is a modern Witch working in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition and community he helped co-found. He is the author of many books, including the award winning Temple of Witchcraft series, The Plant Spirit Familiar, and The Mighty Dead, as well as the co-owner of Copper Cauldron Publishing. His vision is of an evolving Witchcraft culture making magick accessible to all, yet preserving the heart of the mystery. For more information, visit www.christopherpenczak.com and www.templeofwitchcraft.org.
The Seven Ancestors
We live in a web of relationships that span blood, place, time, and spirit. Embrace the seven ancestors—Flesh & Blood, Milk & Honey, Bone & Stone, Bread & Breath, Spirit & Soul, the Forgotten Ones, and the Mighty Dead—and explore how to honor them through offerings, altars, and visions. Through this sacred practice, we create lasting connections that nurture and protect us, allowing their wisdom to flow into our lives. Seek their aid, blessings, and wisdom, while helping them on their spiritual journey, and make peace with the disquieted ones and embrace the beloved dead.
Witches & Faeries
Christopher Penczak
Come explore the mysterious world of the Fey, where faeries and spirits connected to the land are found in cultures worldwide. These beings can be playful, beautiful, mischievous, or even terrifying, and in modern times, they represent nature spirits, elementals, devas, ancestor spirits, or the otherworldly shining ones. Learn how faeries serve as guides to mystics attuned to the land's power, discover their deep connection with Witches of the elder faith, and explore practices like meditation, ritual, and offerings to bridge the realms and evoke healing and balance with the faeries and the world of the Fey.
He is a modern Witch working in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition and community he helped co-found. He is the author of many books, including the award winning Temple of Witchcraft series, The Plant Spirit Familiar, and The Mighty Dead, as well as the co-owner of Copper Cauldron Publishing. His vision is of an evolving Witchcraft culture making magick accessible to all, yet preserving the heart of the mystery. For more information, visit www.christopherpenczak.com and www.templeofwitchcraft.org.
The Seven Ancestors
We live in a web of relationships that span blood, place, time, and spirit. Embrace the seven ancestors—Flesh & Blood, Milk & Honey, Bone & Stone, Bread & Breath, Spirit & Soul, the Forgotten Ones, and the Mighty Dead—and explore how to honor them through offerings, altars, and visions. Through this sacred practice, we create lasting connections that nurture and protect us, allowing their wisdom to flow into our lives. Seek their aid, blessings, and wisdom, while helping them on their spiritual journey, and make peace with the disquieted ones and embrace the beloved dead.
Witches & Faeries
Christopher Penczak
Come explore the mysterious world of the Fey, where faeries and spirits connected to the land are found in cultures worldwide. These beings can be playful, beautiful, mischievous, or even terrifying, and in modern times, they represent nature spirits, elementals, devas, ancestor spirits, or the otherworldly shining ones. Learn how faeries serve as guides to mystics attuned to the land's power, discover their deep connection with Witches of the elder faith, and explore practices like meditation, ritual, and offerings to bridge the realms and evoke healing and balance with the faeries and the world of the Fey.
Dusty is the Archpriest for the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, and High Priest of the Mother Church Congregation. Studying for 10 years at Pete Pathfinder’s knee, he has taken up Pete’s work as a civil rights champion and protector of religious rights, working with churches of all faiths all over the country, who find themselves hindered by their local law officials. And has recently been voted in as the acting Chairman of the Park Advisory Board for his county. Dusty is a storyteller and teacher who works tirelessly for the Pagan Community at large.
Animal Meditations
from the graduates of Magic 261 at WiccanSeminary.EDU
Let's take a guided meditation together! Every year the students of Magic 261 - Journey with the Chakra Animals at Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary finish their year by showing how much they have learned about writing guided meditations. Come with us as we journey to meet one of our sacred animal siblings and learn the lessons they have to teach us. Presented by Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, the only legal college of Witchcraft in the entire world.
