Curriculum Overview
WitchSchool teaches the basics of modern feminist Witchcraft in a way that allows students to awaken and explore their own earth-based spiritual path. Students study: the history of pagan tradition and Goddess spirituality; learn how to attune to solar and lunar cycles; celebrate seasonal Sabbats; acquire skills in practical magic.
WitchSchool is a starting point for those seeking to deepen their craft, and for the more seasoned Witches, it is an opportunity to experience an ongoing sacred circle and to be part of a wider Witch community.
Classes take place in gentle ritual, weekly at first for 12 weeks, then a one-month project break for independent work, followed by classes once a month for six months, paired with mentorship with a Crone to deepen learning and personal growth.
WitchSchool students celebrate their achievements with an official graduation ceremony. This ceremony happens between Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the 11-month program. With capes and crowns, speeches, and sacred circle dance with your teachers, alumni, and invited family, WitchSchool acknowledges the efforts and growth of each individual student and offers a Rite of Passage into Leadership.
Program Outline
PHASE 1: THEORY
First 6 weeks, students begin in circle, learning:
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basics of starting a sacred circle;
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theory/history of ancient traditions/ beliefs related to earth-based spirituality (Neolithic, Palaeolithic and Sumerian times).
In classroom, learning:
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ancient feminist archeological digs;
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belief systems of the ancient pagan religions;
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mythologies of many of the Great Goddesses of the world, as represented by Maiden, Mother, and Crone archetypes
In sharing, learning
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exploring the feminine/masculine belief systems within their own lives using Jungian metaphors/symbology.
Using a classroom model with Powerpoint presentations, this section of the curriculum involves homework that includes reviewing documentaries and writing reflections, as well as, generating an at-home space in which to begin a private trance/meditation/ altar area.
PHASE 2: HANDS ON
Second 6 weeks, student continue hands-on, learning:
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next steps to practicing their Witches' tools/craft within a sacred circle;
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using the five directions of earth, air, fire, water, spirit, and their corresponding cardinal directions (N, E, S, W)
Weekly instructors, teaching kinesthetically:
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tools/healing arts of Witchcraft:
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managing conflict, shapeshifting, herbal magic,
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sacred circle dance, spiral dance, psychic skills and mediumship, shielding for protection,
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trance deepening, tarot reading, ancient hand drum techniques.
Students are expected to attend all classes, actively participating with tools and candles; openly sharing their experiences of practicing these techniques for homework every week.
One month break for independent work
PHASE 3: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Next 6 months, monthly classes, moving towards leadership by:
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engaging in a ceremony of re-entering, and;
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participating in a leadership ceremony attended by guests and witnesses, as well as, all faculty and past alumni.
Diving deeply into questions;
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what are their goals of leadership, and;
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what is personal leadership and how best to offer their skills to their community?
During this phase each student is assigned a mentor/Crone and may pursue guidance, if desired, to ensure they are successful in their leadership intention and goals.
Upon graduating, students become known as WitchSchool alumni, and have access to groups created by and for WitchSchool alumni.
Here are some of such groups alumni can join:
Kitchen Witchin, Badass Babes Book Club, Sacred Sexuality, Sacred Circle Dancing, Death Doula, Art Witches, Artemistics (choir, drumming and chanting), Ancestral Healing, Around the Goddess Public Ceremonies, École de la Belle Sorcière, WitchSchool teacher training, Stregheria for Italian Witches, Sacred Postures, Feminist Activism, Sacred Travel, The Sacred Order of Brigid’s Well, Witches and River Keepers, Full Moon and New Moon Ceremonies and so many other groups, including groups you choose to create, facilitate, and moderate.
The next cohort will begin May 2022
Phase 1
May 29
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 3
Phase 2
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
August 7
August 14
Break
August 15 to
September 10
September 11 - graduating ceremony
Phase 3
October 16
November 13
December 11
January 15 2023
February 12
March 12 - Spring Equinox ceremony
April 9th
Weather permitting, classes will be held in person. Alternatively, they will be held over Zoom.
The next cohort will begin Sunday May 29th, 2022
Classes will be held 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
Facebook is a requirement to participate.
Dates are subject to adjustments.
WitchSchool Faculty
Karen
Founder/Teacher
Jacqui
Shape Shifting
Bonnie-Jean
Herbal Magic
Pamela
Conflict Resolution in
Sacred Space
Danielle
Mediumship &
Psychic Skills
Diane
Tarot & Drumming
Nancy
Healings Arts & Shielding
Diane
Sacred Circle Dancing
Judith
WitchSchool Crone
Admission Process
All potential WitchSchool students will complete an online application form, and if selected, will participate in an admissions interview in order to ensure each class has varied-experienced levels.