2010: May 8-9 MISC Hoodoo Heritage Festival Workshops

Unread post by **Leah Rivera** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:15 am

Hello,
If you are planning on attending the May 8th and 9th 2010 MISC Workshop, please let us know. Also if you'd like to pre-sign up for one of the classes, just put the name of the class here.

Information on the workshops is here:

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs00 ... 90983.html

Further updates with times of classes will be coming soon.
Cat & Lara

GoddessMojo · Unread post by **GoddessMojo** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:53 pm

Goodie! I've been waiting for dates... and will be attending! I'd like to sign up for pretty much ALL the classes! cat's astrology class, Fred Burke's sweetening class, Ms. Bri's love work class, Ms. Lara's footwashing class, Miss Robin's gambling class...as long as the times don't conflict. I hope I don't have to choose! I'm not a course graduate yet, so the jackball course will have to wait till next year I suppose. I'm confused about the hoodoo food class requirements though- one must have a hoodoo food recipe to attend? Must it be traditional or may one create a recipe for the purpose?
(edited to reflect my course choices and only reply once to the thread)

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:59 pm

I'd like to attend. Is there a deadline for RSVP? What is the closest airport to LM?

absynthia · Unread post by **absynthia** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:29 pm

Yes, I will be coming, and plan to attend Tea Leaf readings with Cat, Perfumes with James, and possibly Portable alters with Carin and Container bottle spells with Lara.

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:06 pm

If I may inquire, where is the list of workshops that are being presented this year? I found last year's, but cannot seem to find this year's list.

GoddessMojo · Unread post by **GoddessMojo** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:12 pm

I received the newsletter today with the class listings but it didn't mention any of the classes absynthia mentioned. They sound great too....

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:48 am

absynthia is probably confused because the thread pertaining the workshop from last year does not clearly state the year, although the dates of the posts should make it clear. I assume that each year different classes will be given.

It would be helpful if a list of classes were made available on this thread, instead of just in the newsletter.

bodacious · Unread post by **bodacious** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:18 am

My daughter and myself will be attending both days and most of the classes.

Unread post by **Priestess Najah** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:23 am

Hello!

This is my RSVP for the 2010 Workshops on May 8th and 9th. I am very excited to come to Forestville and meet everyone - in person!

I would like to attend miss cat's Master Jack Ball class, Fred Burke's sweetners class, Lara's foot washing class, and Miss Bri's conjure class. In case of conflicting schedule times, my order of priority is:

miss cat's jack ball class
Miss Bri's conjure class
Fred Burkes sweetner class
Lara's foot washing class.

Thanks so much and I will see you in May!
Najah

MightyAphrodite · Unread post by **MightyAphrodite** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:47 pm

cleopatra wrote:It would be helpful if a list of classes were made available on this thread, instead of just in the newsletter.

Here's the link to the newsletter with the 2010 workshops:
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs00 ... 90983.html

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:28 pm

Thanks, Mighty Aphrodite!

Unread post by **corazon** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:30 pm

Hello!

I am planning to attend the workshops and party on May 8th and 9th.

Here are the classes I would like to attend:

Fred Burke's sweetner class
Miss Bri's love conjure class
Lara's foot washing class

I am really looking forward to this!!!

Thank you,

Stacy
Huntington Beach, CA.

Brida · Unread post by **Brida** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:29 am

Greetings!

I will be attending this event on both days. I would like to take the following workshops:

Fred Burke's class on sweetening.
Miss Bri's class on love magic.
Sister Robin ("Red Robin")'s Edible Magic. (I am SUPER EXCITED about this workshop! I LOVE Robin, and I love to cook/bake!)

Please count me in! It will be so nice to put faces with forum names. I hope to see everyone there!

YEA!
-Brida

faith2008 · Unread post by **faith2008** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:53 am

Brida wrote:Greetings!

