Spellcrafting Class?

[Ivy Artemisia]

Would anyone be interested in taking a spellcrafting class?

It would take a look at spellcrafting as applied to any religion. Id go over what a spell is, timing, catalysts (ie: herbs, etc), recording results, why divine before a spell, backlash, research, how to write a neat-o rhyme, what can increase your chances of success, etc.

I know there used to be a basics of spellcrafting class, but I didn't see a current spellcrafting class. I love writing and research, so spellcrafting is one of my passions. I'm already working on my coven formation class, so I thought I'd put this out there and see if anyone would be interested in it?

[SilverClaw]

It would take a look at spellcrafting as applied to any religion. That would be interesting to look at ...

[Ivy Artemisia]

What I meant to say, is that the lessons wouldn't come from a strictly Wiccan background, ie: we wouldn't talk about setting up circles, or the ritual part of spells... just the 'meat' of the working sandwich. This way, the lessons could be applied to any path. :)

[SilverClaw]

Ok so you mean not learning how other paths do spell work is that what you mean? Sorry for being such a ditz at the moment :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

Not at the moment... more like the practical applications, though I'd love to do a history lesson eventually... that would be really interesting. ;)

[RubyRose]

I know there was a spellcrafting class a few years back. Faewyn taught it. I wonder if she'd be interested in reprising it.

There's the archive link: http://mysticwicks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

[Ivy Artemisia]

I looked through her class, and it seems as though it was taught utilizing casting circle, altars, athame's, etc. Which is awesome (as I'm Wiccan, and I use all of that in my spells), so thats why I offerred to teach it from a non-ritual perspective...

... but if she wants to re-teach it, I will happily back off. :)

[RubyRose]

I looked through her class, and it seems as though it was taught utilizing casting circle, altars, athame's, etc. Which is awesome (as I'm Wiccan, and I use all of that in my spells), so thats why I offerred to teach it from a non-ritual perspective...

... but if she wants to re-teach it, I will happily back off. :)

No no, I misread, I thought you wanted somebody to TEACH a spellcrafting class, not to actually teacher YOUR OWN class.

Sorry.

[Mysterious Willow]

This class sounds interesting to me :hahugh:.

[lunatala]

Sounds great. Sign me up.:boing:

[Pink_sheep]

I'd be interested in this!

[HareMoon]

Count me in! :boing:

[ForsakenxVoices]

I'm interested!!

[-Sky-]

I would be very interested as well!

I have casted spells here and there,mostly protection,good luck,empowering. But since i have been more focused on the religious part i would like to study spellcrafting more now and hone my skills.

Count me in most luckily

[Phoenix]

I would definitly be interested.

[~NightFire~]

I would be interested too. :uhhuhuh:

[Ivy Artemisia]

Awesome, I'm working on my outline now! :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

I'm also thinking of creating a Spellworking class to follow this one- taking the basics of writing/performing of a spell (which we'll cover) , and go a little more in depth. I am looking forward to sharing thoughts with y'all!

[Lilith Morgaine]

interested too

[soulfulpeacedove]

Could someone let me know if/when this might come to fruition? I love the idea of a non-Pathbased spellcasting class!

[RubyRose]

I believe Ivy will be running this class once the new CoT is up and running.

[Ivy Artemisia]

Yep, I'm getting this class ready to launch on the new COT site. Once I get all situated, I'll PM all who have been interested in this class! I'm looking forward to this class!

[Kalena]

Yep, I'm getting this class ready to launch on the new COT site. Once I get all situated, I'll PM all who have been interested in this class! I'm looking forward to this class!


I'm interested in this class too when it is up and running.

[yarrow_elfglow]

Yep, I'm getting this class ready to launch on the new COT site. Once I get all situated, I'll PM all who have been interested in this class! I'm looking forward to this class!

*jumps up and down* im intrested in the class, once its up and running :boing:

[evergreen]

I'm interested in signing up! I love the idea of a class that isn't a specific path.

