DragonMarsh Riverside California

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APRIL

Thursday April 29th 7:pm Workings for Love & Attraction $20.00 Looking for love in all the wrong places? DO you have an empty place in your heart? Did Prince(ess) Charming pass you buy? Does your love life need a jumpstart? Lonely? Need to rekindle the flame of passion in your relationship? This class will help you learn how find, keep and earn love in your Life while working safely in a positive ethic. Class fee includes materials & all supplies for class project.

MAY

Saturday 1st 4-6:pm Beltane Festival FREE Come join the marshies in celebrating Beltane/May day. We will be lighting the Balefire, which you can jump over to bring luck in the coming year, or use to consecrate Ritual items and jewelry (bring your own). We will be adorning the tree outside with offerings for the fae and spiritworld. You may bring a flower or token offering for the tree. Bring a chair or blanket if you do not want to sit on the ground. All faiths and traditions welcome. You may bring a munchie/treat to share if you like (no alcohol please) .*Love donations to the pet shelter accepted but not required.

Tuesday 4th 7:pm Workings for Employment & Better Jobs $20.00 Job searching? Do you need a job? Hate your job? Need a better job? Stressed on the job? This class will help you learn how to find a job, get a better job or receive more money or respect for your job. Class fee includes materials & all supplies for class project.

Wednesday 5th 7:pm Workings for Luck & Gambling $20.00 Has Lady Luck run out on you? Is the pot of gold missing from your rainbow? Are you a Lottery Looser? Are Black Cats afraid to cross your path? This class will help you find, keep and strengthen your Luck. Class fee includes materials & all supplies for class project.

Saturday 8th 5pm Ribbon, Cord & Knot Magick $25.00 Tie up loose ends in your life! Bind your problems. Tie your loved ones closer. Learn to hold your energy until needed. Learn about ribbon/knot magick and how to use it. Learn what kinds of cords work best and the proper way to knot them. Learn to add Ribbon Magick to many other magickal workings. Learn to bless and charge your ribbons for future use. Topics include moon cords, dream catchers, witches ladders and much more!

Learn to use this inexpensive magick boost to knot your fate! Fee includes class, hand outs and all supplies for in class project. Can't wait for the class? Take this class at anytime at www.classesatdragonmarsh.com

Wednesday 12th 7:pm Magickal Mysteries of Moon phases & Moon Cycles $25.00 Attune your magick with the moon! Learn to use the proper moon phase for Magickal workings! Learn the do's and don'ts of the Moon's cycles. Understand the Waxing and Waning Lunar Phases Work with the tides, rather than against them. Learn secrets and powers of the lunar energies and how they effect our lives, our holidays and our magical abilities. Learn to read a moon calendar and make your own. Learn how the moon in astrological signs can affect your spellwork. Learn how to harness the moons energy for future use. Much, Much, more! Class fee includes materials, handouts & all supplies for class project.

Thursday 13th 7:pm Cups & Cakes: Magickal foods for Ritual & Blessing $20.00 What is a Moon cake? What can I serve at Lammas? How do you make May wine? What do I bring to a Housewarming? What is Wassail Anyway? Learn what foods and drinks are Magickly delicious for any ceremony or occasion. Recipes included Bonus– ways to make your organize your feast and decorative napkin folding. Fee includes class, hand outs and all supplies for class project.

Tomarrow (Sunday) we are having the Mouse Making Madness For the pet shelter 3-6 pm.
See the old blog for details.

Several people have asked what else was on the "wish" list for the shelter so they can bring more than food. So here is a partial list of items.

For dogs:
kong toys, dog treats, chicken broth, microwaveable rice packets, dog shampoo, grooming brushes, Hard rubber toys

For cats:
cat treats, clay flomula cat litter, grooming brushes & combs, nylon tunnels, empty clean carboard shoe boxes, laser light toys, corrrugated cardboard scratchers, Gerber Baby food (2nd food) in chicken, beef, turkey, veal or lamb (no ham)

Supplies to help take care of the cats & dogs:
towels & washcloths (gently used or new), double bed size washable blankets (gently used or new), liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheets, bleach, copy paper


We asked for a can or bag of food for the animals but if you want to bring anyof these items- feel free to do so! We already have some toys and towels with the food the Girl Scouts brought. Just remember no fur or feathers in the toys.

