The Art of Altar Craft
Altars are living, breathing portals, places where the physical and the spiritual weave together, anchoring intention and nurturing connection with spirit and the forces of place.
Join us for an immersive, hands-on journey into the timeless practice of altar-making. A sacred art that weaves intention, spirit, and creativity into a living portal of connection. This workshop invites you to honor your unique path while exploring the threads that unite altar practices across traditions.
Together, we will explore rituals that deepen your relationship with the unseen and empower you to create altars that reflect your vision and values.
✨ What Awaits You:
Discover the Essence of Altar Craft: Learn the sacred purpose and elements of altars and explore their diverse forms—from ancestral and healing altars to those for daily intention and transformation.
Weave a Communal Altar: Co-create a collective altar, blending individual offerings into a shared expression of connection and transformation.
Craft Altars at Home: Gain practical guidance to design and care for altars that align with your intentions and resonate with your space, balancing cultural awareness with personal integrity.
Whether you’re seeking healing, manifestation, or a deeper relationship with the sacred, this workshop offers inspiration and tools to bring your vision to life.
Details:
Date: January 20, 2025, 6-8pm
Location: Groundfloor Club, San Rafael
Cost: $28
What to Bring:
A small item (stone, flower, leaf, shell, etc.) to contribute to the communal altar.
Your Guides:
Tracy James: Tracy James is a Ritualist, Life Coach, and Spiritual Herbalist whose work explores the transformative intersection of shamanism, leadership, eco-sentience, and mindful embodiment. For over 20 years, Tracy has integrated ancient and modern approaches into the Nature-based somatic coaching methodology she terms Elemental Energetics™. Tracy has lived in the Amazon jungle in Peru and carries deep knowledge of northern Amazonian indigenous plant medicine practices and has 15 years experience supporting journeyers in psychedelic integration. Learn more about Tracy's work and about joining her in plant spirit initiation practices at www.livingelemental.com
Marion Segal: Marion (Ruta) Segal is a holistic practitioner, healer, and visual artist dedicated to fostering connection, healing, resilience with loving kindness, creativity and ancient practices, such as ritual. Her work is deeply influenced by indigenous wisdom traditions, including the teachings of the Mexican/Mazatec, West African/Dagara, and Lakota cultures, as well as Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. With certifications in Creative Arts Therapy, Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, and numerous healing modalities, Marion brings over 15 years of experience in the healing arts. She is the founder of the Heart of Us, and a PhD candidate researching community restoration.
For more about Marion, visit: https://www.theheartof.us/marion