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(Pre-Recorded Zoom) Foundational Magick & Working with the Fae – Energy Hygiene

Class 3 of 4: Energy Hygiene?

Hygiene is the most important thing to maintaining overall wellness and health, so why should energy be any different? This class we will explore more of our own energy field, how to cleanse it, what to do if we feel ungrounded, and how to keep it running in a balanced and healthy manner. We will discuss the importance of art, journaling, and healthy ways of living as a magician. This class will be mostly hands on, bring water and a notebook.

Recorded: February 18th 2024 11am -12:30pm PST

1.5 hours per class, have a notebook and water

Overall these classes are aimed to help introduce people who are completely new or have been dabbling in magic and wish to learn more about how magic works as a science. Feel free to pick and choose from any class you would wish to attend. These classes are designed to work together to give foundational building blocks to help give a new way to see, understand and use magick.

About your Instructor:

Chris has been a dedicated, lifelong practitioner of martial arts, and has over a decade of teaching experience. He has worked with students of all ages and taught a broad range of topics spanning from martial arts to faery magick. 

Beginning his training as a child, his martial arts taught him the basic fundamentals of breathing, meditation, and self-discipline that would guide and influence the rest of his life, eventually leading him towards teaching. In his early 20s Chris began intuitively exploring communication with the Fae world, invoking spirits and Fae to help guide and teach him how to use magic. As his relationship to these beings grew and the lines of communication became stronger, his understanding of what is beyond the veil expanded, pushing his curiosity and dedication to this path. Over the last 7 years Chris has taken a deeper approach in his studies with 2 teachers exploring different aspects of sorcery and witchcraft.

(Pre-Recorded Zoom) Foundational Magick & Working with the Fae – What is Magick? – February 4th, 2024

Class 2 of 4: What is Magick?

When first learning about magick, it can be hard to know what information out there is real. Social media has many different ideas about how magic works. So what is right, and what isn’t’? In this class we will examine magick as a science, we will go over common misconceptions and how to avoid being taken in by misinformation. We will also cover a few different types of magic, divination modalities, how to use them, and why they work.

When: February 4th, 2024 11am -12:30pm PST

Where: Online via Zoom, or In person @ Queen Meb in Portland, OR  1.5 hours per class

Bring a notebook and water

Event will be recorded via zoom just in-case.

Overall these classes are aimed to help introduce people who are completely new or have been dabbling in magic and wish to learn more about how magic works as a science. Feel free to pick and choose from any class you would wish to attend. These classes are designed to work together to give foundational building blocks to help give a new way to see, understand and use magick.

About your Instructor:

Chris has been a dedicated, lifelong practitioner of martial arts, and has over a decade of teaching experience. He has worked with students of all ages and taught a broad range of topics spanning from martial arts to faery magick. 

Beginning his training as a child, his martial arts taught him the basic fundamentals of breathing, meditation, and self-discipline that would guide and influence the rest of his life, eventually leading him towards teaching. In his early 20s Chris began intuitively exploring communication with the Fae world, invoking spirits and Fae to help guide and teach him how to use magic. As his relationship to these beings grew and the lines of communication became stronger, his understanding of what is beyond the veil expanded, pushing his curiosity and dedication to this path. Over the last 7 years Chris has taken a deeper approach in his studies with 2 teachers exploring different aspects of sorcery and witchcraft.

(Pre-Recorded Zoom Event) Foundational Magick & Working with the Fae – Deconstruction – January 21st, 2024

Class 1 of 4: Deconstruction

In history, there are stories from every continent in the world of cultures with other beings. Where did that go? Did they leave, or did we change? In this class I will be touching on a philosophical perspective where we are in relation to ourselves and the natural world. We will examine how the subtle world, and mundane world has changed over time and how our perception has changed as a result. We will also examine the Taoist principle of Yin and Yang.When: January 7th, 2024 11am -12:30pm PST

Where: Online via Zoom, or In person @ Queen Meb in Portland, OR  1.5 hours per class

Bring a notebook and water

Even will be recorded via zoom just in-case.