Many of these items can be found cheap at big lots/99 cent stores.


Just remember- even if you can't bring anything- please come tomarrow and help us make catnip mice. It is free and just takes a little time- even 15 minutes will make a mouse.

The kittys will thank you!

mouse making class reminder
Reminder!

Mouse class this weekend!

Sunday 11th 3:00-6:00 pm Mouse Making Madness! Make a Catnip Mouse for Charity! Help the Riverside Humane Society. DragonMarsh is having this class to enable our friends and customers to help the shelter without cost to you. We just ask a little of your time. The no-kill pet shelter in riverside (our store's "pet" charity) is really underfunded this year with the recession. They put a list of needed items out to their patrons. There were many things on the list. This is a great way to do a "give back" to the universe for all your blessings. In this class we will be making toys for the cats. Morigianna will supply fabric scraps, patterns, recipes and notions. DragonMarsh will supply the catnip and other kitty herbs for peaceful sleep and a space for the class. Entry fee for the class would be a can or bag of pet food (any type), however, no one will be turned away that wants to help. No sewing experience necessary as non-sewing people or children can stuff mice or cut patterns. We hope to give 50 mice and lots of food to the pet shelter. Come help us make our goal!

Still space in the 2 classes this week. Don't forget the free peep show on thursday.

Tuesday 30th 7:pm Magickal Mysteries of Moon phases & Moon Cycles $25.00 by Morigianna Attune your magick with the moon! Learn to use the proper moon phase for Magickal workings! Learn the do's and don'ts of the Moon's cycles. Understand the Waxing and Waning Lunar Phases Work with the tides, rather than against them. Learn secrets and powers of the lunar energies and how they affect our lives, our holidays and our magical abilities. Learn to read a moon calendar and make your own. Learn how the moon in astrological signs can affect your spellwork. Learn how to harness the moons energy for future use. Much, Much, more! Class fee includes materials, handouts & all supplies for class project.

Wednesday 31st 7:pm Workings for House Blessings & Cleansing $25.00 By Morigianna Do you feel Discord in your own Castle? Having strange Dreams? Feel a presence not your own? Is there a fog of unhappiness on your family? Do strange noises go bump in the night (that aren't the cat!)? Feeling negativity in your home? This class will Help you to Cleanse and bless your home or apartment. Class fee includes materials & all supplies for class project.

By Request! Spa Gifts making Class!
Hey I listened when I was told at the holidays you just wanted the spa part of the giftmaking class. I have taken that and added so much more!

This class will be perfect for making goodies for yourself or for Mother's day. This class can be taken by teens if a guardian also takes the class with them. Ask if you have an questions.

I can only have about 6 people in the class (unless I rent a room- LOL) So sign up ASAP. If you want to pay paypal just ask me to send you a money request.


Saturday April 17th 3-6pm Lotions & Potions- Crafting Spa Gifts Day $45.00 by Morigianna fee includes all paperwork, supplies, samples and light refreshments .All students must PRE-REGISTER. No day of class SIGN-ins please. There are many supplies to prepare.

Don't you deserve some pampering? Come and have fun learning how to easily make spa items for a fraction of the price charged by the salons & spas! Includes items such as salts, milk/oat baths and fizzies, rubs, soaks, masks for hair/face, toner, wraps and more. Make personally scented gels, oils, lotions, scrubs, creams, balms & salves, and much, much, more! The class will cover techniques & recipies to make products, make & take samples, packaging, safety, and other topics. Great for Mother’s day gifts or keep them for your self!

Hello Everyone,

Just a few quick Announcements and Reminders:

Into A New World Renaissance and Fantasy Faire at Lake Irvine is coming up this weekend

(Saturday March 27th, and Sunday March 28th). We have HALF-PRICE TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE STORE for $10 each that just arrived at the store.

