Rosa-Reconciliation:
a hand- crafted Rosary making workshop - a ritual of Reconciling with Christianity
This workshop is a ritual for reconciliation: through collectively crafting a rosary from rose petals, we will bring something to life from our own hands, supporting us in carrying forward the ongoing process of healing and reconciliation. This offering has come out of my own process of healing wounds incurred by the institutions of christianity - toxic patriarchal imprints I’ve carried in my own body, and the legacy of Christian Imperialism, both suffered by and passed down the line through my Maternal Grandmothers. The inspiration and courage to approach this work has been influenced by the novella Our Lady of the Dark Country (Sylvia Linsteadt), and the books The Way of the Rose: the Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary (Perdita Finn & Clark Strand), and The Moon Under Her Feet (Clysta Kinstler). The process has been supported by a number of allies - plants, beings, elementals, ancestors. We will call upon the support of two animate archetypes to anchor this work of healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness: Mother Mary - our Lady of Grace, one of infinite Compassion, our Lady of Sorrows; and the Rose - the plant of the Heart and unconditional Love.
Roses: Medicine for Healing & Compassion
We turn to the plants, and specifically Roses for support in this particular journey. They embody and teach us about fierce love, compassion, beauty, and strength.
The general flow of this workshop with look something like:
Gather together, ground, introduce ourselves, and open a ritual space
Connect and share in small groups around how we relate to the workshop themes - our origin stories, her-stories / histories, family & ancestral material, lived experiences…
Meet the anchor archetype / plant ally - Mother Mary and the Rose - and explore their mystery and myth- how they can support us in healing and reconciliation.
Learn a movement / embodied practice
Make beads from rose clay (petals that have been cooked down and transformed into moldable clay). With these rose beads, you can craft a rosary, bracelet, talisman, or any kind of adornment that inspires you. (All materials included in the workshop price)
Come together for final thoughts / shares and closing.
Workshop Details:
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $88 - $122 sliding scale*
What’s Included:
guided ritual, educational resources, light snacks / tea, embodied movement practice, all rosary making materials - rose clay, bead making supplies, jewelry components, etc.
*If cost is a barrier, please contact me to work something out
