2025 Workshops
Wednesday, July 30
Daily Recovery Meeting in Phoenix Circle
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12-1 PM, Phoenix Camp
Bring your bag lunch to Phoenix Circle for a meeting with other Pagans in recovery.
Pillage the Village at Merchant’s Row
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12PM-1PM, Merchant’s Circle (around Main Circle)
Come raid the treasures of the many fine merchants that have set up around our main fire circle! By which we mean: come take advantage of this time when most shops will be open to see the many fine wares that our vendors have available for purchase. Every day from 12-1PM.
Opening Parade
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30PM Start, start at Upper Gate
Come join us at the fork in the road near upper gate for the opening parade. Wear your finery for opening ritual, bring your bubbles!!
Thursday, July 31
Croning Workshop Judy Gardner and Mary Ann Bonetti
Thursday, July 31, 10AM-12PM, Camp Crone
Is this your year or are you just curious? Let’s talk about what Coning means to you. This workshop is mandatory for participation in the Croning Ritual; speak with Judy or Mary if you can’t attend but are very interested.
Judy Gardner and Mary Ann Bonetti have been part of the Crone Community for many, many years.
Intuitive Journaling Circle with Vanth and Kestrel
Thursday, July 31, 10AM-12PM, Workshop C
Come settle in and explore your own inner knowing. In this gentle, open-ended session, we’ll hold space together with the shared intention of inviting insight. Whether you write, doodle, or daydream onto the page, the goal is to quiet the noise and see what bubbles up. It’s not quite automatic writing, but more about getting out of your own way and letting intuition speak. There may be a little time to share or chat about the experience, but that’s always optional. Bring a journal, something to write or draw with, and your curiosity.
Kestrel is Dragonfest’s current Communications Director, off-again-on-again journaler and professional writer. Vanth is a journaler and beginning fountain pen enthusiast who enjoys using pen and paper to draw out her thoughts.
Sacred Healing Body Painting with Marilla Mae
Thursday, July 31, 10AM-2PM The Rabbit Patch Tent (near Trance circle)
Ease your tightly held emotional trauma through an individual, 45-minute custom healing body painting session. We will meditate and ask deity to join us while sacred symbols and artwork are applied to your body. Materials fee is $25, which can be paid in cash on the land, or ahead of time. If you have any questions, or would like to pre-pay, please contact Mae at: therabbitpatchandpie@gmail.com
This special event will be located near Mae’s encampment, close to Trance Circle. Look for her sign with a rainbow rabbit and “The Rabbit Patch” on it.
Marilla Mae is a multi-modal healer who has been called to heal with sound, scent, and paint.
Bring It and Dye with Deb Myers
Thursday, July 31, 10AM-2PM, at Deb’s Merchant booth
Do you have a favorite t-shirt with a stain? Bring it. Or even bring a new one. Want a colorful pair of socks? Maybe you want to live on the wild side. Then bring a pair of boxers or a jog bra. Whatever you bring should be lightly colored or white, and preferably a high % of cotton- 70% or more. If less, you can still dye it, but it won’t be as bright. Materials fee is $3 – $7 depending on the size. You’ll get a quick lesson in color theory and technique, then you dye, and let it sit in a plastic bag for a day or two. Then wash it numerous times to get the dye out. All materials provided except what you want to dye.
Daily Recovery Meeting in Phoenix Circle
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12-1 PM, Phoenix Camp
Bring your bag lunch to Phoenix Circle for a meeting with other Pagans in recovery.
Pillage the Village at Merchant’s Row
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12PM-1PM, Merchant’s Circle (around Main Circle)
Come raid the treasures of the many fine merchants that have set up around our main fire circle! By which we mean: come take advantage of this time when most shops will be open to see the many fine wares that our vendors have available for purchase. Every day from 12-1PM.
Yeast Herders’ Gatherum with Hank
Thursday, July 31, 1 PM-3PM, Community Center
The Yeast Herders’ Gatherum is a great place for brewers of all stripes and abilities to come together sharing experiences, techniques, and discussing this great craft of ours. Herders new to brewing and those who have been doing it for years are sure to find new ideas and inspiration. There is a small sampling of your fellow brewers’ labors as well – just enough to understand the techniques they are describing. Be sure to bring a bottle of homebrewed beverage to share – Wine, Beer, Cider, or Mead, etc.; a small cup to sample from; water; and a snack item to share.
Hank Kaplan is kindly stepping in for Dan so that the tradition of two Gatherums may continue this year. Hank has many years experience in making mead.
Stitch ‘n’ Bitch – a Fiber Gathering with Ellen Valentine
Thursday, July 31, 1 PM-3PM, Workshop D
Fiber Gathering aka Stitch and Bitch – do you knit, crochet, cross stitch or in some other way like to create with yarn or cloth? Bring something to share and/or work on. We will create an open and inclusive community and share our passions.
