ConVocation 2018 - The Strength to See the Details Behind the Big Picture: Full Schedule

5:00pm PST

First Time at ConVocation?

Are you new to ConVocation? Are you nervous about what to Expect? Do you think you will get lost in the craziness? Well come on by and we will give you tips and tricks on what it's all about and what you need to know to have an incredible experience.
Along with the class we will also offer an opportunity to learn or refresh your grounding and shielding techniques, along with some special guests to help you. So come on in and say Hi and let us get you started on this crazy journey!
Grounding and shielding will start around 5:45 ish.

Speakers

Claudine Durham

I have been involved in the community for close to 2 decades, and am a long time practicing Witch. I am also a current MEC Board Member and love working with and embracing everyone I meet on my journey. So if you see me around, say Hi and let's chat.

Enafae Moore-Sweet

Thursday February 22, 2018 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

6:00pm PST

The Chalice Well Circle - A 12 Step Recovery Meeting

This circle is a Closed Meeting that is only open to those ConVocation Attendees that have a " desire to recover from substance abuse or addictive behaviors" as stated in our 3rd Tradition. Our meetings are based on a "revised version" of the 12 steps and 12 tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous. This revision helps to include all attendees, of any religious faith, that are involved in any kind of 12 step recovery group, outside of this convention.

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Jim is an eclectic solitaire pagan by choice. At present, Jim helps run Blackberry Pines Farm, a clothing optional poultry farm near Saugatuck Michigan with his husband of over 20 years. They raise Non-GMO pasture raised poultry and lamb for clients and themselves. They also sell... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

7:00pm PST

Opening Ceremony

Join the MEC Board, ConVocation Staff, and all of our guests as we create sacred space and kick start the weekend!

Speakers

MEC Board & Convocation Staff

Thursday February 22, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Michigan

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm PST

Goddess Amulet Wire Wrap

Create your own Goddess wire wrap frame. Participants will create an amulet to bring their vision of the Goddess to life. We will use basic wire wrapping techniques, twisting, and basket weaving to build a sculptural pendant using Copper, Stone, Glass, and Shell. This class has a $20 materials fee (collected at the beginning of class or at the table in the dealer's room.) We will be using basic caging techniques to attach a crystal point onto a copper goddess frame with thin copper wire.

Speakers

Iris

Iris has been creating multimedia art and jewelry for most of her life. She enjoys sharing the creative process with others.

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Henry Ford

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

8:30pm PST

Buddhism and The Art of Lists

In a cursory glance of Buddhist Dharma teaching you will find a multitude of lists: the four this, the five that, the eight something-something, and on and on. This class will delve into the most fundamental of these lists, touching on the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Six Paramitas and more that are enriched by our daily practice.

Speakers

Hwa Son Josh Plucinski

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Fairlane

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm PST

Chakra Workshop and Meditation

Eastern philosophy teaches that there are numerous energy centers or chakras in the body. This workshop will focus on the seven primary energy centers that run along the spine. After discussing what they are and what they do, I will lead a guided meditation to help you clear, balance, and bring these energy centers into harmony.

Speakers

Helen Pattskyn

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Greenfield

Lecture/Discussion

8:30pm PST

Shedding Your Veil Without Shedding Tears

Feeling "other" is a difficult thing in any community with preconceptions and expectations. This discussion group which will be part shared anecdotes and part advice will look at the challenges, pitfalls, and benefits of bringing your identity into the light. Nami and Cliff will also invite discussion on coping mechanisms in being "other" in a world that demands homogeneity. Though this discussion will be focused primarily on Otherkin it can and will involve anyone and everyone who feels "other" for any reason.

Speakers

Nami Oullette-Brchez

Th'Elf

Wanderer, explorer, adventurer and sometimes gadabout, Th'Elf is a dedicated infophile whose curiosity has led him to many strange and intriguing places. Also known as Cliff, Cliffy, or That Canadian Over There, he has been a pagan for a while, a student from birth, a card carrier... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

8:30pm PST

Tarot Intensive: History and the 4 Suits

This PowerPoint presentation focuses on the tarot in segments: Tarot History, Swords, Wands, Cups, Pentacles. (A brief intro to the Major Arcana and using Oracle cards will be included if time permits). Varying tarot decks will be highlighted to illustrate the variety found in decks but narrowing interpretations through traditional symbolism. Special attention will be given to Golden Dawn meanings as well as the esoteric symbols on the cards. We will examine the numbers across suits, such as what all 2s have in common, etc. At the end of each suit overview, participants will read with only the suit we just covered by answering simple questions that I will present at the end of each suit. Knowing how to phrase questions will also be discussed, for example in reading court cards; Is it a person or situation? A take home worksheet for practice will be provided for personal practice. Participants are asked to bring their tarot decks if they have some and to organize as all Swords: Ace to 10; Wands: Ace to 10; and so on.

Speakers

Pat Camarena-Rose Barbary

Ian Corrigan has been working, playing and teaching in the Neopagan movement since 1975. He is a founding member of the Chameleon Club and Starwood Festival, a Senior Priest and former Archdruid of A.D.F., and an initiate of a branch of traditional Witchcraft. Well-known as a teacher... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

8:30pm PST

The Hearth: Your Home Base for the World

The hearth fire was the center of home in the ancient world. It was what kept the home warm, and provided fire to cook food. However, it was also the center of devotion in the home. It is that devotion that connected our ancestors to the divine and to be prepared for the day ahead as they worked to survive. In this class, we not only look at the hearth as this centering place. We will meet many the goddesses that embodied its mighty flame, such as Brigid in Ireland, and Hestia in Greece. We will then look to build up our hearth space to strengthen our connection to our home, and develop a daily practice to aid us as we go out into the world as workers of this divine energy.

Speakers

Tegan / Rune Hearthmaid

Rune has been a member of the Michigan Pagan community for over a decade. She is a devotee of the Goddess Brigid, who she serves as a fire tender and hearth priestess. She is primarily on a Celtic Path, and is currently studying druidry as her primary path. She is also a member of... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm PST

The Trials and Triumphs of Psyche

The course of true love never did run smooth. Neither does the path to Godhood. Join Psyche, Eros and Aphrodite in a lively discussion of our heroine's journey and the sort of obstacles she encounters along the way. As she carves out her path, gain some tools and insights that might be helpful on your own spiritual path. The discussion will feature content and ideas from the Feri tradition.

Speakers

Circle of the Feri Forge

An Anderson Tradition Feri group that has come together to help bring magick back to the world. Their members range in experience from 2 years to over 25 years. One of their members coined the phrase, "Magic is a contact sport!" that perfectly expresses their approach to ritual.

Deedra Springay

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm PST

Unraveling the Mind

Who are we? Are we thoughts, senses, beliefs, ideas, feelings? Are we all of these? Or are we more? What if everything that is “you” is not really You, but merely a construct that You have made? And what if You are constantly creating and shaping these constructs, and the Reality around You, without realizing it? To awaken to the potential of conscious creation, we must first understand the process by which these constructs were created, and then how to evolve beyond them: To shift consciousness from simply experiencing the world around you, to being the one who creates and shapes those experiences.

Speakers

Jesse C Warren

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Model T

Lecture/Discussion

8:30pm PST

Ritual to Rhiannon

Are you ready to give up your illusion of control, and in doing so meet your power? Horse magick is not just for little girls with unicorns, or rural people. Spend some time with Rhiannon, and see how she can help you carry yourself through difficulties.

Speakers

Pan Pamdemonium

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Dearborn

Ritual

8:30pm PST

The Watchers of the Faery Tradition

In the lore of the Old Craft it is said that the Witch Power comes from the blood of an ancient race, the Faeries and ǲfallen angelsǳ from the time before humankind. The Faery tradition reveres these ancient powers and seeks communion with them in order to deepen our magical knowledge. In this rite in the style of BlueRose Faery tradition, we will invoke the ancient Watchers and connect with them in the hopes of receiving personal messages and guidance.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Owner, The Mystic Dream

Professional author, teacher, warlock, and co-owner of The Mystic Dream, a spiritual and magical supply store. An initiate of the Faery tradition with over thirty years experience practicing witchcraft, he has been teaching both privately and publicly for more than twenty. He holds... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Michigan

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm PST

Gimme a Break! (Self Care for Teens)

With all of the responsibilities that come with being a young adult today, it is too often that we ignore and push past the warning signs that tell us we are doing too much with too little in return. In this class we will learn why taking care of ourselves is important, and begin to recognize when it’s time to move our focus inward to make sure our own needs are met – and when to ask for help! We will explore various methods of performing self-care, and you will leave with a few more tips, tricks, and tools to help prevent the dreaded “burn out” that comes from physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion.

Speakers

Katie Trickey

Thursday February 22, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Windsor

Teens

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm PST

Let's Journal!

ConVocation is always a time of emotions running high, energetic disturbances, and new and exciting experiences. You know what is great to do when all of those things are going on? Sitting quiet and still and allowing your pen to hit the paper. We will discuss, then provide a safe space for those who want to write in their journal, sketch in their sketch pads, or otherwise express themselves artistically, then, if students are willing, we will hold space for everyone to share their writing, sketches or other expression they have been working on. Please bring your medium, (be it journal, sketchpad or other), and we will provide prompts to help get your words and images out onto the page!

Speakers

D. R. Dunne

D.R. Dunne (Dee) is a Pagan Educator and Author who has been dabbling in the Occult since 1996 and general Metaphysics since 1986. Dee is currently working on Convocation staff as the manager of the loading crew.

Steven Dunne

Steve works with spirits, respectfully. Also specializes in picking things up and setting them down.

Writing Prompts pdf

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Model T

Arts & Craft

10:30pm PST

Prayer Ties

Learning and making of Sacred Prayer ties of the Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers

Glenn C Brown

I am a Sacred Pipe Carrier, a Sundancer, also a Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui Reiki Ryoho Style. A Crystal Healer, plus an Ordained Reverend with The Universal Society of Ancient Ministries Church. I am a Professional Photographer, staff photographer for Michigan PaganFest, Michigan-Midwest... Read More →

Mardoll Harte

I am a Reiki Master Teacher, a Jewelry designer and creator, a believer in the healing power of stones and crystals. I own my own business, Tri Dragon Designs, and am part of our family business, Tri Dragon Reiki.

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Henry Ford

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm PST

Come to the Not so Dark Side, We Have Cookies!

Come to the not so dark side, we have cookies! Come learn and discuss how Satanism is not so different from many other Pagan paths, while also removing the stigma and misconceptions of what Satanism really is.

Speakers

Morgana Grimm

Morgana Grimm has a strong passion for art and business. The artist behind Poking Dead Things and now budding business author is always looking to share her experiences and to openly exchange knowledge in the pagan community. She's just your friendly neighborhood Satanist.

