English belief in the pre-modern period featured the idea of witches’ familiars, spirits which took the form of animals which were domestic pets. The familiars would assist witches in their magic, doing their bidding. In this workshop, Suzanne Corbie explores the evidence in historical records which discuss — and illustrate — the witch’s familiar. She then goes on to teach ways that participants can develop personal relationships with an animal familiar in a modern magical practice today. This includes recognising one, communicating with one, and maintaining spiritual contact