Witchcraft Academy

I am so glad to share where I will be teaching Sustainable Herbology, on Hallowe'en this year. Quirine Brouwer is organising the first Witchcraft Academy at a beautiful venue in Rotterdam. I hope to see you there! Tickets are selling fast, so here is the information and link to book if this is something for you: Discover the hidden arts, kindred spirits, and practical magic. You are hereby invited to join us at the Witchcraft Academy. For one day, step out of the ordinary and become a student of the craft. Study the hidden arts, learn practical spells and meet your fellow witches. ENROLL AT THE ACADEMY · €235 31 October · Rotterdam · lunch, materials & goodie bag included Study the craft Inside a beautiful old church in the heart of Rotterdam, beneath stained glass windows and over creaking wooden floors, you'll spend the day learning from experienced witches, experimenting with spells and practices, meeting kindred spirits and discovering new ways to bring the craft into your everyday life. ​ There will be herbs and tarot cards, workbooks and spellcraft, a witch's lunch and a room full of fellow witches waiting for you. For one day only, the doors are opening. One day at the Academy includes: 6.5 hours of classes All materials included A witch's lunch Three in-depth workshops created especially for the Academy Workbooks, workshop materials & creations to take home Freshly prepared seasonal vegan lunch by local green witch Thirza A filled goodie bag An exclusive coven A magical setting High-quality witchy products to continue your practice at home Only 33 students, with time to meet your fellow witches A full day inside a historic gothic church in Rotterdam About the classes Advancing Your Witchcraft Practice So, you know your basic crystal properties and moon cycles, and now find yourself wondering… where do I go from here? Take the pressure off the craft and get inspired to find new ways to weave practices through your day-to-day life. Explore new ways of working with energy, including a playful collective energy-raising practice, and learn how to build a craft that feels intuitive, flexible and, most importantly, your own. Expect practical wisdom, experimentation and plenty of ideas to take home with you, whether you’ve been practising for a year or a lifetime. Green Magick: Local Sustainable Witchcraft Green witchcraft begins with what grows around you. We’ll turn our attention back to the land beneath our feet and discover the magical plants, materials and traditions of the Netherlands and Northern Europe. Learn how local, sustainable alternatives can replace popular imported materials such as white sage, palo santo and mined crystals, and how to source, grow and even make magical tools yourself. Explore how to build a practice that is kinder to the earth, connected to place and rooted in the magical heritage of our own landscapes. Divination and Intuition: Beyond the Basics Step into the strange and wonderful world of divination, from ancient practices to modern forms emerging today. Discover what different methods of divination have in common, which one might suit you, why tarot is such a powerful tool, and how you can begin strengthening and trusting your own intuition. Along the way, you’ll learn from professional tarot reader Avery, explore ways to deepen your own practice, and have the chance to ask all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Meet your teachers Avery Avery Oldershaw (Witch Lantern) (they/them) is practicing chaos witch, practical tarot reader and resident reader at Black Moon Botanica. Their practices are grounded in British folkloric witchcraft and chaos magic, creating a balanced, sustainable approach to the work and play of witchcraft. Lynn Lynn Shore (The Green City Witch) (she/her) is a practising witch, herbalist, and author of book The Green City Witch, she explores urban nature, casts spells, brews potions, and guides others on magical walks and workshops, helping city-dwellers connect with the magic and rhythm of their surroundings. For you, if.. ✦ you're interested in witchcraft but are sometimes overwhelmed or intimidated by it ✦ you already practice and want fresh ideas and deeper knowledge ✦ you're between the ages of 18 and 35 ✦ you love tarot, herbalism, folklore, spellcraft or practical magic ✦ you're craving a day with people who get it Full details and booking through this link.