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In Golden Flame, students will journey into the ancient art of beeswax candle making, crafting candles as tools of transformation, devotion, and spellwork. Using one of nature’s purest substances, this course explores how to make rolled and poured beeswax candles, infuse them with spiritual intention, and incorporate herbs, oils, and crystals safely. Learn the symbolism of bees and solar magick, and how to align your candles with the moon, elements, and seasonal rituals. We'll also cover thrifty container ideas, magickal correspondences, and techniques for using beeswax candles in spells, meditation, and altar work.
Teacher: Maeve Branwen
Teacher Assistant:
Class Limit: Unlimited
Class Prerequisite: Orientation
Required Items:
Basic Candle-Making Supply List *Assignments are for those with supplies and without.
Wax
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Beeswax pellets or blocks (yellow or white)
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Where to buy: Mountain Rose Herbs, Etsy, Bulk Apothecary, Amazon, local beekeepers
Wicks
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100% cotton wicks (pre-tabbed for jar candles or loose for pillars)
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Square braid wicks (best for beeswax pillars)
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Wood wicks (optional, for crackling effect in jars)
Containers & Molds
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Heat-safe glass jars, tins, thrifted teacups, vintage jars
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Pillar molds (silicone, metal, or plastic)
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Mini molds (for floating candles: silicone cupcake, flower, or heart shapes)
Tools
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Double boiler or pour pot
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Candy thermometer (to monitor wax temp)
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Stirring stick (wooden skewer or stainless steel)
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Wick holders (clothespins, chopsticks, or wick bars)
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Scissors or wick trimmer
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Measuring cup (for oils or small wax amounts)
Optional Additions for Magick
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Essential oils (rose, lavender, frankincense, etc.)
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Dried herbs (mugwort, rosemary, lavender, etc.)
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Tiny tumbled crystals or chips (amethyst, quartz)
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Mica powder or beeswax-safe dye chips (natural colorants preferred)
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Biodegradable glitter (optional and sparing)
Safety Supplies
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Heatproof gloves (optional but helpful)
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Apron or protective cloth
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Paper towels and rubbing alcohol for cleanup
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Fire-safe surface for curing and burning
Step into the twilight realm where wonder dances on the wind and moss-covered stones guard ancient secrets. Whispers of the Fae is a hands-on magickal crafting course designed to teach you how to create beautiful, energetically-aligned fairy homes and sacred spaces that invite the Fae into your life with respect and enchantment. Rooted in folkloric tradition and spiritual connection, this course blends artistry with mysticism, guiding you through the ethics of Fae work, the lore of the Hidden Folk, and practical techniques to attract, honor, and live in harmony with the Fae.
You'll learn to use natural materials, herbs, crystals, symbols, and intuitive design to build fairy dwellings that act as spiritual offerings and portals. Whether you’re working with house spirits, garden guardians, or wild woodland fae, you’ll leave with tools, knowledge, and crafted creations that open your senses to the unseen.
Teacher: Maeve Branwen
Teacher Assistant:
Class Limit: Unlimited
Class Prerequisite: Orientation
Required Items: Suggested Supply List Provided
Welcome to "Poppets and Threads," a hands-on exploration of poppet magick, where we’ll delve into the creation, use, and empowerment of these magical tools. Poppets, often crafted from cloth, wax, or clay, are powerful symbols in folk magick, used to represent individuals, objects, or intentions. In this course, students will learn the history, symbolism, and techniques behind poppet magick and will have the opportunity to create their own poppets for various purposes, including protection, healing, and manifestation.
Teacher: Maeve Branwen
Teacher Assistant:
Class Limit: Unlimited
Class Prerequisite: Orientation
Required Items: Supply List
In this immersive, hands-on course, students will learn to craft powerful Witches’ Bottles—magical jars designed to serve as protective charms and banishment tools. These potent talismans are filled with nails, herbs, crystals, and personal items that are charged with specific intentions, creating a spiritual shield to ward off negative energy, protect the home, or banish harmful influences. Through this course, students will explore the history, symbolism, and methods of creating these protective bottles, while also learning how to activate them with intention and incorporate them into their daily magical practices. Whether buried beneath the earth or displayed as part of your home’s energetic protection, Witches' Bottles are versatile tools for enhancing spiritual safety and warding off negativity.
Teacher: Maeve Branwen
Teacher Assistant:
Class Limit: Unlimited
Class Prerequisite: Orientation
Supplies Needed: Supplies List Provided
In The Witch’s Whisper, you’ll journey into the mystical world of the besom—the traditional witch’s broom—through history, folklore, and hands-on magickal crafting. More than a tool of sweeping, the besom is a sacred symbol of protection, purification, and spiritual movement across realms.
Students will explore the deep-rooted lore of witches and brooms, from flying myths to doorway guardianship, and create not one, but two personalized besoms: a small altar-size besom for ritual use and a full-sized door besom to shield and bless the home. Learn how to select and charge your materials with intention, bind the handle with spells, and anoint your creation with herbs, crystals, and purpose.
By the end of this course, you’ll have crafted your own enchanted tools, empowered with tradition and your unique energy, ready to serve you in spellwork, protection, and seasonal rites.
Teacher: Maeve Branwen
Teacher Assistant:
Class Limit: Unlimited
Class Prerequisite: Orientation
Required Items: Suggested Supply List provided