I will be attending this event on both days. I would like to take the following workshops:

Fred Burke's class on sweetening.
Miss Bri's class on love magic.
Sister Robin ("Red Robin")'s Edible Magic. (I am SUPER EXCITED about this workshop! I LOVE Robin, and I love to cook/bake!)

Please count me in! It will be so nice to put faces with forum names. I hope to see everyone there!

YEA!
-Brida

I am so glad to see you're going. That helped me make up my mind.

Sign me up for:

Miss Cat's atrology class
Fred Burke's class on sweetening.
Miss Bri's class on love magic.

I'm so excited. I can't wait until May.

Hugs,
Hope

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:58 am

It is so exciting to see all of the folks who will be coming for the workshops! For those who have never been before, these really are an incredible opportunity to get hands on training. I attended the first workshop weekend two years ago in Alameda as well as the one last year--they just keep getting better! Looking forward to see you all there!
love and blessings,
Bri

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:05 am

Please provide information on the nearest airport (San Francisco-Oakland?), directions, nearby hotels, etc.

I am interested in:

Miss Robin's gambling luck class
Miss Cat's astrology class
Red Robin's edible magic class

faith2008 · Unread post by **faith2008** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:27 pm

cleopatra wrote:Please provide information on the nearest airport (San Francisco-Oakland?), directions, nearby hotels, etc.

I am interested in:

Miss Robin's gambling luck class
Miss Cat's astrology class
Red Robin's edible magic class

I believe Santa Rosa and San Francisco are the closest.

Brida · Unread post by **Brida** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:44 pm

I feel so dumb! I forgot to sign up for Miss Cat's astrology workshop! Please add me to that list as well.

I live in Sacramento, and I was thinking I would commute back and forth both days. Now that I am thinking about it, I just may make it a long awaited retreat in Santa Rosa. I am so excited! I will look up places to sleep over!

My birthday is in May, and this is going to be my birthday present to myself! YEA!!

I am so giddy about this! It feels like I am a kid, again!

hugs,
Brida

Brida · Unread post by **Brida** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:46 pm

faith2008 wrote: I am so glad to see you're going. That helped me make up my mind.

Sign me up for:

Miss Cat's atrology class
Fred Burke's class on sweetening.
Miss Bri's class on love magic.

I'm so excited. I can't wait until May.

Hugs,
Hope

Hope!
We will HAVE to hang out together! Give me a call, and let's make some plans!

YEA,
Brida

MightyAphrodite · Unread post by **MightyAphrodite** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:17 pm

I'm RSVP-ing for Fred Burke's sweetening class.

Unread post by **Flamethrower** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:57 pm

I'll be driving up from LA, so I plan on attending most, if not all, the workshops as long as they aren't run concurrently. Plan on signing up for Cat's HRCC soon so I can attend her jackball workshop.

Truly looking forward to this!
Carol

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:32 am

Hi, Carol, I look forward to seeing you. The workshops do not overlap -- an industrious person can take ALL of them -- but the jackball workshop is for course graduates only and there is no way you can join the course now and graduate by May. I offer the jackball workshop every year, though, so if you take the course now, you will have graduated by next year.

I look forward to seeing you!

Unread post by **Flamethrower** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:34 am

Received your newsletter by e-mail today - THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE DISCOUNT COUPON!

I'm really excited about the content of this workshop, and will try my darnde$t to attend. Maybe I should light a candle to make this happen.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:35 am

I hope to see you in May.

As for the discount coupons, there are new ones in each issue of the newsletter, so stick with us and watch your savings mount up.

Unread post by **Flamethrower** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:43 am

catherineyronwode wrote:Hi, Carol, I look forward to seeing you. The workshops do not overlap -- an industrious person can take ALL of them -- but the jackball workshop is for course graduates only and there is no way you can join the course now and graduate by May. I offer the jackball workshop every year, though, so if you take the course now, you will have graduated by next year.

You're absolutely correct....I was so excited about receiving the newsletter that the "graduate" requirement didn't register!

