The
SPIRIT of AWEN
WORKSHOPS & TALKS at THE SPIRIT OF AWEN CAMP 2022
SOME OF THE AMAZING TALENTED PEOPLE WE HAVE FOR 2022... First Swirlings.... BUT WATCH THIS SPACE MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED..........
Professor Ronald Hutton
It is with great pleasure that we are welcoming back this wonderful man to the Spirit of Awen. (TOPIC OF TALK TO BE CONFIRMED) This will be a talk in the Cafe on Tuesday 9th Aug.... NOT TO BE MISSED....
Carolyn Hiller & Nigel Shaw
We are very excited to welcome back Carolyn & Nigel to the Spirit of Awen Camp. They will be offering not only a night of wonderful music and dance, but also a not to be missed workshop of sharing magical insights and knowledge... AMAZING....
Sorita Deste
We are so excited to welcome Sorita to this years camp. A welknown and respected Author and owner of Avalon Books, Sorita will be creating an altar to the Goddess Hekate and giving a talk on her sacred sites and rituals.
Adrian Rooke. TBC
J.J. Howells.
We are so pleased to welcome JJ to The Spirit of Awen this year, who will be offering his magical Earth Song chanting as well as his Sovereign Earth workshop calling on the nobility and courage demonstrated by the Spirit of Wolf…. NOT TO BE MISSED….
Glen Herbert TBC
Nik Kalnins.
We are so pleased to Welcome Nik back, who will once again bring with him his bronze casting forge enabling those that want to cast and make their own daggers, axe heads, bangles etc.. here’s your opportunity using Bronze Age methods and techniques learnt as part of living archeology .. Please know there is a charge for materials in these workshop…Nik is also Talented craftsman and Jewellery maker and will have his wares for you to admire and hopefully purchase….Absolutely not to be missed…. Goodness I seem to say that a lot..😀But it’s TRUE….
Matt Cliffton
Awww... A man who to so many of us needs no introduction..... Awen's very own..the wonderful Mr Matt Cliffton, who will be sharing his knowledge surrounding wild bush craft of how to honour and use all aspects of an animal. He will also be giving a talk on the Sacred Spirits of the land from the perspective of the Norse traditions.
Kael Atterton TBC
Ever wanted to learn how to make wild fire, an essential and ancient bush craft skill, then look no further...The wonderful Kael from Red Squirrel Ancestral Skills, will be holding Bow Drilling workshops teaching this very ancient skill and possibly if we are lucky and time allows a few wild foraging workshops.... I know we always say this.. but Not to be missed.....https://www.facebook.com/RedSquirrelAncestralSkills
Carli SuSu TBC
Suzi Elen Edwards & Tim Gwyn Clay
I am so please that we have these two wonderfully talented people joining us at this years camp. Together they will be setting up and offering ritual sacred Temple space dedicated to the God & the Goddess. Suzi will also be offering workshops on sacred ritual Tattooing, which will include an opportunity to experience henna body tattooing... this is a fantastic offer from an exceptional artist and an experienced traditional ritual Tattoo artist...I CANT WAIT....
Pixie India Stamp
Want the opportunity to try a bit of leather craft and make a personal and unique piece of leather jewellery? Then you will LOVE Pixie's workshops... Pixie will also be bringing her stall full of her gorgeous must have leather loveliness's.... dont forget to bring your spends...
Kirsti Reid
Fantastic news that Kristi will once again be joining us with the most popular wet felt workshops…This is a wonderful opportunity to take part in a fun and creative workshop while learning wet felt techniques from one of our most talented theatre, tv and film costume makers… Fantastic…..
Sue Matthews
Oh My... We are sooo pleased to announce that the wonderful Sue Matthews will be joining us at Awen this year.. She will be bringing her pop-up Healing area for us to utilise along with the magical Healing Garden.... So very Special and so very magical....
Dan Goulston TBC
Ali English
The wonderful Ali, a most talent healer, herbalist and crafts woman will be joining us again at this years Awen. Ali will be giving a talk on The Root Medicine of native Roots and the Magic & Medicine of Native Roots, with a focus on the Guardians of the Gate -Herbs & the Underworld....... Wowwww is all I have to say!!...Oh.. and don't forget that Ali will also have her epic Lotions, potions & unique leather & fabric Crafts stall, so don't forget to bring your spends
Matt Alderidge (TBC)
The resident Awen Blacksmith will be joining us again this year.... more info to follow....
Esha Burrows
This wonderfully talented lady will be offering copper craft. if you would like to create your own copper Goddess, then Esha's workshop will be the place for you.
