Home Herbalism 101 -- Parts 2, 3, and 4!

We just completed Part 1 on Saturday, and it was a great class! Fabulous questions; each person got something different from the class; even the weather conspired to make a great day! We decocted hawthorn and rose hips, slow-steeped marshmallow root, and made a few quick teas: nettles, ginger, and a liver/kidney/nervine mix. We looked at a rapid history of Western herbalism and healing, and discussed the digestive system, as the center of health and how to (generally) support its wellness. Finally, we identified and tasted weeds/herbs growing right in the average yard.

We now have dates for the rest of the classes! I am so looking forward to the next class -- I hope you can join us! :)

Part 2: Air and Alcohol (and vinegar)

Saturday, July 11th, 2-5 pm

For this class we will talk about the respiratory, circulatory, and lymphatic systems; take a walk to a park to see a greater variety of weed-herbs; and will work with alcohols and vinegars. We'll talk about how to pick different menstrua (the alcohol or vinegar), and will make a tincture, mustard, and fire cider, all of which you will have to take home with you. (If you'd like to learn a little about the fire cider controversy, see here, and here, and here.) The class is $40 and will include materials.

To register online, click here!

Part 3: Earth and Honey

Saturday, July 18th, 2-5 pm

We will cover the skeletal-muscular, and integumentary (skin and skin-like parts), and immune systems. We will work with honey and molasses in multiple ways. And we will visit the wild and weedy banks of the Charles River for edible and healing plants.

Register here!

Part 4: Fire and Oil

Saturday, August 8th, 2-5 pm

We will discuss the nervous system, and reproduction. We will use oils and waxes to create ointments and butters. And we will explore more of the river banks.

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Each class is $40, including supplies, or you can register for all four for $140 (a 50% discount on the last session!) **You can sign up for them one at a time, and get the discount retroactively.** 

All classes take place in Brighton.

Register for the series here!