An online witchcraft course is a virtual learning program that offers instruction and guidance on practicing witchcraft. These courses are typically designed for individuals who are interested in learning about witchcraft but may not have access to in-person classes or covens. Online witchcraft courses provide a convenient and flexible way for students to study and interact with other practitioners from all over the world. They usually cover a wide range of topics, including the history and origins of witchcraft, spellcasting, divination, herbology, and ritual practices. These courses may be self-paced, allowing students to learn at their own speed and convenience. They often include video lectures, reading materials, practical exercises, and assignments to help students deepen their understanding and put their knowledge into practice.
Spellbound: A History of Witchcraft, Magic and the Occult
The celebrated necromancer and court magician to Queen Elizabeth I, John Dee, was said to have owned a ‘black mirror’ that enabled him to see into the future, as well as a magic crystal, inhabited by a daemon, that could cure kidney disease. Of course, that was in the sixteenth century and in our society we no longer believe in such things. Except that even today many people have a superstitious terror of breaking mirrors, and shops selling supposedly healing crystals can be found in many of Britain towns and cities.
On this 20-week course we will explore the history and practise of magic, spell-craft and the occult from ancient times to the present day. We will learn about witches, fairies, shamans and fortune-tellers, as well as beliefs in curses and ghosts, protective talisman and superstitious fears associated with the occult. Each week we will examine a key theme in the history of magic, assess its place in different cultures around the world, and consider how the theme has changed over time. We will also look at the place of magic and the occult in art, literature and popular culture, from the fairy tales of the Grimm Brothers, to the wizardry of Harry Potter.
Using the methods of historical study, folklore, anthropology and psychology, we will discover why magic has haunted the human imagination so persistently, and how it continues to resonate even today.
As part of the course, you will be encouraged to draw on your own experiences in relating to the material taught in the course, through discussions and open questions, such as areas where we might be superstitious, have talismanic objects we turn to, or even have more definite beliefs or disbeliefs in supposed praeternatural forces.
No previous knowledge of the subject is necessary, and the course is organised to encourage discussion and debate in an informal setting.
Attendance Certificate
Successful completion of this course leads to the award of an Imperial College attendance certificate
Terms and conditions apply to all enrolments to this course. Please read them before enrolment
6-Week Masterclass: Seeking the Witch
She gathers lavender and thyme, hangs them in bundles in her windows. She wears shredded black silk or neat houndstooth suits or jeans with quiet confidence and a wicked smile. She lives on the margins, in cottages at the forest’s edge, in tiny apartments papered with Morris vines. She beguiles, she enchants, and she makes your life pulse and sparkle when you need her most.
The witch is a polarizing figure, inspiring fear, fascination, and curiosity with the invocation of her name. At the heart of these responses is the simple recognition of her power: she represents freedom from everyday rules and knowledge of the forbidden. She (or he or they!) is loved and hated, a shadowy presence on the margins of society, and yet she also possesses the ability to hold communities together, to speak to those of us who long for something more.
She is, quite simply, magic, powerful and strange.
And she is at home in Carterhaugh.
For us, real magic – gritty, sink-your-teeth-into-it, beautiful magic – is in story, is in art, is in folklore. It’s in an ancient charm for protection against storms, and in the crafting of a poem that captures that power. It’s in the garden you keep, in the silver on your fingers, in the fairy tales and legends you still remember, and tell again and again, because you need to. Witches know this, and they dance through your garden and through your tales, telling you with their footsteps and songs what you need to know.
But how do we learn to hear them, understand them, or even become them? How do we find enchantment? How do we find our way to the margins of story and back again to the center of our (everyday) (magical) lives?
Seeking the Witch: Traditional Tales and Everyday Magic will open the gates to a community of like-minded, passionate dreamers and creators. The lectures and discussions will provide both inspiration and direction for the storytelling process, while our weekly quests will help you produce a collection of stories through poetry and photographs, spoken word and videos. And, of course, you’ll learn to talk about fairy tales, legends, and folklore like a pro!
Please note: this class is about folklore, scholarship, art, and everyday magic. It is not about witchcraft as a practice or religion. This is not a course on Wicca or pagan magick. While we respect those kinds of courses, and this class is certainly complementary or even adjacent to such, this course is academic and creative rather than strictly religious.
At its heart, this course is about enchantment and connection. For us, enchantment exists at the crossroads of knowledge and wonder – it’s a deep dive into the folklore of the witch in all its multiplicities, and the imagination and courage to see it reflected and refracted onto your own life story.
