COME WIZARD WITH US!
Join us for the enchanting 2025 School of Magic, where the world of wizardry comes to life! Dress in your finest fantasy attire and immerse yourself in a day filled with magical fun and literary celebration. Enjoy a variety of activities, including a magical vendor market, engaging crafts, literary workshops, photo opportunities and captivating performances. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event designed to spark joy and a love for reading!
Magical classes*
You are welcome to sign up for one of our classes to reserve your spot at a specific time when you arrive at school. There will be an opportunity to join other classes as space allows by queuing up at their doorways.
Herbology
Choose your own adventure! We will have a lesson geared toward older students and one for younger students.
Young wizards will learn which plants are your natural magical companion plants.
Experienced wizards will learn about magical herbs for everyday moments you wish to bring your own magic to!
Bring your own bag and/or seeds for a seed exchange.
Potions
Curious what a dash of imagination, a splash of creativity, and a pinch of uniqueness will help you create? Come join me in Potions to see how all these ingredients will come together in craft form.
Magical Creature Studies
Animal lovers unite! Learn about real creatures from student docents from the University of Puget Sound, then create your own cryptid in this immersive course!
Literary Workshops*
You are welcome to sign up for one of our workshops to reserve your spot at a specific time when you arrive at school. There will be an opportunity to join other workshops as space allows by queuing up at their doorways.
Crafting Creative Characters
Whether your world is filled with wondrous wizards, magical misfits, or perplexing protagonists, a deep dive into character creation will enhance your story. Even in the most fantastical of worlds, we want our characters to feel real and relatable. This interactive workshop will look at questions about character motivation, relevant descriptive information, and essential backstory. And most importantly how all of those elements work together with unforgettable plots that drive stories forward. Bring your notebooks and your sorting hats, and be prepared to dig into your own character creation.
Self-Care Journaling
Wizards need to maintain their magical abilities with rest and relaxation. Learn how to take time to reflect on life's many happenings and healing in this workshop.
World Building
Learn about worldbuilding in writing through mapmaking in this hands-on workshop! You'll take your crafted map home at the end of the event.
Writing Books for Kids
Learn about crafting characters and stories that grow with your readers. Finding your unique writing voice and explore different perspectives that work well for children!
*Subject to change
OUR AUTHORS
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J.P. Barnett is the author of the award-winning Lorestalker series, published by Evolved Publishing. His mom let him read Stephen King novels way too young, and this has questionably warped his mind enough to write a fun yarn or two. When he’s not writing, he’s reading books, watching movies, or spending too much time on PS5. J.P. currently resides in Redmond with his wife who looks at him dubiously with some frequency
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Maria Giakoumatos has been interested in all things spooky since she was too small to ride the fun roller coasters in amusement parks. She probably would have become a paranormal investigator if she wasn't afraid of the dark, so she settled for just writing about spirits. When she isn't writing her wacky stories, Maria spends her free time playing piano, video games, watching horror movies, and exploring spooky locations.
When Shanna P. Lowe was a little girl, she used to collect her mother's seed magazines and copy them word from word into a composition journal. This was an early and naive attempt at her childhood dream--a published author.
By the time Shanna reached middle school, she began writing novel-length works. In high school, she published her first short story. Now Shanna is an award-winning writer with a BA in English Writing and several published short stories, articles, and poetry.
Neetal Parekh is the founder of Innov8social, lawyer by education, and a storyteller at heart. Neetal authored 'Pineapple Friends' children's book series, illustrated by Zoe Almon Job, to share ideas of problem solving and social impact with young learners. This fun, joyful, and instructive series with a group of animal friends introduces four-to-ten-year-olds to concepts of design thinking, building a simple version of an idea, and pitching an idea.
Frau Bunny is an educator in Washington State, who began writing due to inspiration from her students over the years. She enjoys traveling and exploring cultures and perspectives around the world. She is thankful for the open mind her friends and family have helped her cultivate throughout her life and her students, colleagues, and friends for their support and inspiration over time.