Regardless, I'll be there!

Brida · Unread post by **Brida** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:58 pm

Hello!

I have a dear friend who will be visiting me from another state that weekend, and I will be bringing him along with me. His trip to California is going to be a spiritual retreat for him, and I pray that he is guided magically with the blessings of God, the Almighty! His intitals are K.S. so please save him a spot on the same workshops that I am signed up for.

That reminds me, I need to call the shop to find out what all I need to bring for the Culinary Magic workshop! I am so excited!!!

with love and prayers,
Brida

Unread post by **Priestess Najah** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:52 am

Hello Everybody!

I have just confirmed my flight and lodging for the Lucky Mojo Party and Workshops in May 2010! Whoo-hoo! I am very excited to travel to Forestville and meet miss cat and nagasiva, and all the wonderful presenters at the workshop - in person! I can hardly wait to see the shop.

I was wondering whom else might be coming? I'm staying at the Fern Grove Cottages. I had a trippy conversation with "Margaret". I asked if there any discounted rates for the event, and her mind was blown by what I was coming for, LOL! I told her I was traveling for a conference on African-American Folk Magic, presented by Lucky Mojo. I mean come on, doesn't everybody know about Lucky Mojo in Guerneville?!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to being back in my Cali, albeit it's northern Cali, a bit different than my southern California, but it's still California all the same.

Peace,
Najah

maverick96 · Unread post by **maverick96** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:09 am

I would love to attend, but won't know if I can until next week sometime, but here are the classes I'm most interested in attending:
All of Miss Bri's classes

Fred Burke's class on sweetening spells
Miss Lara's foot washing class
I will let you know one way or the other as soon as I find out if I'll be able to make it. I'll be driving up from LA. Any idea how long the drive usually takes? Thanks!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:48 pm

The drive from LA to Forestville is long -- best to come up the day before and stay overnight in a motel. We are 1 1/2 hours north of San Francisco, a few miles west of the 101. See

http://luckymojo.com/mojocatmap.html

Unread post by **Flamethrower** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:04 pm

Just throwing this out there

I'll be driving from the LA area and plan on attending all workshops that I'm allowed to attend (no jackball class for me). If anyone is interested in carpooling and/or splitting the cost of a room, please PM me.

Only sane, adventurous people need apply - it'll be a looong drive.

Unread post by **corazon** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:32 pm

Oh goodness, I missed miss cat's course on astrology and rootwork!!
Pretty please I would LOVE to attend this!!!

Thanks! Can't wait!

-stacy

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:49 am

Robin Petersen and i are putting the finishing touches on the rules for the Conjure Cook-Off, so look for those in your next newsletter -- and i will post the URL here as well.

Lara Rivera and i will also have the daily schedule of classes assembled soon -- i'm hoping we will work on all of this tomorrow and the next day, and to have it all into newsletter format by mid-March.

Additionally, there is the apprenticeship program for graduates that will run suring the week BEFORE the workshops. If you are a course graduate and want to take a partial completin of he apprenticeship program in one-week segments, this i your chance. Details to follow via biewletter.

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:44 am

How long is the apprenticeship program? Does it need to be completed in person? I am definitely interested, but don't know if I can spend a whole week in California.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:37 pm

Najah, it will be great to see you! I'm really looking forward to the event this year. Lara, Ms. Robin, and i are working on getting it all together so it will flow smoothly. See you then!

Unread post by **shelbert** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:09 pm

Hi all,

This is my RSVP for the 2010 Workshops on May 8th and 9th. I am looking foward to attending. I am interested in all the classes.

What is the closest airport and hotel accomodations? Please advise!

Michelle

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:00 pm

We are located 1 1/2 hours north of San Francisco. There are hotels and motels in Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, and other nearby towns.

