OCCULT NEEDLECRAFT

a hands on exploration of the intersection between hand sewing and folk magic with Leodrune Press

Join Sylvia & Tristan Eden of Leodrune Press for a workshop based on their monograph Occult Needlecraft: On the intersection between hand-sewing and folk magic. We will begin with a live reading of the first half of the book, introducing the basic materials of stitchcraft as spirits of their own, rooted in the ecology of Land and Body. We will explore textiles and stitching in folklore, then consider a selection of ritual applications for this profoundly versatile handcraft. Using sewing kits provided to each participant, we will practice some basic hand stitches and discuss their respective potencies; from there, we will create talismans, or ritually enchanted items, in the form of charm bags.

ABOUT LEODRUNE PRESS

Our materials are an outgrowth, a fruiting body, born from our shared ritual practice here in the Pacific Northwest’s ancient, wounded, and vibrant biomes. Together, we write & illustrate small books which explore the deep magic of ecological relationships between humans and Others—plant, animal, landscape, spirit—and present ways to root one’s personal spiritual practice into everyday aspects of living, such as handcrafting and meal-making.

EVENT SOLD OUT

Join us on the eve of Friday September 6th , from 6-8pm for a special event featuring author and teacher Corinne Boyer. This evening is sure to inspire!

The focus of the event will be the upon the exploration of witch and devil folklore from Northern and Western Europe. Corinne’s newest book titled Between the Witch and the Devil will be released, with signed and hand stamped copies available for sale. A one hour talk on the subject will be given, with question and answer time at the end. An art installation of nine shadow boxes will be shown, each themed on the nine book chapters and their titles. Delightful refreshments will be served.

Between the Witch and the Devil is essentially a focus on the interface between humans and supernatural spirits and how this translated to a magical practitioner of old. Much of the lore comes out of the Early Modern Era- from folktales, oral stories and superstitions, forced trial confessions, and a local understanding of land spirits and place. This information is dark, strange and invocative of older times, where the enchanted and enspirited world was a part of daily life.

This event is limited to 40 participants. Please purchase your ticket to ensure your spot.

Regular Ticket: $15

Member Ticket: $12.25

Click here to learn more about our membership.

About Corinne

She has been published in various journals with articles about plant lore, history and occult plant uses including The Cauldron, Clavis, and Wyrd. She has been featured in numerous anthologies, including for four years in the Verdant Gnosis, which is the collective book for the Viridis Genii Symposium.

Her published books include: 
Under the Witching Tree, Troy Books, 2016
Plants of the Devil, Three Hands Press, 2017
Under the Bramble Arch, Troy Books, 2019
The Witches Cabinet- Plant Lore, Sorcery and Folk Tradition, Three Hands Press, 2021 
Dream Divination Plants in Northwestern European Traditions, Three Hands Press, 2022 

She lives with her family in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

To learn more about Corinne’s writing and class offerings, visit www.maplemistwood.com.

Folk Medicine and Mineral Balancing for Women’s Health

with Marya Gendron of Minerals for Migraines

As many women know, hormones and hormone balancing can be a complex topic yet is highly important for overall health. Many symptoms we experience are, in fact, symptoms of hormone imbalance. In this class, Marya will be discussing the following folk remedies and minerals for women's health:

• The importance of iodine in preventing all cystic and fibrotic conditions, from endometriosis to fibroids to cystic fibrotic breast tissue, ovarian cysts, migraines, and acne. All of these are downstream effects of hypothyroidism. Marya will go over some of the controversy and precautions around taking iodine, which mineral supports are needed to keep iodine in balance, side-effects of iodine, and which toxic halides in our environment are depleting our bodies of precious iodine.

• Four other key herbal, culinary, and natural preventive treatments that help keep women's hormones in balance to prevent or heal these conditions.

Marya’s purpose at Minerals for Migraines is to share with you everything she has learned about:

How amazing your body is
The incredible plants and minerals available to heal
How the allopathic model of medicine gets in the way of that
Why chronic illness can be a gift of transformation
How to use this opportunity to get out of pain
while using it to learn how to live the life you truly desire. 

