come learn about different ways snakes fit into mythology around the world. Learn about different snakes, not everything is a giant. Dispel your fears and see what they're really like. Phobics welcome. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Song Circle with Coyote Run - Coyote Run An acoustic song circle for sharing and listening. Bring songs, instruments and drums and we'll share some songs, and hear some songs. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Songwriter's Circle - Honing Your Craft - John Jeffries and Jev Jeffries This is a call to all songwriters, lyricists and composers attending PSG. The purpose being to come together and share the process and products of their creations in an accepting and encouraging environment. We will share information on such topics as: idea development, crafting techniques, dealing with obstacles, overcoming shyness and stage fright and having your work heard and appreciated. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Spiral Rhythm Chant Workshop and Song Exchange - Kiki and Kerri A chant workshop and song exchange where presenters and participants will teach and learn chants and songs, with an eye for expanding our musical community. Bring a chair, something to write with, and any drums or percussion instruments you'd like to play. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Spiral Rhythm in Concert - Spiral Rhythm Spiral Rhythm is a group of friends that have been singing together for almost ten years. They began singing at bonfires, gatherings, and festivals. Slowly, they developed their unique sound complete with deep, multi-textured chants and explosive drums. Spiral Rhythm has gone through many changes, but their goal has always been the same-to raise the spirit through voice and song. The group features Ric Neyer, Kerri Hirsch Upton, Kiki Williamson, Jon Skoglund, (four from the original group first named 'Trybalaka'), Madison Cansler, Laurel Eris, Kathy Hardman, PJ Seale, and Mark Witters. All sing and play percussion. Kiki and PJ write the vast majority of the group's uplifting songs. Spirit music, indeed! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Spirits of Place - George Marshall In this workshop we will work on tools to make better and healthier connections with the natural spirits and entities all around us. Topics covered include offerings, natural spirit communication, and recognizing signs of spirits. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Summer Solstice Morning Ritual - Selena Fox and others Celebrate Summer Solstice Day with a Mother Earth meditation on the Turtle Mound, followed by an honoring of the Sacred Sun with invocations, chants, meditation, and sacred rhythms around the Sacred Fire. If you wish, bring a rhythm instrument to play, dried herbs, or other offerings to cast into the fire, and an offering (crystals, ceremonial objects, herbs, flowers, soil) to be buried in the Turtle Mound. This year's ritual begins with a drum meditation on the Turtle Mound. When you arrive place your offerings in the Mound and then find a place on the Mound to sit or stand. Mother Earth communion will culminate with an energy working for planetary wellness. Then there will be a procession to the nearby Sacred Fire for the honoring of Summer and the Sun with the rising & dedication of a Solstice Standing Stone, Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Summertime Snowball Seige! - Quill I bet you didn't know that you could have a snowball fight in the summer, did you? Join Quill as we engineer machines which will launch summertime-snowballs. This is a great workshop for entire families to attend together. (Grown-ups, this is a SAFE activity. Trust me.) Intended audience: Adults Tweens Children |
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Sustainability! Straw, Structure and Solar-Rhubarb, Resources, and Rainwater - bright cloud & Sarah A discussion in two part. First, rediscovered and cutting edge technologies in sustainable and green design for your home. We will cover materials, form and technology. The second part will discuss how your local community can work towards sustainability. Here we will cover Urban Agriculture, the Natural Step process, and Green Infrastructure. Viva la terra firma! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sweat Lodges and Teaching Lodges - Chante' & Cindy Chante and Cindy will be doing all women's lodge; combo lodge, and teaching lodges. The teaching lodges are a mild sweat lodge that teaches spiritual reality in this life. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sweatlodge Orientation for Facilitators - Mandatory Meeting - Doug Sundling To create a schedule of sweats, all facilitators must attend this meeting. We will share our experiences, expertise, and expectations as Sweatlodge facilitators. Past PSG facilitators will share what they have learned about having Sweatlodges at Wisteria during PSG. The meeting will allow facilitators to coordinate their endeavors in order to maintain the Sweatlodge at PSG as a shared community space. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sweatlodge Orientation for Firetenders - Doug Sundling This workshop is open to anyone interested in Sweatlodges, however those who wish to do firetending at PSG should attend. You will be instructed on and participate in such fundamentals as how to build a fire that can support and heat the stones, how to handle and carry stones, and how to be the anchor for a Sweatlodge ceremony. Everyone attending can share their knowledge and experiences with firetending. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Sweatlodge Workshop for Participants - Doug Sundling A general overview of a Sweatlodge will be presented. Open to anyone. Those who wish to participate in a Sweatlodge are encouraged to attend this meeting. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Sweatlodge Workshop for Participants by Facilitator of the Day - Doug Sundling The person who will be facilitating a Sweatlodge today presents an overview of how he or she facilitates a Sweatlodge. The workshop is open to anyone, whether or not they wish to participate in that day's Sweatlodge. