Have you any ideas for new classes?

[Ivy Artemisia]

What would you like to see in the Circle of Teaching? What would you like to learn about?

[Caitlin.ann]

What would you like to see in the Circle of Teaching? What would you like to learn about?
Wicca 101?
Tarot
Runes
Crystals
Herbs
Kitchen Witchcraft
Green Witchcraft
Cottage Witchcraft
Non-theistic witchcraft

Just some things I wouldn't mind learning about.

[Steffy]

Mythology, covering Greek, Egyptian, Norse, etc.
An overview of different types of Witchcraft. I'm a total n00b at this and I had no idea there was different types...I'm quite confused. lol

[Caitlin.ann]

Mythology, covering Greek, Egyptian, Norse, etc.
An overview of different types of Witchcraft. I'm a total n00b at this and I had no idea there was different types...I'm quite confused. lol

I like that too..I was going to mention "Norse Mythology" but got to lazy to come back. :p

[SilverClaw]

Just so you know Sacredsin I will be doing my divination class once I am settled into my new place this month and in it I will be doing Runes and Tarot. If you want more on Runes ( Rune Magick and so on) I will see what I can do about reviving my Rune class possibly in the new year. Let me know what you are looking for exactly.

And Ivy we are only allowed to teach two classes at a time right ? Let me know please.

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As for what I would love to see

I would love a class on mythology I use to well versed in most cultures mythologies but I think I am due for a refresher :D

As for herbs I give up teaching that class but if someone else wanted to teach it I would love to take it, it is amazing how things differ from country to country where it concerns herbs I always learn something new even after 15 years of study :)

[~*Trinity Aura*~]

I like that too..I was going to mention "Norse Mythology" but got to lazy to come back. :p

Mythology would be a lot of fun. I third this notion:hahugh:

[Caitlin.ann]

Just so you know Sacredsin I will be doing my divination class once I am settled into my new place this month and in it I will be doing Runes and Tarot. If you want more on Runes ( Rune Magick and so on) I will see what I can do about reviving my Rune class possibly in the new year. Let me know what you are looking for exactly.

And Ivy we are only allowed to teach two classes at a time right ? Let me know please.

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As for what I would love to see

I would love a class on mythology I use to well versed in most cultures mythologies but I think I am due for a refresher :D

As for herbs I give up teaching that class but if someone else wanted to teach it I would love to take it, it is amazing how things differ from country to country where it concerns herbs I always learn something new even after 15 years of study :)
I would love to take your Divination class again. Hopefully now that I'm older and more disciplined I'll delve into much more than I had before.

[Ivy Artemisia]

Wicca 101?
Non-theistic witchcraft

Just some things I wouldn't mind learning about.

I'm teaching a beginning Wicca (101) course- its enrollable right now. I'm also reprising the Spellcrafting class- its taught from an unbiased perspective- no altars, ritual tools, focus on gods, etc. I don't know if that falls under your non-theistic witchcraft, but its enrollable now, too. The syllabi are in the announcement thread. Both will release content on Monday.

[SilverClaw]

I would love to take your Divination class again. Hopefully now that I'm older and more disciplined I'll delve into much more than I had before.
:thumbsup: Awesome

[Ivy Artemisia]

Thanks for all of the ideas! Keep 'em coming! :)

[Dracula's Widow]

I would love for someone to teach about Romuva or alike, 'not too well-known', Paths. For those who do not know it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romuva_%28church%29

Be well,
Xiri

[Ivy Artemisia]

I'd like someone to talk about Pagan crafting. Maybe a different project per week, posting photos of our creations?

Also, short classes on each of the sabbats. I'm planning one for Samhain, but it might be nice to have someone do one on each sabbat.

[~Audra~]

we could do a class on visualization and meditation...that would be very helpful to me

[SilverClaw]

I'd like someone to talk about Pagan crafting. Maybe a different project per week, posting photos of our creations? Yep we had classes like that before I would love to see a new one :D

[Rowan MoonDragon]

I like all of the suggestions so far and would also love to see a class on astral travel. :boing:

[SilverClaw]

we could do a class on visualization and meditation...that would be very helpful to me There was someone who was suppose to start a class on that awhile back but hopefully a new teacher will step forth.



Rowan astral travel class would certainly be an awesome class to have :D I know it is a class I could benefit from for sure.

[Kagu Masubi]

A class about Symbols, like:

Symbols
The history.
What they mean.
How to use them.
How to make own symbols, and use them.