June Waller
The Amazingly talented June is going to be offering Sacred Body WOLF Painting.... Oh Yes you heard correctly.... As well as running a fabulous workshop called…Honouring the Sacred Body…which will incorporate a meditation to reconnect our bodies, honouring them as our Celtic Ancestors did, with colour, for Ritual, for Battle and Celebration….so let your imaginations go wild and allow yourselves to experience transform and the ability to shape shift..... MAGICAL......
Graham Butcher
For all you early morning risers Graham will once again be offering his early morning Stav workshops held in the ritual circle each morning…A fab way to start the day… Also Graham will be offering a participatory discussion workshop/talk.
Julie Sanderson
We are very lucky to be able to introduce experienced practitioner Julie, who will be offering group drumming and journeying workshops at this years camp which will call on shamanic practices... So open up your minds and experience the journey in a safe and controlled way with the knowledge that you are guided and protected by this amazing woman...
Pam Pinkerton :
The AWEN DROP-IN
Are you new to Awen, to camps in general & even to paganism? Are you camping on your own and unsure of whats what & who is who.. then look no further... This rather special and magical Lady will be there to guide, answer questions, introduce you to and generally point you in the right direction.....Pam will be facilitating the Awen Drop-In For all of the above and much much more.... I absolutely know she is looking forward to welcoming all of you....
Floki & Bjorn's
Cocktail Bar...
OHhhh YESsssss
You've been waiting all year for this..TRUST US!!!....
Join us in the Magical Cafe Fey, Enjoy the music, the Company, Dance and Sing the night away and YES..Enjoy the Cocktails...
Like a VIKING.......
Gemma Gaynor
workshops content tbc.
Will Cunnington TBC
Carrie Cunnington. TBC
Kathy Bray
Kathy will once again be offering her wonderful Crystal Healing Workshops. You will have the opportunity to have a go at finding and then balancing your energy centres as well as picking and programming your own crystal.
Spirit of Awen Morris Side,
Lovingly known as 'Badgers Moon'
Facilitators :
Darryl Cunnington, Val Cunnington...
Yes you read right.... The Spirit of Awen is pleased to announce its own Morris Side to which you are cordially invited to join, participate, enjoy and genuinely have fun with. So bring your instruments, your soft shoe shuffles, stick waving and or hanky flinging aspirations, and join the madness and mayhem as part of the Spirit of Awen Morris side.
Madeleine Harwood (TBC)
Fox Flute & Andrea Bowles:
Once again we are blessed to have both Fox and Andrea at this years Spirit of Awen. It should, of coarse not be forgotten that these two are the King and Queen of all things sharp and pointy!! Archery, Axe & Spear throwing to name but a few... if you've always wanted to but never had the chance... well perhaps now is your chance... great fun in a safe environment with very experienced and professional teachers.
Ronnie Dancing-Flame:
Wild Woman extraordinaire, Ronnie will be holding the drumming circle and offering healing with her unique attuning Quartz Crystal bowls.
Kim Morgan:
Horned goddesses, from 30,000 years ago to the present day, emerging from antiquity via your spiritual being, also entails a sacred circle when we can all take reflections of the horned goddess and make it our own.
Gemma Sparkles.
Gemma will be offing wire craft workshops where by you will be making rings with the option to purchase semi-precious stones to add to you own creations.....
THE LAMMAS PICNIC
Join us for this years fabulous Lammas Picnic
A magical Gathering where we will all sit in circle with friends, family, community & tribe, bring food to share, celebrate the seasons blessing of the three realms, the Gods, the Spirits of place & Ancestors.
Bring your instruments, your voices, offer a poem, a story a song.....Channel your inner Bard at this Gorsedd of Awen
It is a spectacle, it is momentous , it is a truly magical gathering that is not to be missed.
This years Feast will be held in the evening of Friday
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITIES WE TRY TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE WORKSHOPS/ ACTIVITIES ARE FIXED AND HAPPEN AS ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE. HOWEVER, FROM TIME TO TIME, CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL HAPPEN WHICH MEANS THE ADVERTISED WORKSHOPS/TALKS CAN NOT TAKE PLACE. WE WILL DO OUR UTMOST TO INFORM ON THE WEBSITE IF AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS BUT SOMETIMES THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MAKE SURE THERE IS A SUITABLE REPLACEMENT, BUT AGAIN THIS MIGHT NOT ALL WAYS BE POSSIBLE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR IF AND WHEN THIS MIGHT ARISE.