Reignite your connection to one of humanity’s most ancient and essential earthskills: firecraft. In this immersive, hands-on workshop led by seasoned firecraft expert and beloved Firefly instructor Tyler Lavenburg, you’ll not only learn the practical techniques of building and tending fire but also develop a deeper appreciation for the intimate relationship we share with fire. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Tyler brings passion, expertise, and a heartfelt understanding of how fire-making can inspire and nourish the soul.
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This workshop goes beyond technical skills, offering a transformative experience that rekindles your bond with fire. You’ll leave with not just the knowledge, but a profound appreciation for the warmth, light, and vitality fire brings to our lives. Join Tyler and discover how mastering fire can warm your body, awaken your spirit, and spark a connection to the natural world like never before.
This class will be held outdoors on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 (Father’s Day Weekend), from 10:00am – 4:00pm near Weaverville, NC.
This class is suitable for beginners and anyone desiring a deeper connection with fire. The minimum age is 14. Knife skills are a plus but not necessary to join this workshop. Be prepared to kneel on the ground to tend fire.
Tyler and his family align their life with the cycles of the seasons and the bounty of the wild. They harvest and utilize as much as they can from the gardens and forests around them.
Tyler first fell in love with Southern Appalachian ecology as a student at Warren Wilson College, where he received a degree in Environmental Education. The children’s novel My Side of the Mountain sparked Tyler’s passion for traditional skills and wild foods. Since then, he’s been blessed with teachers and mentors who continue to draw his attention into deeper layers of mystery and the possibilities around crafting a handmade, wild life.
Over the years, Tyler has studied, apprenticed and taught at many traditional skills schools and events, including Wild Abundance, The Roots School, Living Earth School, Earthskills Rendezvous, The Firefly Gathering, Florida Earthskills, Whippoorwill, and others. He’s worked with hundreds of children and adults through public and private schools, homeschool cooperatives, and special events.
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.
