I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to come back to @sideshowgallerychicago for 2 wax workshops! Join me in the weekend of May 23rd and 24th.
Located in Chicago, Sideshow Gallery is one of the most beautiful spaces I’ve ever had the pleasure of attending and the women that keep it going are absolutely magical.
Carve, refine and paint a true to size wax anatomical cat heart. I will be bringing all of the supplies and lovely little solid wood mounts for your finished piece. The perfect accent for your Cabinet of Curiosity!! Tickets are available on the Sideshow gallery website.
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You are all cordially invited to our Medieval Midsommar Faire on June 20th from 3-9pm in our courtyard garden. Folk melodies will drift through the golden hour as merchants showcase lost art forms…Our guild offers handmade heritage crafts touched by old world witchery. Amid the revelry and merrymaking, mystics will offer divinations and curious fortunes. 🏰🔮✨🌞🦄
#medievalsummer #summersolstice #midsommarfaire #shopsmallchicago #supportlocal
🕯️✨Join us Saturday, May 23rd from 1-3pm with wax sculptor Heather O’Shaughnessy @salondecire for an afternoon exploring sympathetic magic through the quiet ritual of sculpting wax poppets. A poppet is a small hand-formed figure traditionally used in folk practices as a symbolic stand in for a person,animal, intention, or desired outcome.
Found across many historical traditions, poppets were often crafted from humble materials such as cloth, wax, or clay and incorporated botanicals chosen for their symbolic, healing and magical associations. Rooted in the practice of sympathetic magic,the idea that an object can symbolically influence what it represents, the poppet has long functioned as a ritual tool.
In this workshop, we will spend the afternoon sculpting poppets from beeswax, incorporating herbs and thoughtfully setting personal intentions as we work, exploring the point where art meets intention.
All materials provided with extra molding wax to take home. No experience necessary.
Link in bio to sign up!
Join us Thursday June 11th from 6:30-9:00PM to learn natural incense basics and craft a ritual incense blend with Morganne Wakefield of @hard_broom
In this workshop we’ll cover:
✨Incense crafting traditions
✨Natural incense basics
✨Incense cone recipes
You’ll make a small batch of incense cones to take home!
Limited spots available. This workshop includes cost of materials for a small batch of cones to take home.
Sign up under our Classes tab on our website! Link in bio
We just refreshed the shop with new antiques to spice up your space and add a little magic. We’ve got a little something for everyone. Browse our walls and displays and see what treasures speak to you!
✨Antique Spotlight✨
The “Violet Ray” is a historical “quack” device. At the time, the device was believed to cure things such as baldness, arthritis, asthma, toothaches, brain fog, and hysteria. It is a handheld Tesla coil that emits high voltage UV light through gas filled electrodes. Since they delivered no real medical benefit, the devices were eventually seized in the 1940s and 50s by the FDA, and the producing companies were sued.
Sideshow is full of little pieces of history, and we love to share the backstory behind some of our strangest antiques.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 24th from 12-2:30pm
Step into the fascinating intersection of science and art in this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop inspired by the Italian anatomical wax sculptors of the 18th century.Using true to size beeswax heart forms, you’ll learn to carve, refine, and pigment anatomical details, from delicate veins to muscle textures,capturing the beauty and complexity of the domestic feline heart in striking detail. These realistic models were once used for medical study and museum displays.In this class, you’ll:- Explore the history of 1700s anatomical wax modeling from Florence’s famed La Specola collection- Shape and sculpt surface detail using carving and heat tools- Add subtle color with pigments and finish your piece for display- Mount your completed heart on a wooden base, ready for showcasing under a glass cloche or in your cabinet of curiosity. This workshop is perfect for artists, collectors, science enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the beauty of anatomical art. All materials provided. No experience necessary, Your instructor @salondecire will guide you through the process.
Happy Birthday to @anziemelvins the lover of all the tiny creatures and epic adventures! We hope you have the best day ever and the most magical year ahead. We love you Anzie! 💜The Sideshow Coven
We have been loving these new candles from @sowthemagic ! These springtime scents make the perfect gift for yourself or for your mom if you need to do a little last minute Mother’s Day shopping. Our coven especially loves the Heirloom Tomato candle for a garden fresh spring scent to brighten up the room. Come in and smell it for yourself and let us know what you think.
Crafted with care from Japan, these eco-friendly incense honors tradition, made from natural botanicals. Inspired by the Japanese art of mindfulness, these incense blends embody harmony between nature and spirit, offering clean & gentle fragrances.
I have always been a sculptor and for as long as I can remember sculpting has been an intuitive motion of my hands. I used to create tiny little clay figures when I was little. I would infuse them with hearts to make them come alive. Later I was naturally drawn to the idea of poppets , the history and craft of using effigies and symbolic figures in folk magic traditions.
I had used clay in the past and also pure beeswax figures, twigs and cloth. I wanted to create a moldable wax that accepted herbs and oils easily and worked for hand forming figures. During the pandemic I experimented with several recipes using only natural oils and beeswax. I created a wax that can be softened in warm water and works really well for hand forming poppets. People, animals, symbols. I would love to share the recipe with you at the upcoming POPPETS, OUR FAITHFUL HELPERS workshop at @sideshowgallerychicago on Saturday May 23rd ! I will be bringing lots of Poppet Wax to sculpt, herbs to adorn , recipe cards, and examples of poppets held in museums. Let’s exchange ideas and explore the myriad of ways we can partner with these magical helpers✨
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