Classes I teach
Below you will find information about classes that I currently teach or have taught in the past. I enjoy working with groups to come up with customized classes as well. I am happy to provide you with more information and updates on the dates I will be teaching online classes as well as in-person classes. Stay tuned and check back often for updated events.
Group Classes can be scheduled by contacting me. There must be a minimum of 5 participants for a group to be booked. I also will start group studies and other such activities periodically as time allows to do. Check out my Facebook page for more information on those courses and studies.
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Shadow Working: (In the shadow of Thirteen Moons)
Are you drawn to walk on the darker side of witchcraft but are afraid of what that could mean? Don’t be afraid of the dark; come join us for an exploration of the dark moon. Kimberly will take seekers on a sacred spiral journey into the darkness of shadow work and back out again. Through this class, you will learn how to embrace the mystery teachings of the wise crone. This class explores the power of the dark moon, its uses, and the benefits of the dark moon when used for transformational work. This class is great for intermediate students; however, all are encouraged to attend. This class is interactive and works through lectures and meditation. The path-working style of the class challenges participants to break down old ideals and barriers so that true transformation can begin. (1 day 1-3 hours. Also available for retreat or workshop)
Learn to Meditate
A fun quick and easy interactive course designed to introduce people to the art of altered states of consciousness. Meditation has become more popular every day among people in the United States. Now explore the art of meditation through hands-on personal experience. In this course, Kimberly walks participants through a series of steps that culminate in the ability to do focus meditations with ease. This course breaks down the various aspects of meditation and different techniques one might use to learn how to meditate effectively for themselves. She will take time to answer questions about meditation as well as guide participants in proper body posture, breathing, and state of mind. Topics to be covered are general meditation for mind, body, and spirit, Light meditation, Deep meditation, and trance state. Whether it’s just for fun, to help relieve stress or for spiritual purposes, this meditation class is a fun interactive experience for everyone. (1 day 2-4 hours)
The Eastern Chakras:
The Chakras are seven wheels of light that are based around the Eastern energy system in which grids of energy flow through the body’s endocrine system. These wheels are said to assist the body in energy flow, and healing and can help in balancing the mental and emotional systems of the body. Balancing the chakra system can be an important part of the healing process for everyday reasons as well as before and after surgeries and when dealing with chronic illnesses. During this class, we will explore each chakra individually through hands-on work, meditation, and personal exploration. This class will introduce you to a variety of methods in which the chakra system can be used to aid in speeding recovery and for personal healing and transformation. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Ritual Writing
Poems, songs, chants, sonnets, stories, myths, and tales; are all part of the pagan celebration; they are all part of the beauty of the cycle of life. Want to know how to create beautiful, meaningful rituals for yourself and others? Rituals are a dramatic physical way to manipulate focused intention to transform, inspire and enrich our lives. This class is designed to teach those wishing to utilize rituals as part of their yearly practice. We will discuss how and when to use rituals for maximum effectiveness. In this class, we explore the basic structures of rituals, why they work, how to choose elements and content and when is the best time to perform a ritual. This class consists of group discussions, research and development, group writing, and participation. In ritual writing, participants explore and break down the parts of the ritual so that they can better understand why they are an integral part of Sabbats, Esbats, and other pagan rituals. At the end of the class, the group will experience their work by putting together a ritual and performing it as a closing ceremony to the day. This class aims to refresh the spirit and enliven the mind with new ideas and ways of looking at rituals. (1 day 3-6 hours or weekend intensive)
Psychic Sense & Energy Healing: (I)
Seeing the aura is a fun and exciting way to introduce yourself to extrasensory perception. Since everyone is psychic on some level we are all able to see the aura of ourselves and others around us. Through this class, we will explore the beginnings of psychic work and open our senses to seeing the unseen energy around us. We will explore extrasensory touch, perception, and vision during this class as well as begin to open the doors to view the aura for personal transformation, self-healing, and balance. This class is a hands-on experience. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Introduction to Energy healing Modalities: (II)
Explore the energy channeling techniques that have come to be associated with such healing practices as Reiki and the laying on of hands for healing the self. This course builds on the studies of the course psychic sense and introduction to the chakras. Introduction to energy healing is designed to explore and give insights on correcting trouble areas in the aura before they become physically manifested in the body. During the class, we study detailed aura reading and extrasensory perception as well as learn how to use your own body to channel positive healing energy to help yourself and others. This course is not designed to be a certification in Reiki but rather an exploration of the beginnings of energy healing. During the course, Kimberly will give you her own insights into the techniques she uses to sense and work through energetic blocks in the energy pathways of our body. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at reading other people’s energy so that you can begin to understand how to read the energy field itself. Each person will explore personal healing during this class. (1 day 2-4 hours or combine with above for weekend intensive)
