Letterlocking Workshop
Letterlocking is the art of folding and securing messages on paper without using external envelopes. Tamper-proof documents are created by hand using small slits, tabs, and folding techniques to allow the intended recipient to tell if the message has been intercepted. Analog encryption… the original “document security!”
Join me in the Salon for Possible Futures to learn some basic letterlocking techniques and discuss the very human practice of “passing secret notes.” No experience necessary. Free.
Instructor: Laura Pensar
Thursday, April 24th 5:30-6:30pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
The Hermit's Guide to Solitaire
Playing cards have been tools of underground resistance and community building for centuries. Even Solitaire can be a covert form of personal resistance and a path for self-reflection and insight.
Join us as we discuss the history of the game of Solitaire and how you can turn it into a discreet divination system. No experience necessary. Free.
Instructor: Laura Pensar
Saturday, May 17th 2:00-3:30pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
Hands Around the Table: Card Game Afternoon
Various card games have held a special role in various communities throughout history. We will learn about and play just a few of these games, building connections with each other and back through time. Games to be announced.
No experience necessary. Free.
Your Dealer: Laura Pensar (do not expect fancy shuffling or cardistry…)
Saturday, August 2nd 1:00-3:00pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
Letterlocking Workshop II
Letterlocking is the art of folding and securing messages on paper without using external envelopes. Tamper-proof documents are created by hand using small slits, tabs, and folding techniques to allow the intended recipient to tell if the message has been intercepted. Analog encryption… the original “document security!”
Join me in the Salon for Possible Futures to learn some basic letterlocking techniques and discuss the very human practice of “passing secret notes.” No experience necessary. Free. * If you attended the first Letterlocking workshop in March come add more folding styles to your toolbox as we will be doing different techniques this time around. If you didn’t attend the March workshop no problem!
Instructor: Laura Pensar
Saturday, Septmber 13th 1:00-2:00pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
Hands Around the Table II: Card Game Afternoon
Various card games have held a special role in various communities throughout history. We will learn about and play just a few of these games, building connections with each other and back through time. Games to be announced.
No experience necessary. Free.
Your Dealer: Laura Pensar (do not expect fancy shuffling or cardistry…)
Saturday, November 8th 2:00-4:00pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
Candle Divination & Superstitions Class
Get in the October spirit! Learn about candle divination and superstitions as we practice reading candles in class. Guide booklet and supplies included. No prior divination practice necessary. $50 Tickets through oraclekc.com
Online Class: Flora & Fauna in Tarot’s Major Arcana
The Major Arcana may be the Fool’s Journey but the Fool sees many things on the path. Learn the significance of animals and plants depicted on the cards of the Major Arcana and how they contribute to the card’s meaning. No tarot experience necessary. The Library has a limited supply of tarot decks to give to interested participants. Call 816-701-3683 for details. Please RSVP to receive a link to register for this online class. (RSVP to the library to receive event link.)
Class: Candle Divination
Learn the language of candles. As magic, prayer, or meditation… candle practices are a wonderful way to connect with our intuition. Interpreting the way your candle burns all the way to the wax formations left behind. We will practice reading candle flames and wax formations. Guide booklet included and supplies included. No prior divination practice necessary. Reservations: oraclekc.com
Denver Class: Candle Divination
Learn the language of candles. As magic, prayer, or meditation… candle practices are a wonderful way to connect with our intuition. Interpreting the way your candle burns all the way to the wax formations left behind. We will practice reading candle flames and wax formations. No prior divination practice necessary. Supplies provided. Reservations: School.Ritualcravt.com
Online Class: Tarot for Goal Setting
Free class presented by KC Public Library. Learn to use Tarot cards to help you set your intentions and align with your goals. In this workshop we will cover using Tarot readings to help set intentions and chart your course towards your ambitions! (RSVP to Library to receive event link.)
Class: Your Tarot Questions Answered
This session is a time for students of the tarot to drop in with questions, challenges, insights, or helpful hints about the tarot. Experienced tarot readers will be on hand to work with any level of tarot reader.
Online Class: Tarot for Self Care
Free class presented by KC Public Library. Learn to use a deck of Tarot cards as a part of a contemplative practice. This workshop covers ways to read Tarot for yourself and incorporate the cards into your self-care routine. (RSVP to the library to receive event link.)
Class: Working with Tarot Spreads
“Spreads” are layouts that give Tarot cards context in a reading. Learn the basics of working with various Tarot spreads and leave class with several simple spreads you can use immediately.
Class: Tarot’s Major Arcana
The Fool’s Journey: What story is buried in the traditional Tarot deck’s fifth suit? Learn about the archetypes as we follow The Fool on his journey through the Tarot’s Major Arcana. No Tarot experience necessary.
