Important Dates:
Enrollment Starts Friday, January 14, 2022
Early Bird Deadline Friday, February 25, 2022
Sign up Deadline Friday, March 4, 2022
Course Begins Thursday, March 10, 2022
Course Ends Thursday May 26, 2022
Enrollment Starts Friday, January 14, 2022
Early Bird Deadline Friday, February 25, 2022
Sign up Deadline Friday, March 4, 2022
Course Begins Thursday, March 10, 2022
Course Ends Thursday May 26, 2022
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This workshop is for you if:
In any case, you are curious about the potential in doll making for discovering and mirroring deeper sides of yourself. an ON-LINE OFFER:
Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death: Journey to the Fierce Feminine A doll-making e-course and an invitation to take a deep dive to reclaim and honor the "juice" of the transition into mid to late life, revisiting and integrating previous life milestones and coming to an acceptance of the full cycle of all the lives we live as women. In this course we use the study of the Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death archetype as a doorway to explore the deeper and more powerful meanings of mid to late life for women. We will look at topics such as examining meanings of old age within the overculture of patriarchy, as a means of shedding the ways we have internalized these toxic meanings. We will look at goddess stories about the maiden, mother and crone, from various cultures, especially stories of the "crone," and reclaim the "juice" within these stories. We will look at all of this within the framework of the seasons and cycles of nature, with which we as women are deeply connected. In this way, we reclaim our selves as part of the web of life, integral parts of the world around us. We will discover a new vision of what it means to grow old and come to a different and more accepting relationship to our own death, an inevitable for all of us. Through this course, you will:
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Testimonial about a similar doll-making course, Befriending Our Shadow: "I was drawn to the class because the exploration promised spoke keenly to my soul. I wanted to learn more about embracing the shadow side and expressing the journey in a doll. I found the experience to be exhilarating, terrifying, gratifying, and fun. This workshop series delivered on the stated goals, and more. Erika nurtured an environment of support, wisdom sharing, safe space, and creativity. We grew to trust one another with our fears, our ideas, and our deep thoughts. I never made a doll before. I never imagined making a doll before this class…Making my doll…forced me to think long and hard…In the end, the process helped me to find a modicum of peace and acceptance. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this workshop series. I looked forward to our weekly meetings. Our time together was a combination of practical tips, meditation, sharing, coaching one another, and enjoying the company of talented, strong women. Erika’s facilitation style is supportive, gentle, and inviting. She valued every one of us. She welcomed our creativity and celebrated our outcomes. Angela Roberts |
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Do I have to know how to sew? No, you do not need to know how to sew ahead of time, though some basic knowledge of sewing could be helpful. There is room for experimentation for more experienced sewers.
- Do I have to make a flip doll? Flip dolls (sometimes topsy turvy dolls) are two sided dolls connected at the waist. They have a long history which I will introduce you to in the class and can serve as a useful model for holding all parts of the maiden, mother, crone, death archetypes. But you may be drawn to another sort of doll for this class and I will be providing a lot of support for whichever kind of doll you want to make.
- Do I need to have made a doll before? No, I will be providing instruction in the class on various ways to make a doll and you will be suppported through the process during the Zoom calls and in the Facebook group. You also have the option of signing up for a 1:1 session with Erika if you would like extra support and guidance.
- Do I have to buy a lot of supplies? No, we will engage with simple materials that you can mostly find around your house. There may be some materials that you will want to purchase ahead of time. For the materials list, go here.
- Will I have the freedom to explore my own way of creating? Yes, by all means. The teachings are just starting points for your own creative exploration.
- Is this a therapy class? This is NOT a therapy class, though we will be delving into deep and personal topics. Erika has trained and practiced as an art therapist but this is not an art therapy course. Please make sure you have enough additional supports in your life if you are struggling with trauma or severe loss. Please ask if you need help finding other resources.
- Do I have to participate in the Zoom calls? Yes, this is a Zoom class with a focus on group engagement and group participation. We learn from each other. The Facebook page is supplemental to the "in-person" groups.
- What if I'm not on Facebook? I understand your hesitation with Facebook. I too had some concerns about it. The advantage to Facebook is being able to see everyone's work as it develops over the course of the eight weeks and to be able to interact with and support each other during that time as well. If you really are not able to participate in Facebook, but can do the Zoom classes you will still get some of the group process. You may also consider signing up for an individual session with Erika for extra support.
- Again, isn't there a better platform than Facebook? I hear everyone's concerns about FB. I share them, too. And right now, the easiest way to do this is on FB. So, that's what we'll be doing this round. Please know I am actively researching other options for the future, and look forward to finding an even better way to do this.
