Long before doorbells, folks across Europe and Appalachia hung little bells by their doors, said to ring out and scare off any mischief or bad energy trying to slip inside. Some called them Witch Bells. Others, Spirit Bells. Either way, the tradition is the same: a small bell or bells, a little noise, and a whole lot of charm.
Join us for an evening of making your own. I'll have everything laid out: mini wreaths, string and ribbon, bells and bobbles, tiny charms, potion bottles, glitter, and a little tea and snacks to keep you company while you work. All you need to bring is an open mind and some creativity (and if you're running low on the creativity part, I've got extra to sprinkle on you at the door).
By the end of the night, you'll walk out with your own Witch Bells to hang wherever you like, best kept indoors so they last. A little charm with old roots, made by your own hands.
📅 Date: Friday, October 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
💵 Price: $28
🔞 Age: 18+
📍 Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy, 3000 Colcord Ave, Waco, TX
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Your Host
Michelle Spalding is an herbalist and holistic coach, a lifelong plant lover, and a longtime business owner. She has more than 10 years of coaching experience, over 20 years of running businesses, and more than 2,000 hours of formal training in Western herbalism and vitalist philosophy. She founded Wild Thistle Herbs and Alchemy in Waco, Texas, where she works with clients, tends a small apothecary shop, and hand-crafts herbal products in small batches.
Michelle brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to everything she does. She believes herbs and nature don’t have to be complicated or intimidating, and that change is easier with someone steady beside you. A cup of tea, a little plant knowledge, and a room full of curious people are among her favorites.
Her workshops are beginner-friendly, hands-on, and grounded in the idea that plants are for everyone. Whether you leave with a new skill, a deeper curiosity, or simply an evening that felt better than you expected, that is time well spent.
Michelle is a proud member of the American Herbalists Guild, Herbalists Without Borders, and the Flower Essence Society. She offers holistic coaching by video for women wherever they are, and in-person herbal consultations in Waco or by video.
Learn more about working with Michelle.