Overall these classes are aimed to help introduce people who are completely new or have been dabbling in magic and wish to learn more about how magic works as a science. Feel free to pick and choose from any class you would wish to attend. These classes are designed to work together to give foundational building blocks to help give a new way to see, understand and use magick.
About your Instructor:

Chris has been a dedicated, lifelong practitioner of martial arts, and has over a decade of teaching experience. He has worked with students of all ages and taught a broad range of topics spanning from martial arts to faery magick. 

Beginning his training as a child, his martial arts taught him the basic fundamentals of breathing, meditation, and self-discipline that would guide and influence the rest of his life, eventually leading him towards teaching. In his early 20s Chris began intuitively exploring communication with the Fae world, invoking spirits and Fae to help guide and teach him how to use magic. As his relationship to these beings grew and the lines of communication became stronger, his understanding of what is beyond the veil expanded, pushing his curiosity and dedication to this path. Over the last 7 years Chris has taken a deeper approach in his studies with 2 teachers exploring different aspects of sorcery and witchcraft.

(Live Virtual) A Witch’s Kitchen Sweeper Broom Workshop – Sept 3, 2022 4:30-6:30 PM PST Online The House of Twigs Workshop (Canceled)

virtual broom making sweeper kitchen witch the house of twigs

To purchase tickets, we are using our main store (Queen Meb) because this is a materials heavy class that needs really good shipping rates which we can offer free for domestic shipping.

Wrapped Hand Wisk, Broom Making Workshop

broom making workshop hand wisk the house of twigs witch school

It’s time we did another class, and this time we will be making a Turkey Tail style Hand Wisk or a Hawk Tail. These are functional brooms for the home and magickal workings. We will go over some of the magickal ways to use a broom, and then we will make one, from the comfort of your own home (it is a live digital workshop that was pre-recorded so we can keep offering it all over the world in your own time zone and at your own pace.)

This is for the workshop recording of the class and does not include any materials. You may source the materials yourself, or purchase a kit from us online at Queen Meb. It will take you to our retail store for better shipping, pricing and maintaining. The online course will be taken via this web address.

The Poison Path

Coby Michael Poisoners Apothecary The House of Twigs Poison Plant baneful herbalism

Intro/Part one:

·         Introduction: What is the Poison Path?

o   Saturnian herbs, poison plant allies, entheogens, ethnobotanicals  

·         Objectives

·         Disclaimer

·         Phytognosis and plant spirit medicine

Section Two: Phytochemistry:

·         Phytochemistry

·         Active constituents

·         Alkaloids

·         Chemical processes

Section Three: Plant Profiles:

·         Detailed descriptions of important ethnobotanicals, entheogenic herbs and poisonous plants

Section Four: Formulation:

·         How to use these plants safely in formulas for use in ritual. 

·         Display a familiarity with medieval flying ointment recipes, as well as the many influences that have created the witch’s flying ointment that we know today.

·         Example recipes

Section Five: Ritual Use:

·         Connecting with plant spirits

·         Understand the components of an entheogenic ritual and the reasons for enacting one

·         Create your own rituals using poisonous plants and ritual entheogens for spell work and personal growth.

·         Preparing the entheogenic sacrament

Section Six: Working with plant spirit medicine

·         Choosing a plant spirit medicine

·         Flower essences, infused oils, tinctures, smoking blends and ointments

The SoulPath Fellowship – 6 Week Course, Recorded Live From 3/14/21 – 5/16/21

Soul Path the house of twigs thot winter clark witch business healing

(Available on a sliding scale)

This is a live course that will be available again on May 25th as a pre-recorded series if you cannot attend the live version.

The SoulPath Fellowship is designed to help creatives, healers, intuitives, empaths and
psychics create a livelihood they love! Winter has created the ultimate program to
support you in releasing your fears and doubts (aka imposter syndrome) embracing
your gifts and skills, creating the perfect container for your magic and sharing it with
the world…because honestly the world needs all the magic and heart we can bring in!
Let’s answer the call of your soul and shine your light into the world!


We’re coming into a new paradigm; the vibration the planet is shifting into calls for
the ones who can feel, perceive, understand and support those who are beginning to
navigate their way forward.


How will we do this?? We’ll release old programming, limiting beliefs and the idea of
“not good enough” so that you can reclaim your energy and step into your power. We’ll
get into your gold to see what kind of passion, gifts, skills and talents you carry within
you while also creating a structure for that magic to alchemize from the 5D into the
3D. And of course we’ll find and amplify your voice along with your unique style to
shine into the world while discovering ways to connect with the community for
inspiration and support!


