A bit of a change for me from Awen's, Hares and Moons on a bracelet, a wide guitar cuff for a rock lover, hope they like it 🤞
Saturday, 7 December 2024
Friday, 8 November 2024
Copper Hare and Silver Crescent Moon
Fresh of the soldering block a Copper Hare with an engraved Spiral on it's flank cut from sheet metal and a hammered textured Crescent Moon hand cut from Sterling Silver sheet.
Love the look of mixed metals, the warmth of Copper with the coolness of Silver. What do you think?
Hare today gone tomorrow?
Necklace & Pendants | Morning Star Craft
Saturday, 4 June 2022
Lammas Camp 2022
**Timetable times and revised workshops are at the bottom of the page, please scroll down**
June already, Lammas Camp is fast approaching.
It is a lovely place to be, once that hill has been safely navigated. There is a path/drive up it now which makes it easier, especially when it's wet and muddy, so we don't have to keep saying going wide lol. Those of you with those ginormous motor homes still need to be carful of the farm's stone gate post though, I shouldn't fancy driving one of those down bendy, small one track Derbyshire lanes, I found a Bongo to be just the right size 🚐 :) Once up in the field there are lovely views and spectacular sunsets. Time to relax and meet up with folk you might not have seen for some time, and also a chance to get to know new people.
R J Caterers are onsite again so no need to cook if you don't want to, I love their Halloumi Fries.
We have Beating of the Bounds followed by the opening Fire Ceremony on Thursday evening, please join in make some noise. Weather witches please do your thing and bring us good weather for it 🙏
There is a Handfasting on both Friday and Saturday, always lovely to watch and wish them well 💓
Friday evening we have the popular Pub Quiz. Well it was the first one last year and that was popular, had a shock when I saw how many were in the marquee and had to rush round getting it more ventilated lol
Saturday we have the Lammas Ritual.
There will be Larp and Folk Songs by Chilled Mead and Storytelling by Drakka Redd as well to keep you entertained, feel free to join in with them all :)
Drumming around the fire each evening, please respect the curfew though, to keep the neighbours happy and ensure we can keep coming back, chanting, quite singing, soft acoustic etc is all good after drumming stops. If you've been to the belly dance workshop earlier in the day try out your new skills out round the fire to the beat of the drums,
Some of the workshops we have already are:
Drumming with the Ancestors - Barbara Meiklejohn-free
The Wise-woman's Garden - Chris Hurst
A wise-woman's garden provides her (or him) with all the supplies that they need. Not just food but also medicines/remedies and yes. In this workshop learn the basics and CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGN
Rewilding Yourself - Maili Mcquaid
A walk and talk to meet the plant allies, friends, food and cure. Learn to identify, use and connect to nature through plants and practical paganism.
Q&A about How spirit works with us all - Elaine Hakin
Reiki/Chakra Meditation - Aj Janko
Power Animals I - A talk about the importance of Animal Spirits, followed by a journey to meet and greet your current Animal Spirit guide.
Power Animals II - A shorter talk but a longer journey to the 4 quarters, to hopefully meet your totem animals or to gain wisdom and advice from any passing Animal Spirits that may want to help you.
Please be prepared to make yourself comfy for the journeys ie something to lie on or sit comfortably in.
With a focus on appreciating nature to enhance our wellbeing, through painting and observation
Runes I & II - Darren Ramesdale
Runes I - Basic runes discussed, practical demonstration of runic techniques
Runes II - Further runes practical techniques for more advanced applications
Drum Healing - Ken Hakin
An introduction to Medical Astrology - Lauren Elliott
In this workshop I will be discussing the association between the zodiac and how each zodiac sign is linked to specific parts of the body. I will be giving you the basics on how to use your natal chart as a map to good and balanced health.
Mindfulness - Karl Stirland
Bumble Bees - Karl Stirland
Introduction to common British Bumblebees, how to help them and possibly a safari to see some up close assuming the weather is okay
Belly Dance - Sophie Seniuk
Come and learn some moves and maybe show them off around the campfire to drum beats later
Long Guided Meditation - Sara Alice
Dream Catcher Making - Linda
Make a small dream catcher, different styles to have a go at and lots of different materials
Morning Yoga - Sara Alice
Join Sara from Topaz Yoga in a beginner friendly practice with an emphasis on simplicity, repetition and ease of movement. Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals, as we make a full circuit of the body's range of motion alongside the employment of breathing techniques and guided shavasana
? - Lara Turner
Paula will be in the Craft Area with creative activities for kids and grown ups, including Pewter Casting (that's an adult one) amongst others. She also very bravely (in my opinion anyway lol) volunteers to keep children occupied while their adults wrestle with tent poles on set up Thursday and take down Sunday.
I'll get a timetable worked out nearer the time, reminder to myself - don't clash the drums with the meditations lol The timetable will be on an A-board near the Welcome Tent, which is where you can find crew members too if you need help.
All in all not a bad weekend don't you think?
**A bit of an edit, well it looks likes not much, but it sends my laptop into a panic and what shouldn't take long takes hours while it spins it's wheel and I loose my train of thought. Hey ho, anyway think I've got the timetable sorted out again even though a couple of people have dropped out of running workshops and another drum workshop suddenly added lol. Think there's a good mixture of things to suite most folk, what do you think?
Ah going to try to add the update now, stand by it could go all horribly wrong at this time of night lol zzzzz
Lammas Camp 2022 Workshops/Talks & Events
All times and events are subject to change on the day.
