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Magical Mead Making w/ Marissa Percoco

Barnardsville (specific location shared later) Barnardsville, NC, United States

Delve 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 bliss. This hands-on event will guide participants through the process of harvesting ingredients and preparing them for the mead, discussing basic qualities of flowers, fruits, […]

$35.00 – $75.00
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Build Your Own Carving Knife: A Riveting Hands-on Experience w/ Gray Taylor

Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) NC, United States

About 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 handle for a full tang carving knife to caring for and sharpening your knife safely, at the end of this workshop you will walk away […]

$110.00 – $160.00

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How to Butcher at Home w/ Grant Adkisson

Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States

How to Butcher at Home Details Learn how to butcher large animals at your own home or farmstead! Utilizing simple tools and techniques, instructor Grant Adkisson will guide participants in a hands-on experience butchering a whole hog raised on his farm.  Home butchering is an empowering skill that ensures every ounce of an animal goes […]

$50.00 – $140.00
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Mischief Moon Gala

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway St, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

About The Mischief Moon Gala will be held at Asheville Masonic Temple on Thursday, December 7 from 5 pm - 11 pm in Asheville, NC. The Woodland Weirdos are taking over The Temple once again, bringing mischief and magical mayhem to downtown Asheville! We are excited to invite you to Firefly Gathering’s third annual fall […]

$25 – $250

Hand-Dipped Beeswax Candle Making w/ Jessica Kaufman

Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) NC, United States

Hand-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 a craft as old as time, and with recycled beeswax, you can feel even better about utilizing this precious resource for your own cozy comfort. […]

$35.00 – $75.00

Sewing Buckskin Pouches w/ Rain Hall

Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) NC, United States

Workshop SOLD OUT! Sign up for the waitlist below: About Sewing Buckskin Pouches Workshop What is buckskin? How is it made? And how do we use it to make everyday garments and useful items that can last  a lifetime? Join our beloved Annual Gathering instructor, Rain Hall, to learn the basic skills for crafting with […]

$35.00 – $95.00

Spoon Carving w/ Barron Brown

Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) NC, United States

Workshop SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist below: About this Spoon Carving Workshop Join beloved Firefly Gathering elder Barron Brown as he walks students of all experience levels down the path of carving a beautiful and functional spoon!  In this class, Barron will cover: Most participants will finish their spoons, but some may only […]

$35.00 – $85.00

Hexagonal Black Ash Basket Weaving w/ Zac Fittipaldi

Barnardsville (specific location shared later) Barnardsville, NC, United States

Practice the ancient art of basket weaving to craft a functional handmade basket for your home using traditionally prepared black ash splints!  Join instructor Zac Fittipaldi in creating a large hexagonal open weave basket from northern black ash tree splints, hand-harvested and prepared by the instructor. 

$150.00 – $290.00
hand thrown ceramic cups with wild foraged tea flowers and leaves nearby, a hand reaches for the steeping wild foraged tea in the ceramic cup

Winter Botany and Wild Foraged Tea w/ Marc Williams

Asheville, NC (specific location to be shared later) NC, United States

Workshop Description: Winter Botany and Wild Foraged Tea Join ethnobotanist and long-time Firefly instructor and friend Marc Williams as we unravel the mystery of botany and plant identification during the most challenging time of year to do so! Once the flowers, fruits and leaves are mostly gone, one must turn to more subtle clues to […]

$25.00 – $75.00

Introduction to Birds & Bird Language w/ Luke Cannon

Asheville Area (within an hours drive) Asheville, North Carolina, United States

About Bird Language Workshop Join longtime Firefly Gathering instructor Luke Cannon on this exciting introduction to the amazing lives of birds! In this discussion-based class, Luke will share his knowledge about birds’ incredible adaptations and how to interpret their vocalizations and actions to learn more about the world around us. Through storytelling and deep peaks […]

$25.00 – $75.00

Fur-On Rabbit Hide Tanning w/ Nico Piedrahita & Callan Burton-Shore

About the Workshop: Fur On Rabbit Hide Tanning Spend a weekend learning techniques for small, fur-on animal hide tanning! Using the ‘brain-tanning’ method, we will use eggs and smoke to turn rabbit hides into beautiful, soft, and usable material! You will leave with your own self-tanned hide and enough information to continue  on your hide […]

$145.00 – $275.00

Naturalist Doug Elliott sharing stories in the forest

Woodslore, Weeds, and Wildwoods Wisdom Walk with Doug Elliott

About Woodslore with Doug Elliott Whether he’s pointing out poison ivy, pontificating on possums, extolling the virtues of dandelions, pondering the “nature” in human nature, telling wild snake tales, or wailing out a jivey harmonica tune, beloved Firefly Gathering elder Doug Elliott is known for his lively storytelling presentations as well as his broad, practical, […]

$25.00 – $65.00

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Lily Harlin

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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.