It’s a 6 week program that met biweekly via Zoom for the launch. Post-launch the
videos will be available as your resource as well as email support for the duration of
your time in the program. Each month we focus on a different area for supporting the creation of a livelihood you love!


Expectations of Participants

  • Outlines for each class will be available so that you have the notes to refer to.
  • Reflection Journals will be assigned at the end of each session. These assignments must
    be submitted in the form of a journal entry via PDF before we meet in the next
    session! If you have any questions about your Reflection Journal feel free to contact me during your course.
  • For those who are eligible, a 30 min 1:1 SoulCall Coaching session is available
    and can be arranged via email.
  • I’ll also be available by email throughout the course for support and assistance.
  • I’m SO excited to be with you on this journey of discovery and empowerment!!

(Hard-Bound/Coptic) Grimoire Making Workshop – Online

the house of twigs gromoire thot class for witches solstice

(Subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish are being processed, and will be available when announced here.)

This is our second style of Grimoire making we are offering by popular request. With over 2.5 hours of step-by-step instructional video, this is one of the best ways to create your own Grimoire from the comfort of your own home. This class takes about 4-5 hours to complete with 24-48 hrs dry time in between glueing and such. With artwork or decorations, this can take much longer.

We are talking real bookmaking, with a witchy twist, but this time it will be a usable book that is intended to last for a century or more.


Custom make your own and choose from different materials available. You will learn how to stitch your paper, cut, and glue up your book. This will be a dry bind so you can un-stich it when you are finished and re-use the precious leather again. 


If you purchase a kit separately from Queen Meb, choose from linen (vegan), cowskin, or goatskin. We have them all in black, and sometimes other options as well as colored linen thread.

Design your own embossed, or customize these grimoires to match your own personal style and practice. We offer ideas on how to do this along your grimoire making experience.

the house of twigs hard bound grimoire thot

Ticket costs are:

  • $50 Online class w/ NO MATERIALS (kit can be purchased separately through Queen Meb or you can use your own.)
  • Linen (Vegan) $100 for the class and kit (Purchase through queenmeb.com)
  • Leather $110 for the class and kit (Purchase through queenmb.com)
  • Goatskin $120 for the class and kit (Purchase through queenmeb.com)


Keep in mind we must purchase these materials for the class and delays may occur due to suppliers. Retail value of our Grimiores start at $50-$140 each, so this is an excellent deal to both make your own, and re-use it for your magickal workings. This Grimoire is specially designed to be used again and again, as to make the smallest impact on the earth.

After purchase of a kit, you can access your online course through this link after you have been manually added or it will be accessible in your Course Section on The House of Twigs if you already have an account. 


NO refunds on online courses.

(Soft Bound/Dry Bind) Grimoire Making Workshop – Online

(Subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish are being processed, and will be available when announced here.)

This is our first style of Grimoire making we are offering by popular request. With over 2.5 hours of step-by-step instructional video, this is one of the best ways to create your own Grimoire from the comfort of your own home. This class takes about 4-5 hours to complete. With artwork or decorations, this can take much longer. 

We are talking real bookmaking, with a witchy twist, but this time it will be a usable book that is intended to last for a century or more.


Custom make your own and choose from different materials available. You will learn how to stitch your paper, cut, and bind everything together.. This will be a dry bind so you can un-stich it when you are finished and re-use the precious leather again. 


If you purchase a kit separately from Queen Meb, choose from cowskin, or goatskin. We have them all in black, and sometimes other options as well as colored linen thread. 

Design your own embossed, or customize these grimoires to match your own personal style and practice. We offer ideas on how to do this along your grimoire making experience.

the house of twigs grimoire making class kit queen meb


Custom make your own and choose from different materials available. You will learn how to stitch your paper, cut, and glue up your book. This will be an soft and dry bind so you can un-stich it when you are finished and re-use the precious leather again. 


Special upgrades of materials are available but limited to current selection.

