An Eleven-Week Introduction to the Craft
This eleven-week course offers a practical introduction to the foundational concepts and practices of modern Witchcraft. The course is not tradition-specific and is suitable for beginners as well as those who have explored Witchcraft on their own and would like to develop a more structured practice.
We are teaching Witchcraft as a Craft, not a religion. You do not need to change or give up an existing religious or spiritual path to participate.
This course is not suitable for drop-ins. Please be prepared to commit for the full course period.
Topics Include:
History and foundations of modern Witchcraft
Magical philosophy, ethics, imagination, and intention
Tools of the Craft
The Elements and elemental work
Grounding, centering, and energetic awareness
Creating sacred space and casting the Circle
Divination
The Wheel of the Year
Spellcasting in theory and practice
Ritual structure and practice
Reading & Practice
The course draws from A Witch’s Primer by Ariel Gatoga and Spirit of the Witch by Raven Grimassi. Students will also receive A Witch’s Workbook, created specifically for this course, with lesson material, reflection questions, exercises, and Witch’s Work to practice between classes.
This is a practice-based course. We won’t just talk about Witchcraft—we’ll work with the concepts and techniques we are studying.
Our eleventh and final class will bring it all together as students collaboratively create and participate in a ritual.
Continuing Study
No previous experience is necessary, and students taking this as a stand-alone course are not required to take an exam. An optional assessment is available for those who wish to pursue further study with The Center for Wisdom in Living; successful completion is required before continuing into advanced instruction.
Dates: Wednesday evenings from October XX, 2026 to XXXX
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 370 W. 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR
Cost: $10 per class / $110 for full course
If you are interested in studying with us, please e-mail us at eugenedcw@gmail.com for more information.