Corvis Nocturnum

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

10:30pm PST

Creatrix-Rituals for the Modern Day Goddess

Discuss and learn modern-day rituals steeped in tradition to invoke the Goddesses, draw down the moon and connect with your Divine feminine for creation and to awaken into your own power. She who forms by will or by womb, the female creator resides within us all. Discover how Divine energy, nature, and the goddess archetypes hold the key to what lies beneath the surface of your creative energy. See what Goddesses like Gaia, Freya, Devi Ma, Brigid and Lilith can teach you on how to connect with the Divine to find your strengths, embrace your weaknesses and awaken the fertile power that resides within.

Speakers

Heather Rae

Author, Eclectic Witch, Yogini, Coach, Modern Goddess Living/Little Lotus

Heather Rae an author, witchy-moon child yogini, transformational coach, body & energy worker whose practices are steeped in tradition, magic and loving Goddess energy. Her sessions, classes, and workshops offer the opportunity to tap into your own Divine source, love your body and... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

10:30pm PST

Cutting Cords & Reclaiming the Self

Our relationships with others help to shape our lives. But when those relationships become toxic, how do you protect yourself? When is it right to cut a connection versus changing dynamics? In this class, we will discuss some ways to sever emotional and energetic connections with others, and how to change our reaction to minimize damage when this may not be possible. We will also discuss some of the energetic damage that can occur in negative relationships, and how that may be healed.

Speakers

Nicole

Nicole has been a practicing Pagan across a variety of traditions for over 20 years. She is the botanist behind the Witchy Weed Project and the owner of Living Roots Creations.

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

10:30pm PST

Intro to Energy Healing Methods

So, you've heard of Reiki, right? Did you know that there are lots of other energy healing methods too? We'll talk about several of them, how they're alike, how they're different, and how you can incorporate them into your everyday life.

Speakers

Janet Callahan

Janet Callahan is a Pagan author and artist living in Michigan with her spouse and two children. She is originally from Missouri, but moved to Detroit for a job in the auto industry. Janet currently writes for PBN News and writes a regular column for Sage Woman, along with blogging... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

10:30pm PST

Leaving the Crossroads Behind and Owning your World

Feeling like you are dragging the past around? Maybe you have made a decision, now what? This class will take an introspective look at the next step of the journey. Learn how to leave the crossroad behind and release the old while welcoming and owning your new world. This class will also have a guided meditation during it.

Speakers

Geralyn Mystic

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm PST

The Experience of Binah: The Mondo Zen Process

In this class, we will dig right into the path and explore the technology created by Junpo Denis Kelly Roshi, the 83rd Patriarch of the Rinzai Zen lineage. Using a modernization of Koan (riddle) system in Japanese Zen, we will point right to the understanding of Binah or Clear Deep Heart/Mind by letting you experience it right in the moment. Participation is encouraged.

Speakers

Hokyo Jessica

Ordained Zen Priest and Professional Counselor, Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order / WAP Center

Hokyo Jessica Routhier is a Licensed Professional and Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as an Ordained Zen Priest in the Hollow Bones Order of Rinzai Zen. Hokyo has been a student of the twisted mystery for almost 15 years, training with numerous teachers... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Windsor

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level Intermediate – Expect attendees to walk in already familiar with the basics of the class focus.

10:30pm PST

13 Moons and a Skein

We will use yarn and magic to journey through the year of the woman's calendar and weave a new reality.

Speakers

Kenya Coviak

Kenya Coviak, Detroit's Pagan Journalist, Activist, Magical Teacher, Family Service Worker, and the creator behind Detroit Conjure and Folk Magic Festival. Presenter ConVocation, Michigan Pagan Fest, Pagan Pride Day Detroit, Bluewater Pagan Conference, Pagan Pathways Temple, and... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Fairlane

Ritual

10:30pm PST

Forming Psyche: From Details to Divinity

Join Psyche on her hero's journey in the feminine realm. Explore the relationship dynamics of this classic myth with an Anderson Feri tradition ritual. Coming to the class discussing the details that embody the trials and triumphs of Psyche is encouraged but not required.

Speakers

Circle of the Feri Forge

Deedra Springay

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 12:00am PST
Michigan

Ritual

10:30pm PST

Thursday Night Drumming

Come and Join us Thursday night for an eclectic mix of African and Middle Eastern rhythms. Come and express yourself through drumming and dancing - use your rattles, drums, voices and movement. Let's celebrate this wonderful thing called life! Dancers very much encouraged and welcomed!

Speakers

Amy Grande

Amy has been involved with drumming and percussion since 2002. She has lead and been involved with drumming circles and events for many years. As a eclectic Pagan and witch for over 20 years. She has found that drumming and music have enhanced her spiritual path and growth beyond... Read More →

Thursday February 22, 2018 10:30pm - Friday February 23, 2018 1:00am PST
Greenfield

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30am PST

The Chalice Well Circle - A 12 Step Recovery Meeting

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Friday February 23, 2018 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

9:00am PST

Morning Devotional

Join us as we greet the day with a relaxed morning devotional. In a tradition borrowed from the WSTS, we will begin with a delivery of the Charge of the Goddess, then set our intent for the day, and finally raise energy in a brief meditation.

Speakers

Tonya Greene

I have been practicing Wicca for about 6 years now. I was active in the West Michigan Pagan community for about 3 years, until I moved to Detroit. I've been involved with Pagan Pathways Temple since there was a building to call home. In the past 2 years, I've gotten more involved... Read More →

Ted Ursus

Friday February 23, 2018 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Fairlane

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Drawing Mandalas

Learn how to draw mandalas using sacred geometry and freeform techniques. You will learn about some basic history of the mandala and how it has been used by different cultures. Mandala is a sacred, meditative, healing and expressive art form. This art can be done by anyone using simple tools or none at all!

Speakers

Karen Crittenden

I have been an artist my entire life. I became entranced by geometrical patterns very early and drew them constantly. I drew circles and filled them in with beautiful pattern work long before I knew anything about Mandalas. Today I own and operate a fine art/crafts store and... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Model T

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

How To Make Salves and Ointments

Do you know how to make infused oils? Are you interested in turning them into salves or ointments? Come to this class and learn several ways to make salves for skin care or magickal applications.

Speakers

Starr Morgayne

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Henry Ford

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

9:30am PST

Where the Wild Things Are

Children are often guests and participants in community drumming circles. Here, with adult guidance, the children take the circle. With drumming, rattles, dance, and voice, the children establish their own space and build their own community. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments if they have them. All are encouraged to choose their own level of participation. Some extra sound implements will be available for use as well.

Speakers

Sapphire

Sapphire's tradition is a fusion of practices. Utilizing thirty years of experience to accomplish the blending of the beliefs and practices of her multi-cultural ancestors, Sapphire brings synchronicity and focus to her practice. She has practiced Ceremonial magic, serves the Eleusinian... Read More →

Shadowdragon

Between the Waters Society

Shadowdragon's wide experience of studies has included Celtic and Norse beliefs, Ceremonial systems of magic, and initiation and work within The Ordo Draconis. Current practice is a fusion of work involving ancestral exploration and communion along with the magical celebration of... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Binah: The First Steps on the Path of Awakening (A Zen Perspective)

In this class, we will explore the Eight Fold Path as it related to Binah within the Kabbalah. To awaken, we must understand our placement in the universe as well as the unique circumstance of ego and the self. We will examine what it means to be awakened and the states we must traverse to deepen our love and our life. Questions are encouraged.

Speakers

Hokyo Jessica

Ordained Zen Priest and Professional Counselor, Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order / WAP Center

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Everyday Alchemy

Laboratory? Check. Apron, goggles, calcining equipment? Check. Lead into gold! Absolutely, but not in the way that you think...Join in and learn how to work alchemy standing in line at the grocery store, sitting in traffic, and dealing with difficult people.

Speakers

Pan Pamdemonium

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Protection Magick for Everyone: How to be a Magickal Bad-Ass

Did you get sloppy with your personal protection? Were you complacent? Maybe you've been busy dealing with mundane life and family. But all of a sudden all hell has broken loose and you need to get to work. This lecture will cover many different ways to get a grip, and tackle both magickal and psychic attacks. A variety of magickal techniques and traditions will be discussed. From classic Witchcraft, to Angel Magick, to Hoodoo. Learn how to identify a hex, or a crossed condition and creative ways to push back, and take control.

Speakers

Ellen Dugan

Author, Garden Witch, psychic-clairvoyant

Ellen Dugan is the award winning and prolific author of over thirty books. A psychic-clairvoyant, she has been a practicing Witch for over thirty-five years. Well known for her candor and humor, she is also a Master Gardener. Ellen's popular magickal books have been translated into... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Michigan

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Resiliency in Times of Crisis

The Rev. Hill will draw on a deep-rooted knowledge of the lore and long experience to teach simple and effective practices for building the strength, courage, and endurance to get through difficult times. Work will focus on building devotional practices and spirit ally relationships as well as other polytheistic techniques.

Speakers

Rev. Melissa Hill

The Rev. Melissa Hill is a priest in the ADF Druidic tradition and a member of Cedarsong Grove, ADF in Lansing MI. Long ago she oathed herself to the gods under a full moon in the woods and shared a revealed star. She is a spiritworker, ritual artist, painter, blogger, homeschooling... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

9:30am PST

The Bare Bones of Worshipping Lilith

Lilith as a deity is intense, inclusive, wonderful, scary, nurturing, demanding, and powerful. This workshop is about consciously working with Lilith. She demands you face what is repressed, hidden, unknown, and unconscious in order to find personal wholeness and wellness. Beginning with attendee’s current knowledge, we will discuss ways to interact with Lilith. Be prepared to move past assumptions and cultural limitations. In this workshop, we will talk about initiating direct interactions with her and the basics of worshiping Lilith, starting with connecting with her. Topics will include creating safe and sacred space for those interactions, setting up an altar, making offerings, and what you can expect if she chooses you.

Speakers

Lillith ThreeFeathers

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

The Magical Morning: Building a Daily Spiritual Practice

Hal Elrod's "The Miracle Morning" outlines his SAVERS, a set of exercises geared toward personal development. These exercises; Silence, Affirmation, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing are also a perfect system for spiritual development. In this workshop we will talk about how I have adapted the Miracle Morning into the Magical Morning, and built a daily spiritual practice from it.

Speakers

Aurifex

Aurifex is a Roman Revivalist Polytheist, working primarily with Vulcanus and Minerva, and member of ADF. He has been a pagan for 22 years, and a specifically Roman practitioner for nearly 10. He has been the Fire Coordinator for the Between the Worlds Gathering for the last 5... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Meditation 101

Meditation 101 covers the very beginnings of how to develop your meditation muscles over time. There are several types of meditations covered in an interactive practice group, skills learned, and a guided relaxation meditation at the end.

