Herbal Delights Series

Topics included in this 4-course series: Growing Herbal, Sachets & Soaps, Bath Salts & Dream Pillows, and Bayleaf Wreaths and Simmer Pots Choose from individual classes or the full 4-class series. Tuesday, September 22 Herbal Delights Series: Growing Herbal In this laid-back evening class, participants are invited to join educator Sue Watts for some herbal planting. We’ll start seeds and make cuttings of herbs that will do well in the fall. Cilantro, parsley, chives, borage and rosemary are a few of the herbs that will delight our senses. We’ll begin with a garden walk and, as we propagate, you’ll hear folklore and the science about these wonderful herbs while drinking soothing herbal tea with a snack. Take home your own fall herb garden. All materials are provided; dress comfortably and consider wearing an apron. Tuesday, October 20 Herbal Delights Series: Sachets and Soaps Indulge your senses and learn to handcraft herbal sachets and soaps. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you will discover how easy and rewarding it is to blend custom scents and create beautiful, botanical-infused goods. We will guide you through the process of working with premium melt-and-pour soap bases and blending natural aromatic ingredients. Perfect for a fun outing with friends or a relaxing solo creative session with relaxing herbal tea and snacks provided. You’ll leave with two 2 soap bars and two aromatic muslin sachets. These items make wonderful gifts or keep them as well-deserved gifts for you! All materials are provided; dress comfortably and consider wearing an apron. Tuesday, November 17 Herbal Delights Series: Bath Salts and Dream Pillows The autumn nights are growing longer; slow down and embrace the season of rest. In this “herbal delights” evening, we’ll craft mineral-rich bath salts to soothe and relax. Then, blend scents for a unique herbal dream pillow for easy sleep and peaceful nights. As we craft, discover folklore and science behind the herbs that soothe and relax us while sipping herbal tea and enjoying light snack. You’ll leave with two kinds of bath soap and a dream pillow. These items make wonderful gifts or keep them as well-deserved gifts for you! All materials are provided; dress comfortably and consider wearing an apron. Tuesday, December 15 Herbal Delights: Series: Bayleaf wreath and simmer pot Sip some peppermint cocoa or a cinnamon herbal tea while weaving fresh, fragrant bay leaves into an 8” wreath studded with a variety of culinary herbs. For extra seasonal delight, craft a simmer pot with spices, herbs, citrus and more. As you craft, learn about the importance of herbs, spices, citrus and evergreens to the holiday season. We’ll explore, history folklore and science and package our items with a seasonal theme. These projects will make wonderful gifts or keep them as well-deserved gifts for you! Location for all classes above: Conference Center, lower level Time for all classes above: 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Fee: $40 for class/ $140 series Deadline for Full Series is September 20. Deadline for an individual class is 2 days prior to class date. SCBG Members, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively. Please do NOT submit refund requests through Eventbrite. Email the SCBG class organizer directly to request a refund. Requests made at least 5 days in advance will be eligible for refund but subject to processing fees. Civil Rights & Accommodations