Workshop Triskell Festival 2023

Alchemical Workshop with Essences

Saturday 21st & 28th and Sunday 22nd & 29th June 4:00 PM – 2-hour Workshop "Connect with Celtic Energy. Create Your Own Magical Alchemy." A workshop inspired by the rich Celtic cultural heritage, where Maria will guide participants in understanding body and emotional energy. During this session, Maria will help create a personalised alchemy tailored to individual healing and well-being needs, using ancient techniques that honour Mother Nature.

At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a complete manual based on Celtic wisdom, providing deeper insight into body energy and how to work with it to achieve lasting emotional and spiritual balance. For adults. Maximum 7 participants per workshop. Participation fee: €30 (includes essences and materials, which remain with the participant). Led by Maria from Esencia y Equilibrio.

Jordy and Wolfy’s Workshops

The School of Magic and Witchcraft of La Fortezza reopens its doors for Triskell 2025 with four unmissable events! The classrooms will be delighted to welcome young witches and wizards during the Summer Campus, offering a rich and exciting schedule of magic and witchcraft lessons. Below you can find the costs for individual classes and the special packages available for students and families:
Monday, June 23 at 5:30 PM – “Create Your Magic Wand”. Follow the step-by-step instructions left by Master Ollivander to craft your very own personal magic wand. €10 to cover materials
Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 PM – “Potions”. Precious herbs, magical ingredients, and ancient mixtures will help us brew potions of incredible power and rarity! €10.
Wednesday, June 25 at 5:30 PM – “Spells”. We’ll teach you how to master your magical wand and learn the basic movements to use it like a true wizard. €6 to cover materials.

Package Offer

3-Lesson Package with Diploma: €23 (instead of €26)
3-Lesson Package with Diploma (for two siblings): €42 (instead of €52)

Create Your Own Dragon with the Woodboard Technique with Wolfy and Jordy

The dragon is a fantasy creature known by all for its strength and courage. Everyone has their favorite kind: green, red, blue, even metallic! During this workshop, we’ll create a beautiful wooden dragon using the woodboard technique – by layering different pieces of wood, we’ll bring our dragon to life. Once finished, we’ll paint and decorate it however we like. The workshop is suitable for everyone – adults and children – the only requirement is a love for dragons!
Saturday 21, Thursday 26, and Friday 27 at 5:30 PM – Create Your Wooden Dragon. €15 for materials. Maximum participants: 15 people. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. All materials are provided by the instructor at no extra cost.

Create Your Own Tree of Life with Wolfy and Jordy
The Tree of Life is one of the main symbols connecting us to Celtic culture, embodying values such as growth, rebirth, strength, and more. During this workshop, we’ll create a stunning wooden wall art piece featuring the Tree of Life using the woodboard technique. By layering pieces of wood, we’ll craft our own unique design, then paint and decorate it as we wish. The workshop is open to everyone – adults and children alike.

Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 at 5:30 PM – Create a Tree of Life Artwork. €15 for materials. Maximum participants: 15 people. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. All materials are provided by the instructor at no extra cost.

FireTales Workshops – For Adults

Saturday 21 & 28, Sunday 22 & 29, and Friday 27 June at 6:00 PM – "Flame Manipulation Workshop" In this workshop, participants will explore:

Breathing techniques
Movement techniques
Fire safety and awareness of the surrounding environment
Pyric expression techniques and flame manipulation
Body awareness.

€20 per person for material reimbursement. Max 10 participants, ages 18 and up. Instructor: Federico Fassina, from the Firetales artistic group, a fire performer with 15 years of experience, social circus educator, and practitioner of breathing techniques and body disciplines.

Workshops by the FireTales Witch – For Adults & Children

Saturday 21, Thursday 26 & Saturday 28 at 5:00 PM – "Natural Soap Making" with Medicinal Herbs Learn about the ancient Celtic and Roman soap-making process using "sepum," made from plant ashes and vegetable oils. Discover the differences in methods and their evolution over time, and then create your own soap using the cold process technique. For adults and children. Max 10 participants. Material contribution: €10. The soap created will belong to the participant.
Monday, June 23 & Wednesday, June 25 at 5:30 PM – "Bubble Witch" Workshop A fun and interactive session where children will learn basic techniques to create small and giant soap bubbles using their hands and tools. Free participation.
Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 PM – "Fairy Garden – The Inhabited Pots" Workshop We will create a miniature fairy garden in a pot, complete with soil and plants—an enchanting home for the little folk. The workshop includes an animated storytelling session.
For children (5+), max 10 participants. Material contribution: €10. The created fairy garden will belong to the participant.
Fryday, June 27 at 5:30 PM – "Spirits of the Forest" Workshop We will sculpt natural clay with seed sprouts and plants to recreate a spirit of the forest, which can be left in the trees or taken home for your garden. The workshop includes an animated storytelling session. For children (5+). Material contribution: €10. The crafted item will belong to the participant.

