Bags of Power: Gris-Gris & Mojo in the Hoodoo Tradition
Schedule
Sat Jan 03 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
545 N Trade St. Unit 100, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101 | Winston Salem, NC
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This 90-minute immersive class explores the history, function, and correct use of gris-gris bags and mojo hands within the Hoodoo tradition. Participants will learn how these tools differ, how they are constructed, and why Hoodoo is a system of survival, not superstition.Facilitated by Maha Blackfeather, this class includes hands-on instruction, historical context, and cultural grounding. Participants will create one hand during class and leave with practical knowledge they can responsibly carry forward. No prior experience required. Respect for the tradition expected.
Level I class is available the following Saturdays | 6:00–7:30 PM
• January 3
• January 10
• January 17
• January 24
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CLASS STRUCTURE: GRIS-GRIS + MOJO (YES, BOTH)
Participants will:
• Learn the difference between gris-gris bags and mojo hands
• Create ONE bag in class
• Leave with knowledge of both systems, including when not to use them
LEVEL I — BASIC: GOOD LUCK HAND
A traditional starter hand for favor, grounding, and protection
Includes:
Cotton or flannel hand
One condition herb
One safe root
Fixed petition paper
Instruction on carrying & disposal
Focus:
What gris-gris actually is
Hoodoo ethics and realism
Why intention alone isn’t enough
Price: 💵 $40
LEVEL II — STANDARD: CROSSROADS HAND
For clarity, protection, decision-making, and life shifts
Includes:
Pre-sewn hand (prepared by you)
Multiple herbs + mineral
Condition oil anointing
Petition sealed during class
Feeding and upkeep taught
Focus:
Gris-gris vs mojo hands
Ancestors in Hoodoo (without performance)
When hands must be retired or buried
Price: 💵 $85
BOSS ROOT HAND ~ A living hand for authority, survival, prosperity, and personal command
Includes:
• Premium cloth (red/black/gold)
• True root piece (ethically sourced)
• Custom oil prepared by you
• Private naming ritual
• Carrying rites and feeding schedule
Focus:
• Mojo as a relationship
• Why some hands “turn”
• Responsibility of power
• How Hollywood lies about Hoodoo
Price: 💵 $165
ROOTWORK CONTINUATION KIT” ~ 💵 $35
Includes:
• Extra hand
• Condition herbs
• Petition papers
• Instruction card
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Where is it happening?
545 N Trade St. Unit 100, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101, 545 N Trade St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2954, United States, Winston SalemEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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