Guilds & Schedule

Learning together, sharing space!

Over the years, we have played with and explored the structure of how we gather and share. By continuously reflecting on our individual and collective needs each year, we adapt and evolve, reassessing how we practice the art of gathering. This year, we are introducing the concept of Guilds to Fulcrum. 

Inspired by the geometry of Metatron’s cube, as an interconnected foundation for our gathering organization and structure we hope to create intentional spaces that can bring us together around our shared crafts, skills, and processes. The 6 Guilds model encourages collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge exchange where we can foster deeper connections and further our culture of learning, innovation, and mutual support. Each Guild has 3 Guild Keepers. They will anchor the space with their knowledge and craft, inviting the community to participate in a variety of ways as we find our balance between these different approaches: 

 Pre-registered Workshops

Onsite offerings 

Community Projects 

Interactive Activities   

Let’s see what happens… Revel in the mystery of exploration & experimentation. 

INTRODUCING

Fulcrum Guilds

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Metal

Animal

Herbalism

Fiber Arts

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The Guilds

“The Keepers stand as guardians of the guilds, holding space for wisdom, craft, and supporting community engagement.”

Wood

Speaking through Trees

Explore the art of woodworking, from carving, joinery, lashing techniques and survival bushcraft to traditional tool use, creating both functional and artistic pieces that honour the craft and the trees. Build.

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Metal

Forging Fellowship

Engage in blacksmithing, casting, and metal crafting techniques to forge tools, adornments, and functional objects with fire and precision. Alchemy. 

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Animal

Honouring the wild

Learn about ethical processing techniques and develop your relationship with animals. From hide tanning, to animal husbandry. From chipmunk to bison. Learn how to harvest wisdom from every part with respect and skill. Tend.

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Herbalism

Communicating with purpose

Discover plant medicine, wildcrafting, distillation techniques, and apothecary traditions, working with nature’s remedies to support healing and holistic well-being. Sense.

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Fiber Arts

Exploring flexibility through frameworks

Weave, spin, dye, and sew using traditional and modern techniques, transforming raw materials into intricate and beautiful creations. Play.

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Ether

Moving Beyond the physical

Delve into ritual arts, energy work, storytelling, and symbolic crafting, integrating spirit, intention, and ancestral wisdom into creative practice. Carry.

Gathering Schedule

MAY 16-19th, 2025

The Main Gathering starts on Friday afternoon @ 3:00pm and ends on Monday after morning circle around 12pm. This year we are opening the Skill Share up to a smaller number of folks who would like to engage in a week long Guild Themed Extension Workshop or Residency. 

Deerly Departed Mentorship will be offering a workshop series this year from May 12- 16th, working with the Deer As Allies, details coming soon. We also invite those who are looking to focus on their arts/crafts in a community setting the to come, explore and play prior to the main gathering. Spaces are limited to create a more intimate setting for now as we move towards having Fulcrum become a week long Gathering in the future.

Weekend Overview

*Subject to slight changes and flexible moments.

Explore what the guilds are up tothis year!

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