The Art of Making and Maintaining Magical Tools

Sat.-Sun., March 11-12, noon-6 p.m., $175, The New Seed Sanctuary, 6000 Overbrook Ave., www.newseedsanctuary.org.

Aspiring Harry Potters take note — ceremonial magician Shakmah Winddrum is teaching a class on the creation and upkeep of magical tools. The multicolored muumuu-wearing Winddrum will share Native American and Shamanistic techniques that have been handed down through the ages. She'll help you tap the energy required to build your own scepters and teach you the necessary ingredients for charging and recharging your existing tools. Winddrum says attendees may bring whatever items they wish, but recommends talismans for prosperity, healing and protection. So … a bodyguard?