About Marya

 “ My name is Marya and I grew up in rural southwestern New Mexico in an intentional community founded on principles of healing, land stewardship, nonviolent communication, farming in harmony with nature, and consensus decision-making. My childhood was truly wonderful. My parents created their own Montessori school for us kids and they all took turns teaching. We bathed outdoors in natural hot-springs under the starry sky, and splashed in ponds and waterfalls. We lived in handmade homes that were art pieces made of clay and wood.We ate healthy organic food and regularly had group meals together in the community kitchen.We had big dance parties often.I was surrounded by many aunties and uncles and roamed freely across the landscape from one house to another with my friends. My friendships were deep and life was meaningful, connected, free, and full of beauty. My upbringing gave me a strong connection to Nature, and a framework for healthy living in community. 

Years later as a mother, moving around constantly with my young son following my husband’s work, I found that I was a shadow of my former self.

I suffered from chronic migraines which had plagued me since the emergency c-section at my first son’s birth. I had no nearby family to help me to raise my son or help me with my chronic pain condition.  I had very few friends or sense of community because we moved so much.  I coudn’t find any doctors who could figure out how to help me. I was sick, depressed, malnourished, isolated, hadn’t slept well in years, and was totally freaked out by all the other symptoms that accompanied my migraines: peripheral neuropathy, nightmares, ringing in the ears, myriad food intolerances, compromised digestion, pain sensations in the major organs of my body, gallbladder attacks, insomnia, etc. etc. etc. etc.  Although I knew I was privileged, and I adored my husband and son, I found that I was totally overwhelmed by motherhood, traumatized by my medicalized birth, angry and resentful at allopathic medicine, bewildered that mothers were expected to raise kids in such isolating conditions, scared that I would never get out of migraine, and daunted by the overwhelming task of having to learn how to heal myself. Little did I know that this dark period would be the fertile soil for a hugely transformative experience that would include years of study into nutrition and physiology, a lot of experimentation, the development of the gift of my analytical mind, a deep respect for the healing plants and minerals that Mother Nature offers us, and an even more profound astonishment at the ability of my body to heal.

Chronic migraine mixed with motherhood was a rite of passage that taught me -Marya, what my real purpose in life is, and for this I am forever grateful.”

Learn more about Marya, her offerings, and the things she knows at Minerals for Migraines.

GREAT LADY UNDER EARTH:
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Re-release and reading hosted by Leodrune Press

Join Sylvia & Tristan Eden of Leodrune Press for a live reading of their book, Great Lady Under Earth, on the evening of August 5th's dark moon. Great Lady Under Earth recounts an arc of experimental rituals performed with the intent to establish contact with the Earth Spirit. The process, which took root within an ancient canyon hidden in the heart of a city, has branches reaching from the deep Paleolithic past to the changing biosphere of the present & future. Part essay, part prose, this book is devoted to Earth in Her more unsettling, chthonic forms-- and aimed at cultivating reciprocal relationship with Her from within the Anthropocene.

From Leodrune Press

OUR ETHOS
Throughout the field of witchcraft & folk magic studies, there are many great minds working to carefully reconstruct lost traditions, to revitalize currently fallow ones, and to preserve what existing lineages of practice remain. As Tristan and I are not inheritors of such responsibilities, we feel it is pertinent to begin forging new spiritual frameworks for ourselves and for those that come after us. Leodrune materials are an outgrowth, a fruiting body, born from a privately maintained faith practice shared between Tristan and I. Like many public-facing ritualists, we keep much of our practice hidden, and carefully reveal our findings to others through our publications.

Join us on the last Friday evening in July for an intimate plant spirit journey at Hedgerow, led by Madrone McCarthy, with a soundscape by Alexa Lux. Being an herbalist, gardener, or plant lover doesn’t only have to be about working with plants practically, but can also be about building a relationship and connecting magically. During this two hour intimate circle, we enjoy Rose tea before we journey into the otherworld and meet the spirit of this throned beauty. This non-entheogenic journey space is meant to be one wherein folks can explore their innate intuitive capacities, learn directly from the spirit of plants themselves, and share their experiences with other practicing folks. We will also have time to field questions and learn about the practical uses of hawthorn leaf, flower, and berry, as well as some magical lore. If you know little of this plant, best wait until after your journey to start learning. Going in with a fresh mind is a special treat.

Please bring something to write on and with, as well as whatever you may need to sit and/or lay back comfortably. We have seating at the shop, however some folks find it preferable to lay back for the journey portion of the evening. Mugs and tea will be provided. Join us bi-monthly for Plant Spirit Journeys at our storefront, after hours. Check our classes & events page and sign up for our newsletter to be in the know about these gatherings and all of our upcoming classes and events! You can find tickets on the events page of our website.