Speakers

Kelli Aych

Kelli Aych is a Mind/Body Wellness Practitioner, Coach, & Instructor with Rough Around the Diamond helping clients sort through the rough to find their diamond within. Her teachers have been Indigenous African, Native American, and Buddhist elders as well as a lifelong Pagan practice... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Erie

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Using Sound and Vibration in Healing and Clearing

In this workshop we will explore a wide assortment of sound and vibrational tools and technics used in healing and clearing. Topics to be covered include * bells, chimes, singing bowls * drums, rattles, gongs and other percussion * toning, singing, chanting * recorded music and much more. Participants will have the opportunity to try multiple methods and modalities, As well as Express themselves by raising their voice and instrument in a round of sound alchemy. Attendees are encouraged to bring drums, rattles, bells and other applicable tools, as well as a willingness to make some noise.

Speakers

Reverend Jacki "Regnbue" Mercer

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Greenfield

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

A Prayer to Sunna: A Devotional Rite

Sunna is the Norse Goddess of the Sun. For this time, we will be dedicating this space to Her and opening with a prayer and offerings. You are welcome to join us, experience Her energy, and petition Her for any help you may need. Due to Sunna's gregarious nature, there is a chance this may become a possessory rite. In that case, there will be a handler on-site. Follow their instruction. While it is good manners to bring an offering to a devotional rite, it is not required. She is partial to honey and sunflowers.

Speakers

Nicole

Nicole has been a practicing Pagan across a variety of traditions for over 20 years. She is the botanist behind the Witchy Weed Project and the owner of Living Roots Creations.

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Fairlane

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Blossoming Buddhas: A Family Dharma Practice

An extended variation of an ongoing family class at Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple, this class will feature meditation, chanting, stories, and activities that will help remind kids of all ages that they are already a Buddha.

Speakers

Hwa Son Josh Plucinski

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

The Elements and You!

This class will discuss the four elements, fire, water, earth, and air, within each individual. We will talk about astrological signs to an extent and discuss how each element drives an individual, and how the elements should all be in balance with each other for someone to really get everything they need out of life. We'll also discuss the cycles the elements go through during a person's life. Please bring your astrological chart or at least know your birth day, time, and location. This class is family friendly, and kids are encouraged to come so they can learn early to find balance within themselves! There will be activities to show everyone how it feels to move energy through each element.

Speakers

Sage Quartz

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Model T

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Creating Our Own Myths

Myths are living stories, and we can help them evolve. Whether it’s a different spin on a familiar tale or creating a new narrative completely, telling our own mythical stories can help us understand ourselves better, connect with the powers best suited to us, and change our entire worldview.

Speakers

Literata

Literata is a Wiccan priestess and writer, as well as being senior clergy for Gryphon’s Moon coven. Her poetry, rituals, and nonfiction have appeared in works such as Mandragora, Unto Herself, and Anointed as well as multiple periodicals. Literata has presented workshops and led... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

The Authentic Witch: Crafting a Working Tradition

What does it mean to be an authentic Witch? Who or what sets the bar for authenticity? How can it define or impede your path? In this workshop, we'll look at key elements for crafting an effective practice that works for you, from the perspective of the Modern Traditional Witch.

Speakers

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Laura Tempest Zakroff is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. She holds a BFA from RISD (the Rhode Island School of Design), and her artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Her work embodies myth and the esoteric through... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

The Familiar Craft | The Art of Commanding Spirits

The Familiar Craft: The magical and psychic art of working with the spirit beings and frequencies that reside in all realms of existence, including our own. In this workshop we explore the three magical arts that together make The Familiar Craft; Mediumship, Soul Flight, and Conjuration. Learn techniques to enhance your natural psychic abilities as well as your command over the spirit worlds.

Speakers

Devin Hunter

Devin Hunter, author of The Witch's Book of Power & The Witch’s Book of Spirits, is a professional Psychic Medium and witch from Walnut Creek, CA. He holds multiple witchcraft initiations and is the founder of his own tradition, Sacred Fires. He is an AV Club favorited podcast host... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

True Strength is Delicate Part 1: Tribal Ethics 101

This is Neo Tribal Ethics Part 1,and attendance to it is preferred of you wish to attend Part 2. We discuss types of tribal ethics, why we need them, what makes them work and how they help spiritual groups come together and stay together.

Speakers

EliSheva Nesher

EliSheva is leader of AMHA a reconstructionist Hebrew Polytheist path She has taught since the early 1990s.Originally from the Galilee, she served in her country’s Security Forces; retired; ran an international business,retired; had a private psychotherapy and consulting practice... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Why I Viking

I am not what you would call your typical Heathen, nor am I your normal Wiccan or Pagan. I preach and I teach a different way to live. The Path of the Viking. A Warriors path, where men and women are equal. Where we follow a path of Gods that we don’t come crying to when we break a nail. Where we treat our ancestors with more respect than our Gods 99% of the time. Family is your highest priority and your life is that of faith and simplicity. Come and discuss with us the path of the Viking.

Speakers

Kate Andary

Kate has been studying the philosophical idea of Religion for just over two decades, she landed her first teaching gig last year and has managed to teach many classes since then. Her joys and passions including teaching, dancing, and writing. Kate has gotten into and out of trouble... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Greenfield

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Wild Harvesting Herbs

Recommended books, tips when wild harvesting, preparing herbs for later use, handouts include herbs to avoid while pregnant, herbs for a fall medicine chest, medicinal herbs for children, herbs and drug interactions, herbs/wildflower properties and definitions.

Speakers

Lucille M Rose

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Your Psychic Language: Learning How Intuition Speaks to You

Psychic perceptions speak to each of us in different ways. Some people are incredibly visual, while others only get their messages as a feeling in their gut. Still others experience a combination of sensory perceptions, making it hard to know what to expect. The best guide for navigating your perceptions is to learn your unique symbol set. We will discuss the language of intuition, how sense/meaning associations are developed through the course of our lives, and how our relation to our five physical senses impacts how we process non-physical perceptions.

Speakers

Xosh ( Michelle Belanger)

Michelle is a leading expert on psychic and supernatural topics. Featured on TV shows including Paranormal State and Portals to Hell, author of over 30 books, Michelle aims to ensure that everyone has the tools and the confidence to investigate psychic and paranormal phenomena and... Read More →

Cat Mason

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Michigan

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Chanting to the Sacred

Sing the world back to balance. Lend your voice to the Feri Song! This is a workshop on ritual technology. We will explore the why and how to use chanting as a tool of magic and spiritual development for both individuals and groups. All skill levels are welcome.

Speakers

Jack (Deedra)

As a practicing Witch and Teacher for close to three decades, Jack (Deedra) draws on her background in Eclectic Practices, Woman's Spirituality, Feri and Reclaiming Traditions of Magic, in communities all over Michigan and the D.C. area. She holds degrees in Women’s Studies and... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Erie

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Defense Against the Dark Arts, MUGGLE style Part 1

This class consists of lecture and practical exercise. The lecture discusses the predator mindset and awareness as well as many other factors involved in attacks. The practical exercises help the student become aware of the many things that keep them rooted to the spot when faced with danger. We show how NOT to be a victim

Speakers

AVATAR

Joel “Avatar” Bukowski is frequent panelist at various conventions around Michigan, speaking on such topics as Self-Defense, Strange Reality, the difference between Faith and Belief, various other Philosophical Topics, and various esoteric topics. He firmly believes that there... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Fairlane

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Henna Body Art

This program focuses on the beautiful art of Mehndi (or henna). Amy will demonstrate how to make henna paste, create small designs, and give instructions on application. She will answer any questions as she goes along. In the second part of the program, supplies are passed out for participants to partner up and use on each other.

Speakers

Amy:-)

Instructor Amy Wilde has been doing henna since 1997 and is certified via International Certification For Natural Henna Arts. Amy facilitates many Henna body art workshops at libraries , festivals in the Midwest and teaches Henna body art at Appleton (RSA) High-school.

Friday February 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Henry Ford

Teens

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Natal Astrology for kids!

Astrology is a great tool for people to use to learn who they are. In the class we are going to cover the basics of the planets, signs, and houses. The things we’ll learn are good things for people to learn about themselves. We’ll take a look at the ingredients that make you, you! This class is appropriate for children and teens! There will be a similar class for the adults.

Speakers

Sage Quartz

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Henry Ford

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

2:00pm PST

Wand Making

Turn an ordinary stick into a beautiful and magickal tool. Use ribbon, beads, feathers, wire, glitter, and anything else your heart desires to embellish your wand. Learn about wands and why we use them.

Speakers

Magick

Owner, Gaia's Goods

Magick has been active in the pagan community for over 20 years volunteering her services as a Reverend and teacher where needed. She was raised by her maternal grandmother who was unknowingly a born kitchen witch. The arts of cooking, gardening, and folk wisdom were commonplace in... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Classic

Kids

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energies Within

Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies Within - Masculine dominant energies need feminine balance. Feminine energies need masculine balance. What does this mean and why is it important? Looking within the self for clairity and answers to achieve a better sense of how to move forward with a balanced perspective.

Speakers

Kelli Aych

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

2:00pm PST

Discovering Your Path

One of the best things about being Pagan is having the ability to choose your own path. To decide for yourself what you’re going to believe, whom you’re going to worship and what practices are right for you. But where do you start? How do you choose which path is right for you? This class will discuss some of the common paths in Paganism including Wicca, Viking, Hellenic, Shamanic, Fairy, and Eclectic. We’ll talk about the key elements of each path including common beliefs, Gods and Goddesses, and general practices. The class will end with a guided mediation designed to help you discover which path may be right for you.

Speakers

Dianna Romas

Dianna has been a practitioner of the craft for the last 15 years. She has been an active participant in the Pagan community for the past 4 years and is a member of Pagan Pathways Temple and their teaching circle Hearthstone. Within Hearthstone, Dianna has not only helped to write... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Model T

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

2:00pm PST

Knowing Our Mighty Dead

Everyone knows names like Gerald Gardner, Cora Anderson, and Doreen Valiente, but what about Sybil Leek, Leo Martello, Gwydion Pendderwen, and Evan John Jones? “Knowing Our Mighty Dead” is an inside look at some of the the most influential, but often overlooked, names in Modern Paganism. Take a tour through our recent history and become acquainted (or reacquainted) with some of our most important pioneers.

Speakers

Jason Mankey (He/Him)

Jason Mankey read his first book on Witchcraft in the seventh grade, and dedicated his life to the Craft at age 22. Today, Jason is a third degree Gardnerian High Priest and helps to run two Witchcraft covens in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Ari. Jason is a popular speaker... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Michigan

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Lilith - Mother and Dark Goddess

Learn the ancient myths and legends of this ancient Goddess, and learn how she evolved from folklore and fiction to a powerful force in modern psychology, astrology, and fiction on television in the modern world.