I would definately follow this class, if it would happen :boing:

*Blessed Be*

Kagu Masubi

[AmadoreEdana123]

Tarot
Runes
Crystals
Herbs
Kitchen Witchcraft
Green Witchcraft
Cottage Witchcraft
Non-theistic witchcraft
Celtic witta and mythology. Actually anything to do with Celtic Wicca/paganism.
Pagan crafting! Excellent idea ivy
Astral travel
Everything. Seriously. I love learning. So really anything. :)

[SparkleWytch]

I'm going to agree on a class about astral travel and also one on meditation and visualization.

[Dracula's Widow]

A class about Symbols, like:

Symbols
The history.
What they mean.
How to use them.
How to make own symbols, and use them.

I would definately follow this class, if it would happen :boing:

*Blessed Be*

Kagu Masubi


Would love to see something alike :)

[Ivy Artemisia]

These are all wonderful ideas...

Also, it was suggested to start up a new kitchen witchery class.

[swapmeetmomma]

I'd like someone to talk about Pagan crafting. Maybe a different project per week, posting photos of our creations?

Also, short classes on each of the sabbats. I'm planning one for Samhain, but it might be nice to have someone do one on each sabbat.
That would be awesome! I would do that in a heartbeat, I blew it on the wicca 101, but I want to try a class again.

[SilverClaw]

These are all wonderful ideas...

Also, it was suggested to start up a new kitchen witchery class.
yep that is a class that would be useful.

[Lapis_Lazuli]

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ONLINE ~ How to start run a profitable business on the internet.

SCRYING ~ How to scry using various mediums.

GRAMMAR ~ How to appear well-educated to others by using proper English.

[SilverClaw]

Lapis_Lazuli I mentioned earlier in the thread I am going to be doing a divination class and Scrying will be covered in it. I will be going over 7 different types of scrying, how to develop your own symbol meanings and how to make some of your own scrying tools.

[Sollie]

I would like to see an astronomy class, explaining the basics, at least. I mean, I just can't figure out astrology, and I think it's because I don't have the basics of astronomy.

[Saturnalia]

I could probably post a guided meditation that I've written myself which guides you through meditation ..... if you want me to post that somewhere in the meditation section. And, they're quite simple to write in all honesty, just need a bit of vivid visualisation and breathing to relax yourself and state of mind. Would that help anyone here??? because if so I will create a post and post it and hope it does!

I would also love to see a class on shamanism myself in general. It would be interesting I think and if possible also learning about deities or mythology and lost civilsations.

[Illumin]

I think it would be great if those whom are well versed in thier own specific path were to start a class over it. It is really hard to find a path that fits you when you are starting off, and even harder to learn about them.

[zombi]

Oh! I was wondering, and my answer may well be easily found by simply looking where I haven't yet, but -- what about a basic intro to astrology class? I'd love that.

[Strawbearry_PANDA]

Well I posted a thread to discuss how others felt about it but...aw well, why not. :3 I'll put it here too.

I was thinking about maybe a magical creatures class, learning about what and who you can apply to your parts of the craft and who to avoid. I'd also be a bit interested in taking a class on different types of Wicca, though I tend to gravitate to a specific part. Trying to think of more things to add, hm......Oh, well It probably sounds weird but um....what about a lucid dreaming class? Something like that. Haha, sorry if they're boring. <;3

[IndigoRising]

oooh such lovely discussion opportunities!

[Eyeris]

As a newb 101 classes would be cool... I think even repeated classes would be great. For example, there is an herb class or two in the archives. But if a new active class happened again it would be a different experience for us rather than just reading the archives... live feedback/guidance/ect with a group is more exciting. I'd love to see the classes start up again!

I think craft classes, such as incense making, or candle making would be cool.

I saw that some of them are non-pagan related either... i.e. the Japanese class. So perhaps even new people like me teach something. I'll have to brainstorm :)

[Eyeris]

I'm also going to ditto the grammar, astronomy, lucid dreaming (every day the previous dream experiences could be discussed and evaluated) ideas.

[adrasteashadow]

All of these classes sound great, looking forward to all these new learning opprutunities! When will classes start?

[Stultitiae]

I saw language courses. If French interests. :hi5:

[Eyeris]

When will classes start?
:boing:

[WulfcwenStar]

How about a class on Magickal Sewing with all the talent on here I am sure someone has the ability to help others with this.
I was thinking about making things like items for the home eg Dream Pillows, pouches, cushions, items for the table like place mats for sabbats, Altar cloths that sort of thing.
How to add intent to each item like colour meaning etc.
I have a book on this but a class would be great as we could all learn from each other.