Join us bi-monthly for Plant Spirit Journeys at our storefront, after hours! Check our classes & events page and sign up for our newsletter to be in the know about these and all of our classes and events!

Tier Ticket Pricing

Tier 1: For those who find themselves experiencing financial hardships. Thank you for coming!

Tier 2: For the common folk. This is the general ticket price.

Tier 3: For folks who have plenty of resources. This tier ensures access for folks with less resources available. Thank you for paying it forward!

Join our friends from Hyldyr for a release of a very special publication, Lady Elder Tree: Northern Plant Animism & Witchcraft by Joseph S. Hopkins & Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen. Introduced by scholar Mathias Nordvig.

From Hyldyr on the Elder tree:

“In northwestern Europe, a tremendous amount of folk belief has long surrounded the plant. As scholar Della Hooke notes, in Anglo-Saxon England, “the elder, Sambacus nigra (O[old] E[nglish] ellen), is the tree that is especially noted in the early Christian edicts against tree-worship - the tree of witches. It is the tree singled out by Wulfstan in the Canons of Edgar, c. 1005-8 ... as a place for the carrying out of ‘the devil’s craft’”. Hooke adds that, “the tree was, in popular folklore, traditionally treated with awesome respect.” (Hooke 2010: 232)”

With a reading by Devon Rawlings and followed by a discussion, the evening is sure to open our minds to the wonders of this magical tree as we look to past and far away lands to learn how those who came before related to Lady Elder.

Complimentary Elder tea will be served with additional elder beverages available for purchase. An opportunities to received an elder flash tattoo will be available for those who feel so inspired to leave adorned with the powers of this plant. Hyldyr will have publications for sale at the end of our reading. Our night will be full of the Lady herself indeed!

Seating is limited. Please purchase a ticket in advance.

Do you also hurry, half-dressed and barefoot, into the garden,
and softly,
and exclaiming of their dearness,
fill your arms with the white and pink flowers,

with their honeyed heaviness, their lush trembling,
their eagerness
to be wild and perfect for a moment, before they are
nothing, forever?

~ From Peonies by Mary Oliver.

Ikebana, sometimes translated as “giving life to flowers” is the Japanese art of floral arrangement - simple and beautiful. Offered by Sprung Florals, this ikebana workshop is, perfect for beginners eager to explore the Japanese art of floral arrangement. A special event, indeed, curated to support those wishing to explore their creativity in a new (or familiar!) way, will be followed by a relaxing and grounding sound bath offered by Diane, aka DJ Tourmaline.

All materials for ikebana will be provided. Please bring your own mat for extra comfort during the sound bath.
Complementary tea will be served and other libations will be available for purchase.

Early bird ticket pricing available through July 1st.

About your facilitators

Meet your guide to the world of Ikebana, Christina. With a journey that began with an introductory course, Christina has since embraced the delicate art of Ikebana with passion and dedication. She is currently advancing towards becoming an Ikebana Master. Christina is an active member of the Ohara School of Ikebana Oregon Chapter, deepening her understanding and mastery of this elegant art form.

With a focus on the process rather than perfection, Christina encourages students to explore their creativity freely and embrace each step of their artistic development. Whether you are picking up flowers for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Christina creates a welcoming and supportive environment where all are invited to grow and discover the beauty of Ikebana together.

Dianne Magnuson / DJ Tourmaline

Dianne is a queer electronic DJ, producer, artist and sound healer, with over 15 years of experience making music. She grew up with a deep love for musical expression and is dedicated bringing people into spaces through music or vibration of sound that allows their consciousness to naturally unfold

“ I aim to guide people back to their inner power, wisdom. vitality, freedom and sense of self. I am no one’s healer. I am someone who wants to see you win and feel delighted with your life.”

Members receive 15% off classes. Contact the shop for your member discount code. If you’re not yet a member, click here to sign up.

CREATING A BACKYARD APOTHECARY with Gradey Proctor

Would you like to learn how to grow medicine in your own backyard? To create a productive, easy to maintain landscape that attracts both pollinators and health?

Join Gradey from the Medicine Garden as we delve into gardening for medicine! This class will take you on a journey through some of Gradey’s favorite plants that are easy to grow, safe to use, and cover basic health needs. Along the way, we will learn where they like to grow, how to properly harvest, and propagation tips galore. 

Discounted plant starts will be available after the class so you can put what you’ve learned in class to use and continue learning from the plants themselves!