New Merchandise Just In:

We just put out a few new things tonight at the store. Among them are new Resin Cover Journals: Celtic Dragons, Pentacles, and a really cute Pentacle with a Black Cat in the middle. We also got some new ornaments: A Sexy Witch Riding A Broomstick, A Resin Pentacle, A Resin Dragon Holding a Ball with a Pentacle on it. I also just noticed that we have two "Bastet" cats in the Egyptian Case in the front of the shop. Don't forget about the Candle Lanterns we just got in a few days ago either.

The DragonMarsh Forums Are Up And Running!

We've just started to get our first new members on the shop's new forums, located at http://dragonmarshforums.yuku.com New recipes have been posted in the Cooking Forum, some classic poems in The Bard's Guild, and more information is going up as we find the time with everything going on this week!

This didn't post yesterday so we are trying again!

Naturally Dyed Eggs
One of the treats of spring is dyeing eggs. Most of us probably remember hunkering over the stovetop, preparing a pot of boiling eggs for their dunk in the bowls of rainbow-colored vinegar water. The results were gorgeous, gaudy Easter eggs in neon green, fluorescent pink and sky blue.

Dyeing eggs with natural dyes is equally as memorable as dyeing with chemical dyes, however natural dyes give eggs a much more subtle, but nonetheless gorgeous, coloring. Dyeing with natural dyes may be even more memorable for children because the warm colors come from materials they're familiar with in their day-to-day lives; red and yellow onion skins, beets, turmeric, red cabbage, and coffee to name a few.

There are two approaches: the cold method and the boiled method. Both yield beautiful results, though the eggs prepared with the cold method are colored pale and subtle pastels, and the boiled method, more intense pastels.

Cold Method (two eggs per bath)

You will need:
Two raw eggs (brown or white) Two quarts water Four tablespoons white vinegar Natural dyestuff*

What to do:
Add two tablespoon of the white vinegar to one quart of water.

Place room temperature eggs in water and boil for 20 minutes. Boiling the eggs in the vinegar "etches" the shell to encourage the dye to adhere. Allow the eggs to cool in the vinegar water, then remove. Eggs can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to dye, but they should be at room temperature before dyeing. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to the second quart of water. Add the dyestuff to the water, and bring to a boil. In the case of powders such as turmeric, and cochineal, you may want to put the dye stuff in a heat-sealed tea bag to make it easier to remove. After boiling 20 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Strain out the dyestuff. Leaving the dyestuff in the bath will likely mean an uneven application of the color. If you like this effect, leave the dyestuff in. Place your boiled eggs in the dye bath for a minimum of 10 minutes. The longer the eggs rest in the bath, the more intense the colors become. Remove the eggs from the bath, and allow to air dry. Try not to handle the eggs until they've dried. The outer layer of the shell with the dye on it will tend to slough off because the vinegar has softened it.

Boiled Method (two eggs per bath)

You will need:
Two raw eggs (brown or white) One quart water Two tablespoon white vinegar Natural dyestuff*

What to do:
Place the dyestuff in the water and bring to a boil. Add the white vinegar and the room temperature eggs and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Allow the eggs to cool in the dye bath, then remove. Rinse the eggs with lukewarm water. Try to handle the eggs as little as possible until they've dried.

*Natural dyestuff suggestions— Use your imagination!

Blue: red cabbage, Elder, Elecampane, Cornflowers, Indigo Root, woad, blueberries, larkspur blossoms

Purple: Red Cabbage, Violet Flowers, Red Grape Juice, elderberries

Yellow: turmeric, yellow onion skins, marigold flowers ,Marigold Petals, Goldenrod, Plantain, Safflower Petals, Agrimony, Chamomile, Green Tea, Saffron, Juniper Leaves, fenugreek, fennel

Orange: Carrots, Paprika, Tansy Shoots , paprika, dandelion root

Green:Spinach Leaves, Angelica, Coltsfoot Leaf, Marjoram, Rosemary, Tansy, Yarrow, Golden Delicious Apple Peel, Sweet Cicely, Hyssop