Speakers

Corvis Nocturnum

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

Managing Psychic Sensitivity

Many people work to increase their psychic sensitivity and their empathy. There are many benefits to having increased sensitivity, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Becoming inundated and overwhelmed by other people’s emotions and highly charged atmosphere can be problematic. This workshop will offer straightforward techniques to manage your sensitivity so that it remains a benefit rather than becoming a detriment. Moreover, a technique will be shared to harness the excess energy so that it can be used, not just abated.

Speakers

Ivo Dominguez Jr

Assembly of the Sacred Wheel

Ivo Dominguez, Jr. is a visionary and a practitioner of a variety of esoteric disciplines. He has been active in Wicca and the Pagan community since 1978 and has been teaching since 1982. Ivo was a founding member of the first coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, a Wiccan Tradition... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Mystics Have to Pay Bills Too

In the world of Magic, Mystery, and of course Mysticism, people tend to forget that there is a Grounding aspect that we need to grasp so that we can pursue our Spiritual Ventures. Let me show you how to balance the two.

Speakers

AVATAR

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Windsor

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Intermediate – Expect attendees to walk in already familiar with the basics of the class focus.

2:00pm PST

Saturn Says

Saturn never forgets what we say... and frequently our own words can get in the way of our magick. We'll discuss simple techniques drawn from NLP and ceremonial magick to give words more weight. Then join us for a guided meditation that uses Saturn's power to clarify magickal Will from simple Needs and Wants.

Speakers

Jim Leach

Jim Leach, a House Kheperu Dedicant, is a Board Member of the Pagan Pathways Temple and a professional horror writer. He likes to paint pictures of skulls and bugs which can be purchased in the art show or at Twisted Things in Ypsilanti. Jim also serves as Chief Fear Monger at DailyNightmare.com... Read More →

Jane Pierce

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

The Evolution of the Shaman

The shaman of today’s Western world is not similar or dramatically different from the shaman of the traditional tribal cultures, both historically and as they exist today. This workshop explores some of the aspects of this evolution and why they are important to us.

Speakers

Kenn Day

Shaman, ShamansTouch - Traditional Chinese Medicine & Shamanic Healing

Kenn is a working shaman, with a full-time practice in Cincinnati, since 1989. He is author of Dance of Stones: A Shamanic Road Trip and Post-Tribal Shamanism: A New Look at the Old Ways. With over 30 years of experience as a ritualist, healer and teacher, he lives his bliss, along... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

The Modern Witch

Eye of newt, devil’s ear, witch’s tongue? What are they and do you really need that in your spell? Devin and Jacki take a look at some old school classic spells and show you how to bring them into the 21st century. Watch out, when these 2 get together they conjure some crazy ideas and break all the molds.

Speakers

Devin Hunter

Jacki Smith

Jacki’s earthy, practical approach to magic takes to spooky out of being a witch and adds theflavor of humor and lightheartedness. This witch has been making magic through her company,Coventry Creations for over 25 years and you may have grown up on her Blessed HerbalCandles. Her... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Greenfield

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Freya Ritual

Freya. We see Her in popular culture depicted as the Goddess of “love and beauty,” but She is far more complex. She is the witch who initiated Oðinn the mysteries of seiðr. She is the Maiden who holds the horn of Precious Mead. She is wedded to the mysterious Oðr, whose name means “Spirit.” These are the aspects of Freya we will honor today. Come prepared to take a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Speakers

Helen Pattskyn

Friday February 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Fairlane

Ritual

4:00pm PST

Shaking the Spirit: Sound, Movement, and Trance

Sound, either in the form of drums, rattles, or voice, is often utilized in shamanic and magical work. We will explore how different sounds can convey different intent and how tools of sound can help form and establish relationships and community. Children will be given the opportunity to craft and decorate a simple shaker which is for them to keep.

Speakers

Sapphire

Shadowdragon

Between the Waters Society

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

First, Don't Get Tangled in the Curtain

What curtain? It's that glittery, gaudy, opaque veil of illusion. If we're serious about wanting to change the world, we need to be willing to go behind the curtain and understand the truth of what is needed without wasting time on judgement.
What is more useful to us; empathy or intuition? Join me as we explore how to identify and satisfy the core need in any situation. Learn how to apply the technique of "energy configuration."

Speakers

Bona Dea

Bona Dea (Patricia DeSandro) is a seer/medium and works with the Wisewoman/Shamanic and Romano-Celtic traditions as an Elder and High Priestess. Since 1988, she has presented teachings and rituals in many locations around the country. Bona Dea founded Circle of the Sacred Grove Temple... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

No Trespassing

Wards are magical defenses that prevent a designated space such as a room, home, or property from injury or trespass by inimical forces, spirits, or persons. Typically focused upon enchanting liminal spaces such as thresholds, property boundaries, chimneys, weathervanes and foundations, wardings take the primal essence of territoriality and give it metaphysical heft, protecting oneself, family, and pets. In this class we will explore the themes of the protection of spaces in several long standing magical traditions as well as some innovations, analyze their features, and help you create effective defenses for your personal space that are both powerful and uniquely your own.

Speakers

Clifford Hartleigh Low

Clifford Hartleigh Low has been described as a living encyclopedia of the arcane. He lectures across America on the philosophy, history, and effective application of all manner of magical techniques; with a reputation for being entertaining, scholarly, and thought-provoking. Clifford... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Fairlane

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

4:00pm PST

Pagan Parenting Roundtable

Parents of all ages and stages are welcome to share wisdom and gain insight on how to raise pagan children in a Christian world. Learn how others have dealt with school, family pressures, and coming out of the broom closet. Network with other parents who are living "alternative" lifestyles.

Speakers

Magick

Owner, Gaia's Goods

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

Pagan Spoons: Practicing with Executive Dysfunction

You wake up the morning of a major festival, you have grand plans to perform the perfect spell, or the night of the full moon is nigh, and you have been preparing for this moment for a while. The moment comes and you are unable to put your plans into action. For those of us living with physical and mental illness, sometimes plans go awry because we do not have the ability to turn plans into action. This is not a bad thing, and you are not a bad Pagan because of this fact. In this class, we discuss how to practice Paganism of a variety of different paths when you are living with physical and/or mental illness, and how to start a daily practice that works with your abilities.

Speakers

Lyssa Little Bear

Lyssa Little Bear is a practicing Hellenic Polytheist, a member of the Hellenic Polytheist reconstructionist organization Hellenion, and a student of their clergy program. She is the Demarkhos, or the president, of the Apple Blossom Proto-Demos of Hellenion, the Michigan-based chapter... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience

4:00pm PST

Striking a Balance: Ethics, Behavior, and Responsibilities in Delicate Situations

Intentionally or not small errors, accidental omissions, or hastiness in a response to big topics can cause serious issues within our exceptionally diverse community. MEC board member Andrew Robinson will moderate a panel discussion including elders of various traditions including Jacki Smith, Enafae Moore-Sweet, Glenn Brown and Fox [John Adelmann] aiming to help us make effective, efficient, and respectful responses in a changing, highly interconnected world. Topics will include everything from ethics in group situations to reaction and responsibilities on social media. We hope to help our community learn how to better navigate difficult situations. A portion of the time will be dedicated to audience questions.

Speakers

Glenn C Brown

Enafae Moore-Sweet

Andrew Robinson

Jacki Smith

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

The Alchemy Labs of Bohemia

We will discuss the golden age of alchemy in Bohemia during the reign of Rudolf II with particular focus on the laboratories of Vílem Of Rožmberk in Třeboň. This rich world of patronage allowed for exploration in the fields of mining, medicine, and metallurgy for both worldly and spiritual gains. These men and women found resources and relative safety as they tried to grasp all of the knowable aspects of the divine.

Speakers

Meg Raphoon

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Henry Ford

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

The Devil is in the Details

The Devil is in the details, a Satanists guide to growing your small business. Which ever path you walk, be welcome and join in the discussion and learn best practices, tips, tricks and a variety of business skills to aid in your entrepreneurial journey.

Speakers

Morgana Grimm

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

What's Cookin'? A Closer Look at 4 More Popular Herbs

A closer look at four of the more popular herbs used in cooking. What's so great about them? What else are they good for, besides seasoning your dinner? Come to this great class and learn more than you knew when you came through the door. Part 2 of a 2 part series on Herbalism

Speakers

Tonya Greene

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Model T

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

Middle-Eastern Drumming for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of Middle-Eastern drumming.

Speakers

Raine

Raine has been a solitary pagan with strong ties to the Egyptian pantheon for a long time and has only recently found the pagan community within the last couple of years. She has studied Middle-Eastern drumming and has performed alongside her instructor's band a few times. This... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Greenfield

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

4:00pm PST

Hekate At The Crossroads: A Meeting of Mind & Movement

In honor of the goddess Hekate, we shall meet at the Crossroads, engaging in a ritual that combines live music, sacred dance, and embodied movement to allow us to see where we have come from, where we are at, and where we are going- individually and as a community. Tempest and Nathaniel will present an ecstatic rite that fuses together elements of Modern Traditional Witchcraft, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Dance, Inspired World Music, and Ritual Performance. You will be welcomed to participate at your own level of comfort, no dance or ritual experience necessary.

Speakers

Nathaniel Johnstone

That Guy, The Nathaniel Johnstone Band

The Nathaniel Johnstone Band hails from Seattle, WA, lead by multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Johnstone (violin, viola, banjo, mandolin, and guitar). Their vibrant sound crosses boundaries and borders, resulting in a blend of European, Middle Eastern, and South American music with... Read More →

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Ritual

4:00pm PST

The Rite of the Seven Jars

In one of our myths Melek Ta’us, the Peacock Angel, is said to have collected his tears in seven jars and used them to extinguish the fires of Hell. Part trance journey, part exercise, and part ritual devoted to the Blue God of the Faery tradition, we will journey to this infernal dimension so that we might assist in the purification and release of those souls trapped there, as well as our own inner demons of guilt, shame, and fear, to transform this darkness into the shining light of divine freedom for ourselves and the world.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Owner, The Mystic Dream

Friday February 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Michigan

Ritual

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level Intermediate – Expect attendees to walk in already familiar with the basics of the class focus.

5:30pm PST

The Chalice Well Circle - A 12 Step Recovery Meeting

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Friday February 23, 2018 5:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

7:00pm PST

Star Wars Ritual

As a part of the children's ritual series, Nichole and Carrie provide children the tools to understand how to write a ritual using popular culture. The goal of this ritual is to help children not only write the ritual but how to actively participate in ritual. This year by popular demand we will be using the popular sci-fi movie franchise of Star Wars to create a magical space for the children. There will only be one adult per child admitted to this magical ritual!!!