Class: Intro to Tarot
Learn to use a deck of Tarot cards as a part of a contemplative practice. This workshop aims to supply you with enough foundational history and tools for you to begin working with the cards right away.
Class: Learn Divination with Playing Cards
Read regular playing cards like an Oracle or Tarot deck! Learn how to use any deck of playing cards as a divination and contemplative tool. Turn a simple game of Solitaire into magic filled with insight! Bring you own deck of standard playing cards and we will practice reading in this class led by Laura Pensar of Moth & Candle. No prior divination practice necessary. You will go home with your own cartomancy workbook to practice what you’ve learned! Reservations: OracleKC.com
Class: Learn Divination with Playing Cards
Read regular playing cards like an Oracle or Tarot deck! Learn how to use any deck of playing cards as a divination and contemplative tool. Turn a simple game of Solitaire into magic filled with insight! Bring you own deck of standard playing cards and we will practice reading in this class led by Laura Pensar of Moth & Candle. No prior divination practice necessary. Reservations: Divination with Playing Cards
Class: Candle Divination
Learn the language of candles. As magic, prayer, or meditation… candle practices are a wonderful way to connect with our intuition. Interpreting the way your candle burns all the way to the wax formations left behind. We will practice reading candle flames and wax formations. No prior divination practice necessary. Supplies provided. Reservations: Candle Divination Class
Class: Charting Your Course With Tarot
SOLD OUT - Learn to use Tarot cards to help you set your intentions and align with your goals. Bring your deck and in this hands-on workshop we will do personal readings and begin filling in your own Tarot planning journal! We will cover a few spreads useful for intention setting. You’ll take home the “Your Chariot Year” journaling workbook. (Some familiarity with Tarot is recommended.) Space is limited to 6 participants. Reserve your space through OracleKC.com
Online Class: Your Tarot Questions Answered
Free class presented by KC Public Library. This session is a time for students of the tarot to drop in with questions, challenges, insights, or helpful hints about the tarot. Experienced tarot readers will be on hand to work with any level of tarot reader. (RSVP to the KC Library to receive the login link.)
Online Class: Working with Tarot Spreads
Free class presented by KC Public Library. “Spreads” are layouts that give Tarot cards context in a reading. Learn the basics of working with various Tarot spreads and leave class with several simple spreads you can use immediately. (RSVP to the KC Library to receive the login link.)
Online Class: Tarot’s Major Arcana
Free class presented by KC Public Library. The Fool’s Journey: What story is buried in the traditional Tarot deck’s fifth suit? Learn about the archetypes as we follow The Fool on his journey through the Tarot’s Major Arcana. No Tarot experience necessary. (RSVP to the KC Library to receive the login link.)
Online Class: Intro to Tarot
Free class presented by KC Public Library. Learn to use a deck of Tarot cards as a part of a contemplative practice. This workshop aims to supply you with enough foundational history and tools for you to begin working with the cards right away. (RSVP to the KC Library to receive the login links.)
Class: Your Tarot Questions Answered
This session is a time for students of the tarot to drop in with questions, challenges, insights, or helpful hints about the tarot. Experienced tarot readers will be on hand to work with any level of tarot reader.
Class: Working with Tarot Spreads
“Spreads” are layouts that give Tarot cards context in a reading. Learn the basics of working with various Tarot spreads and leave class with several simple spreads you can use immediately.
Class: Tarot’s Major Arcana
The Fool’s Journey: What story is buried in the traditional Tarot deck’s fifth suit? Learn about the archetypes as we follow The Fool on his journey through the Tarot’s Major Arcana. No Tarot experience necessary.
Class: Intro to Tarot
Learn to use a deck of Tarot cards as a part of a contemplative practice. This workshop aims to supply you with enough foundational history and tools for you to begin working with the cards right away.
Online Class: Adding to Your Tarot Practice
Free class presented by the KC Library. In this session we will go over some of the other popular card deck styles, their uses, and how and why you might add them into your Tarot practice.
Online Class: Reading for Others
Free class presented by the KC Library. In this class we will discuss best practices, tips, and techniques when reading cards for someone else.
Free Candle Divination Workshop
Free class presented by the Kansas City Kansas Public Library. Learn the language of candles. As magic, prayer, or meditation… candle practices are a wonderful way to connect with our intuition.
Online Class: Confronting the Challenging Cards
Free class presented by the KC Library. In this class we will talk about interpreting the “heavy” cards in useful ways that help us take a proactive approach to our challenges.
Online Class: Meet the Court Cards
Free class presented by the KC Library. Interpreting “the royals” of the Tarot deck can be a challenge even for longtime readers. In this class we will learn how to decipher these enigmatic people of the Tarot!