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2008 Herbal Classes

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Led by
Qualified Herbalists,
these practical & informative classes offer a window into the world of
Herbalism & Self Healing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Herbal First Aid With David Pirie
Sat 26th April, 23rd Aug
Learn to treat minor ailments and complaints for yourself, family and friends using nature's medicine. We will include an herb walk… picking medicinal plants to make into remedies for home use. Assemble a simple herbal first aid kit that can be used in the home or out on your escapades!

Women's Herbal with Daisy Mae
Sat 5th July (changed from 26th)
Learn how we can help ourselves in the changes of Womanhood. The first part of the day will involve tasting herbs and exploring the importance of trusting our intuition, including discussion on how what we eat has a dramatic affect on our health. We will then meet the herbs in the beautiful gardens of Four Winds and find out how amazing these friends are in supporting our process through the cycles.

Making Tinctures With Drew McNaughton
Sat 19th July
This ever-popular class teaches you how to make your own herbal tinctures. We will discuss the recognition, collection and preparation of plants along with their properties and uses. You will have step-by-step guidance on how to make medicinal tinctures. Bring along a half litre of vodka and some jam jars.

Creams and Ointments With David Pirie
Sat 2nd Aug
This practical class will teach you how to prepare you own cream or ointment using locally sourced ingredients. We will have a walk to identify and discuss the plants, habitats, properties, uses etc and then guide you through the process involved.

Herbal First Aid With David Pirie
Sat 23rd Aug
Learn to treat minor ailments and complaints for yourself, family and friends using nature's medicine. We will include an herb walk… picking medicinal plants to make into
remedies for home use.
Assemble a simple herbal first aid kit that can be used in the home or out on your escapades!

Herbal Berry Day ~ Making Syrups & Tinctures
With David Pirie

Sat 27th Sept
Learn to recognise the seed heads of the summer flowering herbs. We will discuss their traditional and medicinal uses & learn the techniques involved in making syrups & tinctures using the fruits and berries of late Summer / early Autumn. As ever, you will take home your handmade remedies @ the end of the class.





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