The second week finishes the Reiki course, had a fire walk, thrills your musical senses, brings out your inner Crone, and makes you laugh out loud, among other things.  The Art Gallery is open 5pm-9pm this week, except for the 17th, when the venue will be closed for the Croning Ritual. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.

The second Sunday offers drums, Shamanism, the first half the Reiki course, the Pagan Origins of Christmas, the famous Couples Game by Al Lord and more! The Art Gallery is open 9am-9pm today. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.

9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Reiki I

Presented by Karen Hefner. The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. You will learn the Usui/Tibetan method of Reiki including all the hand positions for a complete Reiki treatment, the level II symbols and Japanese techniques. The International Center for Reiki Training certified course materials will be provided.

Location: North Window. Participant Notes: Preregister by emailing khefner333@q.com. Fees: $350 – covers Reiki I and II. Presenter Info: After studying, experiencing, and practicing alternative modes of healing for the past decade, Karen has dedicated herself to being in service as a catalyst for personal growth, expansion, and healing. She is a certified Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master and an Associate Teacher for the LightSong School of Shamanic Studies.

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The second Saturday combines dancing with laughter and drumming and much, much more. The Art Gallery is open 9am-9pm today. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.

9:00 – 11:00 am – Altars: Guide to creating your own sacred space

Presented by Kathy Skaggs. Group discussion about the spirit of sacred space. We will cover such topics as: altars as a tool for meditation, placement of altars, colors, signs and symbols, and objects of meaning. We will also touch on workplace altars, portable altars, garden altars, windowsill altars, ritual altars, etc. We will discuss altar building as a creative process using sound and scent, fire and light. Ages 10 and up please. We will create a group-built altar with items the participants bring to the workshop. Pack up a small box of things that are symbolic and special to you. Each participant will take home their own copy of the wonderful book “Altars Made Easy” by Peg Streep!

Participant Notes: Preregister by emailing kasdesign@hotmail.com. Ages 10 and up. Location: Gallery Room. Fees: $12 due at workshop. Presenter Info: Kathy Skaggs has been building various kinds of altars since she was able to put a found treasure from nature in her pocket as a wee bairn. I didn’t realize I was building altars until way later in life! Personal creative expression through the building of altars is a necessity of human spirit! Come play, ya’ll!

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We have a new page for people traveling in for The Goddess Festival. It’s right here: Traveling To The Festival?

The first full week of events includes chanting, yoga, the labyrinth, our festival cd release party and more! The Art Gallery is open 5pm-9pm this week. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.

Monday:  6:30 – 8:00 pm – Singing in Sacred Circle

Presented by Cynthia Huelsmann. There are many chants that relate to the Divine Feminine, the Goddess in her many forms, and to her place in the web of life. Singing in community brings a level of connection and joy that is hard to explain. The repetitive singing of simple chants allows an opening and connection to spirit that we often miss in our busy modern lives. Location: Open Floor.

Presenter Info: I have been chanting for over 30 years. I have attended many workshops and conferences including singing with Kay Gardner at Michfest for many years and with Woman with Wings both in Michigan and Bangor, Maine since Kay’s passing in 2002. I have also attended workshops and sang with Starhawk, Ruth Barrett, Judy Piazza, Robert Gass, and Margot Adler. I have led several singing Circles at the Midwest Wimmins Music Fest, the Spinsterhaven spring gathering, and last year’s Goddess Festival. Last year’s workshop led to an ongoing singing circle in Fayetteville, and the group will be part of this circle.

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Sunday, March 7, offers an eclectic blend of events.  Vocal play, an open mic, storytelling, and more, oh my! The Art Gallery is open 9am-9pm today. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.

9:00 am – 11:00 – Her-Story: Revealing your story in a circle of womyn

Presented by Esyule Gamache/Spinsterhaven. Using one topic, we will go around the circle and tell a part of our lives, offered as a window into an important part of our lives. Womyn often don’t regard their lives as ‘important’ or valid, but when we speak of our stories, it acts to inspire and yields hidden wisdom to others. This is an ancient way of extending ourselves to our “tribe.” Women only Please.

Participant Notes: Preregister by emailing esyule@yahoo.com. Location: Gallery Room. Presenter Info: Esyule has been offering workshops on aspects of the feminine since 1989. Through developing lodges for various stages of womanhood, especially the crone lodge, Esyule has discovered the immense importance of telling stories in a group.

March 6th is the first Saturday of the Festival and is loaded for bear. The Art Gallery is open 9am-9pm today. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Money and the Goddess

Presented by Lynda Campbell. I invite ordinary women, aka Goddesses, to begin their own personal “Money Journal,” a space in which to explore their relationship with money. In the past year I have been keeping such a journal and, especially through collage, have begun to demystify the subject for myself. I am happy to share this journal with participants. Women only, please.

Participant Notes: Preregister by emailing lynca1732@yahoo.com. Fees: $10 due at workshop. Location: Gallery Room.Supplies To Bring: A journal, any art supplies and any collage materials you wish. I will provide some scissors, glue sticks and other supplies for collage.

Presenter Info: I am a lifelong journaler and I rely on my journals for guidance, insight and play. I have led small art journal workshops and love to interact with participants as they make discoveries while creating their journals. At last year’s Goddess Festival I led “The Goddess Letters” workshop. At the time I had the idea of beginning the current money journal. When I began it I was experiencing the familiar fear of not having enough money. I was also dismayed at the worldwide financial crisis. In making the journal, my perspective is shifting. I have a deeper than ever sense of the interconnectedness of people throughout the world. I believe that it is up to us women to change the economic direction. The greatest benefit to me personally is that my relationship with money is evolving – with less anxiety, greater trust and more gratitude for my own abundance.

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The Calendar has been updated with event descriptions and other information.  Start marking your calendars!  And if you are interested in an event, tell all your friends on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc.  Even if you’re not interested in a particular event, spread the word anyway!  Let’s make The Goddess Festival 2010 historic!