dive deep into the magical alchemical process of co-creating with natures oldest natural dye/pigment, indigo. students will be guided using traditional methods to make all natural indigo vats for dyeing as well as the process of banding and folding modern/traditional resist to create patterns as we explore the alchemy, complex history and beauty of indigo; the color that seduced the world. Waiʻala will be sharing Alchemy of Indigo...
Altars are an extension of our love, gratitude, devotion and reverence to all that was, is, and will be. An altar may hold different intentions and prayers. They can be woven as an offering to our Mother Earth, our beloved ancestors, loved ones, and more. Altar’s may also become a sacred sanctuary /portal where we can meet heart to heart with ourselves and unseen council. You will learn the foundations of altar weaving ( cardinal directions, elements, archetypes and more). You will flutter away from this class knowing how to weave an altar as an extension of your unique precious heart, with love and reverence. Please bring a sacred item to place on your altar (allow your heart to guide you). Altars as an Extension of our Heart...
Printmaking is a constellation of artmaking techniques that have been practiced for thousands of years. It is a tool for adornment and creativity, a method of abstraction, and a radically accessible way to distribute imagery and information to The People. In this class, we will learn about the different expressions and histories of this potent medium. We will carve relief prints and print them on textiles and paper, touching on the ancestral stories of these materials. Participants will leave this offering with the creations they printed on - an altar cloth, paper, or upcycled garment, as well as a foundation of understanding to continue incorporating the magic of print into their lives going forth. Katey Rissi will be teaching The Ancestral Art of Printmaking and Making...
Even if you don’t know who your ancestors are, your ancestors know YOU! Many of us feel lost, disconnected and hungry for a sense of belonging after generations of trauma, displacement, oppression, colonialism, etc… We carry these burdens within our families and our bodies - but we also carry the blessings, the magic and the medicine that is our birthright as descendants of our lineages. Since times immemorial, tribal traditions had ceremonies and rituals of honoring the ancestors, feeding them, seeking their advice and appeasing them. It is believed that the dead don’t die, but rather ascend to another level of being, from which they can look on and assist us. From this higher level, the Ancestors can guide us in our daily lives, intercede on...
Apitherapy is an available and accessible natural medicine therapy that includes all products specifically from the honeybee: honey, bee pollen, propolis, beeswax, royal jelly, and most notable, bee venom. These are living natural medicines and potent. With the exception of royal jelly, they are from these lands and can be easily part of your healthy living tool chest. During class, we will make a traditional beeswax salve and honey wound salve, as well as, give ourselves a honey facial, which promotes elasticity and deep tissue moisture. Much of the second half of the class will be dedicated to talking about bee venom therapy (BVT). BVT is an ancient medicine with powerful results in relation to Lyme's Disease, chronic pain, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune diseases,...
Wayfinder Archery cultivates a space to tune into the practice of shooting arrows with great intention, awareness, and discipline. Traditional Archery has been a hunting, warfare, and Zen practice of many lineages for thousands of years. Mikhel offers education and insight in regards to Traditional Archery’s preservation in Turtle Island, acknowledging the lineage line from Ishi to her current day teachers. All skill levels are welcome on the Range. Whether you are beginning your relationship with the bow & arrow, or want to continue expanding and developing your skill set, Mikhel and her team offer an environment to deepen connection to the Earth through the practice of Archery. As one develops their form and practice, a profound experience of discovery may begin to unfold. Wayfinder...
The A.R.T. of Breath Awareness . Regulation . Transformation This offering can stimulate and connect you to the breath, open discovery and expand your breath awareness while discussing this vital skill you can choose to hone. Sharing how you can connect this breath Awareness to Regulating your nervous system as you traverse the inner terrain of reactions and response to the environment and the projections in life. Growing this skill to process life experiences in the moment and make space for the parts of you who need more witnessing, acknowledgement and love. Sharing the process of Transformation with and through breath; a conscious shifting and transforming of the subconscious mind. Receiving guidance through a Breath Ceremony to prepare the self, mind, body, and spirit for breathing through challenges in life;...
In this class, we will be discovering the magical alchemy of fermentation. In a few easy steps, we will transform food into medicine. Fermentation is one of the oldest known methods of food preservation. We will be learning the history, the basic science behind it, the health benefits, and how to do it yourself. During our time together, we will be practicing hands on techniques for creating a yummy, classic, probiotic rich sauerkraut as well as an immune superstar known as Fire Cider. At the end of our class, you will be able to take a pint of fresh sauerkraut and a jar of Fire Cider home with you to share with friends and family. The Art of Fermentation will be taught by Hélène Bisnaire....
Be like water, a ceremonial and playful approach to remembering you are living crystalline water. Together we will create an altar honoring the elementals and share stone stories, songs, and energetic blessings while our crystalline formulary captures our vibrational imprint. You are welcome to bring instruments and adornments found on the land and a journal for inner reflections. By the end of the class, you will understand the creative process of formulating and dosing crystal essences from a spiritual and qualitative science perspective! Everyone will receive a bottle to bring home for tending to the sacred living waters. Be Like Water will be shared By Alexandra Smith...
Chest & Breast Care- Be your own Health Detective My main objective is to teach you about what your breasts are communicating. How many times have you found a lump and immediately think it means only one thing, cancer? If it is, early detection is everything. In more cases than not, it is a lymph node communicating with us, telling us something is not in balance. If your breasts are not getting enough blood flow they will be cold and tight (icy river water), if they are not receiving enough hydration, they can be fibrous and depleted (dry river bed). If inflammation is present, it is not uncommon to find a cyst (forest fire) and when there is excess fluid trapped in the breasts (dams in...
