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Natural Botanicals: Wild Medicine Workshop

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Course Overview

Explore nature-based green medicines in this intensive botanical class. You’ll discover a bounty of foods and plants to use during the seasons and cycles of plant life to create your very own natural medicine kit, including over 30 botanical and herbal mixes and applications. The course tailors to individual needs as we investigate specific applications of green medicines that resonate with your body type. Learn how the solar and lunar cycles affect optimal wellness and craft herbal blends for cleansing and detox purposes, useful in the sauna or during meditation. Although focused on wild plants, cultivated plants will also be covered.

Dates

Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019  –  Sun, Aug 4th, 2019

Course Details

Length: 2 Days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: 9am-5pm
Intergenerational age: 14+
Tuition: $210.00
Materials fee: $40.00

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

Materials are included in student material fee, however there may be time to prepare additional natural~botanical products.  Students may optionally bring 6-8 extra sterile new or recycled glass bottles & jars to bring home additional tinctures, etc. Suggested colors:  amber, cobalt or clear (with our without droppers).  Sizes:  1/2 to 3 ounces

hiking shoes and outdoor attire for short Plant ID hikes and explorations.

A tote bag or basket to carry your green medicines home in

Bring a 1 pint Mason jar.

Also, 1/2 to 1 pint of tincture solvent that is right for you. For example, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brandy, Vodka or Vegetable Glycerin.

Optional Tools

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.

More Information

Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.

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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Gigi Stafne
Gigi Stafne
Chetek, WI

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Natural Botanicals: Wild Medicine Workshop - 8/3/2019