Each week of this course, we will discuss a different aspect of the witch – a different way that she relates to the world and the people around her. For example, on Week 1, we’ll discuss the witch as a mother figure, fiercely protective and intensely loving. Other weeks will feature witch as monster, witch as lover, witch as teacher, and more! Each aspect is only one piece of the puzzle that is the witch, one part of her complex, multi-faceted identity. We’ll delve into traditional fairy tales, legends, and other folk narratives from around the world that support the weekly theme. We’ll talk about the witches imagined by the Brothers Grimm, ancient Greek sorceresses, British wise women, generous Italian gift-givers, and hungry Indian magic wielders. In addition to these traditional tales, we’ll discuss some of our favorite contemporary short stories, poetry, songs, and more that also engage with witch-aspect of the week. Then, we’ll get personal. We’ll talk about what these stories mean to us, how they’ve shaped our perceptions of ourselves, and how they influenced the things we create – and we’ll invite you to do the same!
Seeking the Witch course content will be conducted through video lectures that will be accessible on the dates listed below. You do not need to be present when a lesson is posted – you can watch it at your convenience! Full payment must be complete by the time registration closes on April 30th at midnight. In addition to 6 video lectures, there will be several surprises throughout the course, including more content, live recordings, and more! Every week, we’ll post prompts for discussion and creative projects in our private FaceBook group, where our community gathers to share their thoughts and their works in progress. We’ll also hold three Witching Hours in our FaceBook group, where we’ll be available to answer questions and chat with you live!
What You Will Get:
- Video content for each lesson from Sara and Brittany (at least 45 minutes of material!) These will be pre-recorded and released each Wednesday of the course.
- A ‘Further Reading’ PDF.
- A PDF “grimoire page” summary of each lesson evoking pages torn from an old spell book (click here for more information about these!)
- All supplementary reading for each lesson (in PDF or link form.)
- Access to our private Facebook group for the course, where you can interact with fellow students, ask questions, share fun things, and generally get to know Sara, Brittany, and each other. You guys are our people and we want to get to know you! We will post discussion questions and other fun stuff here as well!
- A Creative Quest to go with each lesson, which you can post in the group to get personal feedback on from both your teachers and your fellow fairy-tale loving classmates (if desired.)
- Personal feedback on one completed final project (if desired.)
- A special course completion certificate upon submission of your final project
- A welcome letter and various course e-mails
- A few surprises, including guest lectures, live videos, and more!
Plus ALL of the downloadable material will be yours to keep for personal use!
The course will culminate in a final project that will grow out of your weekly challenges. We, and your classmates, will be here to talk you through your storytelling process, and we can’t wait to see what you create!
How much does it cost?:
This course is currently in progress and unavailable to purchase! Please check out our non-interactive courses here instead and sign up for our newsletter to be informed when new live courses start!
Is this graded? How much work will this be?:
We recommend setting aside 2-3 hours each week to view the lectures, do the readings, and participate in the Facebook discussion group. For this course, we recommend at least an additional hour to complete the creative assignments as well. This of course can vary wildly from person to person – we’ve had some students read our entire recommended reading list and comment extensively in discussion, while others opted out of the Facebook discussion altogether and skimmed the reading. Both extremes enjoyed the course!
While the final project will not be required, we encourage you to complete it! Carterhaugh is at its best when you take the knowledge you’ve gained over the course and transmute it into something that is your own.
Again, personal feedback on completed final assignments is available upon request – and even if you don’t want feedback, we would love to see what how you transformed the material and hear about what inspires you!
Please see our tentative course schedule below!
Lesson 1 – Introduction + Witch as Mother
Posted May 1 st (Walpurgisnacht)
(But don’t worry if you’re signing up late, you’ll be able to catch up easily!)
Lesson 2 – Witch as Monster
Posted May 8 th
Lesson 3 – Witch as Helper
Posted May 15 th
Lesson 4 – Witch as Lover
Posted May 22 nd
Lesson 5 – Witch as Teacher
Posted May 29 th
Lesson 6 – Witch as Princess
Posted June 5 th
Please note that these are simply the dates that materials will be e-mailed and posted in the private Facebook group! You will be able to download everything and watch whenever is most convenient to you. The download links will remain active for a year, and we will let you know before removing anything from our database!
Guest Lecturers:
Every course, we like to have a few guest lecturers join us for an extra dash of magic! For “Seeking the Witch,” we’ve strived to find a diverse group of people that hold the word “witch” sacred in a variety of ways. Watch this space, as we hope to annouce more guest lecturers soon!
Jeana Jorgensen studied folklore at the University of California, Berkeley, and went on to earn her PhD in folklore from Indiana University. She researches gender and sexuality in fairy tales and fairy-tale retellings, folk narrative more generally, body art, dance, sex education, and feminist/queer theory. While most of her time goes to teaching college courses and publishing research on the above, she has recently returned to writing fiction and poetry. Her poetry has appeared at Strange Horizons, Liminality, Wyrd & Wyse, Glittership, Stone Telling, Enchanted Conversation, and Mirror Dance. She blogs at Patheos and is constantly on Twitter.
