the
workshops
casting the circle
moon magicks
nox ritual
• general information – what's on
• 'casting the circle' workshop – what to expect
• 'NOX ritual' workshop – the journey within
• fees – weekly workshop
• registering to come – conatct and questions?
• reading material – subject primers
• what I need to know – questionnaire
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Tim Hartridge, the workshop leader, is a contributing author to "Practising the Witch's Craft"
general
information :
what's on
Regular introductory workshops are regularly run, email us for new starting dates. We are also a coven based training group suitable for people looking for a committed, long term involvement. If you are interested please review the workshop content and register your interest by emailing the workshop facilitator, Tim Hartridge.
casting
the circle
workshop:
what to expect
The workshops focus on how to get started in Wiccan and Magickal practices and will conduct you through the essential elements of contemporary witchcraft ritual. Each workshop session is usually structured into two parts. The first part is the 'in theory' session, in which a good understanding of the principles and background are explored. The second part to each workshop is the essential 'in practice' session, in which participants practice and take part in the Circle ritual.
Generally, the workshop classes are small so that a good level of participation is engaged in by all. One of the special features of the workshops is exploring ritual techniques to engage psychic experiences. In this way we begin to integrate our personal experiences as 'sacred' and significant.
For general
updates - see our sister site the "WitchesWorkshop"
For workshop fees, starting dates and how to attend see
- below.
NOX
ritual workshop:
the journey within
The NOX ritual is a visionary and trance-dance ritual used for the purpose of personal initiation. It blends meditation and the creation of sacred place with energetic ritual magick, Sufi-style dance and Zaar trance rhythms.
Hear what those who attended the 'Euphoria' festival had to say about the high energy experience of the NOX ritual and celebration - see 'Diary of a Witch'.
For an in-depth coverage of workshop information see the NOX ritual.
For general updates - see our sister site the "WitchesWorkshop"
The main
workshop Casting the Circle is held over four weekly meetings
$150. This fee also includes a comprehensive training Manual, which
covers in detail much of the material completed during the workshop.
registering
to come
starting dates & contact
STEP ONE: Anyone wanting to come will need to check the starting date for the next workshop. You can email the facilitator Tim Hartridge direct for updates: ozpagan@ozpagan.com
STEP TWO: Those planning on attending should ideally have done some preparatory reading. Select any book from the reading list, or refresh your reading with any other relevant book you may have read.
STEP THREE: Join our free egroup 'the WitchesWorkshop' and participate in the discussions, or just listen-in and learn. You can also read the relevant file notes on-line and which are designed to assist anyone thinking of attending the workshops.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WitchesWorkshop
reading
material
subject
primers
There are several books which I recommend as subject primers for the basis for beginning to study contemporary Witchcraft. These are: "Practising the Witch's Craft" edited by Douglas Ezzy and to which Tim Hartridge, our workshop leader has contributed a significant chapter. Other useful books include "What Witches Do" by Stewart Farrar and "Wicca, the old religion in the New Age" by Vivien Crowley are two texts on the study of contemporary witchcraft. Another excellent book is "Witchcrafting" by Phyllis Curott, or the ever popular "The Spiral Dance" by Starhawk.
"Practising the Witch's Craft" is available directly through us with free postage. (Book ordering)
PURPOSE The purpose in doing the reading is to try to guarantee a similar level of comprehension by all participants. In the past, we've found so many different perceptions as to what participants understood by the terms 'Witchcraft' or 'Wicca' that it was impossible to start everyone on an equal playing field. On a practical note, any of these books will continue to be a useful reference for you well after the workshop. All the above books are inexpensive and can usually be readily obtained.
questionnaire:
what
we need to know
We would
appreciate it if you are thinking of attending the workshop to please
email us with your expression of interest and some basic conatct details:
1. Your Name.
2. A contact telephone number.
3. Email address.
4. Where did you find out about the workshop and website?
5. What are you looking for in the workshop?*
*This last question is very important because in the planning of the
classes I like to accommodate students' interests and requests. So please
feel free to write down exactly what you are looking for in a class.
Hope to see you there. Vinum Sabbati!
Tim Hartridge workshop leader