October Workshops & Events 2012

Banned Book Read-In/Out (FREE EVENT)

Book banning and book burning infringes on so many rights and freedoms. The freedom of expression and the freedom to read... and the freedom of CHOICE. Pagan books have oft shown up on this list (though not this year). Want to do  something for this? How about a READ-IN? Free tea/coffee and snacks to all those who show up with one of this year's top 10 banned books to sit and read with us.

Check http://bannedbooksweek.org/about for the list of the Top 10 Banned books of 2012.

Friday, October 5th, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, FREE

Intro Divination (Scarlet)

We are all familiar with the usual forms of divination, Tarot and Astrology. But did you know there are hundreds of other forms and tools? In this workshop you will learn the basics of performing divination and discover various tools and techniques: Shells, Pendulum, Scrying (water, fire, mirror, wax, crystal ball), Runes, Tea/Coffee leaves, and Dreams.

Friday, October 12th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, $40

Preliminary Potion Preparation Practicum (Matt Risk)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create custom condensers, elucidate elemental elixirs, and produce planetary potions. We will be covering the basic planetary associations of several well known herbs, and how to combine them with magical intent with simple kitchen equipment to make life changing serums.

Saturday, October 13th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm $40

CBA (Canadian Book Association) Independence Day

Come in and visit with us as we celebrate with Independent Book Sellers all over Canada. Special discounts, cloth bags, shopper surprises, and so much more! Cross the street to Argo Books to celebrate with the literature community as well!

*If you buy a book at Argo this day and show us your receipt, then you will earn an extra stamp on your Book Reward Card with us*

Tuesday, October 16th

Ancestral Shrines (Scarlet)

This time of year is especially focused on honoring ancestors while the veil between the worlds is thin and passable. This workshop will help you design an ancestral shrine inspired by some cultures creations and means of honoring their dead.

Friday, October 19th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, $30

Reiki 1 (Robyn)

Join us in this intensive course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki. Time will be given for practice as well.

Saturday, October 20th, 10:00am – 5:00pm, $150

Reiki II (Robyn)

This course is only open to Reiki practitioners who have already received their First Degree of Reiki. Topics covered will include Reiki symbols and their uses, long-distance treatments, mental/emotional healing treatments, mind-to-mind techniques, chakra harmonization, Crystal grids and formal initiation to the second degree of the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations.

Sunday, October 21st, 10am - 5pm, $250

The Power of the Word: Communication for Magicians (Matt Risk)

We have all heard of Magical Words that have the power to create changes in reality. Much lesser known is the power of everyday language to shape our expectation, to limit our experience, or to enhance our lives. In this workshop we will learn the power of language, how our phrasing, and even our choice of words shapes our perception. We will learn how we attach powerful emotions to words, and how to create new words of power. We will learn how we use words to either create confusion, or opportunity in our communication, and how to use language to enhance our experience, share our desires with others, or to profoundly change the way in which we act on our worlds.

Saturday, October 27th, 2-5 pm $35

Montreal Witches Masquerade Ball

The Montreal Art Centre
1844 William (corner de Seigneur -- George Vanier metro)
Montreal, QC

Samhain Ritual/rituel (free/gratuit): 7pm (18 years/ans +)
Celebration: 8:30pm (all ages)

Wear your wildest masks! / Portez vos masque les plus fantastiques!
Prizes and raffles! / Prix a gagner
Music spun by / Musique par: DJ Marcus Aurelius

Tickets sold @ / Billets en vente @:
Melange Magique (1928 Saint Catherine Street West, Montreal)
Charme et Sortilège (4933, Rue De Grand-Pre, Montreal)
$12 advanced purchase
$15 at the door
(Tickets will be available in October 2012)

Sponsored by / Presente par:
Montreal Pagan Resource Centre
Centre de Resource Paienne de Montreal

October 27th, 2012

Sunday Sabbat Sale

10% off all purchases all day.
Sunday, October 28th

SAMHAIN / HALLOWEEN

On Wednesday, October 31st, visit us all dressed up for the holiday. We sure will be! Show up in costume and you could have a chance to will a $25 gift certificate!