craving community, ritual, and a return to something real?
Imagine making medicine for your community, soul-deep plant connections, and seasonal rituals that hum with energy.
The path is here—are you ready to walk it?
This program blends traditional herbal knowledge with seasonal rituals, ethical foraging, and moon cycle medicine-making. Over the course of the year, you’ll reconnect with the Earth, deepen your relationship with plants, and cultivate practices that restore the bond between nature and Self. Our journey includes folk magic traditions, focusing on plants as allies rather than resources—working with them to craft meaningful, potent remedies.
What you’ll walk away with:
A fully stocked personal apothecary crafted by your own hands
Deep knowledge of herbal preparation techniques, how herbs work within the body and what plants to reach for when
Caring for your community through shared herbal wisdom and holistic healing practices
Confidence in ethical foraging and plant identification
Seasonal rituals and practices to stay connected year-round
A supportive community walking this path alongside you
Skills to create remedies aligned with moon phases and seasonal cycles
Access to the Student Portal, which houses knowledge from the entire apprenticeship and beyond
Program Details:
Location: Kitsap County (in-person foraging and community gatherings) and two foraging trips out to the Cascades
Duration: 12 months, beginning March 23rd 2025 and concluding February 22, 2026 (see below for every single date we’ll gather together!)
Meeting Schedule: Monthly in-person gatherings from 10am - 3pm with additional online access for discussion and reflection.
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March 23, 2025
April 27, 2025
May 25, 2025
June 29, 2025
July 27, 2025
August 24, 2025
September 28, 2025
October 26, 2025
November 23, 2025
December 28, 2025
January 25, 2026
February 22, 2026
are you ready? sign up today
registration will close March 15th 2025 or when we are full
This is the option for the 2025 Hedgefolk Apprenticeship. There will be a one time payment. Please make sure you look at our refund policies before you confirm!
This is the option for the 2025 Hedgefolk Apprenticeship. There will be 9 monthly payments of $150.00 for a total of $1,350. Please make sure you look at our refund and cancellation policies before you confirm!
you can find our refund policies below in the
”you should know” and the FAQ’s!
The cost is $1,350 total (plus any applicable tax), and that can be paid in full or split into 9 monthly payments of $150. It does not include the cost of supplies you'll need through the year (such as alcohol, vinegar, honey, jars, salves). Tuition includes taking you to the plants, foraging together, seasonal celebrations including food and more, plus digital pdfs on the student portal, and the education itself.
Welcome! I'm Sia Ray, the herbalist behind Folk & Fire. I'm all about connecting with the spirits of the land and crafting remedies that echo the heartbeat of Mother Earth herself and connect us back to the ancestral practices that sustained generations.
My approach to herbalism and magic is rooted in intention, reverence, and reciprocity. I believe that healing happens when we return to the earth, not as separate beings, but as a part of the greater web of life. In the Hedgefolk Apprenticeship, I’ll share with you the ancient practices and folk wisdom I’ve learned, guiding you in reconnecting with the land, the plants, and your own inner magic.
Together, we’ll weave the old ways back into our daily lives—through folk magic, rituals, seasonal ceremonies, and the creation of your own personal apothecary. I’ll walk beside you as you discover the healing power of the plants, the magic of the seasons, and the wisdom of the ancestors. This isn’t just an apprenticeship—it’s a return to the roots of who we are, a journey of transformation that connects us all.
I’m so honored to share this path with you.
Want to learn more about me including my education? Check me out here —
MORE ABOUT SIA
meet Sia
You should know
Refund Policy: We are a very small business and we rely on tuition payments in order to teach our program. We can't buy materials or pay our bills without it! We cannot issue refunds for tuition payments unless you suffer a serious personal or family emergency that renders you unable to attend the majority of the classes. Refunds will not be offered if you miss a date.
On Covid & Illnesses: We live in uncertain times. Please understand by signing up for this class you are committed to remaining flexible. If we have to do part of it online we will, if we have to wear masks next year we will (if you want to wear masks every meeting, go for it!), and if we have to reschedule a date, we will. I will do my best to provide a safe, fun, and special container for learning, but also prioritize the health of ourselves and our community. No refunds shall be issued if the ways in which we have to come together to learn are different than your expectations, or if a class requires a reschedule due to instructor illness. Please be patient, mindful and kind - we’re all in this together.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✺
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Generally we’ll be gathering together from 10 to 3ish, though there will be some celebrations like Midsummer and Samhain that we’ll gather from 4pm-8pm. You’ll always be notified well in advance if I think the day will last quite a bit longer.
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The commitment to this program is 13 in person gathers spread out over the course of a year. In addition to the in person gatherings, you can expect to invest an extra hour or two a week into yourself and your craft. This is a two year commitment, no exceptions. The group is intentionally kept very small in honor of holding both an individual and collective approach. Our work together is deep and immersive, with the curriculum tailored specifically for the apprentices in each group and the collective energy of the group.
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Folk & Fire is a very small business and we rely on tuition payments in order to teach our program. We can't buy materials or pay our bills without it! We cannot issue refunds for tuition payments unless you suffer a serious personal or family emergency that renders you incapable of attending.
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There will be a small list of tools emailed out after your acceptance to the program, such as a blank dedicated journal, a few candles, and a few dried herbs. Many of the materials will be provided, such as PDF printable workbooks, guides and some medicine making supplies. We will likely not be gathering medicine in large batches, so any supplies you need beyond what is provided (which will be emailed a month prior to each class), will need to be purchased by you. As this course is open to 18+, I cannot offer alcohol for tincturing as a part of the course.
Things like optional reading materials will not be included.
This course is crafted with the intention of being mindful of the finances of those attending.
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At this time, the scholarship position is filled.
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Nope!
This apprenticeship pulls from bioregional folk herbalism, Druidry, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish, Indigenous & Norse spiritual paths.
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For the most part, we’ll be sticking to areas within Kitsap County though we will likely have one day out on Rainer or in Naches Valley. Students will be emailed out in advance where the next meet up will be. Part of determining where we will be, is me keeping an eye on what plants are most readily available depending on how everything’s progressing seasonally.
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Absolutely! Please email me at sia@folkandfireshop.com
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There will be 3-4 apprentices and myself, Sia, as the main guide. We may also have guest mentors along the way to teach some of the earth based skills.
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Our time will be spent experiencing Sabbats ceremoniously as a group, or out foraging. For the foraging dates, I don’t have specific plants we’ll be looking for, as so much of that depends on the weather in the weeks leading up to our adventure!
You’ll receive emails the week prior of our plan, where we’ll be going, what we’ll be looking for and anything else you need to know.
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This program is for those who are called to deepen their relationship with Earth, Sky and Sea through magic and community. It’s for those who want to hear the voices of the plants and desire to understand their wisdom while crafting a life that honors the seasonal cycles.
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Yes! In March you’ll receive access to the full student portal, which includes already existing herbal material, recipes, guides and more. It’s also something I’m consistently working on, so you’ll see things added regularly. You’ll also retain access once our year together is complete.
Do you have questions or concerns? Send me an email at sia@folkandfireshop.com!