Listed below are workshops that were presented last year. It is left here, for now, to show all the various types of topics. To stimulate ideas for what is possible. We need workshop presenters for 2024. If interested please click and fill out this form.
Mindful Coloring
Coloring is a form of meditation for some, it helps clear the mind and give it something to focus on. Take an hour out of the busy festival and let your spirit escape onto a page!
Drumming in Community
Drum circles are cooperative efforts, toward healing, processing, expression, release, building power, and more – for the dancers, drummers, and anyone else present. This workshop helps us achieve these goals by making the music more supportive for those present doing their work, and by learning the methods for playing together while expressing our spirits.
Croning Workshop (21+)
Please join us to discuss the joys of aging. Do you feel called to Crone? Are you Crone curious? Would you just like to join us and talk about the changes in your body as you age? Please join us. Trans and Nonbinary are welcome.
Dialogues The Dialogues are your opportunity to share something you are passionate about with the Dragonfest Community. Think of it as TED Talks but with a focus on Dragonfest, Arts, and Neopaganism. Be sure to join us for an array of 15-minute informative presentations from fellow Dragonfest community members. As a presenter, this is an exciting opportunity to present a short topic that may not fill an entire workshop.
Fiber Gathering (AKA Stitch & 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 together and discuss how creating connects to our spirituality. How does it enhance your life? Why are you passionate about fiber arts? How do you see creativity and community working together? Come discuss and share. We will create an open and inclusive community and share our passions.
Intuitive Tarot
Come learn tarot from someone who has done as many as 300 street readings a day! She will teach you the basics of how to do quick story telling readings. For beginners to advanced readers.
Teen Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the Meet Up! This get together is a chance for young adults in the Dragon Fest scene to hang out and make new friends. Whether you’re just looking for a fun time, or wanting to get more involved in the Dragon Fest community, this Meet Up is for you!
Chants and Songs
Want to spend some time in the woods chanting? Here is your chance. We will combine our voices for chanting and singing and use our hands for strumming and drumming. We will do the many common chants and songs and hopefully also something new to your ear.
World Groove Movement with Lydia Groove has been described as the most creative dance class in the world. We dance to all kinds of music and for each one, you will be led in 2 or 3 movement patterns or rhythms. It is simple and easy and fun and you can’t get it wrong. One student described it as “hippie zumba.” I would say that it is sort of like an ecstatic dance but with a bit of direction (and a healthy dose of self-esteem building). And it’s massively fun. Come join Lydia in this accessible, enjoyable moving art!
Heathen Games Behold the fight of the year! Come watch the youth of Dragonfest join together to fight off the volunteer horde! Want in on the action? Come early to get set up as a troll and prove yourself a worthy opponent to our valiant young warriors!
Talent Show
Got a talent? Want to show it off? Before and during Community Dinner space is saved for anyone wishing to grace the community with a short poem, song, skit, or some jokes. Please keep in mind this should be family-friendly, so save the burlesque for the fire circle! (Performance time limit to be determined by the number of participants.)
Orientation Shuttle
New to Dragonfest or just want to reacquaint yourself? Come to the middle of Merchant’s Row (our Main Ritual space) and ride on a special shuttle tour to learn the what and where of DFest directly from our volunteer staff! When you’re done, you can sign up for your volunteer shift at Kiosk (if you haven’t yet), and don’t forget to grab your whimsy bag!
Dungeons & Dragons (Drop-In Adventure) Come join for this (PG-13) Dungeons and Dragons campaign: the Arrival of Graa’tz. Don’t worry about a character, as those will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice for this fun drop-in gaming session! While this game is designed to be played over the course of several nights, it isn’t required to be there for any one particular session.
Drawing Down Dragonfest Style with Janie and Vanth
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 Janie, one of Dragonfest’s longest-running Vessels, and can learn what to expect. If you are helping out in the Drawing Down, and have either never done so before, or want a refresher, this workshop also serves as your orientation.
Dragonfest Tales: Stories & Memories with The Phoenyx
Let’s get together to share stories and photos of the longest-running Pagan Spiritual retreat in Colorado: Dragonfest! Please bring typed copies of stories and copies of your photos that you’re willing to share in our book which will be updated every couple of years or so. Or, come listen in to see if a memory pops up! The Phoenyx has always been interested in history and wants to make sure Dragonfest isn’t lost to time.
Pillage the Village at Merchant’s Row
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 12-1 PM.
Curl Up and Dye 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.
Oracle Alley
Following the Drawing Down, Oracle Alley is a space for the community to perform free readings for each other. Bring your divination tools 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.
Nature Calendar-Clock: A Sacred Geometry Mind Map
A fun and engaging workshop that explores how words, shape symbolism, and simple motion exercises can help to connect to Earth/Sun nature cycle cosmic consciousness and form a mind-map template tool that can give new perspectives and help one manifest goals and dreams on life’s journey.
Bob Keys’ Memorial Community Dinner
Named in honor of the man who began this tradition, bring your mess kit and watch the Talent show as you enjoy this long-time community soup dinner. Participants can also bring side dishes (chips, crackers, bread, etc.) to share with the community.
Door Prize Breakfast
If you’ve been attending breakfasts and pulling extra volunteer shifts, you probably have more than a few door prize tickets; make sure to come to Saturday morning’s breakfast for your chance to win amazing prizes that may include jewelry, ritual items, divination tools, books, etc.
Dragon’s Loot Exchange
Join us daily in the Community Center from noon to 1 pm for The Dragon’s Loot Exchange. Bring your Loot Bag & exchange trinkets, baubles, & other items with each other to complete your collection. This is a great way to meet & make new friends. And create a cool collection.