Folk Wisdom... Folk Arts... and words that want to be shared

By Melanie Paquette

As the sun begins to wane and the first harvest approaches, we gather to celebrate Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh.

This ancient festival, steeped in folk wisdom and tradition, marks a time of gratitude for the bounty of the earth and the efforts of our labour. For this...

Tucked within the folds of Ninth Wave Arts programming is our MiddleWorld Mystery of the Storied Lands offering. 

This offering is more than a program. It’s a growing community remembering itself as part of cycle and the greater population of seen and unseen beings. We strive to have...

By Penny Reed

I have been trying to determine the best time to walk in the woods for weeks. I’ve tried multiple times, from early morning to late afternoon.

So far, I have discovered no difference in mosquito activity.

I'm unsure if it's a sign of aging or an actual increase in local...

Ninth Wave Arts welcomes Zacciah Blackburn of Sunreed, an accomplished and gifted intuitive, teacher, and sound healer, trained in classical healing, shamanic traditions and sacred sound cultures. He teaches internationally and practices in Vermont, USA, at Sunreed Center. 

We are...

Poetry from Claire Sylvan’s book, Turnings

Writing Poetry

I would dance in the wordwind,
            Whirl in the spiralling light,
Let the sound and story soar,
Gather meaning,
And land in the very space
Shouldered open, welcoming
Each tender newborn phrase.

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