[Eyeris]

How about a class on Magickal Sewing with all the talent on here I am sure someone has the ability to help others with this.
I was thinking about making things like items for the home eg Dream Pillows, pouches, cushions, items for the table like place mats for sabbats, Altar cloths that sort of thing.
How to add intent to each item like colour meaning etc.
I have a book on this but a class would be great as we could all learn from each other.

I love that idea!

[occultish]

Hmm my ideas:

Asian Paganism (hindu, Thai, Mongolian, etc.)
Pagan Arts and Crafts
Astral Projection (how to)
Language courses maybe? Coptic, Heiroglyphics, Greek, Hindi, Sanskrit...etc etc.
Creating Magical Entities (thoughtforms, tulpas, etc.)

[Gladeflower]

Study religion n myth and connect it with understanding of themselves.
Not just to understand others.

like archetypes, go into psychology

[Terra Mater]

Practical courses like speed reeding (even if you do not get ultra fast, you can still improve your reading speed and comprehension), grammar, critical reading/writing/thinking, and etymology. Maybe none of them are fun, but they are useful and empowering.

[Gladeflower]

etymology. .



i vote for that

[Aruinn]

History of Paganism? (reliable history, that is)
Languages (I'd like to see Gaelic courses)
Astronomy

[Charmbolt]

Any chance of revisiting classes that have already been taught?

I used to love tarot, still do but am feeling rusty and disconnected.... a refresher and great reason to practice once more would be awesome!

[SilverClaw]

Any chance of revisiting classes that have already been taught?

I used to love tarot, still do but am feeling rusty and disconnected.... a refresher and great reason to practice once more would be awesome!
I will be doing my divination class again once things with the COT gets going again and in the class Tarot is included.

[RubyRose]

If I can reprise my role as a teacher, I'd happily start up some of my past classes.

(Crystals, Faery lore, BOS...)

[sparrowspirit]

I would LOVE a class on BOS! or on Fae Lore.

and as always bits and pieces of info can be gleaned from past COT classes in the archives ;)

[SilverClaw]

I would love to see another art, photography or crafting class.

[Charmbolt]

Fantastic!!

I'm very new to the board still and get easily overwhelmed with trying to keep up with the various forums, any chance I would get some sort of email or private messages when classes become available?

[Kern]

I'd be interested in Eclectic Wicca,or even a Craft class that teaches how to make such things as corn dollies, Bridget crosses, staffs, wands, paper mache masks, etc.

[ClareJulissa]

I'd be interested in Eclectic Wicca,or even a Craft class that teaches how to make such things as corn dollies, Bridget crosses, staffs, wands, paper mache masks, etc.

^YES!!

I'd love a class on protective spells, warding and the like. I'd also love one on making amulets and charms. :)

[Kern]

I'm also interesting in learning more about the Philosophical sides of Taoism & Ch'an/Zen Buddhism, any chances on getting those classes?

[StarlitNox]

I vote Japanese (or any language, maybe combined with history and culture) classes. :D

Or maybe Photoshop? Bah, that's a bit weird...

[Symandinome]

I for one would like to see a class on the mythos and folk ways of the Dutch people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in combination with their form of paganism from pre-christian Europe Also classes on Faery Faith and Magick would be nice.

[ClareJulissa]

Probably been said already, but I'd love an Irish language class!

[Amata]

I can teach Japanese from levels beginner to advanced. :)

[Rikka Eclipse]

I'd love to see just about everything, but classes on how to make things, forms of divination, history, languages, how-to-make-poetry because I am not good at it.

I'd like to see a class on identifying herbs and trees in the wild so to speak, but I'm not sure how well that could be done online.

[Eyeris]

With the new spell-crafting forum... It has me thinking, spell-crafting 101?

[SilverClaw]

I'd like to see a class on identifying herbs and trees in the wild so to speak, but I'm not sure how well that could be done online. I use to do the herb class here on the COT and it is not that hard to do online.

Also the divination class is just waiting to get the go ahead so hopefully something will happen soon.

[SilverClaw]

I can teach Japanese from levels beginner to advanced. :) Ohhhh that would be awesome I need to brush up on my basics :) :thumbsup:

[StarlitNox]

Music appreciation? Not a how-to-play thing, just appreciation. :D

[SilverClaw]

I would love to see a acoustic guitar class personally.