Magic: the Gathering with Connor Lewark
Thursday, July 31, 3-5PM, Community Center
Dragonfest is where I first learned how to play and fell in love with Magic: the Gathering. I’m here to continue sharing a game I love, so come on down and play some Magic!
Drumming in Ritual with Pat Cain
Thursday, July 31, 3-5PM, Workshop A
Drumming for Ritual is different than a drum circle; it is an act of service and requires more attention to the happenings around us than the inward experience we often seek in a drum circle. This workshop will explore the elements of this type of service, and you’ll be a better drummer overall for having attended it!
Pat is a 20+ year drummer, seeking to spread the art of drumming in ritual.
Labyrinth Rock Laying
Thursday, July 31, 3-5PM, Workshop C
Gather at the Labyrinth with your decorated rock for a group activity to place the new rocks.
Merchant Pot-Luck
Thursday, July 31, 5-7PM, Community Center
A potluck dinner for the Merchants of Dragonfest to gather and gab.
Friday, August 1
Find your Inner Dragon
Friday, August 1, 10AM-12PM, Community Center
A fun, creative workshop where you’ll make a dragon mask using magical scratch paper. Just bring your imagination!
Singing in the Woods
Friday, August 1, 10AM-12PM, Workshop A
Music has always been a way to bring people together, let’s carry on the tradition in the woods. William will open his song book and lead while playing guitar or doing some light drumming. Hopefully, you will find he has a nice variation and you will get a chance to learn something new.
William is a long time member of the Fort Collins Pagan community. He has been singing, drumming, and playing guitar for well over a decade.
Open Discussion of Current Events – Life on Planet Earth with Phil
Friday, August 1, 10AM-12PM, Workshop B
An Open Discussion of what is happening in our world…! ET/UFO and related activities, Politics – included Corruption, Manipulation & Control of our lives, What we need to know and how to live our lives Lovingly, Peacefully, Cooperatively and Successfully… “In Accordance to our Will”…!!!
Drawing Down Dragonfest Style with Janie Felix and the Events Team
Friday, August 1, 10AM-12PM, Workshop C
Maybe you’ve never heard of Drawing Down, or maybe you’ve just read about it. Bring your questions and get some perspectives on this event, especially how it works here at Dragonfest. You will get to meet vessels before they draw down, and can learn what to expect, how the ritual works, and proper etiquette – as well as some words on what NOT to expect!
If you are helping out in the Drawing Down (or would like to), this workshop also serves as your orientation. Vessels who have been called are encouraged to attend to help coordinate setup locations. If you use a shelter and bring it to the Workshop, Vanth can help set it up. All setup must be done before 3PM.
Creating a Solitary Practice with Sister
Friday, August 1, 10AM-12PM, Workshop D
Do you find yourself a solitary witch in a world of covens? Having trouble finding the right coven? Are you pulled to practice alone or in a family hive?
As a Solitary witch of 25 years, I’d love to share my experiences and practices with you to help you create your own meaningful rituals that you can do alone or in a small non-coven group. Let’s bounce magical ideas for elaborate celebrations or those daily moments of magic off each other to refresh our dailies or awaken new life into our sabbats, high holidays and full moon celebrations. No ranks or orders here, just stirring the tea of our small magical practices.
Bring It and Dye with Deb Myers
Friday, August 1, 10AM-2PM, at Deb’s Merchant booth
Do you have a favorite t-shirt with a stain? Bring it. Or even bring a new one. Want a colorful pair of socks? Maybe you want to live on the wild side. Then bring a pair of boxers or a jog bra. Whatever you bring should be lightly colored or white, and preferably a high % of cotton- 70% or more. If less, you can still dye it, but it won’t be as bright. Materials fee is $3 – $7 depending on the size. You’ll get a quick lesson in color theory and technique, then you dye, and let it sit in a plastic bag for a day or two. Then wash it numerous times to get the dye out. All materials provided except what you want to dye.
Express Your Inner Dragon
Friday, August 1, 11AM-2PM, Lavender Pavilion
Explore the Garb Exchange and dress your inner dragon! Hosted by Aurora, Thor, and Jason.
Daily Recovery Meeting in Phoenix Circle
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12-1 PM, Phoenix Camp
Bring your bag lunch to Phoenix Circle for a meeting with other Pagans in recovery.
Pillage the Village at Merchant’s Row
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12PM-1PM, Merchant’s Circle (around Main Circle)
Come raid the treasures of the many fine merchants that have set up around our main fire circle! By which we mean: come take advantage of this time when most shops will be open to see the many fine wares that our vendors have available for purchase. Every day from 12-1PM.
