Witchcraft: The Wild Path for Beginners       

This course is taken directly from my book, it runs for one year and one day, with the final day being the day of initiation on the path of the Witch if one so chooses.

Course contribution is £300, non refundable and must be paid upfront before deadline provided shortly. All money goes to the Temple and expenses!

Classes will be taught at: The “Wellness Temple, Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Swansea”, on the dates below from 11:30-13:30


What to expect?
 

The first class will involve a discussion - beginning with an opening ceremony in which we briefly introduce our names, do a meditation to relax ourselves to enter into a meditative state. Over the course of the year we will:

- Journey to meet our spirit guides, guardians and allies

- Build our relationship with the God, Goddess and individual Pagan deities who wish to work with us

- Tune into the cycles of nature to seek harmony with all life

- Walk a path of service to life, helping animals, people and nature

- The path of the Witch offers true spiritual nourishment, independence from doctrine, freedom of faith, freedom of expression and harmony with nature

 

What to bring?
 

- A very positive, can-do and willing attitude to learn and participate!

- A pen and a notepad for additional comments if you so wish

What does it include?

- In person tuition and support from an experienced guide
- An opportunity to meet like minded individuals and make new friends
- A chance to step into your own personal power
- The possibility to be a part of a growing network of spiritual people
- 14 x 2-hour classes, and the chance to get hands on in class and Craft
- An invitation to celebrate the changing seasons when weather permits
- Refreshments


What is not included?

- Due to a desire to go greener, most class notes are in e-format, thus no paper
- Free or guaranteed parking, please arrive early to park, car pool or use public transport
- Items to be purchased outside of class for your own practices


The course syllabus is outlined below with all classes set at 11:30-13:30:

2026
 

1. What is Magick? What is a Witch? What is Paganism? Ethics. What to expect?
Dedication.
Saturday May 30th, 2026

Dedication ritual performed at home on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026, with instructions

2. Energetic hygiene - Seal, Ground, Centre, Protect and Integrate.
Saturday June 27th, 2026

3. Spirit Allies - Meeting your Guide, Animal and Angel. Honouring the ancestors.
Saturday July 18th, 2026

4. The nature of the Divine - Who are the Gods?
Saturday August 15th, 2026

5. Cycles of time – The Moon and Sun cycle.
Saturday September 26th, 2026

6. The four elements, Magickal tools and your altar set up.
Saturday October 24th, 2026

7. Psychic development and divination.
Saturday November 28th, 2026

8. The path of Healing.
Saturday December 19th, 2026

2027

9. Astrology - The Planets and Zodiac.
Saturday January 16th, 2027

10. Spellcraft I - Candles, Herbs and Oils.
Saturday February 13th, 2027

11. Spellcraft II - Crystals, Symbols and Poppets.
Saturday March 20th, 2027

12. Spellcraft III - Hexes, Curses and defence.
Saturday April 3rd, 2027

13. Magick circle ritual. Coven work.
Saturday May 1st, 2027
 

14. Initiation - If chosen. If not, a blessing of completion.
Thursday June 4th, 2027

What does Mathew expect from those that he guides?

- A sincere attempt to learn and grow, with the ability to self-reflect

- Tolerance to all regardless of characteristics or background
- That all members treat each other as equals, regardless of experience (if any)
- That any sensitive or antagonistic political subjects remain outside of the circle, positive perspectives regarding nature, animals and humanity are welcome
- To be aware that all people learn and practice every part of life differently, so do not compare themselves to each other, just work together
 

 

What is the application process?

 

1. Send an email via social media expressing your interest, it does not need to be formal. Just introduce yourself, your reason for wanting to do this course, where you are from, what you are expecting or hoping for?

2. If Mathew feels like it is an appropriate fit for you, he will make that known and invite you to meet him in person, not only to help settle first class nerves, but to get to know you a little and your personal circumstances. This may even be a couple of people on a small walk or meditation somewhere.

3. You will be required to make the full course payment up front given the timeline advertised, you are not just paying for the course, but the seat.

4. As soon as the payment clears you will be invited to a closed, private Facebook group so all correspondence may be done online. Whatsapp will not be used, nor other platforms as they are not ideal for endless comments or essay length comments that members will share with each other.


What if I cannot make all of the classes, or decide to leave the course?

 

- If you cannot make a specific class or event, just give Mathew plenty of notice so the class is not held up

 

- Applicants are expected to attend the majority of the course because it is personal development but also group-work at hand, to drop below 75% may result in a discussion regarding remaining and the ability to catch up - or not catch up

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- Similar to above, if at any point - class 4 or class 12 - you decide to leave, just let Mathew know, come to that final class to say goodbye and Mathew will give you the separation ritual and bestow a farewell blessing. Those who leave with the courtesy of notice are not held in poor standing as life is ever changing and sometimes sacrifices and postponements must be made.

 

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Who is not admissible to this course, but is to future workshops or stand alone events?

 

- Previous members who left the course without the courtesy of informing Mathew first

 

- This particularly applies to those who left without notice and did not pay their fees, causing him to fund the room himself at a loss

 

The reason why this has been implemented going forward is not just a matter of manners and resources, but fairness also to those who could have joined in their place.