Red: Dandelion Root, St. Johns Wort Flowers, Ladies Bedstraw, Oregano, Sweet Woodruff, Hops

Pink: chopped beets, cochineal, madder, Sorrel Root, Chicory Root, Beetroot, Raspberries, Cranberry Juice ,heather

Black: Black Walnut, Alder

Brown: strong coffee, brown onion skins, Burdock, Comfrey, Fennel, Juniper Berries, Tea Leaves,walnut shells

You can get more colors by over-dyeing. For example, try dyeing first with turmeric, then over-dyeing with red cabbage to get green. Or, first with beets and then with red cabbage. Again, use your imagination

Remember- using your fingers to dip eggs will dye your fingers! (yeah my fingers are blue today....)

Today Is the Spring Equinox Celebration. Parking is free. Come visit!

Saturday 20th 4-6:pm Ostara/ Spring Equinox Celebration FREE
Come celebrate as we welcome spring in all her glory! Learn about the history of Spring equinox and what those bunnys and eggs are really for! Please Bring a hard boiled egg. All faiths and traditions welcome. You may bring a munchie/treat to share if you like (no alcohol please) .*Love donations to the pet shelter accepted but not required.
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We have just recieved a limited amount of Discounted Faire tickets for the

Into A New World Renaissance & Fantasy Faire Southern California Night Time Faire
Oak Canyon Park-Blue Diamond Haul Rd, Orange, California March 27th – 28th 2010 "DragonMarsh will be in attendance"
http://www.intoanewworld.com/Into_A_New_World_Renaissanc.html

The tickets are a special Price of $10.00 each. This is even less than the online presale price! Just ask at the front desk.
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Upcoming classes: for more information www.classesatdragonmarsh.com
Sunday 21st 6:pm Making, Creating and Organizing a BOS (Book of Shadows) $25.00
Tuesday 30th 7:pm Magickal Mysteries of Moon phases & Moon Cycles $25.00
Wednesday 31st 7:pm Workings for House Blessings & Cleansing $25.00
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Remember the sale for March is 15% off pewter feastware. Come get your tankard or plate for faire feasting!
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We still have 2 werewolf movie stand ups (see old blogs for pictures). They are FREE. Come get them! We sold the percy ones for the pet shelter.


Happy Ostara All!
Morigianna

Hello Everyone,

Lots going on today. We've started a discussion forum where all our friends and cutomers can interact, ask questions, post suggestions, and chat with one another over on Yuku.com. We're calling it The Village Of DragonMarsh. Now we just need members.

New Merchandise Just In:

We got some new Candle Lanterns in the other day in preparation for the Into A New World Renaissance And Fantasy Faire out at Irvine Lake that's coming up soon. The Mini-Lanterns are already starting to sell, so you should come down to the shop and check them out soon!

We Will Be At The Palm Springs Renaissance Festival This Weekend!

Just in, Morigianna tells me that DragonMarsh will be sharing a booth with Mistress Windi's Wands at the Palm Springs Renaissance Festival This Weekend! Mistress Windi is short handed and The Dragon will be helping out this weekend, and bringing with him "magickal oils, lanterns, bells, raw horns, bath salts, sissors, and a few odds & ends." Look for Mistress Windi's Wands to find us!

In Other News:

The Southern California Archeaology Trade Show is going on at The Riverside Convention Center Today, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The SoCal Archeaology show is open to the public. Dr. Susan "Arizona" Gleason of Phoenix Obsidian Designs, who's showcased her work here at the shop in the past (thus making her one of our artisans), will have a table at the show. Dr. "Arizona" has been a longtime friend of DragonMarsh since we met her at LosCon many years ago. Besides having a degree Archeaology, Dr. Arizona has been making stone tools since 1996, providing teaching materials for Archeaology and Prehistory classes, and doing live demonstrations.

Downtown Construction Notice:

Looks like the city is working on something underneath the parking lot next to the shop again. Don't worry, there's still plenty of parking available. If all the available spots are full in the University Ave. and Main St. lot, you can always park in Parking Garage #1 around the couner on Orange St. between University Ave. and Mission Inn Ave. Street parking is available all along University Ave. and Mission Inn Ave. near the shop as well. Parking is free after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.

