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8:30pm EST

Grand Emotions

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

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As a witch, you know your emotions are powerful. That they charge - or change - spellwork. You also know how important it is to be in the right frame of mind and body before energy work. Easier said than done sometimes! Especially when that rage is really fuming! Or when your sorrows feel too overwhelming. In this greatly shortened version of my favorite workshop to facilitate, participants will explore Rage, Joy, Sorrow and Fear, moving and transforming these emotions physically. Wake up your body, heart and soul to be open and malleable for ritual, ConVocation and beyond. Suitable for all abilities, ages 8 and older.

Speakers

Kate (or Neowise)

Founder, Group Tarot

"For years Kate Mura has been one of the most multifaceted theatre artists in Portland. Her extensive skill set includes actor, deviser, writer, director, puppeteer, mask-maker, dancer, mover, carpenter, ground rigger and union stage hand. Oh yes, and Tarot card reader.” — Bobby... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Garden Marquee

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

The Well of Wyrd: a Ritual with the Norns

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

First Floor Salon 3

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We invite you to explore the Great Mysteries of What Is, What Was, and What Shall Be. We will dive into the Well of Wyrd, to expand our relationship with the Weaving Sisters. We will use the techniques of oracling and deep listening to hear answers to our questions. This ritual will be conducted in the participatory methodology of the Reclaiming Tradition; come expecting to fully engage with the magic, and the ability to look deeply within.

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Anatieda

Anatieda is a Reclaiming Witch, and has been a member of the local witchy community for two decades. She practices a variety of earthy magics including politics, sex, herbalism, rune casting, and gardening. She lives with her Beloved, a school of spoiled fish, and far too many... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
First Floor Salon 3

Ritual Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus Intermediate – Attendees should already be familiar with the basics of the topic.

11:30am EST

Runic Dance: Dancing the Runes

Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

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Runes have a long history in Nordic culture, becoming more popular with recent popular tv shows and festivals. In the folktales of Norway, the huldre dance the Runes. The dance of the Runes can embody the message or relationship you have with the Rune. In this workshop, we will take 3 Runes and discover a way to incorporate them into a runic dance.

This workshop will use belly dance concepts from various styles to shape the Runes with your body. I will share my interpretation of each Rune presented based on study and practice. I will also show how to use these dance concepts in a solo and group improv performance.

Runes presented will be: Fehu, Algiz, and Othel.

Speakers

Erin Hagen

Erin Hagen is a life-long student and lover of dance. She has been trained in ballet, Fat Chance Bellydance Style (FCBD Style), and Fly Fusion belly dance. She takes her love for dance to create stories, ritual, and community.Her spiritual practice has changed and evolved into a Nordic... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Auditorium 2

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am EST

Folkplay -- The Stag Hunt -- For All Ages

Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

Conference Room H (Children's)

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Briefly learn about Folkplays / Ritual Theater / Processionals of the British Isles. View photos of Stag ceremonies from around the world. Then participate in Hunting the Stag! This is a genuinely older folklore tradition which has versions in many different cultures. Mighty Hunters chase Herne the Stag / the Bucca and slay him -- don't be sad, he is reincarnated to run again. Then participants eat Stag-shaped gingerbread cookies. Differently-abled people can drum, chant, and make noise. This tradition is intended for all ages. Little kids will be given priority in hunting the Stag.

Speakers

A.C. Fisher Aldag

A.C. Fisher Aldag has been practicing the folk magick of the British Isles for over 40 years. She/they has presented workshops, rituals and folkplays throughout the midwest and online. A.C. is the author of "Common Magick" available from Llewellyn Worldwide. She/they enjoys homesteading... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Conference Room H (Children's)

Ritual Movement/Music Children (Age 5-12)

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm EST

Awakening The Witchblood: How do I Hollow my Tool?

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST

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To Hallow/Hollowing is the act of making something sacred. How and why did the ideas surrounding magickal consecration come about? How do you hollow a tool? What does it mean to enchant, charm, and create something magical? Join author and Witch-Priest Nathan King for a deep dive exploring the hands-on ways of hollowing tools, self, and space!