Speakers

Nichole Ellwanger

Lansing Pagan Pride Day

Nichole has been a practicing pagan since 2000. She has been a High Priestess since 2005 and is one of the founders and current Vice President of the Mid-Michigan Pagan Council. Nichole has been the head of Children’s Programming at ConVocation since 2012. She values education... Read More →

Carrie Zay

Friday February 23, 2018 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

7:00pm PST

Concert

Join the Dragon Ritual Drummers for a full on performance and rhythmic celebration of our earth's magics and mysteries.

Speakers

Dragon Ritual Drummers

The Dragon Ritual Drummers are an award winning, chart topping pagan drum troupe with a global following. Hailing from the Niagara Region of Canada, their music celebrates the Earths sacred mysteries, community and tribal magik. They have headlined top tier mainstream and spiritual... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 7:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Michigan

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

7:00pm PST

Four Faces of Greek Goddesses

Athena, Hecate, Aphrodite, Persephone… Four Archetypal Goddesses with four very different images and purposes, all are a part of the same whole that we know of as the feminine divine. In this ritual we will work with four Greek Deities to better understand the many faces of the Goddess and gain insight into how we relate to Them. We will look at how Wisdom, Truth, Love and Resilience all bring us to the same serene source. Step forward with us and commune with the feminine divine that lies within us all. Four clergy will be prepared as vessels to allow the deity to speak through them.

Speakers

Iris

Iris has been creating multimedia art and jewelry for most of her life. She enjoys sharing the creative process with others.

Friday February 23, 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Greenfield

Ritual

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

7:30pm PST

Divination Invitational

The Divination Invitational is an opportunity for Readers and Querents to meet up for a free reading. If you use tea leaves, coffee grounds, pendulum, tarot, Lenormond, Oracles, bones, runes, crystal ball, stones, mirror, ashes, dominoes, dice, knife spinning, palmistry, I Ching, or any other method of divination, bring your materials and read for someone. Come see a new scrying method, get a reading, and perhaps learn something new. Compare notes with someone who practices the same method you do. Welcome all Scryers and Readers!

Speakers

GreenWoman/Jo-Ann

GreenWoman/Jo-Ann has been attending ConVocation since 2004. She was introduced to Tarot as a teenager but truly began to appreciate and study Divination after meeting Ann Moura. Since then, she accumulated over 200 tarot, rune and oracle decks. She has taught several beginner Tarot... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Fairlane

Lecture/Discussion

8:00pm PST

The Black Rose Sabbatic Dance

The fantastical tales of the Witches’ Sabbat, which scandalized medieval Europe, contained fragments of authentic visionary lore. These are oneiric entry-points into the Witches Dream: the Eternal Sabbat of celebration and magic from which all Witches may draw inspiration and power. Join us as we fly by broom and stang, by dark of night, to where Witches dance and hold their secret rites. We will meet the Magister, the tutelary spirit of the Black Rose coven, and strengthen our connection to the Witch Blood: the unspeakable and ancient Witch Power, which guides our path and deepens our Craft.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Owner, The Mystic Dream

Devin Hunter

Friday February 23, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Dearborn

Ritual

9:00pm PST

Bedtime Stories

Good night sweet child of mine. Lay down your weary head. Close those heavy eyes, for it is time for bed. Put on your jammies, bring your lovie, and your favorite bedtime book. We will read stories and wind down for the evening.

Speakers

Nichole Ellwanger

Lansing Pagan Pride Day

Friday February 23, 2018 9:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30pm PST

A Naturalistic Ritual of Connection to Mother Earth

Join us in a ritual of devotion to Mother Earth herself, to the life-giving miracle of the soil, water, air, and Sun which sustains us all. Our commitment to fight for the Earth is more critical than ever. The ritual will strengthen our connections to our Earth, which are always present but not always in our thoughts. We will feel the breath and circulation of our Earth as they move through each of us, and we will stand in service of our Earth and the other living beings that also are part of our family of life. Both theists and non-theists are welcome. This will be an opportunity for those curious about Naturalistic Paganism to experience an example of our non-theistic rituals.

Speakers

John Halstead

John Halstead is a Pagan activist and author. He helped found the first chapter of 350.org in his home state, Indiana, where he advocates for a just transition from fossil fuels to a renewable energy economy. John was also the principal facilitator of “A Pagan Community Statement... Read More →

Dr Jon Cleland Host

Jon grew up in and lives in Michigan. His Naturalistic Pagan spirituality is centered on Ancestors and our connections as part of this wondrous Universe. Jon’s publications include essays in the anthologies Godless Paganism: Voices of Non-Theistic Pagans (2016) and Faithful Practices... Read More →

Friday February 23, 2018 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Fairlane

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:00pm PST

D is for Dionysus: A Ritual for the Wild One

In this ritual we call to Dionysus and His wild nature. We call to Him to help us unlock the pieces of ourselves that have been closed down, cultured, locked away, tamed and hidden. We will revel in ecstatic energetic abandon, we will sing, we will dance, and perhaps imbibe a tiny of his sacred drink. We offer this ritual to honor Him and call the wild out of the cells of our beings. Io Evohe Dionysus!

Speakers

Jason Mankey (He/Him)

Friday February 23, 2018 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Michigan

Ritual

10:30pm PST

Friday Night Drumming

Come join your friends and drum!

Speakers

Dana Piper

Friday February 23, 2018 10:30pm - Saturday February 24, 2018 12:00am PST
Dearborn

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm PST

Day of the Young Gods

This Greek-inspired ritual celebrates the upcoming birthday of Persephone, as the Gods, as children themselves, celebrate with Her. Each will brings gifts that will be shared with any participants who are interested. This ritual is intended to introduce our newer participants to the Hellenic Pantheon, bring a new layer of understanding to those already familiar, and provide the gifts of the Gods to all participants.

Speakers

Ted Ursus

Friday February 23, 2018 10:30pm - Saturday February 24, 2018 12:00am PST
Greenfield

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30am PST

The Chalice Well Circle - A 12 Step Recovery Meeting

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Saturday February 24, 2018 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

9:00am PST

Morning Devotional

Speakers

Tonya Greene

Ted Ursus

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Fairlane

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Hidden Faces; Hidden Places

Masks have been used even before recorded history. Some were used in sympathetic magic; some were used to convey spirit relationship; some were used in work to explore other aspects of self. We will talk about some of these different types of masks and how they can be useful to everyone wishing to explore themselves and the universe. Children will be given the opportunity to craft a mask which is for them to keep.

Speakers

Sapphire

Shadowdragon

Between the Waters Society

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Classic

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

What Granny Root Knows

"There are more worlds than this, if you know where to look." Granny Root has traveled to places unheard of and had adventures un-thought of! She can tell you about how to travel like the fairies do and the proper way to greet a dragon. So, come visit her for a while and hear about an adventure or two. See what interesting things she brought back with her. Ever wonder where she came from? Well, ask her! It's a good story!

Speakers

Bona Dea

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

A Journey through Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, & Thyme

Looking at the song, "Are you going to Scarborough Fair?" What is so great about Rosemary, Sage, Parsley, and Thyme? What are they good for? Come join the discussion about these four herbs, and maybe learn a little about them that you didn't know before. Part 1 of a 2 part Herbalism class

Speakers

Tonya Greene

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Cursing and Counter-Cursing

Whether it’s part of Pagan Activism or personal work when is it appropriate to curse? What are the ethical considerations, and what does it mean to take on the burden of this kind of work? The Rev. Hill will share her own ethical framework and decision making process as well as practical ideas for how to be in the right headspace, have the appropriate materials, and know exactly how and why you are doing what you are doing.

Speakers

Rev. Melissa Hill

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Encountering the Runes

The Runes are often looked at as simply a divination tool. This workshop is about approaching the Runes as spirits in and of themselves. The workshop explores what the lore can tell us about Them, to how to interact with Them, to appropriate offerings and communication, and will delve into deeper aspects of Runework from a spirit-based approach.

Speakers

Sarenth Odinsson

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Feminine Power in the Hebrew Tree of Life: a History

The feminine Divine is represented in the Hebrew Tree of Life (interpreted differently from European esoteric traditions) in the form of the Shekhinah and her attributes on the left side of the Tree. We will discuss the historical background, and then how that symbology and magic can be used for personal empowerment by women as well as men.

Speakers

EliSheva Nesher

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Gossip and Cliques in the Craft

Did you hear what Sister MoonStar said? Sparkle Raven couldn’t keep her hands off Pan last night…...Rumors and cliques are a pervasive and natural part of group dynamic. What can we do as clergy to prevent these natural tendencies from getting out of hand? We will discuss the delectable temptations, intentional harm and collateral damage brought about by gossip and rumors. Come prepared to delve into why gossip is so juicy, why it is so harmful, and what it means to build a community of love and trust. This will be a panel of pagans and witches of varying backgrounds and experiences. Open discussion is expected and encouraged. Our goal is not to rehash horror stories, but to provide the tools and insight needed to start healing individuals, the community, and society at large.

Speakers

Arcadia

Arcadia is a long time lurker of the ConVocation community, but has only recently started teaching. Psychologist by trade, witch by... everything else, he has been practicing in both solitaire and coven work for over ten years and works extensively with Greek and Egyptian pantheons... Read More →

Iris

Iris has been creating multimedia art and jewelry for most of her life. She enjoys sharing the creative process with others.

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Henry Ford

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Shamanic Divination

In a moment of need, and with the help of your good spirits, any item in nature can be adapted into a divination system to get information for yourself, a client, or about an event or place. This class gives examples of divining with large stones, found objects, animals and insects and even dirt. If you can, please bring a large stone, acorns or seeds, or something of nature that has meaning for you. There will be time to practice these divination systems.

Speakers

Joy Marie Wedmedyk

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Fairlane

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level Intermediate – Expect attendees to walk in already familiar with the basics of the class focus.

9:30am PST

Singing through Slaughter: Harnessing Grief

Grief comes in many forms: but it always stems from loss. What if we could re-frame our perception from loss to giving freely? In Magick, all things are possible. We will speak of simple spell work, discuss choosing/making of talisman for this task and offer safe and sacred space to meet and discuss our grief. This class will have a heavy emotional toll, so support people and support animals are welcome.

Speakers

D. R. Dunne

Steven Dunne

Steve works with spirits, respectfully. Also specializes in picking things up and setting them down.

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Model T

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

The 13 Aspects of the Goddess

In this workshop, Geralyn Mystic will show you how to tap into the Divine Feminine that resides within each of us. By drawing on the different 13 aspects of the Goddess you can find empowerment and strength for your life. The workshop will give you the keys to open each of these doors. There will be a guided mediation during this workshop.

Speakers

Geralyn Mystic

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

Ritual for your Furry Friends

We will talk shortly about what makes a familiar and go over the ritual. We will clear the space ,Then we will cast the circle. We will pass a basket of pouches out and everyone will pick one.

