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2018 Workshops

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2018 Workshops will be announced soon!
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Belly Dance Basics

with Hadia

Learn Middle Eastern belly dance movements, techniques, muscle isolation's, combinations, and presentations. We will cover the music, history, terminology, and culture of the dance. Gain strength, balance, flexibility, stamina, and coordination as we learn body awareness and basic movements, organize dancing patterns into complete routines, learn to improvise, and use mini-combos for any form of belly dance. Loose clothing is necessary, with dance shoes or bare feet, and no street shoes. Hip scarves or full skirts are optional and helpful. Men and women are welcome in this fun class for both beginners and dancers who desire a review of basic belly dance movements. Taught by Hadia Al Hayat (Micki Bailey).

Hadia is a Belly Dance instructor and performer. She teaches "Belly Dance Basics with Hadia!" at Cayuga Community College Auburn and Fulton campuses.

Three opportunities to learn belly dance basics:

  • 11:00-11:30

  • 12:00-12:30

  • 3:00-3:30


Each workshop will take place in the Sun Workshop area. 

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This workshop will be great for older children to adults.

 

Please RSVP HERE! Be sure to leave a comment with which time slot you wish to attend!

Vortexes as a Transformative Force

with Madis Senner

Are you curious about the famous Thompson Park Vortex? People will learn about energy vortices and imprints, what they are, how they work, how to benefit from and how to find them.

Local author Madis Senner is going to lead two great workshops on sacred spaces. This presenter has been cataloguing sacred sites in greater New York State for over 15 years. Thompson Park is featured in the book linked below. Copies will be available at the FAE Fest!

This workshop will take place at:

  • 11:00 - 11:45

 

To participate, please meet in the Moon Workshop Pavillion.

 

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Great for older teens and adults.

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Please RSVP HERE! Be sure to leave a comment with which time slot you wish to attend!

Healing America - a Workshop of Possibilities

Recognizing that many of us are concerned about the lack of harmony in our country, this workshop seeks to provide a means for helping our beloved USA. Through guided meditation, prayer, and raising and sending of energy, we will seek to begin the healing of the rift currently causing such dissonance.

Presented by Joanne Harter and Chalice Circle CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist PaganS) of Watertown, a Pagan networking group open to those interested in following a positive, nature-based spiritual path. 

This workshop will take place at:

  • 4:30 - 5:15 pm


in the Moon Workshop Pavilion.

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This workshop is intended for Adults.

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

Tales from Ireland

With Deirdre McCarthy

Come listen to stories & legends that tell about fairies, banshees, leprechauns, giants, and more.
‘Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild With a faery, hand in hand, For the World’s more full of weeping than you can understand.’ Excerpt from William Butler Yeats, classic poem “Stolen Child”

Deirdre has been presenting her love of Irish culture for 20 years throughout NY. She performs yearly at the Watertown Goes Green Irish Fest, The Great American Irish Festival, and many more festivals, libraries, schools around NY.

Deirdre’s book “The Rescue of Fairy Queen Maeve” will be available for sale after program. 

This workshop will take place at:

  • 3:45 - 4:30 pm


in the Sun Workshop Area.

 

Please bring a blanket or prepare to sit on the grass.


Suitable for all ages! 

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

The Medicine Wheel

with John & Cherie Sardella

John and Cherie Sardella will teach a workshop on the Medicine Wheel, focusing on the emotions, animals, colors, and elements of each direction. It will include some visualization and singing. The workshop will focus around the healing properties of the medicine wheel (wheel of life).

John is Mohawk and MicMac. Cherie is a Gypsy. Together, they form the musical duo Gypsy Red.

This workshop will take place at:

  • 2:30 - 3:15 pm


in the Moon Workshop Pavilion.

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This workshop is intended for older teens and adults.

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Craft

But Couldn't

The workshop, presented by DEA, will include a brief history of the Craft from early times until the present, how it has made positive and negative changes over time, and famous high priests and priestesses. She will also answer questions when not shamanizing and give advice when asked. During the day she will be doing aura dusting but will use her spare time to answer questions and discuss pertinent subjects of interest to her guests.

DEA is a High Priestess and Witch Queen of Alexandrian (by Dr. Hans Holzer), Gardnerian, Connaught Irish ( both by M. O’Maoilbhrennen ), and three other traditions. She also founded the well known Boreadean Order, has done radio and television appearances, lectured and taught throughout the North East and Eastern Canada, and now also teaches Northern Indo European Shamanism in this area. With two students she will offer Aura Dusting as she did at the Sterling Renaisance Faire.

This workshop will take place at:

  • 2:00 - 2:45 pm


Participants will meet in the Sun workshop area. One of DEA's helpers will then lead participants to her booth where there will be seating.

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This workshop is intended for adults.

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

Create a Juju Staff or Stick with Eclectic Ideas

Through the creation of a Juju staff or Juju stick, the student will create a magical tool which may represent the creator's desired set of strengths. It can then be used like a wand during rituals or spell casting. This workshop will teach people about the symbolism behind many objects, and provide participants with a hands on tool to help them focus on these associations in their rituals and magic.

Mickie and Willow Van Patten of Eclectic Ideas are self-taught Pagans. They have been involved in Pagan ceremonies and circles in St. Lawrence County for several years. They have focused on the values associated with objects and concepts like wood and gems, colors and animals, sun and moon, the natural forces etc., and have used this knowledge in their magic with great success. 

