Our Location
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
About Us
Formed in 2021, and originally using the acronym/name SASS Witches (science-minded, agnostic / atheist, secular, and skeptical Witches), we came together to make a space for critical thinking witches; witches who research, who apply scientific reasoning, who learn from history, and who question assumptions and biases.
Our name has changed, but our mission remains the same: to bring together a community of critical thinking witches and seekers who respect reason, logic, and science as we also acknowledge the genuine beauty and meaning in the mysterious.
And we plan to have fun while we do it.
Connect, learn, and get involved with this community of like-minded witches and seekers from around the world. Join the Collective!
Events
We hold yearly conventions and FREE seasonal weekend mini-conferences called “witches’ brews.” Come check us out some time.
Synchronous meetups online
Asynchronous recordings for later
Social time in conferences to meet other crit witches
Testimonials
I was one of the scholarship recipients and wanted to send my PROFUSE thanks and appreciation for the opportunity to attend!! It was wonderful to learn more about the CTW community and go in depth on so many topics together.
An incredible opportunity to learn about all things witchy and wondrous from a wide range of magical practitioners, tarot experts, astrologers, spiritual seekers, and creators of all sorts. The CTWC has built a such a fantastic, genuine community, and the Con is an amazing way to connect and vibe with like-minded witches who are welcoming, non-judgemental and open to so many different perspectives and approaches. For me (and I think for many others!), the spaces created by the CTWC foster a real sense of belonging that is difficult to find elsewhere. Plus, every year I come away from the Con feeling like my mind has been absolutely BLOWN, and already looking forward to the next one!
Finding community for my own skeptical and atheistic witchy/occult/esoteric practice is some of the most real feeling magic around!
A real breath of fresh air in the online conference world. Its diverse, welcoming and cultivates a sense of community that I’ve yet to encounter anywhere else. I left the conference feeling actively excited to continue my journey in witchcraft and personal growth.
Everyone was full of encouragement, and there was zero gatekeeping. The reassurance that direct participation was optional was also greatly appreciated.
There was just so much love, kindness, and acceptance. Even when serious topics were discussed, it was done from the same place of love and kindness. No shaming, no judgment, just love and passion for shared goals and experiences.
A truly life-changing experience.
There was just so much love, kindness, and acceptance. Even when serious topics were discussed, it was done from the same place of love and kindness. No shaming, no judgment, just love and passion for shared goals and experiences.
A truly life-changing experience.
CTWC Con just keeps getting better and better each year. It’s a joy see the CTWC Con and the community grow and develop. The buzz around the talks and event this year was inspiring to see so many witches who may normally feel isolated in the community coming together and sharing time, space, energy, and knowledge.
CTWC was a whirlwind experience unlike any I’d had before! The mix of conversation-style zoom panels with intimate breakout sessions, all supported by lively ongoing chats in the associated discord created the perfect conditions for deep and meaningful connection. The organizers communicated clearly with attendees regarding the regular break times and occasional technical hiccups. I found the sessions to cover a nice range of topics and enjoyed the diversity of opinion, background, and path represented by both the speakers and the attendees. I can’t wait for the next con!!
CTWC con was the most accessible witch conference I’ve ever come across in terms of neurodivergence, genderqueer inclusion, perspectives on witchcraft, and financially. It was easy to feel right at home being new in the space. Will definitely be back!
Organizers
Maya C. Amatvult
Writer Witch
she/her
California (PST)
Agnostic, skeptical, analytical, happy Existentialist, logic-based kitchen, garden, hearth, and water witch.
An event manager by trade, a writer, writer coach, and writing teacher by passion, and a stubborn so-and-so by genetics. Her hair is curly, her tush is large, her orientation is pan, and her cats are her kids. She has been described as “CAUTION: Maya is helpful,” so take that as you will.
Alex Wrekk
POSTAL Witch
she/her/they/them
Oregon (PST)
Agnostic secular witch and soft animist with 15+ years of building a witchcraft practice.
Alex is a middle-aged vegan punk, friend to crows, tender of plants, altar building enthusiast, and craft beer indulger. Alex is the owner of Portland Button Works, PBW Zine Distro, and the PBW Witch Shop. She is an avid zinester, zines fest organizer, and Zine Librarian at the Archive of Witchcraft, Magic, and Occult Zines (AWMOZ).
Lee Ignire
history Witch
they/them
United Kingdom (GMT/BST)
Lee is a non-binary, nontheist animist witch.
When they are not sharing the company of their fellow fantastic witches here, they run Do The Magical Thing: a YouTube channel that encourages witches to understand magical theory but not shy away from the practical even if it feels a bit silly! Their practice focuses on simple daily magic, crafting magical tools, and making offerings to ancestors/spirits.
Lee is a strong proponent for gender-neutral terminology in witchcraft and an advocate accessible ancestor work.
Julie Bloomfield
MC Witch
she/her
Canada (EST)
Julie Bloomfield is an explorer born too late to be discovering new coastlines by sail, and too early to be discovering strange new worlds by starship. Always attempting to learn more about the natural world we share, she is also a sci-fi, music, and ice cream fanatic. She focuses her craft on seeing and creating magic in everyday life. Her time is spent making all manner of things, be it paintings, tunes, stories, or social gatherings — sometimes all at once. This tall gnome will untangle lumps of jewelry and try to rope others into all manner of fantastic adventures.
Ana Mor
social Witch
she/her/they/them
California (PST)
She knew she was a witch in her youth but never took to what the “cool” witches were into, finding her own way about things. She enjoys pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, info dumping about old vampire movies she grew up watching, books, collecting mugs, petting cats, and having awkward conversations with herself in public that often veer way off to the side without any sort of context while shooting chaotic bisexual finger guns at literally anything.
hayley jay
swag Witch
they/them/she/her
Pennsylvania (EST)
Hayley Jay is a solitary, queer, non-theist hedgewitch wandering the alleyways and access roads of southern Pennsylvania, by way of Montreal & England. They use tarot as a therapeutic tool, reach for fire any time a spell needs a little something, and suspect their witchcraft is pretty boring but find it deeply effective. If you approach slowly with a cube of sugar, they will talk your face off about native plants, family systems, maker life, and funky food. Hayley Jay is fifty-something, is the founder & High Saponatrix of Paintbox Soapworks, and is very proud of you. Yes, you.
DYani
tech Witch
she/her/they/them
Utah (MST)
Dyani is a solitary radical anti-capitalist AuDHD animist witch whose practice revolves around finding freedom, justice, fun, and peace for herself and the world. Magical thinking is her default state. She is an ever-flowing fount of life hacks, whether you want to hear them or not. Her second language is cats. Communication, compassion, and disability/accessibility advocacy are permanent special interests. In her day job, she uses graphic design and web design as a force of good. She’s a hobby switcher who probably has a hobby in common with you!
julie lynn
library Witch
she/her
California (PST)
Julie has been enamored with the witch archetype and dabbled with magical thinking since childhood. Trained as a librarian, she uses her not-insignificant armchair research powers to discover the mundane and metaphysical minutiae of the world. She also administers social networks and websites, sometimes.
Maybe you?
Are you interested in helping out with our critical thinking adventure? Send us a message using the Contact link at the top of the page!