On the table there will be herbs (cedar, bay leaf, catnip, comfrey, dried garlic and thyme). Everyone will go around the room and grab a written copy of the ritual(to follow along with the chant and so they can repeat later if they would like) and put some herbs in their pouch after this we will do the chant and close the circle, everyone can take there new charm bag home and add something of their familiar to fully complete it.

*children are welcome to attend.

*your pet doesn't have to be furry for this ritual

Speakers

Eritha Pawley

Chloe Williams

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Greenfield

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

The Witch's Forge: Invoking the Iron Pentacle

The Faery tradition of witchcraft is martial in nature, providing an array of practices that seek to refine the practitioner, increase their knowledge, and deepen their power. Toward this the Iron Pentacle is paramount. Like a blacksmith working their forge and hammer, the Faery practitioner uses this tool to reshape, sharpen, and temper their consciousness, becoming a finely tuned instrument for the Old Powers. As a psychic diagnostic tool the Iron Pentacle offers the witch a means of self-exploration, identifying areas where we consume life force or may be leaking it away. As a ritual practice it offers a means to heal and strengthen those areas affected by imbalance or injury, strengthening our will and our magic.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Owner, The Mystic Dream

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Michigan

Ritual

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Voodoo Doll/Poppet Making Workshop

Create, dress and bless your own voodoo doll/poppet. All materials will be supplied for this workshop, as well as a brief history of the truths and fictions of the legendary voodoo doll. This doll, for home protection and good luck, will be made in the likeness of one of North America's most potent animal spirits as it pertains to American root work and conjure.

Speakers

Dragon Ritual Drummers

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Michigan

Arts & Craft

11:30am PST

Celebrating Compassion: A Ritual for Children

In this full ADF Core Order Rite we will give offerings and ask for the blessings of compassion in our lives. We will talk about sharing, relationships, and why this compassion thing is important anyway? This will be a hands on experience suitable for all ages of kids. Everyone will leave with a trinket to help them remember to be compassionate in their lives.

Speakers

Rev. Melissa Hill

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Paranormal "Stranger Danger"

The mundane world is rethinking the concepts taught to children about "stranger danger," we can also take many of these new concepts and apply them to dealing with those who are not in a physical form. While this workshop is geared toward children/youth we highly encourage the participation of a parent or guardian so this dialogue can be continued at home. Workshop will include exploration of concepts, round table discussion, and exercises/tips/tricks/etc.

Speakers

Reverend Jacki "Regnbue" Mercer

Danielle W

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Model T

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Lilith Mythology: More Than Meets the Eye

Lilith is so complex that astrology cannot limit her to one celestial body. Since Lilith chose me more than 20 years ago, I have been researching her stories. In this workshop, we will work together to move past Judeo-Christian mythology and the limitations those myths have caused in our society. Even when people reject Christianity or patriarchy, they continue to use those dualistic views of Lilith. We will discuss the multitude of contradictory Archetypes for Lilith and consider the ancient Goddess forms behind them. Please be prepared to talk. Questions are welcome.

Speakers

Lillith ThreeFeathers

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

Natal Astrology 101

Astrology is a great tool for people to use to learn who they are. It’s a way for people to look at the basic ingredients of who they are. This class will teach the basics of the Sun, Moon, and rising sign in a natal chart. We will go into the houses and major aspects of each planet. Finally we’ll talk about what the hemispheres mean for each chart. The class is geared toward teaching budding Astrologers the basics. The things we’ll learn are also good things for people to learn about themselves. We’ll take a look at the ingredients that make you, you!

Speakers

Sage Quartz

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Henry Ford

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Runes and Runology Pt. 2

What are runes? Where did they come from? These are important questions for rune-workers because the answers inform the way we read rune-staves. This class will focus mainly on the “extra” runes of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, exploring their meaning and use in rune-work. (I did part one of this class last year).

Speakers

Helen Pattskyn

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Secrets of the Amazon Warrior

Grab your strength and dive deep into the secrets of the warrior priestess path! Understand the mystic nature of the warrior. Learn about the real Amazon womyn and the goddesses they worshiped. Explore the power of blood mysteries, weapon symbolism and use, psychic armoring and the warrior’s rede. Each of these tools blend to align your will with untapped spiritual creative power to say to any obstacle, “move” and it will move. ..a spiritual practice called the “Warrior Voice”. Womyn of all ages and those who gender identify as womyn are welcome.

Speakers

Ayin Stone

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Spellbound: Love Magic Through the Ages

Love magic is arguably the most universally practiced form of practical magic. Different spiritual traditions approach love magic differently and reveal their worldview through the way they bring two (or more) people together. It's often said that all magic is love magic; that cosmic eros is the sacred principle which orders all reality. But taking the abstract and putting it into practice is often tricky, and ultimately none of that matters without results. Together we will survey the different goals and methods used in several traditions of magic and highlight those which have a reputation for strong results.

Speakers

Clifford Hartleigh Low

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Spiritual Emergence: The Impact of Form

Spiritual Awakening involves the body as well as the spirit. Some people awaken during medical crises like Near Death Experiences while others experience physical symptoms like Kriyas and Kundalini rising as part of their awakening. Join Kenn Day and Jane Pierce for a discussion on why the "details" surrounding the body are an important part of the transformative experience.

Speakers

Kenn Day

Shaman, ShamansTouch - Traditional Chinese Medicine & Shamanic Healing

Jane Pierce

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Tarot Intensive: Major Arcana/Oracle

This PowerPoint presentation workshop focuses on the trump cards. Each card will be examined including its association with Zodiac, element or planet. We will start with the Fool's Journey as an overview and compare that to Doreen Valiente's rare poem, “The Tarot Trumps”. Each card will then be discussed in depth. Participants will learn how to choose personal experiences and relate them to each card to use as a point of reference. For example, when did you encounter a situation that presented itself as the Fool? Traditional symbolism will be discussed while viewing the highlighted cards taken from various decks. We will then turn our attention to Oracle decks and how they are used, highlighting a few different types and discussing how they can work with traditional tarot in a reading.

Speakers

Pat Camarena-Rose Barbary

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

11:30am PST

Harmonic Energies

Music is a large and integral part of most everyone's lives and it has a part in worship, in energy working, and in ritual. Whether you can carry a tune in a bucket or not please do join Tommy and Cliffy as they discuss the energy of music and the music of energy, how to use music in your workings, and other related verbal meanderings. And the class just MAY end with a short ritual which uses ONLY music!

Speakers

Th'Elf

Dr Toon

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Greenfield

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am PST

The Dance of Cosmic Harmony

Come dance an ancient pattern that resets and restores the hidden energy matrices of earthly life. This form of "energy configuration" will restore your relationship with Earth and reset the framework that will give birth to a new form of community. Hear some of the cultural references from myth and legend and learn some of the ancient symbols that correspond to this working. This is a profound experience that could change the way you understand life and how you fit into the greater cosmic pattern. Handouts provided.

Speakers

Bona Dea

Saturday February 24, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Fairlane

Ritual

2:00pm PST

How To Make Infused Oils

Come learn the basics of how to make infused oils using herbs. The oils can be used on their own for food, skin care, or magickal applications. This is usually the first step in learning to make your own skin care products.

Speakers

Starr Morgayne

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Henry Ford

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

2:00pm PST

Connecting to the Sacred Center

Try out an alternative visualization for grounding and centering. The omphalos, or world navel, is an understanding of the sacred center which has different metaphorical implications compared to the more familiar axis mundi, or world tree. We will explore the history and mythology of these ideas and do guided meditations to experience new ways of connecting to the sacred center.

Speakers

Literata

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Windsor

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

2:00pm PST

Iron Ritualist

Between animals, accidents, natural disasters, and human nature, every ritual presenter has a litany of things-that-went-wrong. In the sincere belief that every object is sacred and that necessity is the mother of invention, Iron Ritualist presents a series of think-on-your-feet situations for participants to solve within seconds. Elimination rounds have been added this year to speed up the pace and new trials and tribulations are to come! Come ready to be challenged, to observe the fun, or to learn new paths out of tight spots!

Speakers

Sapphire

Shadowdragon

Between the Waters Society

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

Magic of the Lunar Mansions

The Arabic Mansions of the Moon are often described as a Lunar Zodiac; a division of the passage of the Moon into 28 zones, about one per day. Each "Manzil" foretells the life of those born under it, but plays an important role in the creation of talismans in the tradition of Scholastic Image Magic. Picatrix, Cornelius Agrippa and many other grimoires detail their astrologically timed creation for countless purposes. These talismans are perhaps the simplest examples of this system, explaining their ubiquity. In this class we will discuss how to select and make basic Mansion talismans.

Speakers

Clifford Hartleigh Low

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Model T

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

Medicine Wheel Teachings

Indigenous people all over the earth use the directions of the compass to describe the nature of our universe, our placement within cycles of creation, and the phases of our lives. This class discusses the seven directions common to the Indigenous peoples of North America, their meanings, the concept of the “red road” and the “blue road” and the strengths available to us to help navigate our life journeys. A short mediation to find an answer for a current life problem through the use of the Medicine Wheel teachings will be included in the class.

Speakers

Joy Marie Wedmedyk

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Erie

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

Sacred Hearts: The Counselor Caste of House Kheperu

In House Kheperu, magic, energy, and ritual roles are shared among three castes. Of these three, the counselor caste fills roles traditionally seen as feminine: creating energy, harnessing empathy, and nurturing connections among people. In this class, we'll focus on the roles in ritual and community that the counselor caste generally takes on, and explore why our current society tends to see these roles as more feminine and how these strengths transcend the gender binary.

Speakers

Xosh ( Michelle Belanger)

Sarah Giovanelli

Sarah is the Counselor Caste Elder for House Kheperu. She has worked with the Dark Mother since she was revived at her birth.

Elyria Little

Cat Mason

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Michigan

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

The Buddha and the Devil II

The well-received class from prior years picks up where the Punk Monk and Satanism's right-hand man continue to share their unique perspectives that surprisingly echo one another on topics ranging from, but not limited to the power of positivity, seeking the silver linings while maintaining personal integrity during healthy conflict resolution, combating passive aggressiveness

Speakers

Hokyo Jessica

Ordained Zen Priest and Professional Counselor, Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order / WAP Center

Corvis Nocturnum

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

2:00pm PST

True Strength is Delicate Part 2: The Hebrew Pagan View

In part one of the presentation we discussed the ethics that some neo tribal groups adopt in order to get along well, avoid conflict and stay together.This is a discussion on how to apply them in practice.

Speakers

EliSheva Nesher

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

When Your Body is a Jail Cell

Calling all starseeds, ET's, alchemists: Do you feel like you are not from here? Like you belong somewhere else? Have you never truly felt at "home" in your body? This workshop will serve as a container to be able to explore your feelings of "otherness" and discomfort at being on Earth with like-minded individuals, while also understanding the importance of anchoring yourself in your earthly body and on this planet. It's time to level-up this experience of being Human.

