Leader Name
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Workshop Title / Short Description
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Alice H.
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Drumming Workshop
This workshop is about having fun drumming with each other in a group!
All levels of experience are welcome ...
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Christmas L.
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Adorn Yourself!
(Henna Tattoo Application)
Women have done henna tattoos on each other for thousands of years
to celebrate their lives and bodies. I will provide the freshly prepared
henna "mother" batch and varieties of ways to apply it. You can use stencils
or any of many applications. ...
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Twelve-Step
Meetings
Meetings, to be held on the porch of our cabin in the Clean and Sober
area from 9 to 10 AM each morning, are open to all. No experience with
12-step programs is necessary; curiosity is fine. ...
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Yoga in the
Redwoods
Imagine yoga in the redwoods, birds chirping and cheering you on, the
morning light greeting you while you stretch and wake up with Nature welcoming
you into each day at Elderflower. Honor the Goddess by caring for your
body. I will provide some yoga mats and lead you in a series of asanas
(poses) that gently open you to your day. ...
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Cynthia L.
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Creating a
quilt square for a Ritual Directions Quilt This year's quilt will
have a very different concept. My idea is to create a quilt to take to
the beach, a meadow or you favorite spot to cast circle. |
Donna Lauzon
and
Franesca Tenenbaum
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Gourds and
Eggs - a double crafting workshop Donna and Francesca join forces
to present a double feature for gourd and eggs! With Francesca you may
learn to create beautiful designs on an egg through a tradition from the
Ukraine ... known as Pysanky. ... Donna will returning with her ever-popular
gourd decorating ... You need not be present for the entire double session
to participate (it's just more fun that way). |
Doris B.
and
Susan D.
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Crone Forum
This forum is open to anyone, Crone or otherwise, who is interested
in exploring the changes involved in becoming a Crone. We will discuss
the issue of age requirements for Crones at Elderflower.
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Crone Gathering
Come, Crones, let us gather together to share our wisdom concerning
what it means to be a Crone (eligibility for Cronehood).
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Preparation
for the Croning Ritual
This is an essential step toward Cronehood. Any woman 56 years old
or over who wishes to be Croned at Elderflower for the first time should
attend this workshop. Those who have been Croned before are also invited
to attend and share their wisdom. |
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Croning Ritual
As is traditional, the Crones will gather in front of the dining hall
at 3:40. We will then proceed to the Fire Circle for our ritual and dark,
secret revelry. |
Glenda G.
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The Insulin
Factor
Are you confused about all the conflicting information on the "right"
foods to eat? Are you afraid of being condemned to a lifetime of butterless
bread, nonfat milk, skinless chicken? Come hear the newest information
on nutrition. ... |
Green
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Japanese Braidmaking
This workshop is a variation on Japanese braidmaking (Kumihimo), which
makes lovely round braids. We will create a template and step through the
simple, portable process. There will be plenty of yarns from which to choose.
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Joyce W.
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Conversations
across Identities
Lets discuss the questions and feelings of the differences (and common
ground) in the perceptions we have of each other: among heterosexual, lesbian,
and bi-women at the festival.... |
Leslie R.
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The Butterfly
Circle
In this workshop we will learn Psychic Protection and take a journey
with the Goddess Oracles. Bring something to lie on and write with.
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Tarot Basics
Let's learn the basics of Tarot and discover the lessons that the cards
have for us. |
Lisa Yount
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Storytelling
We are all storytellers! Discover your storytelling talents and develop
the confidence to share them with your family, class, or friends (or even
in the Elderflower Talent Show). ...
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Tarot for Self-Discovery
Explore the Tarot symbols in a new depth-by becoming part of the tarot
deck! Through private and shared visualization, we'll learn how to tell
ourselves stories with the Tarot, and we'll speak with and then become
the symbols that mean the most to us. ...
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Maeryn B.
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The "Not Ready
for Sublime Time Players" Mythology Theater Workshop
The "Not Ready for Sublime Time Players" are back! The zany masterminds
behind last year's hit production of "The King, the Mice, and the Cheese"
are plotting all-new shenanigans for EWF this year. ...
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Monica B.
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Ritual 101
New to ritual? Don't be afraid! We will go over basics such as ritual
etiquette and ethics, spellcasting ethics, and anything else that the women
attending would like to discuss. ...
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Nancy R.
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Making Prayer
Sticks
There is no better place on Earth than the Elderflower Festival to
set our personal intentions. What do we long for? What changes will feed
our souls and support our well-being? ...
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Spring F.
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Group Communication
and Consensus
Consensus works as a way to reach and implement shared decisions. Let's
share our experience with holding the space for all participants' concerns
while reaching decisions and taking action without spending too much time
and energy on meetings.
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Bi-Sexuals
Discussion
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Naomi T.
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PantheaCon Ritual Circle
Let's form a circle of Elderflower women to conduct a public women-only
Elderflower style participatory ritual at PantheaCon. This would be the
kick-off for our celebration of 2008 - the 20th annual Womenspirit Festival.
Naomi will present some of her ideas and we will discuss the planning involved.
Let's co-create a ritual to convey the depth of what the festival means
to all of us. We can teach and learn from each other. |
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Shamanic Journey
Circle
Shamans are the healers, psychologists, and storykeepers of their communities.
Within the context of a sacred circle, we will journey to the sound of
the drum. ...
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Tina N.
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Mother Crowning
Rite Preparation-Crown Making
This workshop is for women interested in being Crowned during the Mother
Crowning ritual. It is for women who wish to honor the Mother phase of
spiritual life. ...
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Mother Crowning
Ritual Friends are welcome and encouraged to come and observe this
rite in support of our Elderflower Mothers! To take part in the ritual,
participant MUST attend the Mother Crowning Preparation Workshop. ... |
Vicki S.
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Geomancy/Astrology
House Chart
How is your love life? Check the Fifth House. Your
finances? The Second House. Your cat? The Sixth house. Every aspect of
life has a place in the House Chart. Geomancers, Astrologers, Tarot Readers
and those who’d like to learn more are invited to explore the basic House
Chart with Vicki Solomon . Lots of handouts! |
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Goddess Songs
As it says in the Charge of the Goddess, “Sing, feast, dance, make music
and love, all in My Presence, for Mine is the ecstasy of the spirit and
Mine also is joy on earth.” Share an old favorite, learn a few new songs
and chants, maybe try some harmony? We might even practice a little for
the main ritual, or reprise your favorite from Thursday night! Everyone
is welcome, and you may bring your recording device. |