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Tai Chi/Qigong - Moondance Forest A gentle mind/body form of movement for promoting body and breath awareness, focusing the mind and relieving stress for health and longevity. Learn the introductory Tai Chi Qigong 17, a form by Master Tian You Hao, followed by Tai Chi 24, a Yang Short Form. Any and all of these movements will prove benficial, no particular sequence necessary. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Tarot Ethics - Mikael Drache & Jessica Maguire Thanks to "Psychic Friends Network" and the ubiquitous neon-blazing storefronts found in every city, telling someone you are a Tarot Reader is often met with a less than positive response. Too many have been abused by these "grifters" and too few have experienced a sincere and respectful reading... An unfortunate situation considering the amazing healing and empowering potential of this beautiful form of divination. Jessica Maguire and Mikael Drache, both experianced Readers, will present concrete guidelines to the ethical approach to the Reading of Tarot. Beginning and practicing Readers are encouraged to attend. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Teen Center Meet and Greet for Teens and Adults - Jerrie, Kari, & Michelle This is a chance for teens, parents and adults interested in the Teen Center to come together and discuss the use of the space, expectations for the week and the guidelines for teens and parents of teens at the gathering. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Teen Community Ritual - Jerrie, Kari, Michelle and the PSG Teen Community This ritual will be led by the PSG Teen Community for all of us at the Gathering. Please join in and support the Teens in our community! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Teen Open Mic - Jackson, River, Jakob & Bethann of The One Hat Band Part I & II This “teens only” open mic is about providing teens the chance to share their talents without the pressure of getting up on the big stage. Whether you sing, act, dance, tell jokes, or anything else at any level of experience, join us for some fun in an easy-going, informal setting where kids can be whoever they want to be (or just themselves, that’s cool too!). Part 1 of the workshop will be a meeting where those who are a little nervous can find help and encouragement, questions can be answered, suggestions can be taken, and some groups may be formed for the performance. During this meeting a tentative schedule of the performance will be put together as well as a walk/talk through the show. Part II of the workshop will be the performance. Bring yourself, your friends, and just have fun! Intended audience: Teens |
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Teen Party - Teen Coordinators Open to all teens between the ages of 13 - 18! Come enjoy music, games, food, and relax in your own space! Intended audience: Teens |
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Terrific, Tremendous, Towering Towers! - Quill Before we put those old newspapers into the recycling bin, we can get one more good use out of them! Families (or groups of friends, tweens with adult supervision) will work together to create something extraordinary. Who has the imagination and skill needed to build the tallest skyscraper? Recycle your way to fun! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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The Anthropology of Indiginous Paganism - Truly An anthropological examination of Paganism around the world in a non-civilized context. Will include discussions of the !Kung and Ik of Africa, the people of Vanatinai in Polynesia, the Potawatomi of North America, and others with enough time. Intended audience: Adults |
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The Archaeology of Prehistoric Pagan Europe - Truly We will examine several topics of interest about prehistoric Europe, including (but not limited to) Venus Figurines, Cave Paintings, and Standing Stones of the British Isles. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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The Food Guy - Michael Breitbach Imagine standing behind the counter in an organic food store for 22 years. People buy organic food because they want to stay or get healthy and that’s the rap coming over the counter. Doctors, Nature Healers, books, anecdotes, revelations, confessions,ideas, questions, laments, and in the end it’s, “Where’s the stuff?" the food, the herbs, the supplements. And who knows more about getting you the “stuff” than the food guy, the guy with the stuff. And! You can say anything you want to the food guy there’s no fee, he’s not a cop, and he has to listen because he’s taking your money. Come to The Food Guy Workshop if you have a health food question, a health food problem, or if you want to watch my face while you tell me a health food idea! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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The Highland and Celtic Parade- A Gathering of Clans - Sir Braumloch of Clan Lauder A "Gathering of Clans" will again march in The Highland/Celtic Parade. Bring your tartan, plaid, kilts, armor and attitude to show off your finest. If you want to wave your battle standards, Irish, Scottish, Welsh flags by all means, bring them. Slainte' Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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The Magical Mysteries of Mundane Work - Rev. Shel Skau Come and join me for what I hope to be a fun, thoughtful, free flowing discussion about cleaning and every day tasks! No matter how spiritual we are every one of us has to clean up after ourselves or complete mundane tasks. As a group we will decide on what part of the house or what types of tasks we want to focus on and from there will share tips and ideas about how we can make the mundane tasks that we do every day more meaningful. We will focus on connecting the spiritual and the mundane together so they can become one and the same. Mindfulness, intention, and practicality will be focused on during the discussion. Be prepared to make a commitment to implementing at least one of the suggestions in your every day lives! Intended audience: Adults |