Speakers

Nathan King

Crossed Crow Books

Nathan King is a Witch, performer, and owner of Witch-Path Magick & Occult. Nathan is a Minos (3-degree High Priest ) of The Minoan Brotherhood Tradition and an initiate of British Traditional Witchcraft. He carries the inspired currents for traditional practices with a deep passion... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Garden Marquee

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm EST

Building Pagan Community Through Song

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST

First Floor Salon 1

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Come learn and sing a selection of Pagan songs and chants as we enact and envision the future of Pagan sacred music and its role in our community. Music has a unique magic to forge and strengthen human connections. Come prepared to sing, discuss, and meet new friends! Those with instruments are encouraged to bring them along. No musical experience necessary!

Speakers

Nora Farley

Nora Farley is a singer, composer, and language teacher currently pursuing her masters in music composition at the University of Michigan. She learned song-leading in her experience as a summer camp counselor and has lately turned it towards fostering the Pagan community music tradition... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
First Floor Salon 1

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm EST

Root and Rise: Malkuth and Shekhinah Dance

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST

First Floor Salon 3

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Discover the profound connection between earth and sky through movement. In this transformative dance experience, we will explore Malkuth's grounding energy and the soaring spirit of Shekhinah. Through a fusion of modern dance, belly dance, and burlesque, you will learn to balance your physicality with your divine essence. Let your body be the bridge between heaven and earth as you root into the power and rise into your potential. Discover the power and grace of the feminine spirit as we explore four captivating choreographies to: Rob Zombies' "Boom, Boom, boom, Donovan's "Season of the Witch", Jacob Banks's "Chainsmoking" and Valerie Boussard's "A Little Wicked." Enhance your dance with the magical energy of a Broom or a staff as one of these will be incorporated into one of the dances.

Speakers

Mistress Nikki

Mistress Nikki is a dynamic force in the world of dance and spirituality. With nearly two decades of belly dance expertise, she brings a unique blend of sensuality and artistry to her teaching. As a certified exercise and dance instructor, she ensures that her classes are both fun... Read More →

Miss Anna

Miss Anna is a vibrant and dynamic dance instructor with years of experience. Her passion for movement is evident in her captivating choreography and inspiring teaching style. As co-founder of Witches of Muskegon and co-High Priestess of Coven of the Lakeshore, she brings a unique... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
First Floor Salon 3

Movement/Music 18+ Restricted

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

9:30am EST

Grounding and Centering

Saturday February 22, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am EST

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We will go through many different ways to grounding and centering.

Speakers

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Kathy

Kathy has been walking the path of the Goddess all of her life. She joined the MEC Board in 2006 and retired in 2019. She was ConChair three times. She spends many hours every week sewing and writing. She is looking forward to where her path takes her in the future.

Saturday February 22, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am EST
Auditorium 2

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am EST

What’s My Spell? Magical Improv

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

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Given a bag of ingredients and spell to cast, can you improvise your way into effective magic? Any book of spells can be used as an inspirational guide to what is magically possible. In this class you will tap into that information and then use your imagination to play with magic in a new way. Join Jacki in this fun witch-tastic game where teams of witches will compete to create the most creative spell with the most mundane objects. There will be prizes!

Speakers

Jacki Smith

Jacki Smith is the multi-talented founder of Coventry Creations, an internationally known, rapidly growing candle factory in Ferndale, MI as well as a co-owner of the magically quaint Candle Wick Shoppe. Jacki didn’t just start a candle company, she jump started an entire industry... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Auditorium 2

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am EST

Shake, Shimmy and Wiggle!

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

Conference Room H (Children's)

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Come and Shake, Shimmy, and Wiggle your bodies with Miss Nikki! We will put on coin belts (bring one if you have one!) and Shimmy to fun energetic music. Learn easy and fun belly dance moves. Then we will play Freeze Dance!

Speakers

Mistress Nikki

Mistress Nikki is a dynamic force in the world of dance and spirituality. With nearly two decades of belly dance expertise, she brings a unique blend of sensuality and artistry to her teaching. As a certified exercise and dance instructor, she ensures that her classes are both fun... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Conference Room H (Children's)

Movement/Music Children (Age 5-12)

Age Level Child – Geared towards ages 5 - 12. (under 5 must be accompanied by a Teen or Adult)
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:30am EST

The Dance of Cosmic Harmony

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

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As we ritually move through an ancient pattern from the stars, called the Domeia Mandala, also known as the Map of the Star Maiden, we will open the Gate into another dimension and feel the rush of primordial energy as it infuses all the life around us, including our core beings. You will learn some of its history and legends down through the ages and how you can use this mandala in your personal life. Easy movements for all ability levels.

