Sauerkraut Spell-Making

Sauerkraut Spell Making is an artistic exploration of our power to effect change. A creative process that blends self-empowerment, art, activism, and the power of ritual.

When making sauerkraut, the humble cabbage undergoes a transformation through fermentation powered by billions of invisible microorganisms.

Spell making can be interpreted as the creation of rituals to galvanise our intentions for change.

This project combines fermentation, spell making and performance to harness our personal and collective power to affect the future.

We are excited to be working with this year's artists, who are taking part in this unique process, developed and delivered by Rosehill’s associate artists Unfinished Business (Leo Kay and Anna Smith). Through collaborative workshops, they'll connect with other young creatives, discover and express the changes they wish to see and call them into being at a final celebratory event.

The project will run in March and April 2026, taking place over two weekends at Rosehill, plus a few online sessions in advance.

Key dates:

Online Sessions

• 4th March, 19:00 - 20:00 – Introductory workshop

• 11th March, 19:00 - 20:00 – creative writing workshop

• Between 16th - 23rd March (1 hour) – one-to-one Tarot consultation

In person sessions at Rosehill Theatre

• 27th - 28th March, all day – Creative workshops

• 16th April, 17:00 - 21:00 – Zine making

• 17th April, 11:00 - 17:00 - Zine making and rehearsal

• 18th April, 13:00 - 22:00 - Rehearsal and event