February 10, 2012 6-8pm
Come celebrate the season of love with herbal aphrodisiacs! We will learn about traditional aphrodisiac herbs, their uses, and the best ways to take them. Class includes handout, tastings, samples, and the crafting of a special love potion for you to take home!
February 11, 2012 4-7pm
Learn or further explore the ancient art of beverage fermentation. From sodas for the children to other magical health supportive formulations and loving libations. We will have handouts, tastings, snacks and craft some demonstration beverages too! Come with a loved one and both receive and $10 discount. Please contact info@herbsheal.com for information on sliding scale options.
February 12, 2012 1-6pm
Come explore the first inklings of spring! We will look at bark, buds, fruits, shoots and early flowers to identify plants in their transitions from winter to spring. Ethnobotanical connections including foods, medicines, crafts, ecosystem support and aesthetic characteristics will accompany a lesson on winter botany. We will start at the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism for 1.5 hours and then head out on a field trip to a near by location. Come with a friend and both receive a $5 discount. Please contact info@herbsheal.com for information on sliding scale options.
Starts April 2012
13 week introduction to herbalism course. Learn life skills that can help you personally, professionally or with your family. We explore modern applications of a timeless tradition of working with the plant kingdom, tactile learning from Nature, and hands-on medicine making classes in our herb laboratory.
Starts March 2012
A Nine Month Experiential Journey through the Appalachia growing season. Advanced certification course for Fundamentals graduates or those with equivalent experience. Students meeting all course requirements receive certification for 350 hours due to extensive home study. For more information: http://herbsheal.com/traditionalherbalistcertification.html
Beginning February 2, 2012
For those who want to continue their study of herbal medicine and become a practitioner, the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine offers a unique opportunity to learn the necessary skills, from assessment to treatment, and then practice those skills in a community Free Clinic under the supervision of Asheville’s leading herbalists. Students will learn holistic approaches to disease, how to take a medical history, make assessments and treatment plans, and how to integrate lessons from the traditional energetic systems of Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. Students observe and then conduct consultations in small groups, and finally participate in the Clinical Round Table. Begins February 2 and runs through October 23. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm, with clinic time Thursdays 2 - 5 pm. More information available at: http://www.blueridgeschool.org/advanced-clinical-program.htm
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