Our Brand-New World Mythology Course,
Ravens in the Labyrinth,
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Ravens in the Labyrinth – World Mythology as Folklore

4 weeks. 20 daily lessons. 20+ myths. 4 live gatherings. 2 folklorists. 1 magical community. And you.

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Our Forthcoming Book,
Fairylore: A Compendium of the Fae Folk!!

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“This illustrated compendium written by expert folklorists (that’s us!) invites you to enter the realm of the fairy folk. Sections dedicated to fairies of the home, nature, romance, and more emphasize what fairies do and what they mean to people around the world. Each chapter illustrates a different way of seeing fairies—a way they’ve been used to explain our world and ourselves. This is a fascinating reference for anyone who has ever been enchanted by fairies—or would like to be…“

Forward by Terri Windling
Art by Annie Stegg and Kristin Kwan!

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LEARN WITH US

  • The Find Your Fairy Tale Mini-Course

    Find Your Fairy Tale is a bite-sized mini course made to help you connect genuinely with the world of fairy tales and tap into the personal stories that underpin your life - so that you can harness their power or even start to change them!

    Only $17!

  • The Spellcraft: Write Like a Witch Workbook

    Imagine going to a crumbling old library and finding a small, unassuming book in the stacks that seems to whisper your name. As you page through, you realize: this is it. This is the writing book you've been waiting for, the one overflowing with insight, magic, and fun, a book that really GETS what kind of writer you long to be.

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  • The Carterhaugh Book Club

    Interested in a monthly book club focused on books inspired by folklore? Of course you are! We’re talking Charles de Lint, Cat Valente, Terri Windling, etc. etc. We pick books that are filled with magic of the all the best kinds.

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Step through the wardrobe, taste the pomegranate seeds, jump in the fairy ring?

What Our Amazing Students Say

  • The magic of folklore and fairy tales is as vital to our everyday lives as the food we take for sustenance. Brittany Warman and Sara Cleto feed our souls abundantly with their significant scholarship and personal passion for the tales we all think we know. With a forthright love of their subject, these two teachers illuminate the dark corners of stories with the luminescence of knowledge and inspiration. For anyone who seeks enchantment through learning, the Carterhaugh School provides a perfect compass."

    Deborah Sage Kentucky, USA

  • “I’ve but one disappointment in this course: that this amazing journey through the world of fairy isn’t never-ending! I confess I’ve grown addicted to the arrival of your well-crafted magics twice each week, not to mention the stimulating discourse it triggers in the private group. When I signed up I expected interesting content, but the conversations and friendships formed through the private group page were an unexpected delight – one I’m deeply grateful for."

    Laura Saba New York, USA

Hi, We're Sara and Brittany!

We’re folklorists, teachers, and writers, and together we're the founders of The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic! We teach online courses that celebrate traditional tales and everyday magic. Our goal is to re-enchant daily life, one story at a time.


Myths, legends, and especially fairy tales are our passion. We both earned our PhDs from The Ohio State University in 2018 and we love sharing our knowledge and exploring their still-present magic with our students. In October 2019, our school won the Dorothy Howard Award from the American Folklore Society’s Education Section, recognizing our excellence and our commitment to sharing folklore with a global audience!


After teaching courses on folklore, fairy tales, British literature, speculative fiction, and more at OSU, we decided to expand our classroom. We set out to find the people whose hearts beat in time to old tales – people who believe in the power of story. Now, students from five continents gather in our virtual classroom to share stories and fellowship, to be seen and to learn.

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From The Blog

  • Indian Changelings?

    January 28, 2026

    Our dear friend, the brilliant writer of Indian fairy-inspired books Shveta Thakrar, recently sent us this wonderful blurb for Fairylore:         “If global folklore were a rainbow, then Fairylore is a…

  • Ravens in the Labyrinth is OPEN!

    January 26, 2026

    Well, we’ve created something pretty cool (and mythic!), but we have something to say first. To our friends, colleagues, and everyone living in Minnesota, our hearts are with you, and…

  • Free Talk on King Arthur’s Cornwall

    January 20, 2026

    Ok, we can officially tell that January is January-ing, because we have two new talks, an article, and a GIANT SECRET PROJECT that we have to finish this week, so…

  • Fairies and Nature?

    January 13, 2026

    Brace yourself, because we’re about to say something… controversial. Against the grain. Contentious.   Shocking, even. Here it goes: in the actual folklore, fairies often don’t have a ton to do…

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