In both her creative and academic work, she focuses on and draws inspiration from lesser-known figures and themes from narrative folklore, including that of the witch. Her poem “The Witch’s House” was nominated for the 2018 Rhysling Award, and her short dystopian story about reproductive rights, “The book you find when you really can’t afford to get pregnant,” won the Spider Road Press Feminist Flash Fiction Award of 2018. In what spare time she has, she teaches and performs dance, knits, and pursues wild yeast baking.
Curious, but not quite ready to enroll? Get a taste of our magic! Click here to join our Facebook discussion group and meet some of your potential classmates and/or here to join our newsletter and receive a free guide to our favorite fairy-tale resources on the Internet!
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About Us:
At Carterhaugh, we craft our courses to be both academically rigorous and open to enchantment. We take folklore seriously – hell, we got PhDs in it, which is not dissimilar to surviving almost a decade of impossible tasks. (Carry water in this sieve! Sort a huge pile of lentils in one night! Kill a monster that can be killed by no man! Write a dissertation!) We built Carterhaugh to bring the study of folklore beyond the ivory tower (across the moat but still on the estate), and we’ve flung open the doors to the curious seekers and creators who feel stories quickening in their fingertips and behind their eyelashes. You’ll be learning from two highly trained folklorists, literary scholars, creative writers, and embarrassingly enthusiastic readers. As your teachers and guides, we will help you recognize and navigate the briars of misinformation – they are encroaching, well-camouflaged, and absolutely everywhere in the magical realm of the Internet – and all the different ways to evaluate a story’s “truth.”
Your Teachers:
We, Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, both earned our PhDs in English and Folklore at The Ohio State University. We specialize in folk narrative – folk tales, myths, and legends – and fairy tales, especially the creepy ones, are our passion. We have published academic articles and reviews in Marvels & Tales: The Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies, Supernatural Studies, Humanities, Gramarye: The Journal of the Sussex Center for Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Fantasy, the book Channeling Wonder: Fairy Tales on Television, the encyclopedia Folktales and Fairy Tales: Traditions and Texts from Around the World, and many more. Sara’s dissertation explores how folklore creates and shapes discourses of disability in nineteenth-century British literature – for example, she explores how the character of Watho the witch in George MacDonald’s literary fairy tale “The Day Boy and the Night Girl” intersects with and complicates the late Victorian “mad” scientist trope. Brittany’s dissertation argues that there is an understudied link between folklore and Gothic literature that reveals a great deal about the “dark” side of fairy tales and fairy legends we always seem to “return to” in contemporary retellings.
We love teaching – we get to geek out about the weirdest, most wonderful stories, and we get to watch our students create their own magic with what they learn. We want our classes to reflect the joy we get out of the strange and delightful world of folklore, so expect apropos gifs, ridiculous illustrations, and/or terrible puns in our lectures. We’re also best friends, so we will occasionally make horrible faces at each other, make fun of each other, and laugh like drunken pixies… and we want you to join us!
In addition to academic writing, we are also creative writers who draw on folkloric material in our work. You can read some of our published material at journals like Uncanny Magazine, Faerie Magazine, Mythic Delirium, Goblin Fruit, Stone Telling, Apex Magazine, Liminality Magazine, and many others. Collectively, we’ve been nominated six times for the Rhysling Award, including two of our 2017 collaborations, “Waking” at Liminality Magazine and “An Announcement” at Uncanny Magazine.
Sometimes, we also make folklore-inspired jewelry or crowns studded with birds or stews made from twelve different kinds of vegetables. Our natural habitats include second-hand bookstores, airplanes, and really divey karaoke bars where we sing like sirens or harpies, depending on the season.
Online witchcraft course
From the very beginning it has been the Herbal or Green Witch who has been the keeper of the healing plants and the ancient ways. From the smallest village to the largest city across the globe, common folk have sought them out and relied upon their remedies and advice.
This special person, often trained by an elder, was who folks would turn to when they were in need of healing and magic as well. They wander the woodlands in search of mystery, they dance by the light of the moon and sing around sacred fires. They know where the sun rises and where it sets. Their hearts beat to the rhythms of the seasons; they flow effortlessly with the cycles of life, death and rebirth. They listen to the wisdom and teachings of the plants and knows which ones to call upon in times of need.
Today, the Herbal Witch may not always live close to the forest, but you likely will find them there, working with the elements and gathering plants and remedies. Herbal Witches have long had a deep love for the plants, roots, seeds, stars and stones and know the medicinal, spiritual and healing properties of all that surrounds them. The wise Herbal Witch enlists nature to heal ailments of the body, mind and of the spirit.
They have a remedy for everything under the sun, and have likely prepared it by the light of the moon. Join us in remembering the Herbal Witch within.