[Caitlin.ann]

Send a PM my way as well, please. :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

If you want to, you can go ahead and sign up for circleofteaching.com, and join my class there. The dates are very obviously wrong, but I'm working on getting that corrected, and you can introduce yourself in the class "introduce yourself!" forum. :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

This class wll be starting September 1, in the new CoT. Sign up if you are interested! :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

Everyone has been sent a PM, even if you've already enrolled (I recognize some avatars :)

[Sakurako]

Am I too late to sign up?

[Ivy Artemisia]

Am I too late to sign up?


Nope, not too late at all.. the class doesn't start until September 1... just go to circleofteaching.com and register... then enroll in Spellcrafting. Just be aware that we are guinea pigs for the new COT, and none of the other classes are active yet. :) Once all the COT bugs are out, more people will be beginning their classes.

[Sakurako]

Woot :boing: I'll head over now.

[Ivy Artemisia]

We fixed a bug in the COT, and this bug caused some of you to be UNenrolled in the class. Please re-enroll if you are still interested in taking this class, and accidentally was deleted! This shouldn't be a problem from now on....

[Ivy Artemisia]

FYI, this class will be restarting in January. I will be opening enrollment at the beginning of December, and close enrollment during the third or fourth week of class. Just wanted to give anyone interested a heads up- and I'lll update this once enrollment is open. :)

[brigidrose]

Hi,

What days or evenings will you have it.

[Ivy Artemisia]

Hi,

What days or evenings will you have it.

Since the COT is all online, it will be whenever you like. There will be a new course and assignment(s) released each week. I'll post more about it when enrollment reopens, but its a pretty analytical look at spellcrafting, that can be integrated into whatever your beliefs/religion/gods are. :weirdsmil

[Ivy Artemisia]

This class is now open for enrollment again! Class begins January 5, and enrollment will stay open until Feb 1. After Feb 1, enrollment will be closed until the next session. :)

To enroll, visit the COT link in my siggy, register and enroll in my class. :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

This class begins tomorrow! Enrollment will be open for the next week or two, for anyone who's a late starter. :)

Click here to enroll at the new CoT (http://circleofteaching.com/course/view.php?id=13)

Here is the syllabus:

Course Overview
What is this course?
What isn't this course?
Expectations

Magick/ Spell Overview
What is a spell? What are the mandatory things a spell must usually have to be sucessful?
Laws of magick- how they apply to spells

Ethics
Creating your ethical code
Discussion on ethics

Intent
Narrowing your intent
What is your goal?
Creating your Statement of Intent
Too narrow vs. too vague- finding a balance
Choose a goal

Catalysts- Part I
Definition of catalyst.
What is a catalyst?
Why use them?
Herbal Magick
Elemental Magick

Catalysts- Part II
Sigil Magick
Knot Magick
Crystal Magick

Spoken Word
Using your statement of intent
Why Rhyme?
Community rhyming practice
Chanting


Energy
Energy in vs. raised energy
Ways to raise energy as a sollie
Ways to raise energy in a group

Timing
Solar Calendar
Lunar Calendar
Days of the week
Planetary Hours
Whenever the hell you feel like it?

Preparation and Aftermath
Grounding and Centering
Meditation
Divination
Are you sure?
Grounding
Acting in accord
'forgetting about it'

[~Audra~]

i'm in...finally...lol

can't wait! :thumbsup:

[trueseeker]

I looked through her class, and it seems as though it was taught utilizing casting circle, altars, athame's, etc. Which is awesome (as I'm Wiccan, and I use all of that in my spells), so thats why I offerred to teach it from a non-ritual perspective...

... but if she wants to re-teach it, I will happily back off. :)

I sing a song for you http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/funny-pictures-squirrel-plays-invisible-harmonica.jpg

I must say it is very welcomed for me such a class because I am having a conflicting fight with the idea of gods,and having to ask a god or some other juju I doubt,so spellcraft from this point of view is excellent.I jus t cannot cope with spells involving some gods,or invoking gods,it feels stranged,would be like invoking myself ,that is how it feels like.I am more drawn to the personal developing of skills and magical power than asking a god for help and assistance.It would be more smart,and enriching to do everything and really learn.Thank you Ivy and hope you would accept me as a student.

[Ivy Artemisia]

Sure! This is one of the classes that will for sure be open for enrollment on 9/1. :)