Moon Working:
Participants will explore the phases of the moon, their cycles, energies, and aspects, and why witches and other cultures have used them for thousands of years. They will learn the difference between the Gregorian calendar and the lunar moon calendar when it is best to do certain types of magick and why. This class doesn’t just deal with the full moon; it deals with the entire cycle of the moon. Witches Esbat culminates in a group ritual that focuses on healing and personal transformation using the energy of the moon itself. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Introduction to Tarot:
This class explores the tarot, how to use it, and what it means to divine with the tarot. We will discuss the major and minor arcane in detail as well as explore some of the principles behind the tarot cards themselves. During this class, participants learn how to use the cards to read on their own as well as how to begin to read for others. This is a fun, hands-on interactive class which allows participants to be able to try their hand out at exploring one of the many psychic arts of divination. Participants will need to bring a standard tarot deck, a notebook, and an open mind. (Weekend intensive or 4 days) (Also available: Tarot 2 and 3)
Introduction to Divination:
There are many forms of divination and tarot is just one of them. There are tea leaves, water and fire scrying, runes, oracles, pendulums, and yet still other forms. This is an exploratory class that will redefine the way you think about divination. In this course, we will explore some of the various methods by which you can divine with the gods and goddesses. Handouts will be provided with each tool that we discuss in order to give you an introduction to some of the many types of divination available for further exploration. This class is almost entirely hands-on. Try your hands out at runes, scrying, pendulums, oracles, and other forms of divination. This class will challenge you to open your mind and invite divinity to share its secrets with you. (1 day 2-4 hours or weekend intensive)
Elemental Immersion
If you want to enliven your magick there is no better way to do it than to gather, work with, and understand the elements that we use every day. The five elements of magick are not only essential tools when working with spells, rituals, Sabbats, and Esbats; they are also essential in our personal workings and our daily lives. During this class, we will take an in-depth look at each element, what it does, what it means, and the many ways in which we can work with the elements in magick. We will also explore simple ways to bring more of the energy we need most into our lives. (1 day 3-6 hours or weekend intensive)
Henna as a Ritual Body Art
Henna has long been considered an art form in many cultures including the ancient Isle of Whales. There are several formats one can use to design beautiful ritual wear for special events and holidays. This one-day seminar explores the basics of Henna also known as Mehndi. We will briefly discuss its history as well as how to mix it, use it and apply it for ritual use. Come in and learn how you too can make magickal temporary wearable skin art! This class includes one tube of henna, lists of henna suppliers, information on its proper uses, and mixing techniques. We will be trying out some basic designs to get you going. Participants should be prepared to work on each other or themselves. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Ritual Body Art
The art of painting the body has existed for as long as we have. It has been used since ancient times to mark a person temporarily or permanently with symbols that open the gateways to the spirit. During war and death as well as the coming of age the bodies of loved ones were traditionally painted with sacred symbols and an art believed to protect, heal and aid them in their journey. Today we use them as a symbolic act of ritual adornment and to mark sacred passages throughout our spiritual growth. The art of face painting is simple, symbolic, and powerful. The art of ritual face and body painting adds an extra element of magick to modern-day rituals in the same way it did to our ancient ancestors. This fun, interactive class is a complete hands experience that asks the participant to get in touch with the magick of symbols. During the class, we will use a series of magickal symbols painted on the body and combined with mediation to explore how art can affect the energetic passages of the body through ritual. We will also discuss the sacred act of drawing art on another for the purpose of healing, ritual, and transformation. (1 day 1-3 hours)
Holiday Witch-Crafting
Pagans love to craft and explore using nature to enhance their homes, gardens, and living spaces. This class changes seasonally and gives hints and tips on decorating and creating beautiful altars, crafts, gifts for friends, and even charms and enchantments just for fun. Each class is customized to the location where the class is being presented. Some ideas that have been successful in the past are, wheat weaving, corn dollies, creating a book of shadows, scrapbooking for your book of shadows, cauldrons of flowers, may baskets, Yule cones, ornaments for Yule trees, creating sacred wreaths, wands, staves, magickal pouches, mask making and more. This event is customized for each vendor, if you have an idea I can build an event around that concept. This class brings into fusion nature and the inner child. Come explore new ideas and have a roaring good time doing it! This class may include making ritual tools and other such items from your local environment. These classes require supplies and materials needed to make the craft of the season. I also provide handouts with other great ideas and instructions so you can create your craft again at home! (1 day 2-4 hours)
