Descent of Inanna
Facilitator: Opal

Join us as we celebrate the bountiful gifts of the underworld! This workshop will honor the Sumerian Goddess Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth. We will discuss who she was historically, her mythology, what she can represent in our own lives, and why we return to the underworld year after year. Workshop participants will watch a sacred drama I enact of Inanna descending into the underworld, stripping away a layer of the self at each of the seven gates. Once we are in the depths of the underworld we will explore the connection between death and rebirth. The heart of the workshop will be a guided meditation where workshop participants descend through the gates of the underworld and encounter their self in its raw pure form, then ascend back through the gates whole and renewed.

Crafting Your Own Scrying Mirror
Facilitator: Steph

Scrying comes from the Old English word "descry" meaning "to make out dimly" or "to reveal." Mirrors can reflect back ourselves to others, or allow us to view what we may not know about ourselves. Mirrors are windows into the soul, so why not decorate the window. This workshop will take a mirror and allow the person to personalize a scrying mirror to their needs and wants. Two types of mirrors will be available, along with the needed supplies to etch into the surface. Space is limited due to the nature of this art project, and there is a fee of 5.00.

The Dirtied Reflection: Seeing our Shadows in the World
Facilitator: Heather

Everyone we meet and the situations we engage in are all mirrors for what we reflect into the world. In this class, we will work our Magic to indentify personal shadows in the world around us, and use this ability to make way for healing and positive manifestation.

Energy Gathering
Facilitator: Bob Tuggle

Experience yourself as an energetic being in the special energies of Winterquest. There are lots of different ways to experience energies: Healing, vibrant, warm & fuzzy, powerful, insightful and outreaching to name a few favored ones. We'll explore energetic systems. There are a lot out there: Healing Touch, Chakra Work, Reiki, Polarity Therapy, acupressure, crystal healing, sound therapy, Shamanic work, spell casting and others. Then we'll tap into available energies for healing and change, protection and guidance and for shaping your future. This is a very dynamic workshop so bring whatever energies you are working with. The session will be divided into about equal parts class and hands-on. All practitioner levels can benefit from the experience.

Walking Through the Woods with Baba Yaga
Facilitator: Beth Fox-Ebert

We shall walk through the forests with Baba Yaga and explore her stories. We will explore the branches of her stories and intepret their own meaning and symbolism in our our lives. We shall work with her as a Crone figure to have the courage to walk our own path.

Making and Enjoying Herb Teas
Facilitator: Becky

In this learning circle, we will explore the joys of herbal teas. We will look at the use of simple teas for fun and for medicinal purposes. We will discuss the difference between an infusion and a decoction (and when to use each), sample some herb teas, and create a special blend for our own enjoyment. Come ready to taste and enjoy!

 

Who We Are:

Opal is an active member of the local pagan community. She is a ritual organizer for the group Hearthfire, which incorporates sacred sound, trance movement, personal mythology, shadow work, and sacred sexuality into our rituals. Opal was the Director for Spring Quest 2012. Her personal path is eclectic and draws inspiration from Reclaiming, Faery, and shamanic traditions.

Stephanie has been finding her path since the late 90’s and once in North Carolina came into her own. Since then she has been active in the pagan community and loves to watch it change into something new and different each year. She lives with her family in Raleigh and 4 lazy cats.

Heather is a Reclaiming Witch who is an intuitive reader, group facilitator, and Reiki healer whose years of experience include Tarot reading, designing rituals, Taoist meditation, and guided meditation. Her services as a Priestess, reader, healer, and teacher are heavily influenced by her experiences with the Reclaiming tradition to provide opportunities for growth and transformation by empowering individuals to embrace their Authentic Selves. She enjoys pointing out the magic in the mundane by bringing awareness to our Spiritual natures through our human experiences.

Bob Tuggle, lives in the hills near Martinsville, VA. He holds a degree in business and a masters in Computer Science and is a Nationally Certified Bodyworker specializing in holistic health and shamanic healing. Currently he is exploring local foods systems with Tuggle Farms LLC while continuing a path of energetic healing. Bob's mission is creating a world of joy, balance and strength by sharing, teaching and healing.

Beth strives to shed positive light on Paganism as a living practice. A natural touch and psychic healer, she draws mainly on Egyptian and Celtic paths to teach workshops and lead rituals at various pagan events. Beth has served an active role in the local and state spiritual community coordinating multiple pagan events over the past 15 years. Beth proudly boasts a den of four children and eight wonderful pagan grand tots.

Becky Starr is an instructor by passion and training with interests in many areas. She is the co-owner of Starrlight Mead, a honey winery in Pittsboro, NC. In the Pagan world, she is a frequent workshop leader for Carolina Spirit Quest, including both Spring Quest and Winter Quest. Becky is a past President and Vice President on the Board of Trustees for CSQ. Becky is an eclectic pagan, a Priestess of Isis and Freyja, and lives in Durham, NC.