RELATIONAL LIVING WITH THE SMALLS - FOUR TUESDAYS BEGINNING MARCH 24TH, 2026 - MORE INFORMATION
Online Group Teaching and Webinars:
Starting July 2nd 2026:
BIOLOGY FOR THE OTHERWORLDS
Biology for the Otherworlds is your chance to take a microbiology class with Siv. Learn about the science of the smalls, within the context of an animist/esoteric framework. Weekly online classes, 5 classes total.
More info and register here.
Starting July 1st 2026
MICROANIMISM 101: FOUNDATIONS
Thinking Like a Plague
Join for the re-developed version of the first ever Microanimism class. Learn the absolute basics of a sustainable and ethical practice in Microanimism. Weekly online classes, 5 classes total.
More info and register here.
Private students: If you are interested in a private online class with Siv, you can enquire here.
Monthly online group meet: July 3rd 2026. Join our friendly group for general discussion of the microbial arts. Join here.
Scheduling soon:
MICROANIMISM 201: Microbiological Dark Matter
MICROANIMISM 202: And So, Ad Infinitum
Support Microanimism
During our semester I am usually too caught up with teaching my CC classes in microbiology and anatomy and physiology to offer Microanimism classes. However, I do try to publish frequently over on Substack. I’d love for you to subscribe.
I am a proudly working-class and unionized educator. Microanimism has been my labor of love since 2016. If you have enjoyed or learned from my work and would like to tip me or donate, it would have a very noticeable impact on my ability to keep producing materials for Microanimism.
IN-PERSON TEACHING: the only in-person workshops I have planned this year are on equine science/relationship. More info.
Past and Upcoming
The King of Sunset
Humans and SARS-CoV-2
10 cells
"I loved this course. It gave me a totally new way of thinking about everything. It had an unexpected and profound impact. The course material is rich. I have not even skimmed the surface. Siv is generous, engaging, clear, compelling."
— Previous course participant, Thinking Like a Plague
"I unabashedly loved this course. The course really delivered on content - we covered the kinds of science topics I’d thought we’d get into, in more detail than I’d imagined. In terms of the practical animism, it was a gentle but solid introduction that left a lot of room for personal exploration. As a dedicated Buddhist, I was expecting it to be more of an odd fit, but it turned out to offer a lot of enrichment for my existing practice. The moderate, considered pacing allowed me the space to figure out how to best navigate that. Also, Siv is fucking cool."
— Previous course participant, Thinking Like a Plague
"Dr. Watkins is a person of high integrity, genuine humility, depth of knowledge, and a cultivated sense of sarcasm. Her wisdom and embodied understanding of the smalls as they relate to human culture and life on Earth are highly recommended."
— Dr. Daniel Foor, Ancestral Medicine