Ticket costs are:

  • $50 Online class w/ NO MATERIALS (kit can be purchased separately through Queen Meb or you can use your own.
  • Leather $90 for the class and kit (Purchase through queenmb.com)
  • Goatskin $100 for the class and kit (Purchase through queenmeb.com)


Keep in mind we must purchase these materials for the class and delays may occur due to suppliers. Retail value of our Grimiores start at $50-$100 each, so this is an excellent deal to both make your own, and re-use it for your magickal workings. This Grimoire is specially designed to be used again and again, as to make the smallest impact on the earth.


NO refunds on online courses.

Devious Divinations: Scrying with Crystal Balls and Mirrors – Pre-Recorded Live Event

scrying live event the house of twigs erika fortner queen meb keven craft divination trance witcraft

(Now offered as a sliding scale course)

Learn how to scry using the grey space of trance. During the waning light of day, we delve into this old practice while the veil is thin.

This is an online/live zoom event through @thehouseoftwigs that was recorded pre-pandemic.Be prepared to scry and learn some ways of navigating this interesting form or divination.

Some topics discussed are:

What is scrying?

What tools can be used for scrying?

How do I work with deities or protect myself during scrying?

What herbs, resins, and crystals can increase my scrying ability?

How much do I need to practice?

  • All people (gender, race, sexual orientation…) are welcome here but this class isn’t a great event for kids unless they are taking the course and the parent has given approval. 

About your instructor:

Erika Fortner, founder and Head Mistress of The House of Twigs, has been a Tarot reader, Witch, medium and Psychic for 28 + years. She is also the Head Mistress and Curator of THoT: The School of Ritual, Keven Craft Rituals, and the newest addition q. Meb (Queen Meb).

She is an Artist with a BFA from Pratt Institute and has an extensive fine Art background in NYC with one of the top Artists in the world working with museums such as the MOMA and Guggenheim as well as living in Berlin, Germany and Venice, Italy.

She is an eclectic energy worker (Reiki master as well as other healing modalities) Shamanic/folklore Witch; and considers herself an eclectic-solitary witch with interests in ancestral work, hedge-riding, herbalism,  tarot, and listening to the ether through spirit work. Her inspiration comes from many ancestral connections, including the UK, Jewish, German, French, Italian, Spanish and even a hint of West African. She has found roots tying to the Powhatan and Lenape, and Cherokee tribes, as well as Norway and Sweden. This eclectic, never ending discovery of self and connection is always bringing new energies and workings into her store and practice.

She has worked for the Psychic Friends network while in Brooklyn before deciding the ethos of the company didn’t align with her practice.

She now has her roots planted in Portland, Oregon with her partner and daughter.

Intuitive Tarot, Pre-Recorded Live Event, 4 Part Class

Intuitive Tarot live online the house of twigs event class THOT witchcraft

(Now offered as a sliding scale course)

Reading Tarot Course: Live Adaptation
If you have ever wanted to learn tarot or have been studying and haven’t quite gotten comfortable with your readings, than this course might be for you.

The Intuitive Course and why it’s different-
We do things a little different than most of the other tarot classes out there and focus on the reading aspect of tarot before memorization. Your instructor, proprietress of Q. Meb has been reading for 27+ years and works with up to 10 decks at once, varying in style and personality. She worked for the psychic friends network and has had over 200 tarot students. She also is the head mistress of the House of Twigs: School of Ritual where her online tarot courses are also available.

To take this course you must own a tarot deck and a small book with meanings. *Please do not use a Rider-Waite book as this is “old white dude energy” we want to avoid. Any style of deck is acceptable as long as it has major arcana, and minor arcana. It is ok to use a Rider-Waite tarot deck but please avoid the tradition RW book.
We have a few decks available to test if you would like to expand experience. Decks are also available for purchase and we carry mostly independent published decks with a small selection of creative, main-stream decks.

This is a 4 part series that was recorded live, and cost $75. This is a discounted price because it has been pre-recorded. Live events costs more because they take up more time from each instructor.

Normally this class will be a 2 hr event, with practiced readings throughout the class. To navigate this as a live event, we shorten the lecture series to 1 hr+ each evening and then one on one time with the instructor, with some homework and Q & A ability.