Speakers

Rachel Leah Gerson

Metaphysical Practitioner, Doorway to Self

Rachel Leah Gerson is a Metaphysical Practitioner and Creatrix of Doorway to Self. Rachel delved into the depths of her own shadows after years of self-loathing, psychic abuse, and complete misunderstanding of her own abilities, and emerged in a place of deep self love and a grounded... Read More →

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Dance to Free the Mind & Spirit

Our belly dance class will teach basic movements that can be used in any ritual setting. The class will focus on a ritual dance to help free the mind and explore the spirit by using the elements. We believe this class teaches that every belly can dance!

Speakers

Tiffany Mann

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Fairlane

Music/Movement

2:00pm PST

Stirring The Cauldron: A Ritual Exploration of Movement

Movement is a key element to connecting the mind, body, and spirit. The more we can shift from static to active practice, the more embodied our magick and other metaphysical experiences become. In this ritual-meets-workshop, we'll focus on how to incorporate dance elements into your practice regardless of age, ability, experience, or tradition, using the metaphorical cauldron as our guide.

Speakers

Nathaniel Johnstone

That Guy, The Nathaniel Johnstone Band

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm PST

Release and Surrender: Letting Go of the Unneeded

The energy of Binah is creator and destroyer, in that way, we must ourselves give away those things which are no longer useful to make way for those things that we wish to give birth to. Bring a symbol of something you wish to let go of to Ritual. You will not get this item back, so choose wisely. If you can't think of anything, paper and marker will be provided to use. We will give these things away to the Earth, then build energy toward the things we wish to bring forth. Surrender brings forth strong emotions, so please bring any support people or animals you feel you will need to get through the rite.

Speakers

D. R. Dunne

Steven Dunne

Steve works with spirits, respectfully. Also specializes in picking things up and setting them down.

Saturday February 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Greenfield

Ritual

4:00pm PST

Witches Jars

Learn a bit about the history of these objects that go back hundreds of years, and learn how to make your very own traditional jar as I talk you through the process.

Speakers

Viki Vaughn

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Model T

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

Altars for the Orisha

The Orisha, the knowable aspects of God on Earth, are an important part of the Yoruba culture and the Orisha traditions world wide. An introduction to the most common Orisha will be shared, along with customary altar styles and typical offerings that the Orisha prefer to receive. Guidelines for communication are also covered. This class includes a guided meditation to meet, honor and receive information from the Orisha of the waters, Yemaya, the mother of life. Please bring a glass of water.

Speakers

Joy Marie Wedmedyk

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

Building A Cone of Power: Magic in the Witch’s Circle

Most Witchcraft books reference “building the cone of power” but what exactly is the cone of power and how do a group of Witches effectively build one together? Explore the ins and outs of raising energy, along with how to cast a powerful circle in order to create truly memorable and powerful ritual experiences. This workshop combines the history, theory, and the hands on building of a cone of power in one concise package. Come ready to raise some energy and learn some new tricks!

Speakers

Jason Mankey (He/Him)

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

Designing Effective Rituals

The creation of new rituals that are safe, moving, and efficacious is both an art and a science. In this class, several models for describing, testing, and balancing ritual outlines will be presented. We will also talk about why rituals work and how they have the potential to touch and to change us. The methods and paradigms offered will be applicable to most Neo-Pagan and Western Magick traditions.

Speakers

Ivo Dominguez Jr

Assembly of the Sacred Wheel

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Henry Ford

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

Getting to the Center: Sacred Creation and Care

What is a daily practice? What goes into a daily practice? How do you create and care for your scared space? This interactive class will help you explore the different aspects of grounding, centering, shielding and banishing. Discover what truly goes in a daily practice and how to develop one while including some quick and easy techniques. This class will have a guided meditation.

Speakers

Geralyn Mystic

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

The Magic in You

In this class we talk about our energy, and the magic of being you. How you can take that magic and make the world around you a better place. We will be creating journals for you to take with you and keep a record of the daily magic you share with the world.

Speakers

LeAnn

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Windsor

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation Mature - Suitable for adults and older/more experienced teens. Younger teens should attend with a parent/adult
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

The Religion of Many Paths - Hittite Through the Eons

Many people over the years have asked me what my faith was. I frequently associate with the Pagan community and teach classes that are very compatible with many faiths. So what is it I follow and Why does it cover so much? This class will publicly announce my faith and try to define it to all who are interested. This is not a "Whose Religion is Better" discussion. It is a discussion about the Religion I practice and an attempt to answer any questions about it.

Speakers

AVATAR

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

Unbinding Loki

Let's talk about the trickster God of the Norse Pantheon, including His mythology, history, and modern practices. Is He really the Satan of the Norse pantheon? Are His followers awful people? This class will include storytelling, a small history lesson, and some amusing personal anecdotes.

Speakers

Nicole

Nicole has been a practicing Pagan across a variety of traditions for over 20 years. She is the botanist behind the Witchy Weed Project and the owner of Living Roots Creations.

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

4:00pm PST

What’s My Spell?

If given a bag of ingredients and a spell to cast, could you improv your way into effective magic? Any book of spells is a guide to what is possible and a book of inspiration for your imagination to play with. Jacki will show you how to bring the magic off the page into practical and fun application. Join Jacki in this fun witch-tastic game show where teams of witches will compete to create the most creative spell with the most mundane objects. There will be prizes!

Speakers

Jacki Smith

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Fairlane

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

Dhyanna Darshan

Dhyanna is the all mother, chalice of the earth. She is containment and material form, the very stuff from which the earth is made. This intimate gathering is an opportunity to sit with Her and ask Her blessing and to receive Her presence into your life.

Speakers

Kenn Day

Shaman, ShamansTouch - Traditional Chinese Medicine & Shamanic Healing

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Michigan

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

4:00pm PST

The Triple Goddess Empowerment Ritual

Join Ellen Dugan for an eclectic ritual that celebrates the maiden, the mother and the crone. We all need empowerment from time to time, and there's no better way to accomplish that than to re-connect to the triple goddess. What messages do the goddesses have for you? Here's your chance to find out. Both men and women are welcome.

Speakers

Ellen Dugan

Author, Garden Witch, psychic-clairvoyant

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Greenfield

Ritual

4:00pm PST

Energy Olympics

Teens, you all know about this Energy Work Thing, Right? Why not put your Mad Skills to the test and see if you can medal in the ENERGY OLYMPICS! Come play energy games and see if you can become the ultimate energy champion. Learn how you sense energy, how you play with energy, and what is really on the inside of you. This is taught by people who want to see you win, prizes to be had.

Speakers

Kate Andary

Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Erie

Teens

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

5:30pm PST

The Chalice Well Circle - A 12 Step Recovery Meeting

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Saturday February 24, 2018 5:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

7:30pm PST

Down to the Well of Memory: A Visionary Journey

Come on a guided journey to the Well of Memory. Peer deep into its boundless waters to receive a vision from your Higher Self.

Speakers

Xosh ( Michelle Belanger)

Saturday February 24, 2018 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Greenfield

Ritual

8:00pm PST

Kids Masquerade

Dance to your favorite music, this is all for you. Wear a costume or come dressed to impress. For those of you who are preparing Masquerade Ball costumes, prizes will be awarded for the 4 Best Dressed (either costume or finery). Judging will happen in the dance between 8:30 pm and 8:45 pm, announcement of winners will happen soon after. Adult music selection begins at 9:30 pm. Red and yellow badges, i.e. minors, are welcome in the dance after 10 pm if accompanied by an adult.

Speakers

Dr Toon

Saturday February 24, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Michigan

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:00pm PST

The Crossroads to Freedom

A cleansing, washing and blessing of our body and spirit. Through drum, song and prayer, Witchdoctor Utu, Baba Ted Jauw, Kate Jauw and the the Dragon Ritual Drummers will facilitate a service to commemorate the journey of those that sought and fought for their freedom via the Underground Railroad. We will create and journey through the sacred conjure symbol of the "Cairn and Cross", freeing ourselves of our tribulations, being cleansed and renewed. By creating and walking the Cairn and Cross, the invocation of Harriet "Mama Moses" Tubman and the spirits of the Underground Railroad, we will travel the crossroads to freedom and replenish ourselves on a dark winter night. (drummers and dancers of all levels welcome to join)

Speakers

Dragon Ritual Drummers

Saturday February 24, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Allen Park

Ritual

8:30pm PST

The Rite of the Cosmic Weaver

At birth our souls cross the starry threshold woven by the Cosmic Weaver, connecting the world of mortals with the planes of spirit. As souls move from one plane to the next the Cosmic Weaver, known to some as Grandmother Spider or Spider Mother, attaches a silken thread of spirit to each of us. These threads, sometimes referred to as Aka threads or Etheric cords, connect all of us in a great cosmic web. In this rite we will access the web and call upon the Cosmic Weaver to influence it and help us strengthen the bonds of self and community. Join Devin Hunter and friends for this unique and powerful ritual.

Speakers

Devin Hunter

Saturday February 24, 2018 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Fairlane

Ritual

9:30pm PST

Surrendering to the Dark Mother: A Ritual of Ending

What things in your life have outlived their usefulness? In honor of Binah, we will invoke the Dark Mother to aid us in releasing what holds us back. Come prepared with a work that symbolizes what you need to surrender.

Speakers

Sarah Giovanelli

Sarah is the Counselor Caste Elder for House Kheperu. She has worked with the Dark Mother since she was revived at her birth.

Jane Pierce

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Greenfield

Ritual

9:30pm PST

Masquerade Ball

Strut your stuff while you show a different face, from Halloween costumes to Mardi Gras attire to full blown ritual regalia, come on down and dance the night away. In addition there will be a costume contest with great prizes! For those of you who are preparing Masquerade Ball costumes,there will be 4 winners for Best Dressed (either costumes or finery): Judging will happen in the dance between 9:30 pm and 10 pm. Announcement of winners will happen around 10:30 pm. All attendees must wear beach-legal attire.

Speakers

Dr Toon

Saturday February 24, 2018 9:30pm - Sunday February 25, 2018 1:00am PST
Michigan

Music/Movement

10:30pm PST

Saturday Night Drumming

Come join Alex in our Saturday Night Drum Circle.

Speakers

Alex Wedmedyk

Saturday February 24, 2018 10:30pm - Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm PST
Dearborn

Music/Movement

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30am PST

The Chalice Well Circle - A 12 Step Recovery Meeting

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Sunday February 25, 2018 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

9:00am PST

Morning Devotional

Speakers

Tonya Greene

Ted Ursus

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Fairlane

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Full Moon Manifestation Plates

During this workshop you will learn a brief amount of history about these objects and how they are largely used now. We will talk about the moonphase in which to make plates, along with other useful info. Basic materials will be provided. I encourage you to bring your own craft items (to be sure there is enough for all) or anything extra to decorate your plates with.

