Inner Compass

Events

Class Schedule
Planning class schedule for 2011.

Reading Events
Currently seeking locations to host tarot readings for. If you have a bar, shop, or gallery and would like to have special tarot reading evenings… please email me at tarot@shadesofmaybe.com.

The Readers Studio
LaGuardia Airport Marriott, New York, NY
April 28th thru May 1st, 2011
I’ll be making my first appearance as a participant in The Tarot School’s Readers Studio this year. I’ll be learning more about tarot and hobnobbing with tarot luminaries Corrine Kenner, Barbara Moore, Wald and Ruth Ann Amberstone, and many others. I’m totally excited to be able to attend this highly recommended tarot experience and I hope to see many of my tarot peeps there.

2011 Tarot Intensive and Retreat — Yachats, OR
July 2011
Later this summer, I’ll be returning to the Oregon Coast for Katrina’s Tarot Retreat. More information about this year’s festivities forthcoming.

Past Events
Pagan Faire 2011
Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR, Commons Dining Hall, Gray Campus Center
March 19th, 10 am-5 pm Faire – Vendors, Workshops, Food & Entertainment
$7 per person Faire entrance fee or $5 with coupon (coupon available at website)
On hand to offer half-hour and hour long readings. Also selling crocheted tarot slip cases and tarot spread cases to those interested in jazzing up their tarot decks.

Hacking the Tarot
2011 PantheaCon— Double Tree Inn, San Jose, CA
February 18-21, Saturday 11:00 am in the San Carlos Room
This unplanned class replaced another presentation where the instructor was not able to make it. In this session hosts Jaymi Elford and Paula Meier answered questions about various aspect of tarot itself, reading for self and for others, and how intuitive tarot works.

Inspiring the Muse with Tarot, using a tarot deck to journal and tell stories
2011 PantheaCon— Double Tree Inn, San Jose, CA
February 18-21, Saturday 9:00 am in the San Carlos Room
This is a 90 minute version. Interested in writing short stories or books? Want to combine your passion for words with your love of tarot? Inspiring the Muse takes writers and tarot enthusiasts through a whirlwind tour in using tarot as a creative muse. In this workshop you’ll discover how to use tarot as a journalling companion, the ultimate story generator, and as a writing coach. Let author Jaymi Elford show you how you can put spark into your writing life. Bring your imagination, paper and pen, and an illustrated tarot deck.

November 5-7, 2010
Second Transformative Tarot Counseling Intensive — Portland, OR
I’ll be reuniting with my TTC Pod to take Katrina Wynne’s 2nd Tarot Intensive. This weekend intensive covers the second level of her Transformative Tarot Counseling Certification Program and discusses Psychology, Dream Analysis, and Tarot Symbolism. She’ll also supervise more reading sessions to make sure we’re getting her unique perspective on reading the cards. Check out Katrina’s site for information, cost and details. Come join us in this fun.

October 28, 2010 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Washington State University Halloween Party— Vancouver, WA
Looking for some halloween fun? Come join me and my fellow tarot readers as we provide some divination fun for Washington State University at Vancouver’s Halloween party. Costumes optional. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Firstenburg building. Canned and non-perishable food donations for Martha’s Pantry accepted at the door. A special midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will end the festivities.

October 6, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Three Creeks Library, Vancouver, WA
NaNoWriMo Plot Party
NaNoWriMo is a wonder, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

September 29, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Three Creeks Library, Vancouver, WA

NaNoWriMo Plot Party
NaNoWriMo is a wonder, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

Inspiring the Muse with Tarot, using a tarot deck to tell stories
2010 San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium (BATS)
August 28-29, 2010 Time and Room Location TBD

Class Description: Inspiring the Muse takes writers through a whirlwind tour of the many ways they can use their decks to brainstorm stories, characters and settings using the pictures, symbolism, and structure of a tarot deck. Interested in writing short stories or books? Want to combine your passion for words with your love of tarot? Let author Jaymi Elford show you how you can put spark into your writing life. Bring your imagination, paper and pen, and your favorite illustrated tarot deck.

August 12, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

July 29, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

July 15, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

Divination for the Curious
Sunday, July 11, 2010 3-5pm, FREE EVENT
at 1811 Main Street, Suite 200 Vancouver, WA, 98660
email creativearts@shadesofmaybe.com for more info

Come learn about the mystical arts of tarot and runes. Let Anna and Jaymi introduce you to the divination tools, their history and myths, and help you select the right reader to guide your questions. This class does not teach how to read with the tools. It gives a general overview for the curious. No experience necessary, and no prejudices allowed. No cost, this one’s on us!

June 3, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

May 20, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

May 6, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

April 22, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

April 8, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

March 25, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111

March 11, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine
2707 NE 114th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98682 – (360) 260-5111