Frequently Asked Questions about Classes.

[Duir Gwalchmai]

Q. How much do classes cost?
A. There is no cost for classes.

Q. Where do I attend classes?
A. We hold both in-person classes (we’re located in Warner Robins, GA) and online classes.

Q. Do I need any books?
A. Both the online and in person classes we use the following books:

   The Real Witches Craft by Kate West,
   The Inner Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penzak,
   Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland,
   Wicca: the Complete Craft by DJ Conway.

   The book list varies by year to year and depends on the degree program. It’s not necessary buy any of the books. I rarely give
   reading assignments. While I base my lectures on the above listed books, lecture content is not exclusively from said sources.

Q. How do the online classes work? You just email me a lesson and then maybe I get to hear from an instructor once in a while--
   right?
A. No, teachers and students interact just as though they were in a classroom. The online classes use Skype. Skype is a program which
   allows student and teacher to converse and to see each other over the internet. To use Skype, you’ll have to download the client
   program from http://Skype.com.

Q. When are classes held?
A. The in person classes are held Saturdays at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Q. What time are the online classes held?
   Online classes are held Sundays at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Q. What else can you tell me about the classes?
A. Class duration is usually one to one and a half hours long. The class format is a mixture of lectures based on reading material, and
   our own experience coupled with teachings specific to the Dark Moon Tradition, and student participation. Additionally, we try to be
   as hands-on as possible when it comes to things like herbalism, divination, and other ‘crafty’ types of activities. Additionally as part
   of their training, our second-degree students will from time to time teach a class. One of the students will also be assigned to
   mentor you. Not to say you won’t be able to email or call me with questions should you want to do so.

Q. How do I get setup for the online classes?
A. After you’ve downloaded and installed Skype, you’ll also have to register an account with http://skype.com. The software and
   registration is free. Once you have your account set up, execute the Skype program and sign in—via the program not the web—and
   send a request to add CircleOfTheDarkMoon as a contact. When we receive your request, we'll add you as a contact and add you to
   our class group and then on Sundays at 3:00 PM ET, we'll initiate the call. So what you need to do on Sunday is load Skype, log in
   via the program, and wait for a call from CIRCLEOFTHEDARKMOON and then answer it. After that things work pretty much the same
   as any other conference call except we’ll be using computers, webcams, microphones, and earphones or speakers.  computers,
   webcams, microphones, and earphones or speakers.

Q. Do I need any special hardware to participate in the online classes?
A. Even if you don’t have a webcam, you can still use Skype with just speakers and microphones or a headphone/microphone combo set.

   However, we recommend getting a cheap headphone/microphone combination set available at Best Buy or similar stores for around
   $40. The reason for that is with headphones, we don’t have the problem of feedback from the PC speakers.

Q. Does it cost anything to use Skype?
A. No, don’t worry about buying Skype credit or any of the other crap they want to sell you. The part of Skype we're using is a free
   service.

Q. How do I set up Skype?
A. You will need to tell Skype what type of microphone/webcam/speakers you’re using. You do that via the options tab on Skype. The
   Skype website has fairly good instructions for setting up your hardware. If you’re having real difficulties, contact us and we'll assist
   you.

Q. Anything else?
A. Be sure to register with this forum. The Wytcheboard page is part of the Circle of the Dark Moon web site, and such is where we put
   upload class handouts and where you can ask questions of all the members.

Q. What if I want to attend in person classes?
A. Contact us for registration for in person classes.