Upcoming Events

Each class only $5!  (Pay the day of classes.) Seats are limited – Pre-register now!

November 16 – Food Lore & Kitchen Witchery – Jessica Klockau
It’s that time of year when company is expected, and so is food!  What if you could combine your joy of entertaining with a little kitchen witchery?   Learn why we consume the foods and herbs we do. Join Rock Island Witch, Jessica Klockau, on an adventure of food and drinks, with some demonstrations and samples along the way!

FRIDAY, November 22, 6 p.m. – Witches 101 – Part 1 - Bezebel
A perfect class for beginners, this three part series is designed for the student who is seeking a better understanding of witchcraft. Students will be guided through some basic beginner spells, utilizing a variety of tools and ideas, in an effort to assist the student in discovering their unique magical interests. This series is focused on Witchcraft as a practice and, although spirituality will be discussed, the principles are not based on any particular religious doctrine, but rather geared for solitary practice to encourage personal growth, regardless of chosen spiritual path.

November 23 - The Green Faced Witch - Carol Mackel (“Moon”)
Don’t miss this second chance!!!  By popular request, Moon has agreed to teach this legendary class one more time.  In this powerful and moving class, Moon will introduce us to the real Green Faced Witch behind the Halloween image, using music, poetry, crafting, and self-reflection.  You will kick yourself if you don’t put this on your calendar right now!

November 30 – Advanced Shadow Work – Tara Wells
Explore and discuss Jungian Shadow Work, the benefits of doing the work, and what it takes to successfully integrate the shadow. 

December 7 – The Name of God: The Qabalistic Key to the Evolution of Matter & the Soul – Eric Friedman
An in-depth look at the heart of the Western Mystery Tradition; the TETRAGRAMMATON or four-lettered Name of God, being a model of the Qabalistic Cosmos explaining the emanation of the Spiritual Worlds & the various levels of the Soul — including the realms & hierarchies of the Angels, as well as the “Faces” of God in Creation & the Divine Feminine in Judaism and Qabalah.'

FRIDAY, December 13, 6 p.m. – Witches 101 – Part 2 - Bezebel
A perfect class for beginners, this three part series is designed for the student who is seeking a better understanding of witchcraft. Students will be guided through some basic beginner spells, utilizing a variety of tools and ideas, in an effort to assist the student in discovering their unique magical interests. This series is focused on Witchcraft as a practice and, although spirituality will be discussed, the principles are not based on any particular religious doctrine, but rather geared for solitary practice to encourage personal growth, regardless of chosen spiritual path.

December 14 – Drink the Rainbow: Chromotherapy Basics – Clayton Bowman
In this class, we will learn the many uses of color for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We will also discover the taste of color through color infused waters.

December 21 - Yule – Eric Friedman
The many faces of the ancient festival of the Winter Solstice. It is well known that December 25 was selected for the Feast of the Nativity because it was already a popular holiday that celebrated the rebirth of the "Invincible Sun" and the end of the popular Saturnalia festival. There were many other observances of this Pagan holiday that have survived by adapting them into Christian iconography. Even Hanukkah has a direct relationship with the Winter Solstice. This class will explore several versions of ancient solstice celebrations, and hopefully provide some inspiration for new ways to honor & celebrate this time of year.

FRIDAY, December 27, 6 p.m. – Witches 101 – Part 3 – Bezebel
A perfect class for beginners, this three part series is designed for the student who is seeking a better understanding of witchcraft. Students will be guided through some basic beginner spells, utilizing a variety of tools and ideas, in an effort to assist the student in discovering their unique magical interests. This series is focused on Witchcraft as a practice and, although spirituality will be discussed, the principles are not based on any particular religious doctrine, but rather geared for solitary practice to encourage personal growth, regardless of chosen spiritual path.

December 28 - Introduction to the Ancient Book of Time – Thomas Morrell
The Ancient Book of Time is an Ancient Symbolic Astrological System based on the mathematics and symbology behind the ordinary deck of Playing Cards. Thomas will be sharing his knowledge, discoveries and workings of this system and how it applies to our experience in this lifetime. We will learn our Birth Symbol and what it means, how it can be used to understand our path (from its entirety down to each single day), how we connect with others, and other fascinating, important information.

Past classes have included:

The Basics of Dungeons & Dragons, Smudging/Cleansing/Spirits, Pagans 101, Tarot Cards, Meditation/Guided Visualization, Color & Stone Chakra Therapy, Nature Spirituality, Divination, Candles & Candle Color Magick, Palmistry, Soap Making, Deities of the Pantheons, Signs and Spells, Basics of Astronomy, an Introduction to Angels, Drumming 101, Stones & Crystals, Mojo Bags, Staying Positive in a Negative World, and Psychic Self-Defense

BIOS:

Stephen Bergren: Western Illinois University, MA, History. Augustana College, BA, double major: History and Religion with a concentration in Asian Studies. Black Hawk College, History. Currently, semi-retired teaching history online classes. Previously taught history classes at the high school and college level. In the past, worked as a college advisor, international student advisor and upward bound counselor. Yodan, 5th degree black belt in judo. Life member of USA Judo, United States Judo Association and United States Judo Federation. Also studied Aikido and Shinkendo (Japanese swords). Studied different types of meditation for around 15 years and was member of the Satva Center meditation group for 10 years. Studied Shamanic Journeying over 10 years. Some other interests include, history, historiography, comparative religions, philosophy, judo / martial arts. Also enjoy oil painting and drawing, hiking, exercise, studying various topics (i.e., astrology). My philosophy or outlook on life is that we are all on a journey . . . and we are all seekers of knowledge … seeking Truth.

