The Living Apothecary: A 6-Week Journey into Folk Herbalism & Plant Spirit Traditions (Sept-Oct)

The Living Apothecary A 6-Week Journey into Folk Herbalism & Plant Spirit Traditions For thousands of years people have turned to plants for comfort, healing, nourishment, protection, and spiritual guidance. In this immersive six-week course, we explore the traditions of folk herbalism, plant spirit connection, and the creation of a small home apothecary. This course is designed for those who feel called to deepen their relationship with plants, whether for everyday herbal remedies, spiritual practice, or simply reconnecting with the wisdom of the natural world. Together we will explore herbs through three interconnected lenses: 🌿 Folk Herbalism - traditional home remedies and kitchen herbal practices 🌿 Plant Spirit Connection - listening to the wisdom of plant allies 🌿 Magical Herbalism - working with herbs in ritual, protection, and energy work Each week combines learning, storytelling, sensory exploration, and practical crafting as you gradually build your own living herbal apothecary. Participants will learn how to safely prepare simple herbal remedies such as teas, infusions, infused oils, and traditional herbal preparations while also exploring the folklore, symbolism, and spiritual traditions connected to plants. This course focuses on traditional home herbal practices, not clinical herbalism. What You Will Learn Over six weeks we will explore: • the history and traditions of folk herbalism • how to safely prepare herbal teas and infusions • herbal oils, tinctures, and simple extractions • the magical and energetic properties of plants • working with plant allies in spiritual practice • herbs for protection, cleansing, and ritual work • building your own home apothecary • seasonal herbal traditions What You Will Create Throughout the course participants will create: • personalised herbal tea blends • a spell herb blend or charm • an infused herbal oil or tincture • ritual herbal preparations • a personal herbal apothecary starter kit You will also build your own Herbal Grimoire, a personal record of your plant knowledge and experiences. Who This Course Is For This course is perfect for: • beginners curious about herbs • people interested in folk magic and earth traditions • those wishing to reconnect with nature • spiritual practitioners wanting to work with plant allies • anyone wanting to learn simple herbal home remedies No previous experience is required. Course Details Duration: 6 weeks Session length: 2–2.5 hours each week Format: In-person workshop All herbs and materials are provided. Participants will also receive a course handbook and grimoire pages. Weather dependent, there may be an option for an excursion to kuitpo forest in addition to the course (no extra charge). Important Note This course shares traditional folk herbal knowledge and home herbal preparations. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent illness. Participants should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding medical conditions. A Living Tradition Herbal traditions have always been passed from person to person, through shared knowledge, stories, and hands-on practice. This course is designed to honour that tradition by bringing people together to learn directly with plants. Cost $320 per person Including materials and unlimited cups of herbal tea ad coffee. Early bird (book and pay before 15th Aug): $295 Afterpay available