Astronomy of Astrology with Aeneas
Friday, August 1, 1-3PM, Community Center
Explore the astronomical foundations of astrology through hands-on demonstrations that reveal what’s really happening when the Moon waxes, planets retrograde, and the signs shift with the seasons. This workshop bridges scientific clarity with magical tradition to deepen your spiritual practice and cosmic literacy.
Aeneas is a third-degree High Priest in the Coven of the Unforged Path and a founder of the Unforged Wicca Tradition and holds a degree in Astronomy from the University of Colorado Boulder. He brings over two decades of experience weaving science and spirituality by offering grounded, insightful, and entertaining perspectives on the celestial mechanics behind magical practice.
Skyclad Spirituality Continues with Green Man Mike
Friday, August 1, 1PM-3PM, Workshop A
Discussion about the skyclad aspect of spirituality
The Next 40 Years of Dragonfest with Ellen Valentine
Friday, August 1, 1PM-3PM, Workshop D
What would you like to see at Dragonfest going forward? What will we be celebrating at our 80th birthday? Will we have land? Will we have other events? After this year’s event we will be starting a long range planning committee to help plan the trajectory of our organization for the next 40 years. Would you like to be a part of the committee? Come, share your ideas, find out what others are thinking. Let’s continue to co-create this amazing community together.
Ellen Valentine has been attending Dragonfest on and off since 1997. She has helped in many departments and currently serves as the board president.
Sacred Massage by Dancing Otter
Friday, August 1, 3-5PM, Workshop B
Safe, Sacred, Skyclad, this is a healthy Laying-on-of Hands Ritualized Workshop. Small groups (3-5 persons) of participants will devote about ten minutes of respectful massage to each group member. Please bring a personal ground cover and preferred oil, if you have one. Note: minors must attend with a legal guardian.
A long-time retreat attendee, Dancing Otter has been presenting his Sacred Massage Workshop for at least 20 years.
Oracle Alley
Friday, August 1, 7-9PM, Main Circle
Following the Drawing Down (approximately), Oracle Alley is a space for the community to perform free readings for each other. Bring your divination tools, a chair or cushion, and join in a collective divination experience. This is a great opportunity for those who would like a different reader’s perspective or who don’t read for themselves.
Saturday, August 2
Empower Your Inner Dragon Wand Making
Saturday, August 2, 10AM-12PM, Community Center
Decorate your own wand—bring a stick or wand to embellish with materials provided.
Magick & Metaphysics – Everything is Connected with Phil
Saturday, August 2, 10AM-12PM, Workshop B
An interactive discussion – mostly Q & A about Magick and our life with Metaphysical Sciences… showing how EVERYTHING is connected in our lives.
Crow Party
Saturday, August 2, 10AM-5PM, Camp Crone
The Crones are throwing a Crow Party! Bring shiny things to share, flap your wings and make loud noises when you see your friends! Crafting, snacking and beverages. Can’t decide what time, so come by Camp Crone anytime 10am – 5pm on Saturday.
Druid Roundtable with Iannin and Candelaria
Saturday, August 2, 10AM-12PM, Workshop C
A simple discussion of all things Druid. Iannin will provide an overview of Druidry, its modern-day practices, and facilitate a discussion. Candelaria will lead us in a bardic exercise.
Healing Breath: Finding Home in the Breath with El-Shadai and Matrika Morningstar
Saturday, August 2 10AM-12PM, Workshop D
Cleanse the mind, body, and heart with breath! Participants will be guided through a somatic breath practice that floods the body with vital life force to release stored emotions and return balance to the body.
World Groove Movement with Lydia
Saturday, August 2 10AM-12PM, Main Circle
The World GROOVE Movement is dedicated to spreading the joy of dance! Groove is a delicious and unique way that makes dance easy, accessible and fun for everyone.
We come together to unite, celebrate, connect, play, heal, and get healthy through dance. If you can move, you can groove!
Bring It and Dye with Deb Myers
Saturday, August 2, 10AM-5PM, at Deb’s Merchant booth
Do you have a favorite t-shirt with a stain? Bring it. Or even bring a new one. Want a colorful pair of socks? Maybe you want to live on the wild side. Then bring a pair of boxers or a jog bra. Whatever you bring should be lightly colored or white, and preferably a high % of cotton- 70% or more. If less, you can still dye it, but it won’t be as bright. Materials fee is $3 – $7 depending on the size. You’ll get a quick lesson in color theory and technique, then you dye, and let it sit in a plastic bag for a day or two. Then wash it numerous times to get the dye out. All materials provided except what you want to dye.
Community Meeting
Saturday, August 2, 12-1:30 PM, Community Center
Come to the Community Center and bring a bag lunch to listen to the facts and figures being presented by the Board, ask questions, express concerns, or comment on Dragonfest’s operations.
Daily Recovery Meeting in Phoenix Circle
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12-1 PM, Phoenix Camp
Bring your bag lunch to Phoenix Circle for a meeting with other Pagans in recovery.
