Backyard Medicine

Water Infusions and Decoctions
The final in a 5 part series, this workshop focuses on using water as your extractor. These create excellent topical washes or internal preperations. Inlcudes a take home booklet with detailed instructions as well as information on several plants well prepared by these methods.
Thu, November 29, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Herbal Healing
Bay G, 2410 2nd Ave SE
Calgary

Local Material Medica
The first in a 5 part series, this workshop focuses on several local plants and how to use them. Includes details on appearance, growth, harvesting, historical usage and dosage as well as a take home booklet on different preparation methods.
Thu, November 1, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Herbal Healing
Bay G, 2410 2nd Ave SE
Calgary

Foraging, Processing and Storage
The second in a 5 part series, this workshop will focus on a blend of traditional and modern techniques, structured to give a holistic understanding of harvesting, processing and storing plants for use as food and medicine. Includes a take home booklet with detailed instructions and information about several local plants.
Thu, November 8, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Herbal Healing
Bay G, 2410 2nd Ave SE
Calgary

Herbal Tinctures
The third class of a 5 part series. Tincturing can be done with a variety of fluids and usually denotes a greater potency and longer shelf life. This class covers the creation of an alcohol, acid and glycerin tincture, it includes details on several plants that are well prepared by this method as well as a hands on portion and a take home instruction booklet.
Thu, November 15, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Herbal Healing
Bay G, 2410 2nd Ave SE
Calgary

Herbal Oils
The fourth in a five part series, this class includes details on using oil for plant extractions with a bonus extended section on the benefits of different oils for skin care and nutritional health. Perfect for people interested in creating topical and edible remedies.
Thu, November 22, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Herbal Healing
Bay G, 2410 2nd Ave SE
Calgary

Bonus Potions Day
Bonus Potions Day! This is a day of creating herbal products. We will finish up some formulas we started earlier, and make a special something with our oil maceration. Lots of take-home goodies for you to enjoy.
Thu, Dec 1, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM MDT
Herbal Healing
Bay G, 2410 2nd Ave SE
Calgary
More Workshops

Bath Bombs
Ever wanted to know how to make your own bath bombs? Need an idea for a party, or creative inspiration for self care?This class is deliciously smelly, informative and teaches you how to make some fizzy creations, tailored to your very own skin

Salves and Balms
Learn to make Herbal Salves and Balms in this hands-on workshop. Salves are handy dandy remedies to have around. By adding a little wax to your oils, you can create a perfume that last hours, a cream for overnight or a slow release muscle rub! Salves and balms
are a great way to use Herbal Infused Oils or your favourite Essential Oils for added punch.

Tea Time
This hands on tea party will cover the basics of making your own tea for pleasure or health, including tastings of several unique and exotic flavours! Learn how to layer your blends to create harmony in flavor and intention. For bed-time, indigestion, hosting company or just hanging out, it’s always time for tea!

Blending and Using Essential Oils
This hands-on workshop covers the history and explores the art of using Essential Oils. Included are blending instructions, oil usages and a special info section on adding health benefits with different carrier oils! Learn to get the most out of using Essential Oils in this 2-hour class; finished off with a group blending session and a take-home sample of our customized spray.
Backyard Medicine

Nutrution Simplified
How to balance fats, proteins and carbs while getting the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Hair, Skin and Nails
what they do, how they work and how we can help them. The easiest way to get healthy hair skin and nails is to treat them right

Digestion 1
Digestion is a complicated process. This class focuses on the mouth and upper portion of the digestive tract ending a little past the stomach. Includes an outline of common ailments and holistic management methods

Digestion 2
This class deals with the intestines and colon, as well as our friend bile. Covered are the topics of leaky gut, candida, the microbiome and a detailed look at probiotics.

Nervous system for sleep and anxiety
What takes an instant to fire up, requires a cascade to calm down. Learn how to better manage stress levels by understanding the basics of your nervous system. This class has a special focus on somatic techniques to reset your stress clock!
Host a Workshop
$250 +gst
Looking for a fun, easy way to entertain guests; interested in a class but unable to attend at the scheduled time? Try hosting a workshop at your home or office! Choose from any of the regularly offered workshops, either hands-on or educational and schedule a private class for you and your friends. The evening includes setup and cleanup of the space and materials for up to 8 people. Additional individuals are $15 each