This workshop will take place at:

  • 1:30 - 2:15 pm

 

SPACE IS LIMITED to 15 people! RSVP to reserve your space and materials. Add-on materials will be available for purchase prior to the workshop. Participants should meet in the Moon Workshop Pavillion and spill over to the Eclectic Ideas booth.
 

This workshop is appropriate for children 5 and up, as well as teens and adults!

 

Please RSVP HERE! Be sure to leave a comment that you intend to be there at the indicated time.

A Sacred Walk of Thompson Park

with Madis Senner

Join us for a sacred walk of Thompson Park and explore the wonderment of Mother Earth found there. Experience Her divine and mysterious places located there. Places that have the potential to raise your consciousness, or give you insights. There is something special about Thompson Park; come experience it. 
It is recommended that you bring along a seat cushion to sit on. Feel free to bring along a pair of dowsers’ L-Rods if you like.


Local author Madis Senner is going to lead two great workshops on sacred spaces. This presenter has been cataloging sacred sites in greater New York State for over 15 years. Thompson Park is featured in his book. Copies will be available at the FAE Fest!

This workshop will take place at:

  • 1:30 - 2:15 pm

 

To participate, please meet in the Sun Workshop area.

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This workshop is intended for older teens and adults, and will involve walking around the park. Please dress appropriately.

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

Writing

with Merlyn

Here's a great workshop for current or inspiring writers, and fans, of fantasy and folklore! Merlyn will give a workshop at the FAE Festival on writing, how to organize your thoughts into book form, and will help you navigate your way through the self publishing process that she has successfully used. Remember: "Writers write!" Merlyn will help you get cracking!

Merlyn Fuller is a 20 year veteran Renaissance faire and traditional music performer and musician as well as a intuitive card reader and published author of three books. She has been published in newspapers and magazines, and her current books features the genres of memoir, fantasy fiction and biography.
 

This workshop will take place at:

  • 10:15 - 11:00 

 

To participate, please meet in the Moon Workshop Pavillion.

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This workshop is intended for teens and adults.

Pranayama, Re-Energization Yoga Exercises

with the Yoga House Project

Join us for a morning session of re-energization yoga exercises with Ganapatiananda, founder of the Yoga House Project and pastor of the Awakening Consciousness Fellowship. Re-energize your body, mind, and soul with pranayama (life force control). A brief, efficient exercise routine that moves life-force throughout the entire body will be shared. This technique has been handed down to Guru Ganapatianada from a fully enlightened lineage of gurus, and he has been divinely guided to share it with everyone.

The Yoga House Project is movement to establish spiritual, holistic wellness centers for the body, mind, and spirit to help raise the human consciousness all over the world. Ganapati (Guru Ganapati Ramanuja dhaasa ananda) is a certified Kriyabon Yogi and an ordained minister with a PhD in Religious Philosophy and a Doctorate in Religious Science. He has recieved Saranagati initiation, vowing to dedicate his life to God. His mission in life is to help all of his dearly beloved brothers and sisters raise their consciousness in order to live a happier, healthier life in today's real world.

This workshop will take place at:

  • 10:15 - 11:00 

 

in the Sun Workshop Area.

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Taught by Ganapatiananda of The Yoga House Project!

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This workshop is intended for teens and adults. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, or enjoy the grass!

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Please RSVP HERE!

Being an Empath

with Michelle J. Howe

Michelle will speak about “Being An Empath” – the innate strengths, struggles and purpose behind this gift of connection. She will share her unique experiences and insights into the awakening journey, some tools and techniques for emotional empowerment and answer your most important questions. In conclusion, she will guide you through one of her favorite energy clearing techniques. 

Michelle J. Howe is a powerful spiritual teacher, healer and guide – the founder of Empath Evolution. 

This workshop will take place at:

  • 3:30 - 4:15 pm


in the Moon Workshop Pavilion.

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This workshop is intended for older teens and adults.

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

World Peace Meditation

with The Yoga House Project

Join the Yoga House Project for a healing world peace meditation. There is so much tension and pain in the world right now, especially due to recent events, and meditations are greatly needed. Meditation is one of the most powerful ways to help heal yourself, others, and the world at large. We will be having a world peace group meditation at 2:30 located at the Sun Workshop area. We will be doing a guided meditation, great for beginners and advanced alike to join in and spread healing light to the whole world. Everyone is welcome to join us.

The Yoga House Project is really passionate about meditation and being proactive about spreading love, light, and peace into the world.

This workshop will take place at:

  • 2:30 - 3:00 pm


in the Sun Workshop Area.

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This workshop is for all ages, but due to the nature of meditation it is probably more approptiate for teens and adults. Please bring your own Yoga mat or blanket!

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

Recycled Drums for Kids!

Toddlers and kids will learn how to recycle cardboard oatmeal containers into drums using non-toxic glue, washable crayons and markers, construction paper, scissors, stickers, yarn, and feathers. Children are invited to use them during the drum circle at 5:30.

Grey Catsidhe has been a practicing Druid for the last decade, but explored other paths of Paganism for several years before that. She is a part of the Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) tradition, and is currently the Senior Druid of Northern Rivers Grove in the Watertown Area. Grey is a mother and educator. She loves working with children and helping them learn how to be creative and honor the Earth.

This workshop will take place at:

  • 12:00 - 12:45 pm

 

in the Moon Workshop Pavillion.

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This workshop is appropriate for children 3-10, but parents are welcome to help their children! Materials are first come, first serve! Limited to 15 participants!

 

Please RSVP HERE! 

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