Come read in community and drink organic Good Grief tea! Bring a book on death, dying, or grief or borrow one. Opening share, silent reading time, closing share.
Join us to learn more about Threshold Choirs and singing at the bedside of the dying.
This is a volunteer choir open to any singer who can display a calm, restrained, and loving demeanor when singing for the dying, being aware that sights, sounds, and smells at the bedside may be startling to some.
We will learn simple songs and harmonies to sing to gently ease the transition for both the dying person and their loved ones and caregivers.
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Drop by Acupunktrix from 10-1 on Sunday, April 23 to break the stigma around grief. Light a candle and write a letter to someone who has died. The more we talk about death and loss, the easier it becomes and the more prepared we can be. Creating ceremony or ritual helps us to feel our grief and integrate it in healthier ways. Free event, drop by anytime.
Ever buy a book and never sit down to read it! Well, now you can hold yourself accountable and come read in public with like minded people. Bring a book on the topic of death, dying, or grief. We will start with an opening share circle, then 45 minutes of silent reading, followed by a closing circle. My organic Good Grief tea will be served. If you don’t have a book, you’re welcome to borrow one of mine for the evening. I hope for this to become a monthly event.
Tickets here: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/wr2c8s5t5cxindtoxnf8iemygdos6g-swwjt
5-week online course
Dates: Tuesdays, March 21 to April 18
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm EDT
Admission: $145 Patreon members/$150 General Admission
PLEASE NOTE: All classes will also be recorded and archived for students who cannot make that time, but it is highly recommended you attend the classes live for the richest experience.
From animal skins lovingly wrapped around early humans to elaborate garments for Incan sacrifices to tender hand-embroidered linen made for a dear grandmother, many cultures and historical times have used a shroud to offer dignity and respect to our beloved dead.
Shrouding can be religiously proscribed, an ecological symbol, or a deeply personal creation. As modern humans curious about our own mortality, this class will provide space for you to meditate on death while creating your very own burial shroud from the design and materials of your choosing.
In this 5-week class, we will learn about historic burial traditions and current burial practices, with an emphasis on shrouds. You will also get the opportunity to explore your feelings around death and dying through writing exercises and meditations, and, finally, we will begin to design and create our own burial shroud. Following the five week period, once monthly drop-in workshops will be available to continue the creation process together and share our thoughts and progress. Shrouds are intended for actual personal use with the possibility of a physical group show in the future to showcase our collective work. This is an intimate, meaty class and may bring up of strong emotions. We will create a container of safety and confidentiality in our first class.
Class will be enhanced with a number of videos, readings, and optional book and website list for further independent study.
Week 1:
Opening Meditation
Introductions and creating a safe container to share and work together
History of human burial with an emphasis on shrouds.
In class writing assignment
Week 2:
Current burial trends and issues surrounding green burial.
Styles and Types of Shrouds
Ways to measure and create a shroud.
How to shroud a body for green burial.
Homework
Week 3:
Korean Death Meditation
Present initial shroud ideas and sketch
Begin work in class together on your project
Week 4:
Short meditation
In class writing assignment
Second hour to work on project in class
Week 5: Final Student Final Presentations (expected to be work in progress)
Following completion of class, once or once every other month free drop in workshop to continue working on our shrouds together (in virtual space).
Ever buy a book and never sit down to read it! Well, now you can hold yourself accountable and come read in public with like minded people. Bring a book on the topic of death, dying, or grief. We will start with an opening share circle, then 45 minutes of silent reading, followed by a closing circle. My organic Good Grief tea will be served. If you don’t have a book, you’re welcome to borrow one of mine for the evening. I hope for this to become a monthly event.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/wr2c8s5t5cxindtoxnf8iemygdos6g-swwjt
To purchase tickets for this very special 5 week class go here: Morbid Anatomy Class Link
PLEASE NOTE: This class is held via Morbid Anatomy over ZOOM. All classes will also be recorded and archived for students who cannot make that time, but it is highly recommended you attend the classes live for the richest experience.
From animal skins lovingly wrapped around early humans to elaborate garments for Incan sacrifices to tender hand-embroidered linen made for a dear grandmother, many cultures and historical times have used a shroud to offer dignity and respect to our beloved dead.
Shrouding can be religiously proscribed, an ecological symbol, or a deeply personal creation. As modern humans curious about our own mortality, this class will provide space for you to meditate on death while creating your very own burial shroud from the design and materials of your choosing.
In this 5-week class, we will learn about historic burial traditions and current burial practices, with an emphasis on shrouds. You will also get the opportunity to explore your feelings around death and dying through writing exercises and meditations, and, finally, we will begin to design and create our own burial shroud. Following the five week period, once monthly drop-in workshops will be available to continue the creation process together and share our thoughts and progress. Shrouds are intended for actual personal use with the possibility of a physical group show in the future to showcase our collective work. This is an intimate, meaty class and may bring up of strong emotions. We will create a container of safety and confidentiality in our first class.
Class will be enhanced with a number of videos, readings, and optional book and website list for further independent study.
Week 1:
Opening Meditation
Introductions and creating a safe container to share and work together
History of human burial with an emphasis on shrouds.
In class writing assignment
Week 2:
Current burial trends and issues surrounding green burial.
Styles and Types of Shrouds
Ways to measure and create a shroud.
How to shroud a body for green burial.
Homework
Week 3:
Korean Death Meditation
Present initial shroud ideas and sketch
Begin work in class together on your project
Week 4:
Short meditation
In class writing assignment
Second hour to work on project in class
Week 5: Final Student Final Presentations (expected to be work in progress)
Following completion of class, once or once every other month free drop in workshop to continue working on our shrouds together (in virtual space).
A beginner’s course on why and how to use herbs in magical work. Contact Rising Goddess in Tonawanda to register 716- 783-8384. .Class is 25 dollars and limited to a small group, so please register early.
I’m thrilled to dive in deep with my most beloved plant teacher, Artemesia (of many varieties), commonly known as Mugwort.
Join me at on the New Moon 🌚 of Wednesday, June 29 from 6:30 sharp to 9:30 ish as we learn about mugwort history, lore, and use, craft with mugwort, drink and taste freshly harvested mugwort, experience moxibustion (a classic technique in Chinese medicine of burning mugwort on our near the skin), and take a spiritual meditation journey with mugwort, shamanic drumming and crystal bowls.
This is an intimate class held at Acupunktrix and limited to six souls.
Financial Investment of 75 dollars. Includes class, tea, moxibustion, dried mugwort, fresh mugwort, journal, journey, and craft supplies.
DM to purchase your ticket for this very special offering.