Please see description for further details of workshops etc
Thursday
2 pm - Camp Opens
2-5.30 pm - Set up Crafts for Children in the Craft Area
7 pmish - Beating of the Bounds & Fire Lighting/Welcome Ceremony
Friday
Round the Fire or Marquee 1 if raining
4.30 pm - Entertainment - Storytelling - Drakka Redd
6 pmish - Handfasting
7 pmish - Pub Quiz, prizes to be won - Marquee 1
Saturday
Round the Fire or Marquee 1 if raining
5.30 pmish - Handfasting
6.30 pm - Entertainment - Darren Ramsdale/Chilled Mead
7.30 pmish - Lammas Ritual
Sunday
10-1 pm - Take Down Crafts for Children in the Crafts Area whilst adults get their stuff together
2 pm - Camp closes. Safe travels onwards everyone xx
Some workshop descriptions -
Drumming with the Ancestors - Barbara Meiklejohn-free
Through the power of the drum, you will journey to the cave of your ancestors to connect once more with the old ones and reawaken your dormant memories of who you once were as a wise one.
The Wise-woman’s Garden - Chris Hurst
A wise-woman's garden provides her (or him) with all the supplies that they need. Not just food but also medicines/remedies and yes. In this workshop learn the basics and CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGN
Rewilding Yourself - Maili Mcquaid
A walk and talk to meet the plant allies, friends, food and cure. Learn to identify, use and connect to nature through plants and practical paganism.
Birth Readings - Lara Turner
A mixture of Tarot and Numerology
Runes I & II - Darren Ramsdale
Runes I - Basic runes discussed, practical demonstration of runic techniques
Runes II - Further runes practical techniques for more advanced applications
An introduction to Medical Astrology - Lauren Elliott
In this workshop I will be discussing the association between the zodiac and how each zodiac sign is linked to specific parts of the body. I will be giving you the basics on how to use your natal chart as a map to good and balanced health.
Bumble Bees - Karl Stirland
Introduction to common British Bumblebees, how to help them and possibly a safari to see some up close assuming the weather is okay
Belly Dance - Sophie Seniuk
Come and learn some moves and maybe show them off around the campfire to drum beats later
Dream Catcher Making - Inda Faith
Make a small dream catcher, different styles to have a go at and lots of different materials
Morning Yoga - Sara Alice
Join Sara from Topaz Yoga in a beginner friendly practice with an emphasis on simplicity, repetition and ease of movement. Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals, as we make a full circuit of the body's range of motion alongside the employment of breathing techniques and guided shavasana
Please see revised times above for craft workshops
That's all for now folks, see you in the field soon :)
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Hare Bracelets for Ostara Spring Equinox
Hares are great on jewellery in any season but especially more so at Spring Equinox/Ostara time being the origin of the easter bunny.
I have been busy making some Hare Bracelets in both Copper for it's healing abilities and warm colour and aluminium for it silver colour and tarnish resistant ability.
The Trio of Running Hares with Triskeles came first and then Hares either side of a Triple Moon with Spirals and tiny stars at their feet.
All the bracelets can be inscribed on the inside with a personal message to make them even more special.
You can find them here on my Morning Star Craft website or drop me a message here and let me know what you'd like.
Not a Hare but still to do with Spring and Summer are Bees. This is my pun on Blessed Be with Blessed Bee instead as they should be blessed bzzz
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Lammas Camp 2021
1st of July already, only 4 weeks to go until we are back in the field celebrating Lammas and being together again, having had to miss last year like a lot of events did. I've got the workshops listed for those of you who like to know what's on :) The lovely RJS Catering will be there again with lots of yummy food for you to buy, saves on washing up and faff ;) Their menu for camp can be found on my website along with the ticket form and other info.
Workshops 2021
Timetable
Look out for the A board near the Welcome Tent for the timetable of events each day
Paganism and Community - Cat Treadwell
A talk on Paganism and community
Journey to the Now - Chris Hurst
Follows along the lines that mindfulness is about, but then goes MUCH deeper and teaches people how to find their own consciousness (themselves) and bring that into the now.
Working with your Inner Child - Sara Cad
Working with your Inner Child: meeting and caring for your younger self.
Runes I & II - Darren Ramsdale
Runes I - Basic runes discussed, practical demonstration of runic techniques
Runes II - Further runes practical techniques for more advanced applications
Crystal Healing - Caz Stafford
.What is Crystal Healing? Crystal Healing is a holistic and natural therapy that taps into the energetic power of crystals and how they affect the body and mind. A crystal therapist will place healing crystals on or around a client to help unblock, focus and direct energy. Here we'll discuss how crystal healing works, what you can expect from a session and how you can use crystals at home.
During this workshop you will learn: * Crystals and their benefits for emotional & physical health * How to cleanse and charge your crystals * How to programme your crystals to work with you and finally * How a Crystal Healing is preformed
Abundance - Qoya & Cacao - Katherine Rushton
.Qoya is an embodied shamanic movement practice based on the idea that through movement we remember that our true essence is wise, wild and free. Wise is the ancient time-honoured practice of yoga, wild is the creative expression of dance, and free is the pleasure of moving our bodies and unbridled enjoyment our of sensuality.
We will explore the theme of ‘Abundance’ through cacao (optional), movement and the wisdom of Lammas, the Mother archetype and element of fire.
All genders, ages and abilities welcome.
2 hour workshop
Demonstration of Mediumship - Elaine Hakin
Audience demonstration of mediumship.
Lughnasana : a yogic ritual - Libby Broad
An enchanting Yoga sequence where we use the body as a powerful instrument to channel the themes of Lammas / Lughnasadh, combined with yogic myth and personal intentions. Suitable for all levels.
Drum Healing - Ken Hakin
Drum Healing workshop with Ken and Elaine
Morning Yoga - Sara Kiks
Join Sara from Topaz Yoga in a beginner friendly practice with an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals, as we make a full circuit of the body’s range of motion alongside the employment of breathing techniques and guided shavasana
Craft Workshops - Paula
Craft workshops for Adults and Children.
Separate timetable to come.
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