Grandmother Guides: The making of spirit dolls, January 22nd, 2022

$75.00 – $100.00

Grandmother Guides: The making of spirit dolls

January 22nd 2022 from 10-4pm at the Arco Iris Center in Central Santa Fe- Directions given upon registration.

SOLD OUT!

To begin this year of re-emergence, we will call upon our grandmother guides, both known and unknown, to come to us and inhabit wool, needle felted dolls. The practice of doll making is as ancient as the grandmothers themselves and can be a tool for us to call upon our souls gifts as well as guidance and protection from the beyond. Wool needle felting is a simple art that can open the door to a wonderfully creative craft life. Our class will begin with storytelling of spirit dolls through time and then a step by step journey into how to call and create your Grandmother Guide Dolls.  All craft materials will be supplied. Be prepared to be sitting on cushions in a wood heated, cozy yurt for the day and sharing the sweetness of community and creativity together.  A simple lunch of soup and bread will also be provided and enjoyed on the outdoor porch in the sunshine.

This class will be coordinated and hosted by Erin O’Neill of Growing Home and taught by Meagan Chandler, singer, storyteller, educator and magician.

About the Teacher:
Meagan first learned to make dolls as part of youth rites of passage programs with Golden Bridge in her hometown of Boulder, CO, to help young people uncover their unique soul gifts.  More recently she studied with Julia Inglis of Sacred Familiar to learn the art and craft of needle felted medicine dolls. Meagan says:  “Doll making is an ancient craft that has been part of many cultures all around the world and had allowed me to reconnect with a beautiful and potent ancestral practice.  For me, these dolls have been good company through hard times, companionship for amazing adventures, gifts of support to beloved friends, and offerings to feed and heal the wild and holy world.”

About the Coordinator & Circle Holder
Erin O’Neill is a tender, teacher, and cultivator of connections between people and place and spirit.  She is the founder of Growing Home and the visionary behind the 2022 Soul Skills Series. Erin has been a guide, and companion for many on their Growing Home journey, helping people find their way back to tending seeds, singing songs, telling stories and sowing soul skills that reconnect us with our ancient and future selves. Erin deeply understands the transformative journey this life passes us through and is devoted to nurturing people as they grow home.

Sliding scale option to make things accessible to all economic situations….Work study options available- Contact Erin directly at eringrowinghome@gmail.com.

Limited to 15 students.