- If I do want to be part of the Zoom calls, how long is the class? How often does it meet? The Zoom calls meet over a period of three months, every two weeks, for two hours each session, with a break during each session. For more details and dates and times, see below...(more details section)
- How long will I have access to the different elements of the class (Facebook page, Zoom videos?) The Zoom classes go for three months, see below for exact dates and times. The Facebook page will remain open during the course of the class and for as long afterwards as there is activity in the class. The Zoom videos will be made available for download so that you can store them for yourself. Once the class ends, the download option will no longer be available.
- What if I want some individual attention from the facilitator? You can sign up for an individual session with Erika in addition to the other components of the class.
- Can I share images from this class on-line? This is an intimate and private class where we recognize and support each others personal space, so please do not share images made by other participants on-line. However you can share your own work online but I would appreciate your mentioning Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death.
- Once I sign up for this course can I change my mind? Sorry, I am a very small business and cannot afford to offer refunds at this level. Please consider your commitment carefully. Feel free to write and ask questions, if your questions are not answered here.
- I'm not in mid to late life but this really interests me. Would I be able to participate too? Yes, absolutely. If this material draws you in, then you're in the right place.
- Do I have to have taken Befriending the Shadow before taking this class? No, there are no pre-requirements for this class. Though, if you have taken Befriending the Shadow, it may give you a deeper experience of this course.
Additional Testimonials:
To read testimonials for a related course, Befriending Our Shadow.
To read testimonials for a related course, Befriending Our Shadow.
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You will get the most out of this workshop if:
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Here are some words of advice from a participant in a previous class:
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MORE DETAILS
When you sign up, you will receive a materials list and a welcome introduction to the course, which will guide you in creating your Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death doll. Over the three month time frame of the course, you will receive prompts and information before each session to prepare you for what we will be covering.
There is a limit of 10 spaces in the Zoom session. It will fill up first come, first serve.
Early Bird Pricing: enroll before the deadline and get a discount for either the course itself or the course with an additional private session.
Sign up: begins Friday, January 14, 2022.
Most materials for this E-course should be relatively easy to find around the house or to order from a fabric supply store such as Joanne Fabric. You can view the materials list. Please contact me below if you have any questions.
When you sign up, you will receive a materials list and a welcome introduction to the course, which will guide you in creating your Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death doll. Over the three month time frame of the course, you will receive prompts and information before each session to prepare you for what we will be covering.
There is a limit of 10 spaces in the Zoom session. It will fill up first come, first serve.
Early Bird Pricing: enroll before the deadline and get a discount for either the course itself or the course with an additional private session.
Sign up: begins Friday, January 14, 2022.
Most materials for this E-course should be relatively easy to find around the house or to order from a fabric supply store such as Joanne Fabric. You can view the materials list. Please contact me below if you have any questions.
Overview of the Course:
Themes for Each Month
Month 1 Exploring the Archetype of the Maiden
Session 1 The Maiden: What does it mean to unearth and release toxic patterns of thinking about your younger self? We will look at how unhealthy archetypes of the maiden that we carry in our bodies. Whether or not we are aware of it, we carry within us the ancient stories of Persephone, Eve, Pandora, and Philomena who were scapegoated, shut down or worse for qualities such as curiosity, agency, boldness. We will explore some of these stories and practice Intuitive painting with the Maiden to begin to reclaim these qualities.
Session 2 Doll Making and Sharing Session #1 Introduction to various techniques to make simple wrapped doll bodies. You will have a chance to practice these techniques in this making session so that you can further explore them over the next month.
Month 2 Exploring the Archetypes the Mother/Madonna
Session 3 The Mother: Exploring, releasing and unearthing toxic patterns of thinking about the mother-the ways in which mothers are unacknowledged, blamed, overburdened, made to be overly responsible? Exploration with Ishtar, Ianna, Isis, Europa, the Black Madonna and the Marys. We will reclaim the aspects of these powerful goddesses from the ways in which they have been shut down, attacked, and ignored by the over-culture out of fear of their power. Intuitive painting with the Mother/Madonna.
Session 4 Doll Making and Sharing Session #2 Focus on bodies and faces. Looking at archetypal body forms of ancient times. Shedding our lens with relation to what bodies are supposed to look like. Introduction to various techniques for making bodies.
Month 3 Exploring the Archetype of the Crone and a New Vision of Old Age and of Death
Session 5 The Crone and Death: The Crone archetype holds some of the most painfully toxic stories from the overculture. We will explore stories of crones from fairy tales and myth such as Baba Yaga, Kali, Hecate, and Hel and reclaim them from the ways they have been vilified and ignored in our culture. By integrating our inner crone, we reclaim our place in the Cycle of Life. Explorations with Intuitive painting with the Crone and Death.
Session 6 Final Doll Making and Sharing Session #3 Talismans that integrate the three faces of the goddess, Mother, Maiden and Crone. Consider making a talisman flip doll that integrates what you have learned and explored during the first two months. We will also explore embellishments to the dolls, and the way in which runes, symbols and animal spirits can amplify the messages our dolls are telling us.
