New to herbalism or a storied herbalist already?

Love to make things in the kitchen or apothecary?

I've been teaching this course for 30 years in person and am so excited to bring it to you again just in time for the Fall season. I'm honored to continue the tradition of teaching the art and science of plant medicine making in this engaging, hands-on class. 

Herbal Medicine Making features hands on demos and lectures that lead you through exactly how to make your own herbal infusions, decoctions, syrups, oxymels, tinctures and herbal salts all in one day!

Class Schedule- Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00-4:30 Wild Valley Wellness Center, Burlington

Medicine Making follows the ancient tradition of using plants as nourishment and medicine. Our explorations include the crafting of traditional, seasonal herbal remedies. Students will leave with their own medicines to take home.

No previous experience with plants necessary; this class is appropriate for beginner to advanced herbal students.

Course outline:

Fundamentals of Medicine Making:

• Assessing plant quality

• Safety, ethics, and dosage of herbal medicine.

Step-by-step, interactive instruction on making different types of Herbal Medicines:

• Water based preparations: teas, infusions, decoctions, syrups

• Herbal salts made from fresh plants

• Using herbal-infused vinegars to make mineral-rich meals and mocktails.

• Tincture making using the Folk Method

Location: Apothecary Wellness Spa, Burlington, WA