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The One Hat Band in Concert - The One Hat Band The One Hat Band "the best band since the rubber band, and that's no stretch" says Paul Krassner, satirist, of the only band he's ever introduced (besides The Rolling Stones). Paul goes on to say that this is the band "that will make you glad that contraception can fail sometimes." Many members of this family orchestra now perform with other acts: Jakob now tours with The Asylum Street Spankers; River, Bethann and Jackson are working on their 3rd CD with River and The Tributaries; and Ma & Pa, left standing alone at times perform a duet act called Broken Rubber Band. From the Mississippi River Bluffs of Iowa. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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The Redneck Ritual - Debby Lou and Sue Ellen of the Squanderosa Get ready for the Redneck Ritual! Debby and Zan with the help of our son, Sean, will present this zany ritual and help you get in touch with your inner Redneck! Yee Haw! It'll be more fun than a greased-pig contest at NASCAR! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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The Ritual of Dress-from Skyclad to Priestly Robes - Lady Brigit Everything we do in ritual prepares our minds & souls to make magick. Choices of fabrics, colors, symbols, & garment styles enhance the energies in our workings. Examine historic ritual clothes & share your favorite garment with the group. Learn simple ways to make your own ritual robe. Intended audience: Adults |
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The Sacred Hunt: An Ecstatic Ritual of Transformation - SilverDrake, River, Aspen, and Fearn This is an ecstatic ritual that utilizes physical exertion and the elements of firelight, a woodland setting, and intense drumming to facilitate consciousness alteration for the purpose of spiritual transformation or awareness. It involves an alchemical melding of the work of the Villagers (Yin element), Hunters (Yang element) and Drummers (Flux). The Hunt can be a personal odyssey to overcome challenges to spiritual evolution, eliminate toxic or unecessary elements in one's life, or to quest for something integral to personal growth. Participation entails additional attendance at a prior orientation meeting as well as a debriefing meeting the day follwoing. See SilverDrake, River, Fearn, or Aspen for further details. Intended audience: Adults |
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Things They Forgot to Mention - Kiki, Linda, and PJ A frank discussion of things left out of childbirth books and classes, including pregnancy, labor/delivery, and early childhood - things that go wrong, things that go right, and things that go hilarious. Bring chair, pencil, sense of humor, and questions. Intended audience: Adults |
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Traditional and European Witchcraft Practitioner Meet -N-Greet - Bill & Jen, Ghetto Shamans If some of your favorite authors and presenters include Nigel Jackson, R.J. Stewart, Gwyn, Cochrane, Robin Artisson, and Peter Paddon (just to name a few) then this is the place for you! Come and meet others of like mind as we connect and share our experiences with Traditonal and European Witchraft themes. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Travel Magick: Creating Magick Wherever You Are - Shadow-walker It is increasing difficult to travel with magickal tools without attracting attention. Learn to create a travel kit for magick that can pass through any security screening without comment. This workshop will cover the basic principles of bare-bones magick and offer spells created specially for travelers. Intended audience: Adults |
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Tribal Drum and Dance Ritual - GROOVE Troop This community ritual opens and blesses the Bonfire Circle for our week together. Through the rhythms of our bodies and songs of our souls, we connect with our ancestors and our community, creating a safe space for positive personal transformation. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens Children |
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Tribal Drum and Dance Ritual Planning - GROOVE Troop Planning session for the ritual blessing of the Bonfire Circle. Drummers, dancers, chanters are all welcome to help create this community ritual! Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Tropical Rhythms of the Caribbean - Laurie Blue Heron The warm and spicy rhythms of the islands are just the thing for sultry summer nights around the bonfire. This introductory workshop will feature simplified, but “full flavor”, versions of a few of these rhythms, guaranteed to get hips swaying. Intended audience: Adults Teens Tweens |
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Tween Party - Tween Coordinators Attention Parents of Tweens! While you attend the Tea Dance why not drop your Tween at the center for their own party! Please donate food, drinks, and snack items. Be sure to pick your Tween up absolutely no later than 11pm. Intended audience: Tweens |
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University Paganism - Michelle Mueller Michelle will summarize Pagan campus ministries and promote university group formation. University Paganism represents young adults’ spiritual practice before independence. College students form identities and learn to navigate in the greater world, unsupervised. Active university students become great leaders. Michelle invites teens, young adults, parents, and campus minister wannabes! Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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Unschooling - Pearl Breitbach Homeschooled kids have more confidence and self-esteem and, on average, are simply smarter than kids run through the industrial/military complex. Learn how easy it can be to homeschool. Intended audience: Adults Teens |
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