"Our task, rather, is that of taking up the written word, with all of its potency, and patiently, carefully, writing language back into the land. (Abram, Spell of the Sensuous, 1997, p.273)

WRITING WITH THE ANCESTORS
Based on the success of workshops in 2025 - New Online Introductory Foundation Course to run September - November 2026. Please enquire about dates, etc.


CREATE A FUTURE FULL OF GROUNDED HOPE AND EMBODIED WISDOM.
FOUNDATION COURSE:
Introduction to Ancestral Practice

A 6-week online journey to awaken ancestral wisdom and deepen creative practice. Dates for Spring 2026 will be posted end of December 2025.

This introductory course offers a complete exploration of ancestral work — perfect as a standalone experience or as preparation for our Year of Ancestral Practice.
Over twelve weeks, we'll move through:

  • Session 1: Introduction to personal ancestors and lineage
  • Session 2: More-than-human ancestors — nature, land, ecological kin
  • Session 3: Elemental ancestors — earth, water, fire, air
  • Session 4: Myths and stories as ancestral carriers
  • Session 5: Thrutopia and future ancestors
  • Session 6: Wrapping up, folding in, + continuation
New to ancestral work? This 6-week foundation course is the perfect introduction before joining the Year of Ancestral Practice. Spring 2026 dates will be announced at the end of December.
Join us for a transformative online experience that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary creative expression. 

What You'll Experience:
In our introductory course, we'll create sacred space to reawaken ancestral wisdom and reclaim intergenerational knowledge that lives within you. Through carefully guided meditations, transformative writing exercises, and meaningful ritual, I will hold space for healing intergenerational patterning while creating new pathways to unleash your inner creativity.

Ready to begin this journey? 
CONTACT: [email protected] 

    Interested? 

 
"Our craft is that of releasing the budded, earthly intelligence of our words, freeing them to respond to the speech of the things themselves-to the green uttering-forth of leaves from the spring branches." (Abram, p.273)

OR READY FOR A YEAR LONG JOURNEY?
Walking the Spiral, 2026
A Year of Ancestral Practice
Many graduates of this foundation course continue into our year-long practice, where we deepen and expand this work across four seasonal landscapes.

The Year of Ancestral Practice offers:
  • Winter (Jan-Mar): Familial ancestors — your roots, lineage, narratives and stories.
  • Spring (Apr-Jun): Natural ancestors — land, ecology, belonging
  • Summer (Jul-Sep): Elemental ancestors — transformation, integration
  • Autumn (Oct-Dec): Future ancestors — legacy, vision, creative responsibility

Ideally you would sign up for the whole year, but we know sometimes it's hard to plan that far in advance, so we've structured the course so you can join for one or more seasons, or season by season.

We will meet in small groups (max 12 people) twice monthly for teaching and sharing sessions, creating a sustained container for transformation. 

Who Are These Workshops For? 
Anyone with a writing or artistic practice, or yearning to develop their creative expression. They are also for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of the ancestors and understand the vital role ancestral wisdom plays in their lives.

You might be:
  • A writer, artist, or storyteller ready to unlock new creative depths
  • A witch, healer, or spiritual practitioner exploring ancestral connections
  • Anyone drawn to creating and exploring in authentic community
  • Or seeking to transform creative blocks into creative flow
  • Or perhaps someone new to creative practice but drawn to ancestral wisdom

