Creating Meaningful Ritual with K.A. Laity
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Star + Splendor, 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
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We’re kicking off the Spring with some Witchy 101 classes for those who are just beginning or want to learn skills from experienced practitioners!
Create Meaningful Ritual – Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:30pm
Join K.A. Laity, practitioner and artist, for a workshop on building effective rituals. This is the perfect class for those new to ritual and spell work, or practitioners who wish to fine tune their rituals. In our time together, you’ll learn how to
– charge your workings with clear intent
– choose meaningful symbols to add power
– prepare the actions, space and tools needed
– work thoughtfully with the energy raised
Includes a beautiful Ritual Workbook to take home with you!

Introduction to Spell Work with Otter
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00
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Sunday, May 18 4:00-6:00pm
This class, created for those new to spellwork, will give you the foundations to get off to your best start with practical magic. A witch and priestess for over 35 years, Otter will share her experience and wisdom with you as you explore the whys and hows of working with spells and rituals. You’ll consider banishing, the laws of magic and how to continue your work beyond the class.
During class, you will perform a protection spell, to get hands on experience. The necessary supplies will be provided. You MUST bring a photo of yourself to be used in the spell. It must be a picture of you ONLY.

About the instructor:
Otter has been a witch and priestess for 35 years. She has led covens, performed community rituals, handfastings, coming of age rituals and naming rituals. She has done a LOT of spell work over the years (and learned some lessons the hard way!). She can give a rough of background on magic and will share her personal successes and failures.

Ask A Witch: Topics in Witchcraft with Otter
2025-06-25 19:00 - 21:00
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Otter is back with answers to your questions! Learn everything you’ve wanted to know about witchcraft and priestessing, but were afraid to ask. Each attendee is invited to submit TWO questions or topic areas you’d like her to speak on by June 23. Then, join us for shared learning and discussion about witchcraft, spellcraft and spirituality that is steered by you!
Please send your questions to shop@starandsplendor.com by June 23.

As A Witch: Topics in Witchcraft with Otter
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30
Otter is back with answers to your questions! Learn everything you’ve wanted to know about witchcraft and priestessing, but were afraid to ask. Each attendee is invited to submit TWO questions or topic areas you’d like her to speak on by July 22. Then, join us for shared learning and discussion about witchcraft, spellcraft and spirituality that is steered by you!
Please send your questions to shop@starandsplendor.com by July 22.

About the instructor: Otter has been a witch and priestess for 35 years. She has led covens, performed community rituals, handfastings, coming of age rituals and naming rituals. She has done a LOT of spell work over the years (and learned some lessons the hard way!). She can give a rough of background on magic and will share her personal successes and failures.

Ask A Witch with Otter
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30
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Otter continues her monthly group teaching and discussion on September 25 at 7pm.
Learn everything you’ve wanted to know about witchcraft and priestessing, but were afraid to ask. Or fine tune your practice and get reassurance that you are working effectively. Each attendee to this evening is invited to submit TWO questions or topic areas you’d like her to speak on by September 24. Then, join us for shared learning and discussion about witchcraft, spellcraft and spirituality that is steered by you!
Please send your questions to shop@starandsplendor.com by 9/24.

Samhain Ritual - November 6
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
Thursday, November 6, 7:00-8:15pm
Join friends of the shop, Peg Aloi and K.A. Laity to take part in a Samhain ritual, and gather together at the cross quarter of autumn. Together we will explore ways to make the most of this time, and prepare for the season of cold and darkness to come. Even in the longest night we can always make a spark of light!
Peg Aloi is a writer, scholar, gardener, singer, and hedgewitch. She is one of the co-founders of The Witches’ Voice (1996-2019), and is writing a book about witchcraft in popular culture named for her long-running blog The Witching Hour.
K. A. Laity is an award-winning author, scholar, filmmaker, critic, editor, and arcane artist. She has appeared on BBC radio and NPR talking about magic, witchcraft and surrealism. She has read tarot for decades. Her creative workshops are offered through Visionary Fuel.

Ask A Witch: an evening of guidance for new witches
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
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Thursday November 13, 7:00-8:30pm
Priestess Otter is back with answers to your questions! Learn everything you’ve wanted to know about witchcraft and priestessing, but were afraid to ask. Each attendee is invited to submit TWO questions or topic areas you’d like her to speak on. Then, join us for shared learning and discussion about witchcraft, spellcraft and spirituality that is steered by you!
Please send your questions to shop@starandsplendor.com
