The first portion of the course will delve into extant cultural practices. The second portion will work on helping students to develop their own frameworks dealing with death and the dead. These will be based on the common elements found throughout the world, but should avoid appropriating anything from cultures that the student themself does not belong to.
We will also discuss the legal and safety issues involved so that students will be able to build a risk aware practice.
Sanctum is proud to announce a special course on Bones in Magic by guest instructor Madi Diana. The course will instruct on the use of bones in a safe, sane, and risk aware fashion, including sourcing, cleaning, and preserving; the history of necromancy; divination via the dead; and charms. The course consists of four classes, one every two weeks, beginning November 24th, 2023. The classes are as follows:
- November 24th - Bones 101
- December 8th - Necromantic Rites
- December 22nd - Necromantic Charms
- January 5th - Divination
- Teacher: Akiima Shields