Month 1 Exploring the Archetype of the Maiden
Session 1 The Maiden: What does it mean to unearth and release toxic patterns of thinking about your younger self? We will look at how unhealthy archetypes of the maiden that we carry in our bodies. Whether or not we are aware of it, we carry within us the ancient stories of Persephone, Eve, Pandora, and Philomena who were scapegoated, shut down or worse for qualities such as curiosity, agency, boldness. We will explore some of these stories and practice Intuitive painting with the Maiden to begin to reclaim these qualities.
Session 2 Doll Making and Sharing Session #1 Introduction to various techniques to make simple wrapped doll bodies. You will have a chance to practice these techniques in this making session so that you can further explore them over the next month.
Month 2 Exploring the Archetypes the Mother/Madonna
Session 3 The Mother: Exploring, releasing and unearthing toxic patterns of thinking about the mother-the ways in which mothers are unacknowledged, blamed, overburdened, made to be overly responsible? Exploration with Ishtar, Ianna, Isis, Europa, the Black Madonna and the Marys. We will reclaim the aspects of these powerful goddesses from the ways in which they have been shut down, attacked, and ignored by the over-culture out of fear of their power. Intuitive painting with the Mother/Madonna.
Session 4 Doll Making and Sharing Session #2 Focus on bodies and faces. Looking at archetypal body forms of ancient times. Shedding our lens with relation to what bodies are supposed to look like. Introduction to various techniques for making bodies.
Month 3 Exploring the Archetype of the Crone and a New Vision of Old Age and of Death
Session 5 The Crone and Death: The Crone archetype holds some of the most painfully toxic stories from the overculture. We will explore stories of crones from fairy tales and myth such as Baba Yaga, Kali, Hecate, and Hel and reclaim them from the ways they have been vilified and ignored in our culture. By integrating our inner crone, we reclaim our place in the Cycle of Life. Explorations with Intuitive painting with the Crone and Death.
Session 6 Final Doll Making and Sharing Session #3 Talismans that integrate the three faces of the goddess, Mother, Maiden and Crone. Consider making a talisman flip doll that integrates what you have learned and explored during the first two months. We will also explore embellishments to the dolls, and the way in which runes, symbols and animal spirits can amplify the messages our dolls are telling us.
What's Included?
What's included in Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death:
Dates and Times:
Thursdays 3 PM to 5 PM, EST. Starting March through May. second and fourth Thursdays.
Dates:
Thursday March 10, Discussion and Intuitive painting
Thursday March 24, Making and Sharing #1
Thursday April 7, Discussion and Intuitive painting
Thursday April 21, Making and Sharing #2
Thursday May 12, Discussion and Intuitive painting
Thursday May 26 Making and Sharing #3
Sessions will be recorded.
Prices:
Early bird price, before February 25th $250
Final price, after February 25th $300
Last day of enrollment: March 4th
Additional Private Session: attend the every other week Zoom sessions, plus one private one hour Zoom session: Early bird, before February 25th, $300, Full Price, after February 25th, $350 after February 25th
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are no refunds once you have signed up for an e-course. I am a one woman show, doing my best to create a small group, intimate and nourishing experience for you. Thus I am unable to offer refunds.
What's included in Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death:
- Two-two hour-intimate, no more than 10 participants, sessions a month on Zoom, one to explore archetypes of the ancient feminine and do intuitive painting, the other to work on making a doll or dolls representing your Maiden, Mother, Crone, Death.
- Informational and monthly two hour Zoom sessions on the topic of Maiden, Mother Crone
- Monthly making and sharing sessions about the Maiden Mother Crones dolls being created by participants
- In-class Instruction on a variety of doll-making techniques
- a Facebook group to share your progress on doll-making and share with other doll makers
Dates and Times:
Thursdays 3 PM to 5 PM, EST. Starting March through May. second and fourth Thursdays.
Dates:
Thursday March 10, Discussion and Intuitive painting
Thursday March 24, Making and Sharing #1
Thursday April 7, Discussion and Intuitive painting
Thursday April 21, Making and Sharing #2
Thursday May 12, Discussion and Intuitive painting
Thursday May 26 Making and Sharing #3
Sessions will be recorded.
Prices:
Early bird price, before February 25th $250
Final price, after February 25th $300
Last day of enrollment: March 4th
Additional Private Session: attend the every other week Zoom sessions, plus one private one hour Zoom session: Early bird, before February 25th, $300, Full Price, after February 25th, $350 after February 25th
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are no refunds once you have signed up for an e-course. I am a one woman show, doing my best to create a small group, intimate and nourishing experience for you. Thus I am unable to offer refunds.
