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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

9:30am 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

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.

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 her 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.