Workshops with Nina Lavenderfield MacAjvar & Wolf MacAjvar

Saturday, June 21, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Clay Workshop (Basic Level): "Creating a Litha-Inspired Pendant" Decorating with clay is therapeutic and enhances creativity. Following our inspiration, we will create a pendant with symbols inspired by Litha. For adults and children (6+), max 20 participants. Material fee: €10. Connected to the Ecofesta.
Saturday, June 21, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Clay Workshop (Advanced Level): "Creating an Incense Holder" Using the "coiling technique," we will craft a hand-decorated incense burner bowl. For adults and children (7+), max 20 participants. Material fee: €10.
Connected to the Ecofesta.
Sunday, June 22, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – "Dreamcatcher Creation Workshop" Focusing on dreams and desires helps us manifest them. Under the magical energies of Litha and the Summer Solstice, we will craft a personalized dreamcatcher, knot by knot. For adults and teens (12+), max 20 participants. Material fee: €15.
Sunday, June 22, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Leather Workshop: "Drinking Horn Holder" Participants will choose their own drinking horn and craft a custom-fit leather belt holder using traditional leatherworking tools. For adults only, max 20 participants. Material fee: €28 (horn included).
Friday, June 27, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Leather Workshop: "Belt Pouch" Need a safe place for your talisman or loose coins? It’s time to craft your own leather belt pouch! For adults and teens (12+), max 20 participants. Material fee: €20.
Saturday, June 28, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Macramé Workshop: "Creating a Macramé Crown" Learn the art of intertwining threads to craft a beautiful crown, which can be decorated with flowers and leaves for a unique and customizable look. For adults and teens (12+), max 20 participants. Material fee: €12.
Saturday, June 28, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Leather Workshop: "Drinking Horn Holder" (Repeat Session) Same as June 22.
Sunday, June 29, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Advanced Clay Workshop: "Clay Manipulation" Using the "coiling technique," we will create a handcrafted incense burner bowl. For adults and children (7+), max 20 participants. Material fee: €10. Connected to the Ecofesta.

Workshops by Margherita La.mar.ramata

Saturday, June 21, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – "Electroformed Jewelry" – PART ONE A brief introduction to electroplating, selection of elements for an electroformed pendant, and preparation for the galvanic bath. Adults only, maximum 5 participants. Cost: €70 per participant, covering both workshops (June 21 & 28) and the final piece, including a possible gemstone.
Monday, June 23, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – "Drawing with Bleach" Learn how to permanently decorate cotton fabrics using bleach. Adults only, maximum 5 participants. Material costs: Cap: €10; T-shirt: €25; Light sweatshirt: €30; Heavy sweatshirt: €35; Hoodie: €45. You may also bring your own colored cotton garment (not white or beige), with a €20 fee for the workshop.
All provided sweatshirts and t-shirts are original Fruit of the Loom cotton.
Tuesday, June 24, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – "Mini-World Lamp" Create a stunning lamp by hand-carving a dried gourd and crafting a miniature magical world inside. For adults and children aged 10+ accompanied by an adult, maximum 5 participants. Cost: €30 per participant, including LED.
Thursday, June 26, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – "Mini-World Lamp" (Repeat Session) Same as June 24.
Friday, June 27, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – "Drawing with Bleach" (Repeat Session) Same as June 23.
Saturday, June 28, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – "Electroformed Jewelry" – PART TWO Finishing the jewelry piece, including polishing and patination. Your unique electroformed jewel will be ready to wear! Adults only, maximum 5 participants. Cost: €70 per participant, covering both workshops (June 21 & 28) and the final piece, including a possible gemstone.

Workshops by Greta

Saturday, June 21, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Magical Wish-Granting Witches" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The little witch you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Sunday, June 22, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Fierce Little Dragon" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The dragon you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Monday, June 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Sweet Unicorn" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The unicorn you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Magic Potion Pendant" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The pendant you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Stinky Troll" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The troll you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Thursday, June 26, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Misfortune-Eating Monster" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The monster you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Friday, June 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Enchanted Succulent Plant" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The plant you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Saturday, June 28, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Fairy Flower Crown" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The crown you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Sunday, June 29, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – "Magic Mushroom Pendant with Crystal" Sculpting workshop for children and adults. The pendant you create will be yours to keep. Cost: €15 to cover material expenses.

Photos of all the creations can be viewed at: https://www.fantasyarte.it/corsi/

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Lo Strebaиco laboratories

Saturday, June 21, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Create Your Rune" Draw a rune, discover its meaning, and recreate it on a piece of terracotta. The rune you create will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Sunday, June 22, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Create Your Familiar" – The Legend of the Tilberi. Create your own familiar using terracotta, wood, wool, and feathers. The familiar you make will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Monday, June 23, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Witch Caller" Create your personal Witch Caller using polymer clay, string, and bells. Your creation will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Tuesday, June 24, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Spirit Chaser" Make your own Spirit Chaser with feathers, ribbons, and bells. Your creation will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Wednesday, June 25, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Adopt a Ghost" Create your own ghost using polymer clay, paint it, and adopt it. Your creation will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Thursday, June 26, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Voodoo Doll Stress Reliever" Make your own stress-relief voodoo doll using fabric, stuffing, and buttons. Your creation will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Friday, June 27, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "The Dream Door" Create your own wooden door and decorate it to make your dreams come true. The door you create will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Saturday, June 28, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Trouble-Banishing Broom" Craft your own trouble-banishing broom using natural materials. The broom you create will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.
Sunday, June 29, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – "Dreamcatcher" Create your own personalized dreamcatcher to hang above your bed. Your creation will be yours to keep. For children and adults. Cost: €10 to cover material expenses.

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Registrations are welcome until June 17

To register for the workshops and secure your spot, a 50% deposit of the required amount must be paid at the association’s headquarters at New Age Center, via Nordio 4/C, Trieste, during the following hours:

Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Alternatively, you can transfer half of the workshop fee via bank transfer to the following IBAN:

IT 41 O054 8402 2010 0000 1002 619

Account holder: ass. cult. Uther Pedragon, Banca di Cividale, Trieste branch,

and send the payment receipt to the same email address info@triskellfestival.it, and your name will be registered for the workshop.

The payment reference must be clear and complete:

"Participant's full name, workshop name, and date".

It will also be possible to register on-site at the info point, but booking is recommended, as spots are limited and priority will be given to those who have paid the deposit.

In case of no-show, the deposit will be retained to cover material costs.

Registrations beyond the specified number of participants (where indicated) will not be accepted.

Tel. 040-3721479 Cell. 3409144660 info@triskellfestival.it