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Spirit Weavers is an organization dedicated to providing shamanic healing and experiential training in Shamanism.   We are located in Michigan, with programs offered in mid-Michigan, and within and outside of the state.

This organization was founded by Kate Durda and Stephanie Tighe, who together have over 35 years of shamanic experience. They offer shamanic healing work, teach workshops in the United States and Canada, provide training in healing techniques, and work to create shamanic community. They also host some of the top teachers of shamanism to teach in  Michigan. They also offer handcrafted shamanic tools for sale, such as rawhide rattles, and spirit bags.

They are members of:
Foundation for Shamanic Studies                        www.Shamanism.org
Shamanic Teachers & Practitioners                   
www.Shamanicteachers.org 
Medicine for the Earth Teachers/Practitioners  
www.Medicinefortheearth.com
Society for Shamanic Practitioners                     www.shamansociety.org
Peace Education Center                                      www.peaceedcenter.org

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We recommend this article on ethics in Shamanism -Ethical Considerations in Shamanic Healing
 by Susan Mokelke, J.D. ( https://www.shamanism.org/articles/ethics.html)  It is found on the Foundation for Shamanic Studies website, in the 'articles' link.
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At the Solstice Drumming Circle we decided that we were going to go to the court house in Charlotte on June 26th and drum for healing for the Gulf of Mexico and all life within and around it.  Remember the grandmothers who stood in the park for peace, similar idea.  Here are a couple of photos from that day.

   

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Sandy Ingerman has a new book out!!!

"How to Thrive in Changing Times"

click here to read a short excerpt called "The Magic of Words"
http://www.authorviews.com/authors/ingerman-2010/excerpt.htm

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Sneak Peek....  2011

Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2011
Annual ADVANCED CELTIC SHAMANISM
  with
Dr.TOM COWAN
at Kellogg Conference Center, Gull Lake, Michigan
(Open only to graduates of Two Year Celtic Shamanism Programs)

 

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Drumming Circle (note time/day change)

Wednesday August 18th
we will meet in the usual place at the usual time (6:30 pm). 

Call/e-mail if you need directions and to rsvp!!

This event is open to those who have had training in Shamanism, and are experienced with the Shamanic Journey. Contact us for info on training, or if you wish to be placed on our
monthly reminder list  to join us for this Circle. 

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3rd Annual Shamans' Walk & Healing Circle
this year's intent and inspiration is ...
...WE are the ones we've been waiting for...
also community networking & Shamans' Bazaar
Saturday July 31st from 1pm - 5 pm

early registration due July 27th for reduced rate
Click here for more information

 

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Announcing:
"THE HOLLOW BONE series"
One day workshops on Shamanism Advanced Topics !

***Open to experienced shamanic practitioners.
New!  Beginning perhaps in Summer,or at least by Fall 2010,

we will introducing a new format for Shamanic experience-
one day stand-alone workshops to focus on deepening our practice! 
We'll present a workshop perhaps every 3 months or so!

 *If you wish to be on a reminder list for this workshop series please let us know and we'll be sure to let you know!

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Handcrafted Rattles, Spirit Bags, Drums & more
See below for more info! 

Kate Durda, M.A. & Stephanie Tighe, MSW, are shamanic practitioners who have offered shamanic healing as well as training for the past 15 years.  For their own use, as well as for their students and others in the shamanic community, Stephanie and Kate began handcrafting tools for use in spiritual practice. They create drums, rattles, personal “Spirit Bags”, and more.

RATTLES and Spirit Bags for Sale!  Can also be made to order
To order rattles or spiritbags, please contact us by phone or email us with your interest !

**** If interested in a Rattle Making workshop, let us know.
When we have enough interested folk, we'll schedule it ! ***

SPIRIT BAGS
"Spirit Bags" are made in necklace fashion using 'knotless netting' technique and waxed linen thread. These bags are used as personal medicine bag, with totems and power objects attached and placed inside bag. Please see our website for description and availability of all items.

RATTLES
Rattles /Drums are handcrafted with choice of hides: cow, elk, deer, moose. We can do individual personalized items incorporating materials, designs, or elements which you want used in the making, upon request.

We also can do handpainting of rattles and drums to your specification. All gifts from the animal/plant spirits honored in the creation of these spiritual tools. Honoring Ceremonies are shared.

WORKSHOPS: Drum-making and Rattle-making
Drums and rattles are very important shamanic tools, used for ceremony, calling the Spirits, healing work and journeying. Making your own tools for spiritual practice is very powerful, and a wonderful way to strengthen your connection to the Spirit World.
We offer workshops on making your own rattles, drums and other personals spiritual items such as "Personal Altars” or “Prayer Cards". Check our website, it changes often!

CONTACT US:
Spirit Weavers
Stephanie Tighe. M.S.W., & Kate Durda, M.A.
517 543 6754  SpiritWeavers@gmail.com
 

Be sure to check back often as we regularly update and make additions to this site!!

 

  To contact Spirit Weavers, Kate, or Stephanie send an e-mail to
  SpiritWeavers@gmail.com