Eric C. Friedman is a Qabalist of both the Traditional Hebrew & Hermetic paths. He discovered Magick at an early age (Runes at age 9, Tarot at 10), studying everything from Witchcraft to Ceremonial Magic of various forms. While pursuing rabbinical studies on Mt. Zion, Jerusalem, Eric was initiated into the study of traditional Hebrew Qabalah. As a 2° Alexandrian Wiccan Priest, Eric is one of the founders of, and an ordained minister in, the Church of Ancient Ways (NY). He is also the founder and former Director of the Long Island Open Circle and the Ancient Ways STL open circle in St. Louis, MO. He is a Past Master of several Masonic bodies and deeply involved in exploring the esoteric aspects of Freemasonry and other Ceremonial systems. Rev. Friedman is the author of the H. P. Lovecraft Tarot, and has had articles published in several esoteric & Masonic journals.

Moon (Carol Mackel) is a mother of 3, high school teacher, yoga teacher, and a Wiccan Priestess. She has been practicing Witchcraft for nearly 30 years. Connecting with others brings her great joy.

Cloud (Michael Lingner) is an ordained 3 rd Degree High Priest of Wicca. He has studied and practiced magick for decades. Cloud has shared his knowledge of ritual craft, contemporary nature religions and magick through classes, seminars, workshops and tutoring. He is pleased to have this opportunity to share his knowledge of sigil craft with you.

From an early age, Rev. Greg Moorman has been able to hear, see and sense other people's guides; allowing him to help others recognize their life-path and find a purpose to the lessons along their way. He has also been able to see people's Auras and work with their energy fields to help balance issues that need some fine tuning in order to remove energetic blockages. Greg has been trained through Sacred Flame Interfaith Monastery and has taught classes on Spiritual Development, Reiki, Energetic Healing, Crystal Therapy, Angelic Therapeutics, and various styles of Divination.

Jessica Jackson-Klockau has been practicing magik since she was a young child. The daughter of a Druid, she has been practicing energy and spirit work, reading tarot, and divining for nearly fifteen years. Together with Lindsey Prine, Jessica has successfully cleansed numerous houses of negative energy and/or entities. She describes her learning process as a mix of intuition, trial and error, and guidance from elders. Jessica is a member of the local pagan band Sentinel Grove.

Rev. Clayton Bowman, DD DM DES DRS, manifested the talents of a Spiritual Intuitive early in life. By the age of 10, he had shown signs of animal empathy, auric sense, telepathy, astral travel and angelic sight. With the guidance of a knowledgeable pastor, Clayton studied the religions of the world; finding the common bonds that connect all faiths through Peace, Love & a Unity with all Life.

Bezebel is a poppet artist, fortune card reader, shimmy dancer, wannabe musician and aspiring herbalist, with a passion for Goddess studies.

Adrienne Freeborn has been interested in the paranormal since her first encounter with the paranormal at the age of 11. At the age of 19, she joined a small paranormal investigation group where she learned a lot of the basic knowledge on the paranormal and hot spots in the area. After that group disbanded, she furthered her knowledge on her own, occasionally going on hunts with other groups and learning from them. Now, she has joined a few friends and created Exspiravit Paranormal Society and is passing on the knowledge from all their combined experience.

Sarah Malaise is a foodie who has been cooking for decades. She likes using wholesome, natural ingredients whenever possible, even growing some of her own herbs. Her second love is Halloween! Since she was old enough to trick or treat, she has loved the magical feeling it brings to her life. Creating, whether with food or arts and crafts, is good therapy for her. Sometimes, she is able to combine the two, such as with her class Halloween Treats!

Lara Paxton: As a young hippy mom, Lara was involved with midwifery, herbs, witchcraft, and bodywork. She spent many years as a doula and massage therapist in Seattle, as well as a trapeze artist in an underground circus. When wearing sequins and doing the splits got old, she decided to pursue a career in healthcare. She returned to school to complete her degree in neurobiology and is currently working on a master of public health with the goal of applying to medical school.

Sarah Tisinger is an energy worker located in the Quad Cities. She is trained in shamanic healing, reiki, Emotional Freedom Techniques/Thought Field Therapy (EFT/TFT) healing, and trauma-informed care. Sarah teaches and heals with the mission that everyone deserves to discover their healthiest, happiest selves.

Tara Wells is a grandma to a growing brood of kiddies that she absolutely adores. She is a hippy at heart who enjoys gardening, hiking, and loves trees. Over the past few years she has experienced a spiritual soul awakening. Becoming AWARE has led to a voracious appetite for knowledge in areas like theology, spirituality, meditation, Jung's Shadow Work, Tantric Buddhism, the Laws of the Universe, and evolving consciousness. She is currently enrolled in courses to become a certified REIKI practitioner. She hopes to help others discover and connect with their inner being, find balance between the self and shadow, heal traumas, and live their purpose joyfully and lovingly.

Ken McMullen is an avid researcher and investigator of all things mysterious. Since early childhood he has had numerous weird experiences which fostered a keen interest in world religions and philosophies, ancient spiritual traditions and wisdom, the paranormal, physics and energy systems, psychology and mental phenomena, the potential of the human mind and the nature of the human spirit. He believes in having an open mind balanced with scientific scrutiny to try to find the most appropriate answer, all in an attempt to truly understand the world we live in.

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We are open every Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 am to 5:30 pm

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