Intro to Herbalism

Herbal training that’s hands-on, playful, and FUN

Want to become an herbalist? This 5-month in-person training will give you the foundational skills to care for yourself and your family using traditional, safe, and luscious herbal techniques.

The details

We’ll meet once a month for a full day, 10am-5:00 pm. The day will feel like an herbal retreat, classroom time, and herbal playtime, all rolled into a silly romp with your new herby friends.

Class will meet on Saturdays.

What you’ll learn:

Intro-level herbal care for all body systems

Herbal Medicine-Making

Intro to Botany & Plant ID

Full body topical care (skin, hair, mouth, etc.)

Intro to Phytochemistry

Special topics: Sourcing & Sustainability, Forest Medicinals, Spa time, Recipe crafting, etc.

What you’ll make:

• Tea blend

• Tincture or Acetum

• Oxymel

• Glycerite

• Herbal Oil

• Salve

• Pills & Capsules

• Herbal spa treatment (e.g. sugar scrub, face mask, etc.)

• Treats! Truffles, mocktails, popsicles, etc.

What makes this program different

There are so many herbal programs — why choose this one?

I’ve been teaching herbalism to adults for about 8 years now. In that time, I’ve come to understand that adults arrive at herbal education from many backgrounds & contexts. Delving into herbalism as an adult isn’t the same studying back when you were a full-time student.

This program is designed not just to give you a lot of herbal facts, but to engage you in learning so that you actually absorb & retain the information.

We will use games, silliness, flavors, and hands-on activities to explore these herbs. Herbs are luscious and sensory — herbal learning should be luscious and sensory, too.

Two payment options:

One payment of $850 or 9 monthly payments of $95

The dates

Class will meet on Saturdays, from 10am-5:00pm.

2/24

3/23

4/20

5/18

6/15

Students will also be invited to attend as many Plant Walks as they wish.

Plant walk dates:

3/22 (pm)

3/30 (am)

4/5 (pm)

4/13 (am)

5/3 (pm)

5/11

6/21(pm)

7/27 (am)

FAQ

Will class be held in the garden?

Class will be held in my classroom in Stockton, NJ. You’ll get the exact address once you register. I’m not able to have classes in my garden this year due to the farm transition, so we do plant walks in the forest instead :)

WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE ONE OF THE DAYS?

It’s up to you to come to class. When you register, you register for the entire program. If you’re worried that you’ll need to miss one or more class days, and you’re not ok with paying for the days you miss, this isn’t a good fit for you.

CAN I GET A REFUND?

Once the classes begin, your reservation is non-refundable. Your reservation ensures your spot in a limited program — once you make that commitment, it’s your job to keep it. Please think carefully before you commit to a five-month program.

IS THERE A MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTION?

Yep! The monthly plan extends for 9 months.

DO I NEED TO BUY ANYTHING ELSE?

Nope! All the supplies are included. There will be suggested (not required) reading, and if you’d like to do the reading you’ll need to acquire the books on your own.

IS THERE A WORK-TRADE OPTION?

Yes! Click here to learn more & apply for work-trade. Spots are limited and are offered on a first come, first served basis.

I’m interested but I live far away. Can I do this online?

This program is only in-person. But I do offer many online programs. If you’re interested in learning with me online, reach out and we’ll find the program that’s the best fit for you.