Three ways to learn the foundations herbalism
ONE: Herbal Course – Self-Study Only = $299
The 9-month course includes monthly online lessons for self study with webinars, ebooks, and handouts covering all of the topics listed below with ideas for making herbal products at home, plant identification activities, and other suggested activities. When you sign up, I will get in touch as soon as possible to set up a meeting so you know how to navigate the course. Payment plans are available.
TWO: Online Live Herbal Course = $625
This option includes everything in the self-study course PLUS monthly webinars, and live monthly online Q&A sessions starting in March, with quizzes to help you hone your herbal memory. When you sign up, I will get in touch as soon as possible to set up a meeting so you know how to navigate the course. Payment plans are available.
THREE: Hands-On = $1255
Add the hands-on sessions to put these ideas into practice with hands-on learning. Two locations may be available in Ohio, Columbus and NE Ohio areas. Get hands-on experience with four herbal technique workshops and two field trips to practice identification and foraging techniques. Payment plans are available.
Course
From Field to Apothecary
- wild crafting vs foraging
- how to find and get permission to gather plant for medicine
- foraging techniques and tools
- cleaning, garbling, and preparing for preservation
- preservation methods: drying, fermenting, canning
- herbal techniques: powders, oils, salves, tinctures, syrups, cordials, compresses, washes, and more
Anatomy & Physiology for Herbalists
- learn about herbal actions and how they are more reliable when predicting herbal results than plant chemicals
- see how herbs interact with organ systems and tissues
- build a foundation in herbal and body energetics
- experience the way taste plays a role in herbal actions and results
Learn the Steps to Start an Herbal Project
- each month take a step in building a plan for personal, family or community projects
- experienced guidance on how to include plants safely and appropriately
- develop an understand of how herbal dosing scales to individuals
- learn how to check for contraindications, herb/drug/supplement interactions, and other warnings
- learn how to make food changes when creating herbal plans – this is a very old tradition, once upon a time an herbal formula included food recommendations!
Weekly Plant Studies
- learn the difference between using and working with plants
- track common uses to develop an understanding of how those uses actually work
- compare historical and current uses of plants and trees
- learn how to understand which research studies have useful results in community herbalism
- discuss typical doses and why they don’t always apply
- review herbal techniques for medicine making and wild food processing
- most importantly, create a list of warnings, interactions, and contraindications
Online Forum to Learn in Community
- share ideas with class mates
- share photos to help identify plants
- share photos of herbal experiments
- ask questions and share resources
Monthly Webinars + Live Online Q&A
- monthly webinars
- cover material in the monthly readings
- overview of Materia medica plant studies
- live online Q&A (live and hands-on participants only)
- ask questions about reading materials
- share information from plant studies
- report back on suggested activities
2 Field Trips to Practice Plant Identification
- hands-on participants only
- visit wild places and parks in the area to learn about accessible herbs and bioregional herbalism
- experience different methods for identifying plants accurately
- practice using memory tools for remembering herbal qualities
- learn patterns to help you identify related plants in other areas
- learn ethical and sustainable foraging techniques
4 Herbal Technique Workshops
- hands-on participants only
- get together to develop a sense of community and share food and herbal creations
- learn methods to make herbal products and take them home
- make extra to contribute to mutual aid efforts
- learn how to work with the plants on the study list
Dates for 2027
NE Ohio: March 6, May 1, June 5, August 7, September 4, November 6
Location: varies depending on where everyone lives. Field trips will be planned according to the weather.
Columbus, Ohio: TBD
Location: indoor classes will be held at the Church of the Sparkling Unicorn, field trips will be planned according to the weather.
Payment Plans
For the live online and hands-on versions, the earlier you start payments the smaller your monthly payments will be. For self-study participants, payment plans can start at any time. A 5-month payment plan is available until November 15, a 4-month payment plan is available until December 15, a 3-month plan is available until January 15, and a 2-month plan is available until February 15. Last day to sign up is March 1. Payment plans have small fees to cover extra transaction fees. Pay in full to avoid fees. Contact me to set up a plan.
Registration for the hands-on CHI 1: Getting Grounded in NE Ohio is now open!
My students work together to learn by taking plant identification walks, foraging, making medicine, and getting online together to share ideas, ask questions, and share photos of plants and their favorite herbal concoctions. Actively building community!
I look forward to meeting you!