Pillage the Village at Merchant’s Row
Daily, Wednesday – Saturday, 12PM-1PM, Merchant’s Circle (around Main Circle)
Come raid the treasures of the many fine merchants that have set up around our main fire circle! By which we mean: come take advantage of this time when most shops will be open to see the many fine wares that our vendors have available for purchase. Every day from 12-1PM.
Tarot Club
Saturday, August 2, 1-3PM, Workshop A
Come join us at Dragonfest’s Tarot Club. This session will depend on the skill levels attending. It can be an overview of tarot or an info swap between fellow enthusiasts. Bring a tarot deck, a spread to share, and your joy of learning. This year, we will have a deck swap, so bring your genly used, complete deck to swap for another.
Merit has been attending Dragonfest since 1995, minus the covid years. She’s been involved in tarot longer than that. She currently runs a tarot club at her local library that has been active for over 2 years.
Crafting Circle: Acrylic Rock Painting with Rune
Saturday, August 2, 1-3PM, Workshop B
Create a special token from this year’s Dragonfest by joining in Acrylic Rock Painting.
Rune is an acrylic artist and a therapeutic art life coach who believes that creating is critical to a healthy life balance.
Apothecary Talk with Aurora Fae
Saturday, August 2, 1-3PM, Workshop D
Here we will share Knowledge, recipes and anything else regarding herbs and how they help us. We will also talk about herbs that can easily be found around us here and in our everyday lives and how they can be used. (Please bring your own balms, salves, teas, oils etc if you wish to share them!)
I am Aurora Fae and I am semi new to this world of herbs and delights. My Dad has taught me some things my entire life but only recently has this art caught my attention. I love ALL forms of art; it’s a big part of my everyday life. So I thought maybe I could share what I have learned and learn from others who have been doing this longer!
Hoop Drum Making with Phi-L *Pre-Registration Required*
Saturday, August 2, 1PM-3PM, Behind Phil’s Merchant Tent
The Native Americans have been making different kinds of Hoop Drums for many centuries. This workshop will concentrate on a design made popular with the availability of pre-made hoops, skins, and hides. The techniques are taken from the traditional methods and updated for the use of the more contemporary hoops and preparation methods. Prices range from $144 to $265+ depending on size and selected skin/hide. Email wizard1phil@gmail.com to pre-register and for more information on Hoop or Octagonal Frames sizes and Deer and Elk Hides.
Heathen Games
Saturday, August 2, 1PM-4PM, Meyer’s Meadow
A lively and playful event traditionally featuring a mock battle, but that may include other activities inspired by Norse legends. Join in for a spirited and entertaining experience!
Yeast Herders’ Gatherum with Dan
Saturday, August 2, 1:30PM-4PM, Community Center
The Yeast Herders’ Gatherum is a great place for brewers of all stripes and abilities to come together sharing experiences, techniques, and discussing this great craft of ours. Herders new to brewing and those who have been doing it for years are sure to find new ideas and inspiration. There is a small of sampling of your fellow brewers’ labors as well – just enough to understand the techniques they are describing. Be sure to bring a bottle of homebrewed beverage to share – Wine, Beer, Cider, or Mead, etc.; a small cup to sample from; water; and a snack item to share.
Dan has been an active homebrewer of wine, meads, ciders, and beers for more than 20 years and is honored to continue Dragonfest’s Yeast Herder tradition, sharing inspiration and knowledge.
Cultural Integrity in Pagan Paths with Aeneas
Saturday, August 2, 3-5PM, Workshop C
Explore the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation in Pagan practice through real-world examples, discussion, and reflection. This interactive workshop provides tools for honoring diverse traditions with integrity while deepening your own spiritual path.
Aeneas is a third-degree High Priest in the Coven of the Unforged Path and a founder of the Unforged Wicca Tradition. He brings significant experience in ritual leadership, ethical practice, and spiritual education, with a focus on helping others walk their path with respect, integrity, and joy.
Onesie Parade
Saturday, August 2, 4-5PM
Please meet in the center of Phoenix Circle, wear your onesie to march into the Bob Key’s Memorial Community Dinner. Please remember to respect the Phoenix Circle’s dry mandate and do not consume alcohol or other substances.
Bob Key’s Memorial Community Dinner
Saturday, August 2, 5-7PM
In Dragonfest’s past, Bob Key opened his camp to all, providing oatmeal every morning and creating a Stone Soup one night; it was a night in which all were invited to contribute something to the pot and eat together. After an unfortunate incident, the dinner could no longer be a true “Stone Soup”, but carries on in spirit with our Community Dinner, now named in honor of the man that began it.
Please bring your mess kit and share a meal with all Dragonfestians at this long-time community soup dinner. Participants can bring side-dishes (chips, crackers, bread, etc.) to share with the community. Door prizes will be given out during the dinner.