Folk Magic 101- Class series
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Folk Magic 101- 5 Class Series
Bundle and save! $105 for all 5 classes or $25 each when purchased individually.
Practitioners can often get overwhelmed by all of the different traditions and methods available to us today. In this introductory course, we’ll look at five important areas common to many folk traditions: amulets, candles, defense against the dark arts, string, and magic of the hearth and home. These methods and traditions will be taught from an Ozark perspective but with the understanding that these traditions are open to anyone who might want to deepen their own practice. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
August 9, 2025 2-4pm
Amulets, Curios, & Talismans
A workshop on crafting and using amulets and talismans as part of your practice. We’ll explore traditional Ozark “charm bags” and create a house charm bag for protection. We’ll also look at curio objects like whole roots, nuts, and animal parts that are held and carried as natural amulets.This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
September 13, 2025 2-4pm
Candle & Lamp Magic
A workshop on using candles and lamps as part of your practice. Some topics covered include: color and shape symbolism, "dressing" your candles using oils and herbs, working with oil lamps, and using candles without fire. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
October 11, 2025 2-4pm
Defense Against the Dark Arts
An exploration of magical protection against all those things that go bump in the night. We'll look at traditions of spirit-detection, methods of magical exorcism, and wearable amulet wards. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
November 8, 2025 2-4pm
Ozark String Magic
A look at the mighty, wonderworking powers of ordinary household string. This often overlooked item has been used by healers and practitioners since ancient days for everything from creating blessed amulets, catching and destroying curses, and even setting magical traps for bothersome spirits. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
December 6, 2025 2-4pm
Magic of Hearth & Home
As the days grow colder, let’s gather around the hearth or the “heart” of the home. In this class, we’ll look at the magic of the home itself, from cleansing and clearing practices, to feasting traditions, to maintaining good relationships with protective spirits of the home and our ancestors. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
Seating is limited and advanced purchase is required to guarantee your spot. This workshop takes place in our upstairs classroom. Please check in at the register upon arrival. Sorry, no refunds on event tickets. Purchase in-store or online at www.strangebrewoccultshop.com
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Bundle and save! $105 for all 5 classes or $25 each when purchased individually.
Practitioners can often get overwhelmed by all of the different traditions and methods available to us today. In this introductory course, we’ll look at five important areas common to many folk traditions: amulets, candles, defense against the dark arts, string, and magic of the hearth and home. These methods and traditions will be taught from an Ozark perspective but with the understanding that these traditions are open to anyone who might want to deepen their own practice. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
August 9, 2025 2-4pm
Amulets, Curios, & Talismans
A workshop on crafting and using amulets and talismans as part of your practice. We’ll explore traditional Ozark “charm bags” and create a house charm bag for protection. We’ll also look at curio objects like whole roots, nuts, and animal parts that are held and carried as natural amulets.This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
September 13, 2025 2-4pm
Candle & Lamp Magic
A workshop on using candles and lamps as part of your practice. Some topics covered include: color and shape symbolism, "dressing" your candles using oils and herbs, working with oil lamps, and using candles without fire. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
October 11, 2025 2-4pm
Defense Against the Dark Arts
An exploration of magical protection against all those things that go bump in the night. We'll look at traditions of spirit-detection, methods of magical exorcism, and wearable amulet wards. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
November 8, 2025 2-4pm
Ozark String Magic
A look at the mighty, wonderworking powers of ordinary household string. This often overlooked item has been used by healers and practitioners since ancient days for everything from creating blessed amulets, catching and destroying curses, and even setting magical traps for bothersome spirits. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
December 6, 2025 2-4pm
Magic of Hearth & Home
As the days grow colder, let’s gather around the hearth or the “heart” of the home. In this class, we’ll look at the magic of the home itself, from cleansing and clearing practices, to feasting traditions, to maintaining good relationships with protective spirits of the home and our ancestors. This class is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
Seating is limited and advanced purchase is required to guarantee your spot. This workshop takes place in our upstairs classroom. Please check in at the register upon arrival. Sorry, no refunds on event tickets. Purchase in-store or online at www.strangebrewoccultshop.com
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