Healing traditions, like all crafts, reflect the landscape and stories of the people who create them. Explore Norse and Sámi-inspired herbal medicine in this workshop based around the handcrafting of seven herbal medicines, each tethered to a particular story and made from northern plants. Students will handcraft seven herbal items to sustain them through the long northern winter: elderberry syrup, fireweed flower essence, evergreen sauna blend, birch botanical liniment, and others. In the spirit of Eir, the traditional Norse goddess of healing, students will create a medicine bundle to accompany them through the darkest season.

Required Tools

• 7 glass bottles (clear, amber or cobalt blue) that are 2-4 oz size and that seal tightly
• Tote bag or basket for all of your Nordic Herbals to bring home with you
• Herbs, solvents and many other supplies will all be provided by instructor and are included in your materials fee.

Optional Tools

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