Herbal Medicine Making Workshop Pt 1 & 2
Learn the art of herbal medicine making!
* We like to offer this workshop several times throughout the year, to stay posted on the next scheduled date please join out mailing list or email Jessy at mailbox at gmail dot ca.
This informative hands-on workshop takes place at Ravenhill Herb Farm on two Saturdays one week apart. Students will begin each morning of the workshop in the gardens meeting the plants they will be working with, harvesting fresh herbs and preparing them for medicine making. After a short lunch break, the students will spend the afternoons engaged in hands-on herbal medicine making activities. Take home all medicines made in class!
No prior herbal experience necessary! Students are encouraged to attend both Pt 1 & 2 of the workshop. If you wish to only attend only one of the Saturdays please contact the instructor to make special arrangements.
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Part 1 Teas & Tinctures
10am - 2pm Saturday July 20 2013
Instructor Jessy Delleman
$60 (includes all herbs, menstruum, bottles, and other medicine making supplies)
During this workshop you will learn how to make high-quality fresh & dry plant tinctures using effective and repeatable methods. Students will experience hands on techniques in medicine making and plant harvesting.
Learn the basics of:
- Ethical wild-crafting
- Herb harvesting
- Hot & Cold Infusions, decoction
- Choosing your menstruum: alcohol, vinegar, glycerin
- Fresh plant tinctures
- Dry plant tinctures: percolation & maceration
- Materia medica for all herbs used in workshop
Participate hands on in:
- Fresh herb harvesting
- Herb processing and drying
- Herbal medicine making: fresh plant tinctures, dry plant maceration & percolation
At the end of the day you will take home one of each of the different medicines made in class!
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Part 2 Infused Oils & Salves
10am - 2pm Saturday July 27 2013
Instructor Jessy Delleman
$60 (includes all herbs, oils, bottles, jars, and other medicine making supplies)
During this workshop you will learn how to make high-quality herbal infused oils & salves using effective and repeatable methods. Students will experience hands on techniques in medicine making and plant harvesting.
Learn the basics of:
- Herb harvesting
- Herb drying and storage
- Choosing carrier oils
- Natural preservatives
- Intermediate extraction
- Oil infusion methods 1, 2 & 3
- Herbal salve making
- Materia medica for all herbs used in workshop
Participate hands on in:
- Fresh herb harvesting
- Herb processing and drying
- Herbal medicine making: infused oil methods, intermediate extraction, herbal salves.
“I attended the second part of the course learning how to make herbal salves. Jessy really knows her stuff and teaches it well. I enjoyed it so much I can’t wait to make more salves at home.” ~ JM
“I really enjoyed the workshop…it further opened my eyes to the potentials of the herb world! I really liked the practical aspect of the workshop. Being able to get hands on and take a finished product home at the end really gave a feeling of accomplishment. The farm was wonderful and I would certainly recommend a future workshop to friends and family.” ~ MG
“The workshop was great for both newcomers to herbs and to seasoned medicine-makers. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with plenty of room for questions and various comfort levels. I loved that all of the medicine-making was hands-on, from harvest to final product. I was so proud of the tincture that I went home with because I had helped with the entire process from start to finish. It was a wonderful way to foster an in depth understanding of how everyday plants become powerful medicine. I loved visting Ravenhilll Herb Farm. The farm is in a beautiful location with a wonderful view, friendly animals, and a wide array of plants.” ~ AE
“I highly recommend the workshop to anyone who is looking to further understand the true meaning of conscious awareness. I learned to pay more attention to the beauty of the small and the ordinary…It encouraged me to continue to learn and find my way to healing and extend this knowledge to my loved ones. Thank you Jessy for being a caring and compassionate person. Your workshop showed how you honour the land you reside in.” ~ MJ