Maps are here:

http://luckymojo.com/mojocatmap.html

nette · Unread post by **nette** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:10 pm

I will also be attending both days, and the would love to attend as many classes as possible.....But if conflicting schedules my order of preference is : Fred Burke's sweetening class, Ms. Bri's love work class, Ms. Lara's footwashing class, Miss Robin's gambling class, cat's astrology class. but will be grateful for any that I can still get into.
Thank You.

This is my first attendance and I will be traveling so-low, any other ladies that are also attending alone or with others and wouldn't mind my tagging along while there..would be greatly appreciated.

Nette

missheather68 · Unread post by **missheather68** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:25 pm

Greetings, This is Heather Tobin here (1466)G and I am intending on flying out from New Hampshire to attend both days of workshops! Any suggestions as to where to fly to and places to stay greatly appreciated! Cannot wait!

Heather
Blessings to all!

Unread post by **Pattie Fross** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:53 am

Wish I could go...

Pattie Fross
Somewhere in Georgia

michelamanda · Unread post by **michelamanda** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:47 am

This is my RSVP for the Workshop on May 8th and 9th. I also want to pre-register for Deacon Millett's and Miss Bri's classes. Can't Wait!!

tayra · Unread post by **tayra** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:11 pm

Hi...
this is would be my first time there... and i'm so looking forward...
I'll love to attend Fred Burke's sweetening class, Ms. Bri's love work class, Ms. Lara's footwashing class, and also miss Cat's class.. but i'm a begginer!
Also i will be flying to San Francisco.. any suggestions on how to go from San francisco to Forestville? any bus or how can I do.. also do u recommend any hotel around the area, i'll be traveling by myself so if is there another girl who can join me...

Blessings!

sunseer88 · Unread post by **sunseer88** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:43 pm

Hi.. I will be attending and would like to RSVP for all the sessions. If I have to choose in ranking order. Sweetening Workshop; Astrology for Rootworkers, Gambler's Workshop, Dressing, Fixing Working with Candles, and the Foot Washing Workshop.

Looking forward to it.

misterkurtis · Unread post by **misterkurtis** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:16 pm

I learned a lot last year and had fun. I'll be there again this year. I want to take: Astrology, Jackball, and a couple others, but not sure exactly which ones. Probably depends on the schedule. If you are wondering if you should go... You should!

misterkurtis · Unread post by **misterkurtis** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:08 pm

I am also interested in the apprenticeship and would love the opportunity to take that.

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:15 pm

I'd love to attend the Hoodoo Food workshop - better call the shop

and I really need to attend the Jack Ball workshop. I ought to do the Foot Washing workshop again, too.

But I can only attend one day.

Miss Michaele

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:25 pm

The Apprenticeship orgram this year runs the week of May 3 - May 7 and covers Week 2 of the 3-week apprenticeship. Any course graduate can take these lessons, but you will be required to sign a standard non-disclosure agreement, as you will be working with shop materials. No taping is allowed, either.

You do not need to have previously taken Week 1 to take Week 2.

Once you have taken all 9 Apprenticeship lessons (which may occur over the course of 3 years) and you ahve worked the requisite number of hours for me in payment (part of the week's work, and accomplished during the week), you will have earned your Apprenticeship certificate.

If you are interested in the Apprenticeship, please call the shop. We have 5 people tentatively scheduled at this time. There is no set limit on the number of people who can take the apprenticeship, but attendance will be limited.

If a sufficient number of people can also attend the next week for 5 days, i will continue the apprenticeship on to Week 3; if not, they can wait until the next series of Apprenticeship lessons.

ghostsong · Unread post by **ghostsong** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:01 am

Hello all (and sorry If I'm posting this in the wrong place),
I don't want to clutter the forum with personal correspondence but I was just wondering if there is anyone in the LA or Orange County area that will be traveling north in early May for the Hoodoo and Rootwork training workshops? I am looking to maybe catch a ride up there, and I am willing to split gas. I was going to look for ride shares online closer to the date, but I would much rather travel with a fellow rootworker. Anyway, if there is anyone in the area who might be willing, please PM me. Thank you.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:51 am

I hope you find a ride -- i am moving this thread to the workshops and apprenticeships section of the board.

