Tools of the Tradde Speakers

All our speakers at yesterday's event - Left to right - Gillian Nott, Levannah Morgan, Brian Hoggard, Louise Fenton.Photo courtesy of Simon Costin

Witchcraft Traditions ~ Tools of the Trade

A great day was had yesterday as our annual May event took place at The Wellington Hotel. We had around 70 attendees which was a slight increase on last year. The day started with Gillian Nott speaking on The Spirit of Corn, looking at the history of straw work through the ages and showing us some of her amazing handmade creations. Next was Levannah Morgan who spoke about 'the art of magical working' which features in her new book 'A Witch's Mirror' - she also signed copies of the book throughout the day and sold out so if you would like a copy they are available though Cappall Bann. After lunch Brian Hoggard gave a fascinating talk on his work with items which are found within the walls of homes, e.g., dried cats, shoes etc. Dr Louise Fenton closed the day with a talk on her research on the poppets in the museum. She has managed to identify some of the actual people involved in the spells - very interesting. I will shortly put a photo of our speakers on the blog and also contact/website details of Brian & Louise.
Thanks everyone who attended on the day - the profits made will be used by Friends of the Museum of Witchcraft to assist in library conservation work.

Online Shop Changeover

The Museum will shortly be taking over the online shop and selling stock direct rather than going through The Occult Art Company which will be closing so it can focus on new projects mainly in the realm of publishing. The new website is almost complete and should be opening shortly. In the meantime you can still order through TOAC via the link on the MOW website. The Museum would like to thank TOAC for all its work with the online outlet and we look forward to working together on its new projects which will be unveiled shortly. 

The museum has just introduced a new line of posters from some of the early artwork which can be seen in A Magical History ~ A collection of memories celebrating 60 years. We're down to the last 20ish of the paperbacks so once they're gone that's it. 

Remember you can follow us on Twitter for the most up to date info.

Latest Tripadvisor Stats

According to Tripadvisor The Museum of Witchcraft is now the number 1 museum in Cornwall and number 8 of all attractions in Cornwall. Very exciting news!

Artistic Signage

Local Artist Helen Setterington (originally from Yorkshire) has just completed a new painting for our sandwich board sign which we place by the bridge to let people know where we are. It's a reworking of our previous sign with rather festive new colors. Helen has her art gallery in The Old Forge in the harbour and usually specialises in seascapes so this was a bit of a departure from her usual work. We think it's great - if you're visiting Boscastle let us know your thoughts. Here are some pics of Helen outside her gallery, and with her new sign.

Painting through the Ages

Here are a couple of pics of the chaps painting the exterior - Graham last week and Cecil last century.

May Event 2013

Witchcraft Traditions

Tools of the Trade

A Day of talks for The Museum of Witchcraft

Saturday May 18th 2013

The Wellington Hotel

Boscastle PL35 0AQ

10AM till 4PM

Speakers:

Gillian Nott: Spirit of the Corn

  - Harvest traditions

Levannah Morgan: A Witch's Mirror - The Art of Making Magic

Brian Hoggard: Within Walls - Traditional

protection within the home

Dr Louise Fenton: A Cabinet of Curses -

A study of the people behind the poppets held

in the Museum of Witchcraft

Tickets are £10.00 each and will be available

on the door unless sold out - notification will

be on the www.friendsbmw.org.uk website.

These events are very popular 

so please email kerriwitch@aol.com 

or phone on 07896150852

to reserve a place.

Join us for a day of interesting talks, book-signings, raffle, great conversation and fabulous surroundings

Levannah Morgan radio interview - 'A Witch's Mirror'

Levannah Morgan was recently interviewed about her new book 'A Witch's Mirror'. The book features information researched in the Museum of Witchcraft and mentions Cecil Williamson and the Museum. It can be heard here: Interview with Levannah . Click on the black stripe at the top of the page.

Reopening

The Museum will reopen Friday 29th March 2013. Looking forward to another great year. To those on Twitter you can follow us @witchmuseum and we also have a Museum of Witchcraft Fans page on Facebook. Due to time constraints, Twitter is most likely to be the most up to date as it is quick and easy but major activity will still be posted here from time to time.

Notification of Pagan Federation Conference 9th March

This year there are some truly wonderful speakers, the usual enticing selection of stalls ,and a whole weekend of music and socialising, with extra events Friday evening and Sunday for those staying over the weekend.. 

 

 

RUFUS HARRINGTON – Hermetics

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MARION GIBSON – Reopening Minds to British Paganism in Renaissance Literature

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WOLFS HEAD & VIXEN – Morris

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RONALD HUTTON – The Ancient Mysteries

  

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC with DAMH THE BARD and KATE & CORWEN

 

Saturday 9^th March, Penstow Manor

Doors open 9.30 am speakers, stalls, raffle, evening entertainment! Tickets prices: PF members £18.00 non members £22.00

 

Tickets Available online at http://www.paganfederationdevonandcornwall.co.uk/pages/conference2013.htm

 

or by post :Send SSAE for return of ticket/s with cheque/P.O. made payable to ‘Pagan Federation Devon & Cornwall’ TO Pagan Federation Devon, Cornwall & Channel Isles(Regional Conference) PO Box 314, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6YR

Please include membership number/s of PF members & names of guests

 

Accommodation is available at our lovely venue http://www.penstoweholidays.co.uk/