Dusty Dionne
She began her divination journey over 20 years ago, beginning with Oracle cards & over time added Tarot & Bones to the tools that she uses. She owns & operates Styx & Stones in Clarksville, Tennessee offering Spiritual Counseling as well as classes on a variety of subjects. Heidi is an Herbalist, EOLD (Death Doula), & ordained Pagan Reverend.
Witches Broom
Handles & fibers of broom can be adorned. 2 separate methods will be demonstrated. If you have a broom you would like to decorate please bring it to class.
Heidi Tuchek-Theis
Valhalla Ladder &/or Witches Ladder
Decorated with bones, wood, stones, etc. Materials will be provided, along with handouts, and links to videos. Students can choose during the workshop between the Witch or Valhalla Ladder. With the Witches Ladder, different knots will be demonstrated & a handout on the significance of the number of knots. All classes limited to 10-12 (for creating the item, no limit on people listening/taking handouts).
Belladonna LaVeau is the Matriarch of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, Intl. Lady Belladonna is
oath-bound to be a direct channel for the Gods and serves at Their behest. Bella is also Dean-Regent of WiccanSeminary.EDU, the only formal Wiccan sponsored state-recognized college. Bella’s book series, "The ABC's of Witchcraft" are part of the Freshman core curriculum in the Seminary. A Navy Veteran, and professional Spiritual Counselor; Bella is a full-time Wiccan Priestess. Her ministry helps protect Pagan civil rights, and growing the Pagan community by helping small covens become Federally recognized legal churches protected under law with all the rights afforded other churches.
Fly Agaric,
the Witches Mushroom
This has long been a fabled mushroom of witches and witchcraft, but most of us have been taught it's deadly. Come learn the mythologies, impact, effects and how to hunt, gather, and use this mushroom in witchcraft.
Witches Fly,
the Art of Astral Projection
Belladonna LaVeau
Bring your broom, staff, wand, or just yourself, and learn the art of Astral Projection. Witches have long been known for flying through the air on brooms, come and learn the lore and then fly with us.
Jason Mankey's first Witchcraft book was one checked out of the Gallatin Tennessee Public Library way back in the seventh grade, today Jason resides in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife Ari. For fun Jason enjoys researching pagan deities, the occult influences in rock/pop music, and the history of Witchcraft and magickal practice. Jason also goes to more festivals than just about anyone, always does kickass presentations and rituals, and absolutely loves PUF! When not practicing, writing about, or studying the Craft, Jason can be found spending time with his cats, whisky tasting, and growing sunflowers.
Raymond Buckland:
International Man of Mystery
Known for classics such as “The Big Blue Book” and “Practical Candleburning Rituals,” Raymond Buckland was one of the most read Witches of the past 100 years. But what do you really know about Raymond Buckland? Go behind the scenes of Buckland’s legendary career and find out just how much of an impact Ray had on Modern Witchcraft.
Jason Mankey
Drawing Down the Moon: The Magick & Mystery of Deity
The ritual of “Drawing Down the Moon” has become one of the most important and essential rites of Modern Wiccan-Witchcraft, but what do we really know about it? From internal processes to the literary influence of writers such as Dion Fortune and Margaret Murray to the historical practices of traditions such as New Orleans Voodoo, this workshop is an all-inclusive look at one of Witchcraft’s most transformative mysteries.
Magdalena Koudelka was born in Poland and has lived in Tennessee since 95'. Grown up Roman Catholic, she had quiet support from her mother to read into the occult. She has slowly but surely found her roots back to the Slavic path. She is a High Priestess with Wild Thistle Witchcraft, a coven started with Chrissi Johnson in Smyrna/Murfreesboro, TN. As an everyday person, she is an Art teacher, a wife, a mother to 3 black cats and runs a small business called Flora of Swords, which provides divination services such as; Tarot, Bones Throwing & along with Tarot prints designed by her in an Art Nouveau style.
Motanka Dolls - Ukrainian Poppets
The Motanka doll, a Ukrainian talisman, is made by knotting fabric. Join Magdalena to create one with a $20 kit (cash only). Step-by-step instructions provided. Only 40 kits available. Observers welcome. A sample kit will be available for reference and photos.