Speakers

Patricia DeSandro

Bonadea Lyonesse (Patricia DeSandro) has served the larger Pagan community as a wisewoman, elder high priestess of Wicca, and a teacher/presenter for more than 35 years. She founded the Circle of the Sacred Grove Temple of the Old Religion, an active teaching coven, in 1999. Bonadea... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Garden Marquee

Ritual Movement/Music

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

2:00pm EST

Music for Solitary and Group Practice

Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST

First Floor Salon 1

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Have you wanted to bring music into your personal practice, but aren't sure how? Do you want to share music with your group, but lack the confidence? Do you already have a musical element to your practice but want to go deeper? Come join a discussion and practical workshop on spiritual musicality and how you can develop a practice that works for you or your group. Come prepared to sing, discuss, and meet new friends! Those with instruments are encouraged to bring them. No musical experience necessary!

Speakers

Nora Farley

Nora Farley is a singer, composer, and language teacher currently pursuing her masters in music composition at the University of Michigan. She learned song-leading in her experience as a summer camp counselor and has lately turned it towards fostering the Pagan community music tradition... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
First Floor Salon 1

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

6:00pm EST

Queer Rite of Personal Sovereignty and Blessing

Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST

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Understanding our identity, the core of our sense of self, is one of the most intimate and sacred experiences of our existence on this plane. In this ritual, we all step forward to claim our personal sovereignty. Those who have recently stepped into their own personal power by claiming their true gender, name, sexuality, pronouns, etc. will be invited to have their identity affirmed and hailed by those present and, if desired, be blessed.

Speakers

Ivo Dominguez

Ivo Dominguez, Jr. has been active in Wiccan and the Pagan community since 1978. Ivo is a founding member and first High Priest of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first Assembly of the Sacred Wheel coven. He currently serves as one of the Elders of the ASW. Ivo is the author of... Read More →

Enfys Book

Author, Major Arqueerna

Enfys J. Book (they/them) is the author of the Gold COVR award-winning Queer Qabala, co-author (with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.) of Sagittarius Witch, and author of the forthcoming Queer Rites: A Magickal Grimoire to Honor Your Milestones with Pride (Llewellyn, 2025). They are the High Priest... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Auditorium 2

Ritual Movement/Music

Age Level Teen/Young Adult – Geared towards those 12 - 21 years of age.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

6:00pm EST

Runic Dance Ritual

Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST

First Floor Salon 3

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Using the Runes presented in the workshop, we gather to honor the divine within ourselves. Ritual will be done as a combination of choreographed movement and a Sumbel (and oath, a toast, and a boast) and you can participate as much as you wish. Guidance will be provided prior to the ritual.

Fehu: the wealth we gain through hard work from our own hands and heart. Algiz, The willingness to tap into that self-motivation and magick to see through our goals. Othel-In times of need were we call on ancestors for additional guidance.

Speakers

Erin Hagen

Erin Hagen is a life-long student and lover of dance. She has been trained in ballet, Fat Chance Bellydance Style (FCBD Style), and Fly Fusion belly dance. She takes her love for dance to create stories, ritual, and community.Her spiritual practice has changed and evolved into a Nordic... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
First Floor Salon 3

Ritual Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

9:00pm EST

The 2025 ConVocation Masquerade Ball!!

Saturday February 22, 2025 9:00pm - Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00am EST

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As we celebrate our 30th year of ConVocation, let's all prepare for a beautiful ball!
As the theme of the Con is Malkuth, the Sephira that emanates from us toward the divine, let's channel the inspirations that brought us to our magical work!
The ConVocation Ball theme is Characters that inspire your magical journey.