My name is Eva Kearns. Thank you for your interest in my books. They are inspired by my life experiences. My favorite color is purple. I like to play games on my tablet, watch television, draw and write poems!
J.A. Nielsen is the author of the award-winning YA Fantasy series, Fractured Kingdoms (The Claiming, Book 1, and The Winter Heir, Book 2). She has spent most of her professional life in education—as a therapist, teacher, librarian, and administrator.
When not writing, she is most likely playing with her family in the forest, on the water, or in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
Bryce Ward was born and raised on his family’s farm outside of Tacoma, in the Evergreen State of Washington. Growing up, he was always focused on learning and trying new things. From hiking with the Boy Scouts to acting in movies to building websites for companies that didn’t really like raisins. Bryce always had a story to tell. In The Short Stories of A Dungeon Master, Bryce shares stories inspired by his time as a Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master. With the roll of a dice, heroes can rise to greatness or fall to their doom.
Erica S. Watson lives on the West Coast with her husband, children, and two rescue dogs. When she is not writing about magical worlds and fantasies, Erica enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family. Coffee fuels her long hours of writing and doodling as she dabbles in making coloring books and illustrating children's stories. Being creative is something she has come to enjoy very much and has created a family business around, Sketchy Elements.
*More to be announced soon!
OUR PERFORMERS
A community marching band, the P-Jammers, or PJAMRS (Peace and Justice Activist Musical Rascals of Spokane) are part of the international HONK! movement (See honkfest.org for more info). As such, membership is open to musicians of all levels and people who want to find a positive way to plug in with an emphasis on fun and doing the right thing. The PJAMRS are a multiple award winning (1st place in Southeast Spokane County Fair, 1st Place at Bloomsday 2024), and official Bloomsday band, that play at public celebrations, marches and rallies, or just for the heck of it. If you are interested in joining, just reach out to us on our Facebook page!
Poppa Gnome is not your ordinary magician. With his pointed hat, twinkling eyes, and larger-than-life personality, he embodies the mischievous yet kind-hearted spirit of the Faerykin. His traveling magic show blends traditional mental magic tricks with storytelling, comedy, and audience participation. Children giggle with delight at his silly antics, while adults find themselves charmed by his clever wit and subtle wisdom.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, this fabulous juggler managed to wend her way through Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee and just about every state in New England. She spent several years living on the East Coast of the United States acquiring degrees from some pretty impressive colleges.
Her juggling résumé boasts some television performances, including two national appearances, and many community events in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area, and along the I-5 Corridor to south Oregon. She has studied with some of the greats in the entertainment field; people like Cindy Marvell, the first woman to win a gold medal in juggling, and Scotty Meltzer of Comedy Industries.
We are happy to have Lavinda Lyfe, Lee VaJean, Thot Toddy and Vixious Vixen join us for drag performances and as costume contest judges! So pick a category and dress up to win a prize!!
Age groups: 0-12, 13-17, 18+ and couple/group
Themes: Amazingly Animal, Magnificently Magical, Wonderfully Weird, and Fan Favorite
OUR VENDORS
Almost Feral 3D
Amaranthine Intuitive Art
Arlee Creations
BB Wolf Pack LLC
Cor Leonis Jewelry
Crooked Crown Cosplay and More
Doodle Dragon Lisie
Earth’s End Jewelry Co.
Heather's Hodgepodgery
JSW Creations
Lifting Spirits with Helping Hands
Ocean Crone LLC
Rainforest Fantasies
Readings...and More!
Sand Dune Studios
SawyersWackyArt
Starvin Marvin LLC
Vendors
Click here to complete our vendor application!
Booths starting at $50
Vending time 10:30-4:00
volunteer
We are a 100% volunteer run non-profit! Want to become a Magic Maker and bring the magic alive?
Click here and complete an application!
Sponsor
We would love to have a sponsor for this event. Interested? Complete the Sponsor App or send us an email at info@wizardsofwashington.com.