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

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 →

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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 →

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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

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

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

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 →

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

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

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 →

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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 →

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

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

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 →

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

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

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

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.