Speakers

Viki Vaughn

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Model T

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Dream Defense for Little Ones

This class will talk about the nasty things that sometimes visit our dreams and how to deal with that .... with our care giver's help .... in a way that is safe and strong. Parents and caregivers are required to accompany children to this class so that they can make an action plan together for their own family.
You will learn about the special scream and why it is ok to be fuzzy. (Teddy bears are great fuzzy warriors)

Speakers

Kenya Coviak

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Southfield

Kids

Age Recommendation Family - Geared towards children of all ages and family oriented activities. Under 12 welcome with a teen or adult.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Pagan Wheel of The Year

Often times we as parents can neglect explaining why we celebrate certain holidays and when. Does your child know the difference between Yule and Ostara? Or do they know them as Christmas and Easter? In our current Christian dominated world these holidays are often know by their Christian title. In this class we will be discussing the Wheel Of The Year, the holidays that we celebrate and when, while creating their very own wheel to help them remember these important dates, holidays and seasons.

Speakers

Phoenix WhiteWolf

Phindolf WhiteWolf

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

9:30am PST

72 Minute Runes

A basic chance to take a look at the 24 Elder Futhark Runes in only 72 Minutes. Bring your thinking caps. You will get exactly three minutes with each Rune, to figure it out, look at it and get to know it. This class is great for beginners to get your intuition going and to get an idea of what the Runes are like. For those that know the Runes it’s great to review and remember and maybe see another perspective. This will be an open discussion.

Speakers

Kate Andary

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

9:30am PST

A Visit With Binah

Binah is the root of time, the primal source individual awareness, the first pang of the pain of separation and more. Binah is also the Dark Mother and the sea of her tears. She is what is attained upon crossing the Abyss. Although there will be references to the Tree of Life, this class will explore the nature of her realm and reality using explanations, images, and chants to make Binah accessible to all.

Speakers

Ivo Dominguez Jr

Assembly of the Sacred Wheel

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Ontario/Huron

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level Intermediate – Expect attendees to walk in already familiar with the basics of the class focus.

9:30am PST

Celebrate New Life with a Blessingway

I will explain how to celebrate a woman who is having a baby with a Blessingway ceremony. This is not a baby shower, it is to celebrate the mom. This is a version of a Navajo ceremony. It is a more intimate gathering. Gifts given are hand made, as well as the feast food. As a retired home birth midwife I helped hold this ceremony a few times and was greatly appreciated by the mom-to-be who was being honored.

Speakers

Lisa

I am a retired home birth midwife and a freelance artist. My honey and I are caretakers of a 450 acre farm-----heaven!!

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Henry Ford

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation Teen/Young Adult - Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age. Over 21 must be accompanied by a teen.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

The Heart Sutra: The “No” Sutra

Chanted daily in Zen Temples throughout the world, the Heart Sutra is one of the most well known texts in the Buddhist Canon. Teaching the Perfection of Wisdom, “Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form,” the Heart Sutra remains a life long practice to open us to the truth of our every day experience. Join us for a review of the text and some traditional practices associated with it.

Speakers

Hwa Son Josh Plucinski

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

The Secret Country of Yourself: Inside Out

Within each of us there is a hidden, living land, immense and forbidding, wondrous and brilliant. There you find treasures hidden between the stars, in the lights and shadows, the schools and cathedrals of your most holy being. Using materials from her book, The Secret Country of Yourself: Discover the Magic of Your Endless Inner World, Jenya teaches how the exploration of your sacred inner landscape can help you bring your great works into the shared reality.

Speakers

Jenya T. Beachy

Jenya T. Beachy is a teacher, a writer, a priest, a farmer, a brewer, and a Witch. She is the author of The Secret Country of Yourself: Discover the Powerful Magic of Your Endless Inner World (Llewellyn 2017). Jenya's blog is Dirt-Heart Witch at Patheos Pagan.

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:30am PST

Soul & Mind Found in the Art of Belly Dance

This class will help open the mind to ensure seeing the details within the big picture through the art of belly dance. Ashley Hecksel has been using belly dance for 6 years within rituals for herself and her covenant. Tiffany Mann has been performing belly dance for 4 years with the GVSU Belly Dance Pod where she has performed for large crowds at Detroit Piston Games and GVSU dance performances. These two sisters wish to teach basic belly dance moves that can be used in personal belly dance ritual, but also teach a full ritual to center the mind and spirt to see the details within.

Speakers

Tiffany Mann

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Greenfield

Music/Movement

9:30am PST

The Winged Serpent: The Blue God of Faery

A central figure in the varied mythos of the Faery witchcraft tradition is that of the androgynous Blue God of sensuality and divinity, the beloved child of the Star Goddess. Said to have been formed by the joining of “two bright spirits” within Her womb and then “perfected into God”, the Blue God is most often invoked in two forms: the youthful Dian y Glas, who is the spark of divinity within all of humankind, and the powerful Melek Ta’us who is the full spectrum of all human potential. We will touch upon various myths of the Divine Twins and how they inform our understanding of the God of Faery. Then we will perform a ritual to bring all parts of ourselves together and tap into our inner Blue God to receive messages, blessings, and a deeper knowledge of our own true potential.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Owner, The Mystic Dream

Sunday February 25, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Fairlane

Ritual

Age Recommendation Adult 18+ - For classes with explicit and/or sensitive topics, only those over 18 will be admitted.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

12:00pm PST

Creating Magikal Wands

Wouldn't it be nice if selecting a wand was as easy as Harry Potter makes it seem? Although there are stores and websites that offer a wide variety of wands, and some may actually call to you, making your own can often be more rewarding. In this class we will review different types of trees that you can make wands out of and their magickal properties, proper collection techniques, wand dedication and usage. We will also be creating a wand that you can take home with you, a wand that will always call to you thanks to the time and energy you have put into creating it.

Speakers

Phoenix WhiteWolf

Phindolf WhiteWolf

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Henry Ford

Arts & Craft

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

12:00pm PST

Kitchen Witchery for Kids

A discussion of what kitchen witchery is and a chance for the kids to cook up a little witchery of their own.

Speakers

Bronwyn

Bronwyn grew up singing to the trees and decided she was Pagan at 8. Since then she has had her own little one and teaching him brought her to teach the children in the community through Convocation and Michigan Pagan Fest as well as local Pagan Pride Days and other local organiz... Read More →

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Windsor

Kids

Age Recommendation Child - Geared towards ages 5 - 12, under 5 must be accompanied by Teen or Adult
Level Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

12:00pm PST

Junk Drawer Divination

Bringing your tarot deck, runes, crystal ball, or any other tools used in divining will not be necessary for this workshop. Instead we will explore, and try our hand at some lesser-known methods using common, every day, easy to find objects and interpretations. Join me in these acts of divination as we seek intuition, wisdom and guidance through the aid of: silverware; food and drink; dice and playing cards; candles and wax; coins, charms, and other small trinkets; books and magazines; needle and thread; and so much more In addition, everyone will have the opportunity to share their own personal favorites if you choose. Materials will be provided.

Speakers

Reverend Jacki "Regnbue" Mercer

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Model T

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

12:00pm PST

Raisins and Leaves: Mindfulness Practice

Do you have a hard time focusing for ritual? Does the thought of "meditating" or "sitting with your inner stillness" seem dull? Or have you been involved in so many meditation circles that the usual visualizations are dry? Then this is the class for you. We will be exploring various alternatives to traditional mindfulness meditations that require movement and engagement that can easily be modified to fit your personal practice.

Speakers

Arcadia

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Southfield

Lecture/Discussion

12:00pm PST

Sacred Clowns

Learning about the different types of Sacred Clowns of the Indigenous Peoples and how to work with them.

Speakers

Glenn C Brown

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Dearborn

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

12:00pm PST

Stones and Chakras

By working with crystals and minerals corresponding to each of the chakras, this workshop offers the opportunity to learn about your subtle energy centers and how they represent all the different areas of your life. Through a combination of explanation and guided meditation, we will learn how to open and balance all of the chakras in order to experience greater harmony and integration.

Speakers

Literata

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Allen Park

Lecture/Discussion

12:00pm PST

The Art of Sigil Witchery

Are you intimidated by the idea of Sigil Magick? Do you think it's only for Ceremonial Magicians? Afraid you may make a mistake or aren't an artist? Fear not! Ancient civilizations from around the globe have harnessed the power of the drawn line to make their mark on the world. We'll look at the basic elements that make up all symbols, what they can mean for you, and how to safely and respectfully incorporate them into your own personal practice.

Speakers

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Classic

Lecture/Discussion

12:00pm PST

The Spiritual Warrior – Mastering Cleansing and Protection

Level up your protection and boundaries by exploring the effectiveness of your shields, understanding what dirty energy feels like and when you are under attack. Jacki will touch on the many skills a spiritual warrior needs.

Speakers

Jacki Smith

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Fairlane

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

12:00pm PST

The Writer's Craft

This class was so popular for the past three years that we decided to do it again! Join authors Michelle Belanger and Ellen Dugan as they discuss the writer's craft. Both Michelle and Ellen are published in Non-fiction and Fiction genres and have plenty of information and practical advice to share. This information will be very helpful for aspiring writers, traditionally published authors, and INDY authors. This will be a relaxed lecture and there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Also at the end of the class, Ellen and Michelle will both be reading excerpts from their latest novels.

Speakers

Xosh ( Michelle Belanger)

Ellen Dugan

Author, Garden Witch, psychic-clairvoyant

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Michigan

Lecture/Discussion

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

12:00pm PST

Life Lessons from a Hula Hoop

Exercise isn't just for the body, it's a great way to connect with your mind and spirit too. In this class we will explore the meditative aspects of movement. Movement allows us to get lost in the moment, in a way that helps us find ourselves, and the answers we're searching for. Join in to start your journey to real connection between your body, mind, and spirit! We will be using adult hula hoops as props, but experience with a hoop isn't necessary, and if you prefer your flow without one, that's okay too!

Speakers

Irene Ivanac

Irene has been a hula hoop enthusiast for six years, and an instructor for five. She started hooping for fitness, and soon realized the benefits did not end there. She is also a licensed massage therapist, and student, working towards a Master's degree in social work. Along with traditional... Read More →

Sunday February 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Greenfield

Music/Movement

2:00pm PST

Closing Ceremony

Join us for the last event of ConVocation 2018 as we release our circle and thank those who made this weekend happen.

Speakers

MEC Board & Convocation Staff

Sunday February 25, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Michigan

Ritual

Age Recommendation All - -- Acceptable for All Age Levels to be present in the class.
Level All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.