Immune Boosters For Winter Health
Learn how to strengthen your resistance against colds and flu, as we discover which herbs can be used to build your long-term immunity and what to reach for to ward off symptoms. Several traditional recipes will be demonstrated, and the herbal actions of each ingredient will be discussed.

Herbal Medicine & Foods For Spring Allergies.
Pollen rich air can irritate the eyes, sinuses and throat for many. Discover creative ways to support the immune system with botanical medicines and delicious recipes. Students will learn ways to build resistance to environmental irritants as well as which medicinal herbs to reach for, when symptoms need to be soothed. 

Herbs and Foods For Digestive Health
Healthy digestion is the foundation of wellness and herbalists use a range of herbs to offer support. If you are curious to learn how to calm inflammation, release tension, move stagnant energy, and heal the gut, then taking a look at what and how we eat is key.We'll discuss the importance of bitters, aromatics and probiotic herbs and delicious ways to use them. 

Herbal Medicine For Immune Support
Learn the traditional ways that herbalists have used plant medicine to strengthen the immune system and support the body to fight off pathogens. We'll discuss the herbs, funghi and nutrient dense foods that offer resistance for colds, flu and viruses and creative ways to use the ingredients and botanicals for internal and topical use.

How To Build A Herbal First Aid Kit:
Whether its for prevention or relief, this class will give you the herbal skills you need to create remedies to have on hand for life’s little mishaps.  We will cover poison ivy prevention and care, burns, bruises, splinters, bug bite relief; herbs and foods to stay cool and hydrated during the summer months, and remedies for cutting down on inflammation and muscle aches, as well as other common complaints.
A variety of in class remedies will be made in class for your take home use.

Herbal Salves And Creams For Summer Skincare (Seasonally adaptable for winter).
Summer weather and the warm and dry seasonal air can leave skin feeling dehydrated and lacking moisture. In this class you will learn which herbs can give you a summer glow and leave you feeling replenished and ready for the elements. We'll discuss how to make herbal oils with hydrating and skin nourishing herbs, as well as how to use these herbs in balms, creams, baths and more.

Perfume Making
Using essential oils and different alcohol and oil bases, we will learn how to blend the perfect balanced fragrance to enhance mood, your personal scent and energetic balance.

Fermentation Basics

Fermentation 101:
In this class we will learn the benefits of probiotic foods for gut health and how to make tasty and delicious ferments at home. We'll discover why this ancient form of food preservation is back in vogue and how to make  sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermented vegetables that will get your taste buds tingling and keep your gut flora happy.

Kitchen Cabinet Medicine:
Discover the medicinal benefits of some of our favorite culinary herbs and spices. including, sage, basil, thyme, cayenne and cinnamon to name a few. Learn the ways in which herbalists have used their benefits in both food and medicine for traditional remedies. This class is filled with recipes, tastings and practical tips.

Saukraut & Kimchi
Ever wanted to make your own probiotic foods? It’s so easy! In this class we will learn the basic principles of lactofermentation, and give you plenty of opportunities to expand your potential unique expression with this expansive and delicious culinary art form. We are only limited by our imaginations.

Fermented Herbal Sodas & Probiotic Drinks: 
In this class we will cover how to make a wide range of fermented drinks including beet kvass, ginger ale, water kefir and kombucha's less well known sister, Jun, made with honey not sugar

The Art Of Herbal Tea Blending
Herbalists use a range of foundational techniques when formulating a tea recipe. There are 6 tastes to consider, and the complexities only increase when we look at the qualities and energetic personalities of each plant in the mix. If you have been curious about taking your herbal knowledge to the next level then this class will crack the door open on the mysteries of blending therapeutic teas. We'll discuss several plants in detail and how their flavors and tastes can be adjusted, depending on the desired effect.

Herbal Gift Giving
Learn to make original botanical remedies for your family and friends in this holiday-themed class. We’ll explore how to make a range of herbal presents, including hawthorn ketchup, calendula popcorn, syrups using nutritive medicinal herbs, and a slew of other fun creations. 

Herbal Mocktails & Cocktails
Medicinal plants have been used for aperitifs and digestis for centuries, and learning how to infuse different botanical flavors into our drinks can add new tastes, complexity and health benefits that may be as unfamiliar as some of the plants themselves. This class will introduce to the wonders of using leaves, flowers, barks, seeds and berries into a range of bases both alcoholic and non alchoholic drinks.

From Teas To Tinctures
This class will explore the diverse ways to prepare herbal medicine and why choosing one method of extraction over another may be most beneficial. Whether you extract in water, vinegar, oil, glycerine or honey, there is much to know about getting the most from your plant medicines and the optimal way to deliver their benefits to support the body's natural ability to heal.  Learn how to make these medicines and how best to apply them.A variety of in class remedies will be made in class for your take home use.

Herbal Stress Busters 
The fast pace of urban life can leave us with frazzled nerves and sleepless nights. Herbal medicine and nourishing foods can support the body to remain calm and centered during the day, and, if necessary, offer sleep support at night. This class is filled with delicious ways to use botanical medicine to bring the body back into balance, let go of tension and receive the nourishment of deep rest.

Herbs and Remedies For Clarity and Focus: 
This thought provoking class will introduce you to the herbs and foods that have traditionally been used to stimulate circulation to the brain, helping to clear mental fog, improve cognitive function and cut down on inflammation. Learn delicious ways to incorporate these healing herbs into your daily routine, as we discover the foods and medicine to support your health and wellness. 

Herbs For Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia
Fast paced City living can leave us with frazzled nerves and sleepless nights. Herbal medicine and foods can support the body to remain calm and centered during the day, and, if necessary, offer sleep support. This class is filled with creative ways to use botanical medicine, breath and ritual to bring the body back into balance, let go of tension and receive the nourishment of deep rest.

Vital Health With Whole Plant Medicine & Wild Foods
Learn how to use plant allies for simple daily support, whether to aid digestive function, elevate mood, manage energy levels or support general health. We'll explore some of the traditional ways that herbalists have used herbs for food and medicine to gain optimal wellness. Move beyond the supplements and smoothies with innovative and simple ways to keep you on track.