We don't know exactly what they are digging up under the corner of the parking lot. I heard it has something to do with the water tank for the new fountain on Main St. they just put in. At any rate, we are still accessable and there is plenty of parking near by.

Remember, if you park in the Parking Structure on Orange St. and you don't leave until after 7 pm, there is no one to collect fees, they all go home about 6:30 pm or so. This means that your parking is FREE if you stay until 7 pm or after. The parking meters for the parking lot and the street turn off at 5 pm during the week. Free parking is still available in Downtown Riverside, you just have to be smart about when and where you park.

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That's all for now, I look forward to talking with everyone on The New DragonMarsh Forums.

Hello Everyone,

Sage Blackthorn here, Assistant Web-Scribe At DragonMarsh, with a special announcement for all our LiverJournal Friends. After much discussion, The Marshies have decided to set up a Discussion Forum where You, our loyal friends and customers can converse and get to know us and each other. We are currently using Yuku Forums for this, as they offer the features we were looking for (Such as an online Chat Room) and a Community Calendar where you can see upcoming Classes and Renaissance Faires at a glance by month.

The DragonMarsh Forums, much like The DragonMarsh Store, will grow and change depending on what You, the users, need. Some forums we have set up now may drop by the wayside, others may be added as enough people ask for them. I've been toying around with "borrowing" a few ideas from the discussion forums of an acquaintance of mine such as a Photos Forum where you can post your event pictures and a special Contributors Forum where those who donate to the forums will have access to special online coupons, but I have to discuss these ideas with The Boss and The Dragon Lady first before we implement them. Mistress Morigianna has expressed an interest in holding Live Chat Events, such as online class discussions in the The Great Hall Chat Room.

Initially, the forums will serve as a form of customer service where you can contact us, ask questions, leave requests for products, classes, new forum areas, etc. A place to post about up-coming Faires, Festivals and Conventions. Eventually they will become a knowledge base for all the things we do here at the shop as questions get answered, articles get posted. When we have enough such posts, I will create an FAQ area where they will be stored.

Currently, the forums are divided up into the following areas:

The Village Of DragonMarsh: Which contains The Tavern Forum (General Discussion Area), Ye Olde' Harold's Announcements (News And Events), The DragonMarsh Academy Of Knowledge (Class listings and discussions), and The Suggestion Box.

The Historical Discussions Area: This is the area for Historical Re-Enactors and Recreationists, Cowboy Action Shooters, Colonial and Settlement Era Re-Enactors, Mountainmen, Frontier and Fur Trade Enthusiasts, Civil War Recreationists, Victorian Era discussions, etc.

The Spiritual Discussions Area: Currently this area contains the Lotions and Potions forum for discussions of the spiritual uses, history, and folklore of Essential Oils, The Herb Cabinet for information about the spiritual uses of various plants. The Working With Candles forum, pretty self-expanatory. Lastly, the Stoners, Crystals, Minerals, and Metals forum for information about the magical use of gems, crystals and metals.

Again, this initial format will be subject to change in order to meet the needs of the community. (In other words, I'm only human, I can't think of everything. If there's a forum area you want that fits into either the General Discussion, Historical, or Spiritual areas, just leave your suggestion in The Suggestion Box forum, that what it's there for.)


The forums may currently be accessed at the following URL: Http://dragonmarshforums.yuku.com

I'm working on getting our own domain name for them at some point in the future, so if you can't access them at the above address, try this one: http://www.dragonmarshforums.com/

We will also have a link to the forums up on the front page of the DragonMarsh Store site in a few days.

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We look forward to seeing you in The Village Of DragonMarsh online soon, membership on Yuku is free, and will give you access to many other online communities besides ours. So come and join us and others in the Renaissance Faire and Historical Re-enactment communities as well as the Spiritual communities we serve.

Sage Blackthorn, Assistant Web-Scribe At DragonMarsh