Please note this is NOT a ZOOM event but an in person workshop at our museum – tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil’s Botany Absinthe
The Last Tuesday Society is delighted to invite Lucya Starza to host an in-person scrying workshop at our most curious venue.
In this live workshop, Lucya Starza teaches the art of scrying: the ancient visionary practice of gazing on water surfaces, mirrors, flames and crystal balls. It can be used for personal guidance, inspiration, far-seeing, fortune-telling and even prophecy. This two-hour hands-on class covers the history, theory and techniques of scrying with various tools and devices, and includes a practical session of water divination. All materials are provided, plus there’s a handout to take home.
About Lucya Starza
Lucya Starza is an eclectic witch living in London, England. As well as being a Wiccan and having a long-standing interest in traditional witchcraft, she grew up in a family where folk magic practices were part of everyday life. She writes A Bad Witch’s Blog at www.badwitch.co.uk and is the author of Pagan Portals – Scrying as well as other books published by Moon Books on candle magic, poppets, guided visualisations and the Wheel of the Year.
Devil’s Botany is London’s first absinthe distillery, founded by Directors of The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour & Cocktail Bar.
International Women Day Special – Witches and Bitches
“Huldre, witches, and bitches – Views on women through the ages.” It’s quite peculiar , but women have always posed a bit of a challenge for society throughout all eras. Just think of the philosophical discussions the ancient Greeks had many centuries before our era, where respected men in society gathered to speculate on whether women could actually be categorized as human beings or merely as bothersome creatures. They concluded that women should not be taken seriously. The perception of women has changed countless times through the ages. Women have been seductresses, nightmares, huldre, witches, and bitches. They have been labelled hysterical beings destined to stay within the walls of the home, dedicating their lives to their husbands, children, and the household. Women have changed politics, academia, finance, and the workforce. They have been the muses of art, the goddesses of the catwalk, and the eternal headache of the conservative patriarchy. Welcome to an informative and entertaining lecture where we dive into the history of the societal role of the woman and the development of the feminist movement.
Bio:
Lena Schattenherz Heide-Brennand is a Norwegian lecturer with a master degree in language, culture and literature from the University of Oslo and Linnaeus University. She has been lecturing and teaching various subjects since 1998. Her field of interest and main focus has always been topics that others have considered strange, eccentric and eerie, and she has specialised in a variety of dark subjects linked to folklore, mythology and Victorian traditions and medicine. Her students often point out her thorough knowledge about the subjects she is teaching, in addition to her charismatic appearance. She refers to herself as a performance lecturer and always gives her audience an outstanding experience, Lena’s New Book – Mythical Creatures in Scandinavian Folklore is now available on Amazon
don’t worry if you miss it – we will send you a recording valid for two weeks the next day
This workshop is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in learning more about tarot in a fun and relaxed environment. Join Melissa Mercury as she invites you to start your journey with the cards. You don’t need to be ‘psychic’ or have any experience to join, just an open mind. All you need to bring is yourself, notebook and pen, and a tarot deck (preferably the Rider Waite Smith Deck or one similar). There will be the option to purchase a deck on the night if you would like one.
This workshop includes:
+ A brief history of tarot
+ Meanings of the Major Arcana – the first and most famous 22 cards in the deck
+ Guided meditation
+ 3 card tarot spreads – the opportunity to get hands on and practise your skills with supervision and guidance from Melissa
+ Downloadable PDF with the card meanings and spreads
Also included with your tickets:
+ A glass of Devil’s Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur
+ Admission to the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities
About Melissa Mercury, owner of Mercury Tarot:
Melissa qualified in Tarot at London School of Astrology in 2016 and has been reading the cards professionally ever since. She has read for over 10,000 people and been a guest on the Love Island and Paranormal Activity podcasts. In 2024 she appeared on stage with Gail Porter at Paranormal Activity Live to discuss the history of tarot and offer guests a live reading.
Melissa uses tarot as a tool to guide and support people looking for clarity in areas such as love, work and mental health. Tarot can provide clarity, confidence and a safe space to discuss difficult subjects.
Devil’s Botany is the UK’s first absinthe distillery, founded by Directors of The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour & Cocktail Bar. Celebrating spirit’s connection to art, literature, magic & mixology, Devil’s Botany is unleashing the future of absinthe with bold expressions for the adventurous drinkers of today.
Glimpse into what your future holds with an individual reading with resident Tarot Reader, Tobias, at The Last Tuesday Society. Tickets include a Devil’s Botany Absinthe to sip on while embarking on a 15 minute private tarot reading.
Tobias is an experienced reader who provides personal and inclusive sessions, tailored to each individual’s preferred experience. Do you want to ask the cards a question? Perhaps you seek general advice? Or maybe you simply wish to try it out as a new experience! Whatever you would like to gain from your reading, you are welcome.
Glimpse into what your future holds with an individual tarot reading with Melissa Mercury at The Last Tuesday Society. Guests will be invited to order a Devil’s Botany Absinthe cocktail to sip on while embarking on a 15 minute private tarot reading.
