Yoga Teacher | Herbalist | Community Educator
Medicine Making 101
These classes are a great entry point for folks that have been curious to learn more about herbs and are excited to learn some of the basics of creating remedies to care for yourself and your family.
The classes can be taken individually or as a series, and will be a combination of lecture, discussions, and hands on learning, In each class we'll dive into a different herbal preparation and you'll get to take home some of the medicine we make.
Classes are $35 individually, or $90 for the whole series. Classes will take place from at: 38 Moore Street in Providence. I will follow up for payment after you complete this form.
Infused Oils and Salves. October 5th, 2:00-4:00pm: learn about extracting the healing properties of various plants in oil for topical use, plants that lend themselves to this type of extraction, how to turn infused oils into salves, and types of ailments that particularly lend themselves to this form of support.
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Tinctures, and non-alcoholic extractions. October 19th, 2:00-4:00pm: we’ll cover when to use fresh or dried herbs, types of alcohol that can be used, ratios of herbs to liquid, and how to make an extraction using vegetable glycerin or vinegar instead of alcohol.
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Honey Based Remedies. November 8th, 12:30-2:30: learn about the medicinal qualities of honey, the best methods for extracting herbs in honey, honey based remedies (oxymels and electuaries), and fun ways to use these preparations in cocktails/mocktails and other recipes.