Our Vision Together:
We're not just learning techniques—we're weaving a different future of loving collaboration, one grounded in healing, creativity, and embodied practice. In this space, your creative voice becomes a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary expression.
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Week 1 + 2
  • Session 1: Introduction to personal ancestors and lineage
  • Session 2: More-than-human ancestors — ecological kin
Establish our rules for radical tenderness and kinship. We will begin with a meditation to introduce the ancestors, and establish a foundation and language for your ancestors' methods of communication. We will also set up an altar, both individual and communal (online). This will be followed by writing/drawing exercises, sharing, and grounding of intentions and desires. There will be plenty of time for sharing, and questions. Bring a photograph or online image of your ancestors. 
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Week 3 + 4
  • Session 3: Elemental ancestors — earth, water, fire, air
  • Session 4: Myths and stories as ancestral carriers
We will begin with a guided meditation, and a brief check in, noticing thoughts, feelings and sensations, as well as what has been unfolding in your environment, where has your attention been. This will be followed by writing exercises and idea sharing. In these 2 sessions we will focus in on the nature of ancestral knowledge, how we can honour and hold space for their wisdom without becoming burdened or weighted down with responsibility. We will be exploring some of your ancestors stories and how they impact you. 
Week 5 + 6
  • Session 5: Thrutopia and future ancestors
  • Session 6: Wrapping up, folding in, + continuation
Start with a guided meditation, and check in as in earlier sessions. This will be followed by writing exercises and idea sharing. In these 2 sessions we will focus on understanding and naming your blocks, and how the ancestors can support you to write through them. We will be specifically exploring the concepts of Thrutopia and Future Fictioning establishing practical support for your writing/ artistic/ research practice. There will be plenty of time for sharing, and questions, as well as planning how to move forward with your ideas.
And of course, there will always be time for a story and/or music....
Costs: 

Cost: 1 payment of £360.00 or 2 monthly payments (Before March 1st/ before April 1st) of £180.00. 
Early bird price of £330.00 available until February 14th, 2026.

Groups are small, a maximum of 10-12 people per group, payment secures your place.

After each session you will receive a PDF of exercises, homework, and the recorded meditation from our meeting. You will be encouraged to keep a journal, either hand written or on the computer, and to notice and document your dreams.

If you want to join but finances are scarce, contact me and we can come to an arrangement.
For terms and conditions re refunds see the bottom of the page.

(If you are an already formed group seeking new inspiration, or the dates above don't work, reach out.) 

Re payment: email me and I'll send you my bank, Wise, or Paypal details. 

CONTACT: [email protected] or complete the contact form

"Anna’s ancestral sessions are an invitation into another way of being in the world. Through the meditation sessions and introduction to different artists and writers she creates a safe space in which to experiment and share. The sessions were incredibly thought provoking and have lingered with me since, triggering new thoughts and ideas." Jo 2026
“Anna created a safe space for us and guided us gently explaining the archetypes and taking us through fun exercises that gave me a lot of insights into my inner world. I left the workshop feeling lighter, more comfortable in my own skin and a new trusting relation with my intuition. I really loved it! it was a fun relaxing insightful weekend." Tamsin, 2020 
"Anna's sessions were warm, welcoming and friendly. We were invited to step into our intuition to guide us through questions and challenges in our lives. It was a powerful weekend for shifting old patterns and we left with the tools continue with this work going forward. Thank you!" Lynne, 2020
Terms and Conditions: Refund & Cancellation Policy

These workshops are intentionally small (6–8 people), which allows for deep, focused work and personal attention. Because spaces are limited and often fill up quickly, your booking reserves a spot that might otherwise go to someone else.

Cancellations Before the Workshops Begin:
  • Up to 21 days before the first session:
    Full refund minus a £25 admin fee (or refund of 1st instalment minus £25 if on a payment plan).
  • 14–20 days before the first session:
    50% refund (or refund of the first instalment minus £25, whichever is less).
  • Less than 14 days before the first session:
    No refund, unless your place can be filled from a waiting list (in which case, a partial refund may be possible).

After the Workshops Have Started:
  • Once the first session has taken place, no refunds will be issued. This includes those paying by instalments — the full amount remains due.
  • If something unexpected and significant arises (illness, family emergency, etc.), please get in touch. I’ll always try to work something out where possible — whether that’s deferring your place, transferring to future workshops, or offering partial credit.

Low-Income/Sliding Scale Participants:
  • If we’ve agreed a reduced fee or alternative arrangement, the same cancellation policy applies proportionally — unless we’ve explicitly agreed otherwise in advance.

Already Formed Groups or Custom Dates:
  • Custom groups are booked case-by-case with bespoke agreements. If you’re organising a private group or seeking alternative timing, we’ll agree on a plan (including refund terms) together.

Life Happens, If you're unsure about your availability or something major shifts in your life, please reach out as soon as you can. These workshops are about care, curiosity, and growth — I’m always open to dialogue.