Mentorship in Herbalism

It is now time to reserve your place in the 2012 program.

This program is designed to introduce the student to the basics of herbal medicine. At the end of the program the student will know how to safely and respectfully wildcraft, grow, and preserve the herbal harvest. They will understand the basic functions of the systems of the body. They will be capable of using personally prepared herbal medicines to improve health and heal common ailments. They will be prepared to continue learning new herbal skills and build upon a strong foundation of herbal knowledge.

The 2012 program will meet from 9am to 4pm, on 16 Fridays from March 30th through October 26th (March 30th, April 13th and 27th, May 11th and 25th, June 8th and 22nd, July 6th and 20th, August 3rd, 17th and 31st, Sept. 14th and 28th, Oct. 12th and 26th) . Please note that this is a change from dates that were posted earlier. There will be 112 total hours of instruction (16 meetings of 7 hours/meeting). While a schedule will be set, both instructor and students must maintain some flexibility as unforeseen circumstances may arise during such a lengthy commitment. Some dates may need to be changed, some adjustments may need to be made.

Students will receive handouts, approximately 350-400 pages which come together to form an organized manual for continued reference. They will receive a suggested reading list. They will have access to Lichenwood Herbals library and will be able to borrow some books, cd’s, dvd’s, cassette tapes, and VHS tapes.

During class students will make tinctures, infused oils, herbal vinegars and tonics, herbal syrups, capsules, lozenges, salves, creams and lotions, teas, compresses, poultices, and other products. Students may be responsible for purchasing some materials and will receive a list of items to be purchased at least one week prior to class. However, almost all materials are supplied to you by the instructor.