2008 Nordic roots classes at Evenstar

Evenstar Book Store
2401 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Register 651-644-3727, www.EvenstarBooks.com

Saturday February 16 - 1 to 3 pm
"The Runes: A Human Journey"

History, mythology, and 20 years of experience combined to create this book. The writing process was ritual and the result is a unique personal and deeply practical guide to discovering the message of runes through nature, sound, design and use. We will discuss how to best use this book, it's extensive glossary, and practice using runes by translating our names.

Class fee $10, Materials $15.95 for the book "The Runes: A Human Journey" Purchase the book in advance or on the day of the class from Evenstar or on-line at http://www.lulu.com/content/685144

Saturday March 15 - 1 to 3 pm
"Nordic Women's Spiritual Traditions"

Exploring women's traditions from the earliest archeological evidence to present reconstructionism, this class will give a taste of Scandinavian
Spirituality. Spa, Seidr, Galdor, and craft work will be discussed and demonstrated.

class fee $20

Saturday April 19 - 1 to 3 pm
"Stav tradition, work of the Völva"

Völva means staff carrier. Shamanic women carried a staff for protection as they traveled from village to village. It was a tool for traveling the world tree. The use of working sticks and chant to create rhythm for group work is the global phenomenon. Bring your walking stick and a wooden spoon, learn folk songs in Scandinavian languages, and journey through the world tree with the trance inducing sound of stav

class fee $20

Instructor Bio:
I have been studying, using, teaching, and writing about runes since 1987. Working as a performance and ceremonial artist in the midwest for twenty years my studies and practices include Christian gnosticism, Wiccan, Native American, Celtic and Norse traditions. With undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and English and a Masters in Teaching, plus so many years of experience, students find my classes compelling, engaging, and often wish to repeat them.

I take private students and work as a Völva and ceremonial officiant registered with the State of Minnesota.

Contact me for more information!
Kari Tauring
612-729-4019
karitauring@yahoo.com