Firefly is incredibly excited and grateful to make the life-changing skills that we offer at our Annual Gathering accessible to more people through Perennial Firefly!
This program of year-round workshops serves to broaden our reach into every season of the year.
“We cannot protect something we do not love, we cannot love what we do not know, and we cannot know what we do not see. And touch. And hear.”
The Firefly Gathering has long had an intention to make the life-changing skills that we offer at our Annual Gathering accessible to more people. We are incredibly excited and grateful to announce Perennial Firefly! This program serves to broaden our reach into every season of the year. Whether you’ve been curious about our Annual Gathering but haven’t yet made it, or if you’ve attended in the past but simply want more, this is a great opportunity to learn!
Upcoming Workshops
Please note that our workshops have limited spots. Early registration is recommended.
Our Magnificent Trees: Identification, Uses, Folklore, and More with Luke Cannon
Asheville Area (within an hours drive) Asheville, North CarolinaAutumn is a wonderful time for learning about the magnificent trees of our region and their incredible uses and folklore. Beyond being beautiful and inspiring (especially in the fall!), trees […]
Magical Mead Making w/ Marissa Percoco
Barnardsville (specific location shared later) Barnardsville, NCDelve into the ancient art of mixing honey--the nectar of the flowers of plants gathered by the bees--with local fruit, flowers, roots & herbs to create divine expressions of beverage […]
Build Your Own Carving Knife: A Riveting Hands-on Experience w/ Gray Taylor
Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) Asheville, North CarolinaAbout this Carving Knife Making Workshop Join knife-maker, farmsteader, and long-time Annual Firefly Gathering instructor Gray Taylor in the step-by-step process of finishing your own carving knife! From making the […]
Hand-Dipped Beeswax Candle Making with Jessica Kaufman
Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) Asheville, North CarolinaHand-Dipped Beeswax Candle Making with Jessica Kaufman This year, shine brightly on the shortest days of the year by creating your own beautiful, sustainable light! Dipping tapered beeswax candles is […]
“We cannot protect something we do not love, we cannot love what we do not know, and we cannot know what we do not see. And touch. And hear.”
Energetic Exchange
Sliding Scale Ticket Pricing
Part of our vision at The Firefly Gathering is shifting cultural paradigms. Currently folks with access to more wealth have more opportunity for growth and connection. This is not an equitable approach.
We feel that the classes, experiences and skills we offer are important for everyone’s well being. To help achieve this goal, our workshops are priced at three levels, allowing each participant to pay at the rate that feels most viable.
To engage in mutual community support, please consider the following options and select your price at checkout.
For those who have enough to share, thank you for being a Sponsor. This is an opportunity to support someone else in participating who may not otherwise be able to.
The Standard pricing reflects what it costs to produce the class and cover basic expenses.
We offer an additional Equity Discount for those from the following communities who support reparations and/or an equitable redistribution of wealth and would not have access to this workshop without this discount:
Indigenous or Native American, Black, Latino/a/x
Other peoples of the global majority, or racialized communities
Ethnicities underrepresented in the Southeastern earthskills community
This discount is supported by Sponsors and Firefly’s fundraising efforts. In the future, we intend to expand this price tier to include other marginalized and oppressed communities, as we have the funding to do so.
This is equity. We care deeply for each other, and are working to transform the world into a culture of abundance and opportunity for all. Thank you for helping us. This is what keeps Firefly going and helps build more sustainability, resilience, and connection in our community and our world.
Equitable Pricing Model
Part of our vision at The Firefly Gathering is shifting cultural paradigms. Currently folks with access to more wealth have more opportunity for growth and connection. This is not an equitable approach. We feel that the classes, experiences and skills we offer are important for everyone’s well being. To help achieve this goal, our workshops are priced at three levels, allowing each participant to pay at the rate that feels most viable.
To engage in mutual community support, please consider the following options and select your price at checkout.
For those who have enough to share, thank you for being a Sponsor. This is an opportunity to support someone else in participating who may not otherwise be able to.
The Standard pricing reflects what it costs to produce the class and cover basic expenses.
We offer an additional Equity Discount for those from the following communities who support reparations and/or an equitable redistribution of wealth and would not have access to this workshop without this discount:
Indigenous or Native American, Black, Latino/a/x
Other peoples of the global majority, or racialized communities
Ethnicities underrepresented in the Southeastern earthskills community
This discount is supported by Sponsors and Firefly’s fundraising efforts. In the future, we intend to expand this price tier to include other marginalized and oppressed communities, as we have the funding to do so.
This is equity. We care deeply for each other, and are working to transform the world into a culture of abundance and opportunity for all. Thank you for helping us. This is what keeps Firefly going and helps build more sustainability, resilience, and connection in our community and our world.
FAQ
If you can’t find your welcome letter, or you’re running late to a workshop, or you have questions about an upcoming workshop, reach out to Ala, our Class Coordinator, by email or phone:
Yes, if you notify us at least 14 days prior to the workshop date you can receive a credit (not an actual ticket) equal to the dollar amount you paid minus a 5% processing fee (see here for more details) that can be applied towards any Perennial Gathering or Annual Gathering ticket (while tickets last). Credit is valid for 3 years.
To receive credit, transfer your ticket to another person, or redeem credit, notify us in writing by email at info@fireflygathering.org at least 14 days prior to the start of the workshop or event you’ll miss, or 14 days prior to the event you’re applying your credit towards. No post-deadline requests accepted.
We do not offer refunds. There are no credits for no-shows. Read more about our credit policy here.
Firefly retains the right to cancel any event or class at any time due to low registration, public health concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation, all tickets will automatically become credit for future events and classes, with the option for refunding if credit is not desired. See our Credit, Cancellation, and Covid Policy for more information.
No, only Service Animals are allowed at workshops. Please notify us if you are bringing a Service Animal by emailing us prior to the class: info@fireflygathering.org