[StarlitNox]

@silverclaw
Me too, I have one that my dad got for me that I never learned to play... I sort of feel bad about it. But please, for the love of whoever, I don't want to play Smoke On The Water ever again lololol

[BlackSwan]

Music appreciation would be awesome! I've already taken many music appreciation/history classes being a music major, but I would still love to see more exposure on the progression of western music.
I'm not sure how one goes about teaching COT classes, but this would certainly be something I would be interesting in teaching.

[StarlitNox]

New suggestion: pet care 101
Such as grooming, MAYBE training, nail clipping, wing clipping, what to do in emergencies, etc.

[Amata]

New suggestion: pet care 101
Such as grooming, MAYBE training, nail clipping, wing clipping, what to do in emergencies, etc.

Actually, I am sending a proposal for such a course (on cats only though, I have no experience with other animals) to my local community college. I would offer it here too if there was interest. It covers cat biology, cat behavior and communication (ie learning to read a cat's body language to understand what's on their mind) and also training (you can totally train cats! I reject this "cats are untrainable" notion!) So if people would want to take a cat class I'd certainly be happy to offer it here.

[Avalanche]

Actually, I am sending a proposal for such a course (on cats only though, I have no experience with other animals) to my local community college. I would offer it here too if there was interest. It covers cat biology, cat behavior and communication (ie learning to read a cat's body language to understand what's on their mind) and also training (you can totally train cats! I reject this "cats are untrainable" notion!) So if people would want to take a cat class I'd certainly be happy to offer it here.

That sounds quite interesting! Although I've spent more of my life with cats, I'm more familiar with dogs myself. But yeah, cats are totally trainable. My cat is probably better trained than my dog. Then again, I have species-confused animals. Dog thinks she's a cat, cat thinks she's a dog.

[Avalanche]

Actually, I am sending a proposal for such a course (on cats only though, I have no experience with other animals) to my local community college. I would offer it here too if there was interest. It covers cat biology, cat behavior and communication (ie learning to read a cat's body language to understand what's on their mind) and also training (you can totally train cats! I reject this "cats are untrainable" notion!) So if people would want to take a cat class I'd certainly be happy to offer it here.

That sounds quite interesting! Although I've spent more of my life with cats, I'm more familiar with dogs myself. But yeah, cats are totally trainable. My cat is probably better trained than my dog. Then again, I have species-confused animals. Dog thinks she's a cat, cat thinks she's a dog.

[Eyeris]

Neat Idea. :) I never owned a cat... (dad was allergic) but maybe someday!

This is something I have been thinking about... An organizational class? XD i could use some help in this categorum!

[meagains]

All though I have been studying for years I haven't been practicing for a short time and would love to see another wiccan 101 or basic wicca class to help guide my practices.

[Amata]

I really want classes on as many types of divination as possible! Tarot, I Ching, runes, and other stuff that's not so common. I think it would be useful too for people who have been practicing for a long time to share their specific practices with others. After all, paganism is an oral tradition!

Maybe when classes get revived we can revive the mentor program too. I know I would LOVE to have a mentor. It is very overwhelming to be a beginning witch.

[Salvialefey]

Greetings and Good Morning: Can we have classes centered on the monthly activities and/or rituals regarding the Full Moon, New Moon, and all correspondences. I am really interested in the Sabbats and Esbats and the proper rituals for both. The Witchcraft aspects are all new to me. My Book of Shadows is filled with mostly academia but not much on the heart and soul of being a Witch.

Sage

[StarlitNox]

I feel like the sun doesn't get enough lovin'. Maybe something on sun magic (if it exists)? Sounds like a weird concept, but I'm tired of "moon" this and "moon" that in my practices. I'm overdosing XD

[SilverClaw]

I really want classes on as many types of divination as possible! Tarot, I Ching, runes, and other stuff that's not so common. I think it would be useful too for people who have been practicing for a long time to share their specific practices with others. After all, paganism is an oral tradition!
I am still waiting to get the divination class I have planned on its way and this time around I do not include I-ching, but I do include different things like Dominoes, Mahjong and then the usual tarot, runes, palmistry and so on..



I feel like the sun doesn't get enough lovin'. Maybe something on sun magic (if it exists)? Sounds like a weird concept, but I'm tired of "moon" this and "moon" that in my practices. I'm overdosing XD There is some stuff out there though I am not sure it would be enough (at least in my searches over the years) to so an actual class.

[ClareJulissa]

I would love a class on magical (and mundane) aromatherapy and herbalism. Also, how about one on Celtic magic?

[aynfean]

I would love a class on magical (and mundane) aromatherapy and herbalism. Also, how about one on Celtic magic?

^^ this