Most people think of tiny, kindly, winged creatures when they think of fairies. In contrast, traditional folktales often depict them as full-sized, menacing and formidably powerful.

In this online event, Treadwell's tutor Rebecca Beattie joins Welsh witch Mhara Starling for a conversation about fairies, nature and magic. They consider the long history of the Fae through British folklore, their famous myths and stories, and how the image of the fairy became significantly more friendly during the Victorian period. They also explore the Fae's deep roots in the land and their links to witchcraft, before discussing their personal relations with these native spirits. Expect a rich conversation between two witches of the wild places as they examine the mystery and mythos of these enchanting and often dangerous beings.

Mhara Starling was born in North Wales, and raised on the Isle of Anglesey, an island deeply immersed in a sense of magic and…