Spells, Cursing, and Removing Hexes – Pre-Recorded Event

the house of twigs online class live even erika fortner the house of twigs curses hex spell bind

(Now offered as a sliding scale course)

An important continuation of this series of Awakening the Witches will deal with the darker aspects of spell work, cursing and what it means, as well as removing hexes. We take a neutral approach to this discussion as it is something that each person must approach with their own personal compass. Traditional methods, charms, and simple items will be discussed for harnessing the energy within and around yourself, for this type of work as well as those I practice myself. We will also talk about things such as hereditary curses and previous life concepts and how to navigate these topics as they suit you and your own practice. Some topics discussed are:

What is a binding, hex, and curse?

Black Magick vs. White Magick and why these terms don’t work

Herbs and Oils to help remove curses

Following a hex (energetic chase)

Common Deities to assist

Road Opener

Poppets

Candle Magick 

Jar Spells  

Sigil Work

Visualization and Meditation

Un-Intentional Curses & Generational Curses

Practicing a Hex

  • All people (gender, race, sexual orientation…) are welcome here but this class isn’t a great event for kids unless they are taking the course and the parent has given approval. 

COMING SOON: Crystals, Power, and Programming: Working with Crystal as an Energy Worker

Crystals Power and Programming energy work Reiki Witch

Come learn about crystals, their properties and how to work with them to awaken your inner witch. I find this to be one of the most natural ways to connect with energies in crystals without having to rely on anyone else.

I this course I suggest what my personal best methods for cleansing each crystal despite many believing the moon or the sun will recharge a crystal. Most of the time these are not the right method. Crystals grow very slowly, deep within the ground!

This class comes with details on different crystals (over 70+ different crystals that I also carry in my store and work with personally), and a discussion of working as an energy worker with their metaphysical properties. We will go over cleaning, charging, and breaking the “wive’s tales” of working with crystals, as well as having a small ritual and meditation of initiation. I am a master level Reiki practitioner as well as work in other healing modalities.

**You do not need to be a reiki practitioner to learn or use energy in this class.

**A suggested collection of my favorite crystal reference books is also included at the end, but not required to take this course.

Candle Crafting and Magick

Candle Crafting and magick the house of twigs thot erika fortner

This is for the workshop recording of the class and does not include any materials. You may source the materials yourself, or purchase a kit from us online at Queen Meb. It will take you to our retail store for better shipping, pricing and maintaining. The online course will be taken via this web address.

Incense Making, Blending and Burning: Making Sticks and Cones

Incense making workshop the house of twigs erika fortner

Resins and Makko can be found online at our store:

https://queenmeb.com/products/makko-powder

https://queenmeb.com/search?q=resin*&type=product

Please make sure to check out the materials needed for this class. We are also happy to say that this is also being offered with closed captions so the hard of hearing can also enjoy taking this class, as well as international customers. It is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German.

COMING SOON Tarot Memorization Course: Major Arcana

major arcana tarot memorization class the house of twigs erika fortner

This course is not yet available for purchase and will become available soon!

Do you struggle with knowing the meanings of your tarot cards?

This is a drop-in style, tarot study course for those wanting to learn more about the meanings of their tarot cards, and can be for any level reader and any gender identity. We use gender expression for symbology, but not as a representation of gender. Tarot has a lengthy history since the 15th Century and although they are created to represent various aspects of people, they really are more symbols of the spirit and psyche and can apply to any person.

This course goes beyond the use of your own tarot book that comes with your deck. We ask you to participate a bit differently than just normal readings so you can commit it to your long term memory.

Use this as an interactive tool to learn the meanings of your cards instead of or in tandem with reading through the book on your own. We will use the Rider-Waite symbolism at times but will not be using their meanings. Anyone that knows me, understand that I feel like this is an “old white-dude energy deck”.

However, at the end of this class you should be able to read the symbolism in any deck.

**You may also divide ALL of your decks you own into their corresponding suits and compare each one for identifying the differences amongst them. This is a great way to learn across many systems of tarot.

*Throughout the course we will reference many decks and examples of readings, deck combinations and spreads. We are not endorsing or negating the use of any tarot decks out there, these are just my personal decks and ones that I use in professional readings or have enjoyed using. No money is made by showing images of these decks, it’s just because I like them myself.

COMING SOON Tarot Memorization Course: Wands

Tarot Memorization Course Erika Fortner the House of Twigs
This course is not yet available for purchase and will become available soon!

Do you struggle with knowing the meanings of your tarot cards?