Magickal Embroidery -
Slavic Inspirations & other personal adornment
Join Magdalena to embroider magickal symbols on clothing. Bring your own supplies or use extras provided. Free class! Kids 16 & under need an adult.
Magdalena Koudelka
She is an Arkansas-born female singer-songwriter. Originally inspired by alternative folk rock artists like Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Ani DiFranco, Tucker – also called "Sooj" or "Skinny White Chick" – soon branched out to assume a more diverse identity, She is the voice of lore at the campfire, the sharp laughter of modern myth, a performing songwriter who’s proud to contribute to the soundtrack of our collective imagination. Well loved at fannish & witchy events at home and abroad since 2002, she wields an award-winning body of original music known for changing lives and healing wounded hearts.
Bardic Workshop
S.J. will teach you the ropes of storytelling through music. Bring your instruments to this amazing class and learn from a master.
S. J. Tucker
She has been reading bones since she was a child. Taught by her great grandmother she only brought her practice out a few years ago when she met another bone thrower at a festival. She also reads tarot and Lenormand cards. Her love of teaching keeps her busy doing readings and teaching in Smyrna TN at The Eclectic Road. She travels frequently to do events, search for cryptids and ghosts and hangs out with her coven Wild Thistle Witchcraft as much as she can!
Witch Bells
I love the sound of bells and use them in my practice to call my ancestors as well as to clean my house and protect it. I'd love to have craft time to make witch bells for houses, cars or offices. There would be a minimal cost of $10.00 for all the supplies. While you make them I'll go over the history of witch bells as I was taught it by my great grandmother and why there should be so many bells in your house! Children with adult assistance welcome, beginner friendly!
Maeve Wilders
Meditation for the wigglers
Mediation is hard for everyone who has been told to sit STILL! And you just CAN'T! I know, I get it! But it is so important to witchcraft that you move past this obstacle and I have taken myself to school to learn just that! Come see me for a wild and childish meditation sure to keep you entertained and wiggling in your seat. You will follow every image and see the goal achieved and THAT is what it's really about! Let's see if what I've learned can help! This will be a meditation and then a question and answer session. While fun this is a deep meditation and you receive a gift from the universe specially chosen for you
I have been a practicing Norse Pagan for over a decade. I am here to provide opportunities for anyone to clearly define their spiritual path, heathen or not, and confidently walk that path on their own terms and expectations.
Norse Paganism:
Defining Your Path
Norse Paganism for Beginners.
Samatha Mowrey
Freyja-
More than Sex and War
If you can't lay 'em, Slay 'em! I think not. Freyja is the goddess of body autonomy, battle strategy, joy, and perseverance. Sam will share her personal story of how she came to work with Freyja, how you can work with the goddess, and what it means to be a heathen woman now.
Dark Magic for White Witches
Let's talk about ethics in magic! We will briefly discuss taboo topics of magic and how to decipher which works for you, if any. Separating christian practices from magical workings. Creating honesty and integrity in a consistent spiritual practice.
Raised and educated in New Orleans, LA, and currently residing in Asheville, NC, with his partner of 17 years, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy with a focus on Pagan Religions from the University of New Orleans. He is a founding member of the Sons of the Greenwood, an all-male eclectic circle based in New Orleans. [Name] has also contributed to the book Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods by Jason Mankey and Astrea Taylor. With 24 years of experience, he has taught Mathematics, Computer Science, and Philosophy at the middle school and high school levels. Outside of his professional life, he is an avid gamer, Dungeon Master, storyteller, and LARPer
Samatha Mowrey
Freyja-
More than Sex and War
If you can't lay 'em, Slay 'em! I think not. Freyja is the goddess of body autonomy, battle strategy, joy, and perseverance. Sam will share her personal story of how she came to work with Freyja, how you can work with the goddess, and what it means to be a heathen woman now.
Let's talk about ethics in magic! We will briefly discuss taboo topics of magic and how to decipher which works for you, if any. Separating christian practices from magical workings. Creating honesty and integrity in a consistent spiritual practice.
Dark Magic for White Witches