(facebook.com/madaketmoon)
Shadow Working: (In the shadow of Thirteen Moons)
Are you drawn to walk on the darker side of witchcraft but are afraid of what that could mean? Don’t be afraid of the dark; come join us for an exploration of the dark moon. Kimberly will take seekers on a sacred spiral journey into the darkness of shadow work and back out again. Through this class, you will learn how to embrace the mystery teachings of the wise crone. This class explores the power of the dark moon, its uses, and the benefits of the dark moon when used for transformational work. This class is great for intermediate students; however, all are encouraged to attend. This class is interactive and works through lectures and meditation. The path-working style of the class challenges participants to break down old ideals and barriers so that true transformation can begin. (1 day 1-3 hours. Also available for retreat or workshop)
Learn to Meditate
A fun quick and easy interactive course designed to introduce people to the art of altered states of consciousness. Meditation has become more popular every day among people in the United States. Now explore the art of meditation through hands-on personal experience. In this course, Kimberly walks participants through a series of steps that culminate in the ability to do focus meditations with ease. This course breaks down the various aspects of meditation and different techniques one might use to learn how to meditate effectively for themselves. She will take time to answer questions about meditation as well as guide participants in proper body posture, breathing, and state of mind. Topics to be covered are general meditation for mind, body, and spirit, Light meditation, Deep meditation, and trance state. Whether it’s just for fun, to help relieve stress or for spiritual purposes, this meditation class is a fun interactive experience for everyone. (1 day 2-4 hours)
The Eastern Chakras:
The Chakras are seven wheels of light that are based around the Eastern energy system in which grids of energy flow through the body’s endocrine system. These wheels are said to assist the body in energy flow, and healing and can help in balancing the mental and emotional systems of the body. Balancing the chakra system can be an important part of the healing process for everyday reasons as well as before and after surgeries and when dealing with chronic illnesses. During this class, we will explore each chakra individually through hands-on work, meditation, and personal exploration. This class will introduce you to a variety of methods in which the chakra system can be used to aid in speeding recovery and for personal healing and transformation. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Ritual Writing
Poems, songs, chants, sonnets, stories, myths, and tales; are all part of the pagan celebration; they are all part of the beauty of the cycle of life. Want to know how to create beautiful, meaningful rituals for yourself and others? Rituals are a dramatic physical way to manipulate focused intention to transform, inspire and enrich our lives. This class is designed to teach those wishing to utilize rituals as part of their yearly practice. We will discuss how and when to use rituals for maximum effectiveness. In this class, we explore the basic structures of rituals, why they work, how to choose elements and content and when is the best time to perform a ritual. This class consists of group discussions, research and development, group writing, and participation. In ritual writing, participants explore and break down the parts of the ritual so that they can better understand why they are an integral part of Sabbats, Esbats, and other pagan rituals. At the end of the class, the group will experience their work by putting together a ritual and performing it as a closing ceremony to the day. This class aims to refresh the spirit and enliven the mind with new ideas and ways of looking at rituals. (1 day 3-6 hours or weekend intensive)
Psychic Sense & Energy Healing: (I)
Seeing the aura is a fun and exciting way to introduce yourself to extrasensory perception. Since everyone is psychic on some level we are all able to see the aura of ourselves and others around us. Through this class, we will explore the beginnings of psychic work and open our senses to seeing the unseen energy around us. We will explore extrasensory touch, perception, and vision during this class as well as begin to open the doors to view the aura for personal transformation, self-healing, and balance. This class is a hands-on experience. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Introduction to Energy healing Modalities: (II)
Explore the energy channeling techniques that have come to be associated with such healing practices as Reiki and the laying on of hands for healing the self. This course builds on the studies of the course psychic sense and introduction to the chakras. Introduction to energy healing is designed to explore and give insights on correcting trouble areas in the aura before they become physically manifested in the body. During the class, we study detailed aura reading and extrasensory perception as well as learn how to use your own body to channel positive healing energy to help yourself and others. This course is not designed to be a certification in Reiki but rather an exploration of the beginnings of energy healing. During the course, Kimberly will give you her own insights into the techniques she uses to sense and work through energetic blocks in the energy pathways of our body. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at reading other people’s energy so that you can begin to understand how to read the energy field itself. Each person will explore personal healing during this class. (1 day 2-4 hours or combine with above for weekend intensive)