Saturday February 22, 2025 9:00pm - Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00am EST
Garden Marquee

Movement/Music

11:00am EST

Open Channel

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST

First Floor Salon 3

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An Open Channel - How Actor Warm-ups Improve Your Readings & Ritual

A great way to start the day - release the spine, free your voice, open up awareness that support clear readings. These practices are also, a great way to finish your day, shake off energies that are not yours, and come back to you.

I have been teaching and using these warm-ups for decades. They are an amalgamation of yoga, Linklater, Reclaiming Witchcraft, and Dell'Arte warm-ups. As the spine is the fiery center of ourselves, knowing how to open up - and close down - are a powerful magical tool you carry with you. Always.

Being "embodied" is quite the catch phrase these days. This is one way to get there.

Speakers

Kate (or Neowise)

Founder, Group Tarot

"For years Kate Mura has been one of the most multifaceted theatre artists in Portland. Her extensive skill set includes actor, deviser, writer, director, puppeteer, mask-maker, dancer, mover, carpenter, ground rigger and union stage hand. Oh yes, and Tarot card reader.” — Bobby... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
First Floor Salon 3

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

11:00am EST

The Living Altar

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST

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Your personal altar is a mini environment, a microcosm of an aspect of your life. What if you could actually live your life on your altar? Would you change how your altar is arranged? How might your life be different in that environment? We will actively explore ways this could be useful in our everyday lives by using available props and interacting with each other to create a living altar. Let's see how far we can expand this concept to bring our spirituality to life.

Speakers

Patricia DeSandro

Bonadea Lyonesse (Patricia DeSandro) has served the larger Pagan community as a wisewoman, elder high priestess of Wicca, and a teacher/presenter for more than 35 years. She founded the Circle of the Sacred Grove Temple of the Old Religion, an active teaching coven, in 1999. Bonadea... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Auditorium 2

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus Intermediate – Attendees should already be familiar with the basics of the topic.

11:00am EST

Embodying Imperfection: Nurturing Haunted Ruins

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST

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Does your Bodily Temple feel more like crumbling, desolate, haunted ruins? All temples deserve to be nurtured with loving kindness. Allow this accessible movement practice to serve in dusting off the cobwebs and infusing your space with light. We will remain seated in our chairs or mobility devices as we move through guided meditation, gentle movement, and close with a sound bath to rejuvenate Body, Mind, and Spirit.

Speakers

Andrea Anzalone

Andrea Anzalone earned her Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with a certificate in Health Care Foundations from Washtenaw Community College in 2009 at the tender age of 17. Unsatisfied with the chasm in allopathic medicine between pharmaceutical or surgical intervention and the maintenance... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Garden Marquee

Movement/Music Teens (Age 13-18)

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

1:00pm EST

Contemporary Music Meditation (Instruments optional)

Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

First Floor Salon 3

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Why are Sad songs Sad? What song makes you happy? Meditation can unlock many doors within our mind. One of those doors is the realm of Emotion – pure and unfiltered. Through the chording, beats, and language used in song, we are able to bring forth FEELING that we might no otherwise experience. Through a selected list of different songs, many from the 70’s 80’s, and 90’s, let us explore the music and see what kind of focus it can bring to your world. Sound is color for the blind as a Picture is the Sound of silence. Bring an instrument, drum, or a voice to come join in a journey of Meditation in a new way. (I will provide lyrics for the singers).

Speakers

AVATAR

Co-Founder, Lil' Country Haven

Joel “Avatar” Bukowski is frequent panelist at various conventions around Michigan, speaking on such topics as Self-Defense, Strange Reality, the difference between Faith and Belief, various other Philosophical and Esoteric Topics. He firmly believes that there is much more to... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
First Floor Salon 3

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music Family Oriented

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

1:00pm EST

Kids' Drumming

Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Conference Room H (Children's)

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Drumming for children & teens. Learn a few basic beats, drum etiquette, and then cut loose. Some percussion instruments will be provided. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate.

Speakers

A.C. Fisher Aldag

A.C. Fisher Aldag has been practicing the folk magick of the British Isles for over 40 years. She/they has presented workshops, rituals and folkplays throughout the midwest and online. A.C. is the author of "Common Magick" available from Llewellyn Worldwide. She/they enjoys homesteading... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Conference Room H (Children's)

Age Level Family – Geared towards family oriented activities and discussions (children welcome).
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.