This is a drop-in style,tarot study course for those wanting to learn more about the meanings of their tarot cards, and can be for any level reader and any gender identity. We use gender expression for symbology, but not as a representation of gender. Tarot has a lengthy history since the 15th Century and although they are created to represent various aspects of people, they really are more symbols of the spirit and psyche and can apply to any person.

This course goes beyond the use of your own tarot book that comes with your deck. We ask you to participate a bit differently than just normal readings so you can commit it to your long term memory.

Use this as an interactive tool to learn the meanings of your cards instead of or in tandem with reading through the book on your own. We will use the Rider-Waite symbolism at times but will not be using their meanings. Anyone that knows me, understand that I feel like this is an “old white-dude energy deck”.

However, at the end of this class you should be able to read the symbolism in any deck.

**You may also divide ALL of your decks you own into their corresponding suits and compare each one for identifying the differences amongst them. This is a great way to learn across many systems of tarot.

*Throughout the course we will reference many decks and examples of readings, deck combinations and spreads. We are not endorsing or negating the use of any tarot decks out there, these are just my personal decks and ones that I use in professional readings or have enjoyed using. No money is made by showing images of these decks, it’s just because I like them myself.

COMING SOON Tarot Memorization Course: Cups

Tarot Memorization Cups Erika Fortner THe House of Twigs
This course is not yet available for purchase and will become available soon!

Do you struggle with knowing the meanings of your tarot cards?

This is a drop-in style,tarot study course for those wanting to learn more about the meanings of their tarot cards, and can be for any level reader and any gender identity. We use gender expression for symbology, but not as a representation of gender. Tarot has a lengthy history since the 15th Century and although they are created to represent various aspects of people, they really are more symbols of the spirit and psyche and can apply to any person.

This course goes beyond the use of your own tarot book that comes with your deck. We ask you to participate a bit differently than just normal readings so you can commit it to your long term memory.

Use this as an interactive tool to learn the meanings of your cards instead of or in tandem with reading through the book on your own. We will use the Rider-Waite symbolism at times but will not be using their meanings. Anyone that knows me, understand that I feel like this is an “old white-dude energy deck”.

However, at the end of this class you should be able to read the symbolism in any deck.

**You may also divide ALL of your decks you own into their corresponding suits and compare each one for identifying the differences amongst them. This is a great way to learn across many systems of tarot.

*Tarot shown above is the Pagan Otherworlds Tarot, a variation of the Rider- Waite style without all the angsty old white dude energy. Throughout the course we will reference many decks and examples of readings, deck combinations and spreads. We are not endorsing or negating the use of any tarot decks out there, these are just my personal decks and ones that I use in professional readings or have enjoyed using. No money is made by showing images of these decks, its just because I like them myself.

Tarot Memorization Course – Part 2 : Swords

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Do you struggle with knowing the meanings of your tarot cards?

This is a tarot study course for those wanting to learn more about the meanings of their tarot cards, and can be for any level reader and any gender identity. We use gender expression for symbology, but not as a representation of gender. Tarot has a lengthy history since the 15th Century and although they are created to represent various aspects of people, they really are more symbols of the spirit and psyche and can apply to any person.

This course goes beyond the use of your own tarot book that comes with your deck. We ask you to participate a bit differently than just normal readings so you can commit it to your long term memory.

Use this as an interactive tool to learn the meanings of your cards instead of or in tandem with reading through the book on your own. We will use the Rider-Waite symbolism at times but will not be using their meanings. Anyone that knows me, understand that I feel like this is an “old white-dude energy deck”.

**You may also divide all of your decks you own into their suits and compare each one for identifying the differences amongst them. This is a great way to learn across many systems of tarot.

We will also walk through each card and connect the meaning with the symbolism. We will reference traditional symbolism that can be applied or seen in most tarot decks. However, at the end of this class you should be able to read the symbolism in any deck.

*Tarot shown above is the Pagan Otherworlds Tarot, a variation of the Rider- Waite style without all the angsty old white dude energy. Throughout the course we will reference many decks and examples of readings, deck combinations and spreads. We are not endorsing or negating the use of any tarot decks out there, these are just my personal decks and ones that I use in professional readings or have enjoyed using. No money is made by showing images of these decks, its just because I like them myself.