Each participant will receive a very special Grimoire, build an at-home magical herbal apothecary, engage in and learn ritual practices, spells & ceremonies. Each participant will also receive a witch kit filled with all the materials needed to use throughout this class. This incredible Green Witch Kit ($50+ value) is only available with the purchase of enrollment in this course!
This is an online class consisting of six modules of pre-recorded video lessons. Participants can work at their own pace. A private Facebook group will be set up for everyone to join so they can share their thoughts and experiences throughout the journey. We have a limited number of spaces available.
Investment
This course is ON SALE for only $299 for a limited time only! (Regular tuition for this program is $430.00.)
Online witchcraft course
The Inked Goddess Academy was created for witches who wish to expand their magickal knowledge through individual,
self-paced courses.
Over the next year, we will be building our course selection to include many magickal topics that eclectic witches find both
interesting and fun!
Why Choose Courses from Inked Goddess Academy?
With so much witchy information flooding the internet, it's comforting to have a place where you can get trusted, practical, and relevant witchcraft information that you can fit into your individual practice.
Morgan, owner of Inked Goddess Creations and magickal mentor of the Inked Spirit Coven, is an eclectic busy witch that has been practicing witchcraft for over 20 years. The courses here are a blend of her own magickal knowledge and practice along with extensive research into the subject presented. She delivers the information in easy-to-understand, relatable ways so you know how to begin implementing the knowledge immediately into
your own magickal practice.
How Does the Inked Goddess Academy Work?
Once you purchase a course from the Inked Goddess Academy, you will be emailed a link to download your PDF workbook, and you will then have access to the lesson and videos here on the website within your account.
Our Inked Goddess Academy section comes complete with a portal for you to easily see the classes you have purchased. Each class has a page that breaks down the lessons of the class and has a course tracker at the top, so you can see how much of the class you have completed as you move through it.
Current Courses Offered
We will be spending the year building our course list, but for now, we are starting witches off with a course in setting powerful intentions. While this course is timed to coincide with Imbolc and works with the Celtic goddess Brigid, it can be taken any time of year, as setting intentions can be done with any New Moon.
They often include video lectures, reading materials, practical exercises, and assignments to help students deepen their understanding and put their knowledge into practice. Many courses also provide resources and support through online forums, where students can ask questions and share experiences with fellow practitioners. One of the advantages of online witchcraft courses is that they cater to a diverse range of interests and skill levels.
Some courses are specifically designed for beginners, providing a solid foundation in witchcraft principles and practices. Other courses may focus on advanced topics or specialize in a specific branch of witchcraft, such as Wicca or traditional folk magic. Another benefit of online witchcraft courses is that they can be accessed from anywhere in the world. This makes them accessible to individuals who may not have local resources or communities for learning and practicing witchcraft. Online courses also often provide a sense of community and connection, allowing students to interact with like-minded individuals and form friendships and support networks. While online witchcraft courses can be a valuable educational tool, it is important for students to approach them with a critical and discerning mindset. It is advisable to research the reputation and credentials of the course provider, as well as to carefully evaluate the content and teachings being offered. Additionally, students should remember that witchcraft is a personal and experiential practice, and the guidance provided in these courses should be viewed as one perspective among many. In summary, an online witchcraft course provides individuals with access to instruction and guidance on witchcraft practices and principles. These courses offer flexibility, a diverse range of topics, and a sense of community for practitioners all over the world. However, students should approach these courses with critical thinking and discernment to ensure they align with their personal beliefs and values..
Reviews for "Online Witchcraft Course: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment"
1. (1 star) Sarah - The online witchcraft course was a complete disappointment for me. The content was very basic and lacked depth. I was hoping to learn advanced techniques, but the lessons were redundant and more suitable for beginners. The instructor also didn't seem very knowledgeable and failed to provide any real guidance or insight. I would not recommend this course to anyone looking for a comprehensive and informative learning experience in witchcraft.
2. (2 stars) Chris - I had high hopes for the online witchcraft course, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The information provided was too generalized and didn't delve into the specific aspects of witchcraft that I was interested in. The course also lacked practical exercises and real-life examples, which made it harder to grasp and apply the concepts. The production quality of the videos was also subpar, with poor audio and video resolution. Overall, I felt like the course was more of a money grab than a sincere effort to educate and empower aspiring witches.
3. (2 stars) Emily - The online witchcraft course I took was not worth the price. The instructor seemed disinterested and rushed through the lessons without providing proper explanations or context. The course materials were poorly organized and lacked cohesiveness. There were also many technical issues, such as broken links and missing files, which made it difficult to follow along. I was hoping to gain a deeper understanding of witchcraft, but I left feeling unfulfilled and frustrated. I would not recommend this course to anyone serious about learning witchcraft.