Delve into the wisdom of the dark season and create an effigy representing your heartspace made from the magic of the forest.
Within the Slavic traditions, winter was a season to be both feared and respected. Ancestral communities understood the risks associated with winter and developed seasonal rituals, such as the crafting of “Winter Mother” dolls, as a means of ancestral wisdom and protection.
The Winter Solstice offers a potent time to reflect on what the darkness has revealed to us, what the previous year is releasing, and what is being returned to the earth. Join Elaine in this workshop to use traditional handcrafts to weave the wisdom of the land and the ancestors into collective intention for the darkest night of the year.
Workshop will include:
Traditional Slavic folklore about the winter season and winter solstice
Teachings on the role of the Winter Mother doll
Gathering materials from the land and instructions on weaving the doll
A tea circle to share and reflect on the experience and the wisdom of winter solstice
Pricing: $25-40 Sliding Scale
Meet Your Facilitator
Elaine Sokyrka is a multidimensional being who delights in connecting with and illuminating the mystery of this lived experience through the power of togetherness, connection with nature & land, and exploring how these elements speak through each of us.
Connect with Elaine: www.rootedinresonance.ca