Here’s what you can expect at the 2026 NET. We will be sure to update you all when we have the schedule set.
A Sprig of Mistletoe: The Story of Norse-Gaelic Paganism – Annie Cúglas Humphrey
In 2006, Annie attended their first blót. In 2026, their publication appears on bookshelves across the nation. This workshop serves as both an introduction to the book Norse-Gaelic Paganism as well as the history – or is it their story? – of Norse and Irish/Scottish/Manx religio-cultural fusion conducted over the past two decades.
Mead Demystified: A Tasting – Rev. Kyle Aaron Reese
Last year, Kyle and Nancy ran a workshop to make meadmaking within reach for more people. This year, participants will bring bottles of their own homemade mead for a tasting. Critiquing is allowed ONLY at the consent of the meadmaker in question.
All of this is to culminate in a reboot of the meadmaking contest next year!
Let’s be Frank: A Deep Dive into Sacred Material Culture and Germanic Religious Tradition – Ristandi
Modern Heathens tend to foreground sacral verbal texts – myths, saga literature, legends etc – when we build a modern Heathen praxis. We love our stories!. But what can happen when we interrogate material objects as evidence of our ancient traditions. – from the Kragehul spearhead to The Rök Runestone to the Ribe Cranium? This workshop invites a deep dive into specific objects that shed light on our shared traditions and invite conversations into how diverse and intersectional our traditions actually are…
Swords! (And axes and spears and other stabby things) – Perseus
I hand out swords and tell people how to use them in a manner which is historically attested around the time the sagas were written down. Then I talk about how it may have been different during the era of the sagas.
Tablet Weaving: What We Know & How To Learn – Ellery Thomas Leary, M.A.
This workshop will involve a presentation of historical/archaeological examples of tablet weaving in the Viking age; an explanation of how to set up a project; and a demonstration of weaving based on a grave find. Materials will be provided for a sliding scale materials fee for anyone wishing to follow the demonstration.
“It’s In The Bag” (aka You’ve Got This) – Mike Hicks, Erika Wren, and Jim Moore-Hodur
Community members Mike, Erika, and Jim will discuss and demonstrate various intuitive divination methods based on their personal experiences. The workshop goals are to move beyond basic memorization and technical descriptions, to encourage exploring new divination systems, to provide useful advice and insights, and to foster creativity and wonder. Participants are welcome to BYOB (bring your own bag).
Norse Wire Art in Medieval Europe – Acacia Orris
Wire art is ubiquitous these days and can be found at many markets, craft fairs, and art shows, but where did it come from? We’ll talk about how the Norse made wire, see examples of wire art from Norse and Anglo-Saxon grave goods, and touch on the techniques we think they used to make that art. Wire knot work, “Viking Knit,” and hand-spun precious metals will all make an appearance!
Trojeborgs- Labyrinths throughout Scandinavian – Christine Foltzer
Most people usually associate labyrinths with Ancient Greece. In particular Crete and the story of Theseus, Ariadne and the Minotaur. It can be surprising to learn that there are archeological records of over three hundred historic labyrinths throughout Scandinavia, another 200 in Finland and even more throughout the British Isles, Northern Continental Europe and Russia.
While most of these are only dated back to the 13th-18th centuries, some are thought to pre date Christianization. Even more peculiar, many of these more modern labyrinths have been built adjacent to ancient cult and burial sites. What sort of practices were they used for? And if we choose- how can we incorporate labyrinths into our practice today?
Heathen Hymns – Joshua Dickerson
Heathen Hymns Workshop This is to be a workshop/showcase for heathen musicians and song writers to present songs of honor and worship for our goddesses, gods, ancestors and spirits. Spectators are welcomed and encouraged
Connecting with your Patron, totem- Guide a group discourse – JT
This is an open group based discussion where we can talk about our individual paths and how we found connections to the powers that guide us on it. Including how they help us and help those seeking to find their own connection to the divine.
Presenter bios are available here.