Individual tarot readings will last roughly 15 minutes.
Event is for over 18s only.
MELISSA MERCURY
Melissa qualified in Tarot at London School of Astrology in 2016 and has been reading the cards professionally ever since. She has read for over 10,000 people and been a guest on the Love Island and Paranormal Activity podcasts. In 2024 she appeared on stage with Gail Porter at Paranormal Activity Live to discuss the history of tarot and offer guests a live reading.
Melissa uses tarot as a tool to guide and support people looking for clarity in areas such as love, work and mental health. Tarot can provide clarity, confidence and a safe space to discuss difficult subjects. It’s a fantastic way of exploring and growing.
THE ABSINTHE PARLOUR
A drinker’s cabinet of wonder filled with unusual spirits, from the old world and new, together in one curious exhibition of extraordinary elixirs. Allow each round to provide you with a passage to the furthest corners of the world, transported to an experience outside the boundaries of time. Seek and you shall find: hidden here are explorations of alchemy & magick, pleasure & fantasy, celebrating the point at which curiosity unlocks a world unknown.
The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour is truly a hidden treasure of East London.
Shortlisted “Bar of the Year 2024” – The Spirits Business 2024 Absinthe Menu Shortlisted “Specialist List of the Year” – Imbibe 2020 Voted “Best Bar in London” – DesignMyNight Awards 2019
Ancient Egypt! Mysteries and wonder! Hieroglyphs, mummies, kings, pharaohs and the Book of the Dead, but all of this would not be possible without the Gods! This lecture will give an overview of the different types of Egyptian Gods, where they lived when visiting earth and how the Gods were depicted. RavenRissy will share a glimpse into the life of an Ancient Egyptian and how the ideology took a drastic turn for a period of time with the Amarna Period, all the way from sunny Brisbane Australia.
Speaker Bio
RavenRissy has a degree in Graphic Design, as well as a BA in the Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East, specializing in Egyptology, Art History and Archaeology. She has studied internationally in Cyprus, Italy, and Germany. RavenRissy has over 15+ years of experience working within Paganism and Mythology. She is the founder of the Pagan Folk band Hem Netjer, founder of Pagan Folk Nights event group, co-founder of Wyld Women’s Weekend, May Queen, featured in the book Spinning Wyrd and has studied at Magic Universities based in Scandinavia, Latin America and Europe. She is an accomplished artist, musician, author, lecturer. RavenRissy is currently teaching classes privately. You can find RavenRissy at: https://linktr.ee/RavenRissy
Hosted & Curated by:
Lena Schattenherz Heide-Brennand is a Norwegian lecturer with a master degree in language, culture and literature from the University of Oslo and Linnaeus University. She has been lecturing and teaching various subjects since 1998. Her field of interest and main focus has always been topics that others have considered strange, eccentric and eerie, and she has specialised in a variety of dark subjects linked to folklore, mythology and Victorian traditions and medicine. Her students often point out her thorough knowledge about the subjects she is teaching, in addition to her charismatic appearance. She refers to herself as a performance lecturer and always gives her audience an outstanding experience, Lena’s New Book – Mythical Creatures in Scandinavian Folklore is now available on Amazon
don’t worry if you miss it – we will send you a recording valid for two weeks the next day
Medieval Graffiti: Apotropaic Symbols & Ritual Protection Marks
Surveys undertaken by the author have recorded a fascinating corpus of medieval and historic graffiti which includes compass-drawn circles, ‘Marian’ marks, pentangles & saltires, all of which will be discussed in this illustrated talk.
Many of the marks are so-called ‘ritual protection marks’ – also known as ‘apotropaics’ (from the Greek, ‘to turn away evil’) – whose purpose was to defend the buildings against evil spirits and to confer good luck. This graffiti spans the entire medieval period but appears to peak between AD 1650 –1850, the time of the so-called ‘witch craze’ in Europe. Recent re-evaluation of these marks has revealed many more subtleties and diverse meanings than hitherto imagined, and we’ll explore them tonight.
The talk will begin with examples culled from the medieval buildings of England, then expand the discussion to compare the corpus of graffiti with international examples.
About the Speaker
Wayne Perkins is an archaeologist of 23 years with a special interest in apotropaic graffiti, folklore and concealed objects recovered from ancient buildings.
Don’t worry if you can’t make the live event on the night – we will send you a recording valid for two weeks the next day.
A Cheesy Speakeasy in the Austin Osman Spare Room at The Last Tuesday Society
Join Raw Cheese Power for an evening of cheese tasting, talk & tales! An experienced cheese trader & occultist, our host – also known as the Dark Knight of Cholesterol – brings five courses of rare & exquisite cheeses direct from the French countryside.
Fun & informal, the event is a chance to try, learn about and discuss cheese history, heritage & artistry within a cultural & geographical context, plus anything else, of course!
Tickets include a free glass of Devil’s Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur to end the tasting.
Doors open at 18:30. Event Time: 19:00 – 21:00. Please arrive beforehand. Guests are welcome to stay for a drink after the event as the venue’s bar will remain open to the public throughout the evening.
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