Unread post by **starsinthesky7** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:54 am

LOL flamethrower, I should light a candle too so I can attend. Thats quite a bit of a drive though for me, and so many great things in between Forestville, and LA county. It would probably take me a week to get to the shop. But I am going to try to come as well.

And Cat it was soo nice talking with you the other day, and you shedding light on a screenname that apparently choose me! I read all about the 7 sisters! Fascinating stuff. Anywhoo hope to see you in May

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:55 am

I look forward to seeing you, starsinthesky7!

Unread post by **Miss Kerry** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:30 am

Oh I would love to come over to California and attend the party and workshops and meet everyone, but unfortunately i'm just not gonna be able to afford the flights to the USA from the UK and accomodation, but hopefully if i put a little money by over the forthcoming year i'll be able to attend next year!!!

I hope you all have a great time....... it would be great if possible if someone could video the event and post it for us unfortuate ones who won't be able to come...... (just a thought!)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:43 am

Since we do hold these events every year, you will have further opportunities to attend. No videotaping is allowed, though -- the workshops are private lessons presented by well-known teachers and practitioners and conveyed to folks who want to really learn the secrets of hands-on work, not just read about hoodoo on the web.

Anyone can attend (you do not need to be a student of my correspondence course), and our intention is to not only see that folks get some great lessons in old-school conjure, but also to provide a place for root doctors and spiritual workers from all over to meet and make friends, in the interests of promoting a truly collegial hoodoo community.

chy clayton s · Unread post by **chy clayton s** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:54 am

I'm actively working on making going possible. Is it acceptable to post a thread for ride/room share info?

I would need a ride from Seattle, WA (I don't drive but can pay extra on gas to compensate) and would be interested in sharing a room.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:05 am

Yes, htere is a thread already up about rides from Southern California, so go ahead and post a new topic thread about rides from Seattle, Oregon, etc.

snake · Unread post by **snake** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:06 pm

I would like to attend at least one day of workshops. Will a schedule be posted? I would really really like to attend the the Astrology workshop because old fashioned sky observation is very important to my sense of time and space. I'm hoping that one might possibly be on the Saturday? I'm not sure if I can attend workshops on the Sunday.

chy clayton s · Unread post by **chy clayton s** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:45 pm

So we don't clog up the board with individual posts.

I would need a ride to Forestville, California from Seattle, WA (I don't drive but can pay extra on gas to compensate) and would be interested in sharing a room.

I'm also interested in the possibility of leaving a few days early and taking the train to the nearest station and getting a ride from there.

snake · Unread post by **snake** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:45 am

If you're talking about Amtrak I believe the nearest station is Sacramento or somewhere in the Bay Area

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:54 am

Amtrak to the Eastbay is on a more direct route to our place than Sacramento is, but the train does not come all the way up here to Sonoma County anymore (it used to, and it even stopped in Forestville, many years ago, but they tore up the tracks and widened the highway, and that was the end of that).

seawmn · Unread post by **seawmn** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:23 pm

I would like to sign up for the candle class whichever day it is? and can I also rsvp for 2 people besides me?
which day is it, or is there one on both days... whatever.... I plan to BE THERE, WAHOO!
*OK now I'm totally confused* the March newsletter said that Bri would be doing a "candle dressing" class, that is what I want to do along with a couple of friends. so that wd be RSVP x 3. Only now, looking at the schedule it is not listed???
(which is what?)
is you is or is you ain't doing the candle dressing class... ?

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:32 am

I'm another non-driver with gas money. I'd like to attend both days and could also pay up to $50 to share a hotel room. I'm in Willits, about 80 miles north of Santa Rosa. Anyone coming from Laytonville? Fort Bragg? Arcata? Oregon? Points north?

Otherwise I'll come with members of my family who drive but aren't free to make a 160-mile round trip twice.

Miss Michaele