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Bone has met the material needs for peoples the world over since time immemorial. Harder and sharper than wood, less brittle than stone, this often overlooked gift from our animal kin provides a doorway to connection to the natural world. As we work with bone, we deepen our understanding of animal bodies and how they relate to our own. During this class, students will clean, shape and polish deer phalanges into beautiful, functional whistles, replicating historical artifacts found across the globe.
In this workshop, participants will learn:
This class will be held outdoors in a covered pavilion on Saturday August 10, 2024, from 10 am – 2 pm near Asheville, NC.
This class is suitable for all skill levels. The minimum age is 12 with adult.
For over 20 years Josh Barnwell (he/they) has been inspired by the natural world and the ways it has provided material needs for humanity the world over. He spends his time in Tennessee with his feral family, pursuing cyclical, seasonal, nature inspired crafts and leading workshops from his farmstead and at earthskills gatherings around the east coast.
In order to make our workshops more accessible, we offer two price options for each class, with an additional Equity Discount for qualifying individuals. Please consider these options and select your price at checkout.
Thank you for helping transform the world into a culture of abundance, resilience, and opportunity for all.
*Please check your pricing options before you register for your first Perennial Workshop. The pricing options are the same for all events, so you only need to do it once!
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Lily is an artist, creator, and dreamer. Since a very young age, she has been immersed in the natural world and draws heavy inspiration from the wild. Though her medium changes frequently, Lily’s art and expression always incorporate an element of the organic and unpredictable. She got her associate in fine arts in 2023, and now volunteers at her school as a ceramic studio monitor. She hopes to open a studio of her own one day to have a place to teach and inspire others. In addition to doing commission work, Lily has been creating many graphics for The Firefly Gathering since 2019. Lily grew up in the Earthskills community from the time she was eight years old, so having the opportunity to grow and give back in so many ways has been incredibly fulfilling. No matter where she ends up, this group of people and ideas will always hold a special place in her heart.