Moon Working:
Participants will explore the phases of the moon, their cycles, energies, and aspects, and why witches and other cultures have used them for thousands of years. They will learn the difference between the Gregorian calendar and the lunar moon calendar when it is best to do certain types of magick and why. This class doesn’t just deal with the full moon; it deals with the entire cycle of the moon. Witches Esbat culminates in a group ritual that focuses on healing and personal transformation using the energy of the moon itself. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Introduction to Tarot:
This class explores the tarot, how to use it, and what it means to divine with the tarot. We will discuss the major and minor arcane in detail as well as explore some of the principles behind the tarot cards themselves. During this class, participants learn how to use the cards to read on their own as well as how to begin to read for others. This is a fun, hands-on interactive class which allows participants to be able to try their hand out at exploring one of the many psychic arts of divination. Participants will need to bring a standard tarot deck, a notebook, and an open mind. (Weekend intensive or 4 days) (Also available: Tarot 2 and 3)
Introduction to Divination:
There are many forms of divination and tarot is just one of them. There are tea leaves, water and fire scrying, runes, oracles, pendulums, and yet still other forms. This is an exploratory class that will redefine the way you think about divination. In this course, we will explore some of the various methods by which you can divine with the gods and goddesses. Handouts will be provided with each tool that we discuss in order to give you an introduction to some of the many types of divination available for further exploration. This class is almost entirely hands-on. Try your hands out at runes, scrying, pendulums, oracles, and other forms of divination. This class will challenge you to open your mind and invite divinity to share its secrets with you. (1 day 2-4 hours or weekend intensive)
Elemental Immersion
If you want to enliven your magick there is no better way to do it than to gather, work with, and understand the elements that we use every day. The five elements of magick are not only essential tools when working with spells, rituals, Sabbats, and Esbats; they are also essential in our personal workings and our daily lives. During this class, we will take an in-depth look at each element, what it does, what it means, and the many ways in which we can work with the elements in magick. We will also explore simple ways to bring more of the energy we need most into our lives. (1 day 3-6 hours or weekend intensive)
Henna as a Ritual Body Art
Henna has long been considered an art form in many cultures including the ancient Isle of Whales. There are several formats one can use to design beautiful ritual wear for special events and holidays. This one-day seminar explores the basics of Henna also known as Mehndi. We will briefly discuss its history as well as how to mix it, use it and apply it for ritual use. Come in and learn how you too can make magickal temporary wearable skin art! This class includes one tube of henna, lists of henna suppliers, information on its proper uses, and mixing techniques. We will be trying out some basic designs to get you going. Participants should be prepared to work on each other or themselves. (1 day 2-4 hours)
Ritual Body Art
The art of painting the body has existed for as long as we have. It has been used since ancient times to mark a person temporarily or permanently with symbols that open the gateways to the spirit. During war and death as well as the coming of age the bodies of loved ones were traditionally painted with sacred symbols and an art believed to protect, heal and aid them in their journey. Today we use them as a symbolic act of ritual adornment and to mark sacred passages throughout our spiritual growth. The art of face painting is simple, symbolic, and powerful. The art of ritual face and body painting adds an extra element of magick to modern-day rituals in the same way it did to our ancient ancestors. This fun, interactive class is a complete hands experience that asks the participant to get in touch with the magick of symbols. During the class, we will use a series of magickal symbols painted on the body and combined with mediation to explore how art can affect the energetic passages of the body through ritual. We will also discuss the sacred act of drawing art on another for the purpose of healing, ritual, and transformation. (1 day 1-3 hours)
Holiday Witch-Crafting
Pagans love to craft and explore using nature to enhance their homes, gardens, and living spaces. This class changes seasonally and gives hints and tips on decorating and creating beautiful altars, crafts, gifts for friends, and even charms and enchantments just for fun. Each class is customized to the location where the class is being presented. Some ideas that have been successful in the past are, wheat weaving, corn dollies, creating a book of shadows, scrapbooking for your book of shadows, cauldrons of flowers, may baskets, Yule cones, ornaments for Yule trees, creating sacred wreaths, wands, staves, magickal pouches, mask making and more. This event is customized for each vendor, if you have an idea I can build an event around that concept. This class brings into fusion nature and the inner child. Come explore new ideas and have a roaring good time doing it! This class may include making ritual tools and other such items from your local environment. These classes require supplies and materials needed to make the craft of the season. I also provide handouts with other great ideas and instructions so you can create your craft again at home! (1 day 2-4 hours)