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 Core
Classes
 Outdoor
 Healing
 In-Depth Study
Free
Community Classes
Green Pharmacy: Beginning
Herbal Medicine Making
7 consecutive Wednesday evenings
April 20th - June 1st 2010
6:30 - 9:00 pm
For beginner and herb enthusiast alike, this introductory level class is a wonderful way to learn about herbs and their medicinal uses. In this hands-on class we will learn to use and make a bountiful herbal pharmacy. Students will be making herbal preparations in each class and will be taking home the medicines we make. We will learn how to evaluate herb quality and choose appropriate herbal remedies and preparations to create health and balance. This class is designed to accommodate all levels of interest and working knowledge. Class includes an herb walk and ‘medicine show’.
Learn to prepare and use:
 Medicinal
Teas
Vinegar
Elixirs
Cough Syrups
Oils and
Salves
Tinctures
Liniments & Poultices
Cost: $245 Deposit: $100
with The Herbalists at Apothecary Tinctura
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Summer Solstice Celebration
September 26th -28th
Sunday, June 2oth 2pm - 6pm
Join Catherine and Marian for a powerful Summer Solstice Celebration! In class, we will cover herbs and oils to help feed our inner flames and will create individual collages as a physical representation of our intentions for the season. Upon completion of our projects, we will hold our solstice ritual celebrating the fiery energy and passionate intentions, which will lead us through our impending transformations in this summer season. We will end our day together with a feast to ground and connect us more deeply with our bodies.
Cost: $45 + Bring a potluck item; all other materials included in the class fee.
Location: TBD
With: Catherine Perry and Marian Rose
Reynold’s Park Mountain Herb Walk & Outdoor Class
Saturday, July 10th 10am - 1pm
Explore the healing forest as we walk through this beautiful old ranch in search of healing plants. This walk begins in a dry, lower elevation moving up into a cool moist forest offering the greatest diversity of plants. Plants we’ll see include: Red Raspberry, Osha, Arnica and Angelica.
Cost: $35.00
Location: eynold’s Park near Conifer; meet at Apothecary Tinctura
With: Shelley Torgove, Clinical Herbalist
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Women of The Garden
Sunday, August 22nd 2pm - 5pm
Join Shelley and Marian for an enchanting afternoon in the garden! We will open to receiving restoration and replenishment from Mother Earth through spiritually nurturing plants. During class, we will explore healing herbs including angelica, yarrow, hawthorne and more! For hands-on connection with the plants, we will play with wild cookery, plant brushing and how to make your own flower essences!
Cost: $35
Location: Shelley’s garden
With: Shelley Torgove and Marian Rose
Introduction to Healing Ceremonies
Tuesday, September 28th
Celebrating special seasons and events in a ceremonial way provides a richness and connection to our lives. We will participate in a simple ceremonial circle and learn some basic ceremonial tools, traditions, and songs to celebrate our life events, transitions, and seasons.
Cost: $35
With: Cindy Aspromonte, Holistic Nurse Practitioner & Arvigo
Practitioner & Instructor
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The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine
The SWSBM is continuing to offer the long distance learning programs that represent Michael Moore’s herbal wisdom and the unique knowledge he accumulated during three decades of teaching and a lifetime of studying medicinal plants. Two distance learning programs with residency segments, one focusing on clinical and constitutional herbalism, and the other on Materia Medica.
For info contact Donna Chesner Moore at 520-678-7078 and see www.swsbm.com.
Michael Moore & American Herbalism Conference
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, April 17th & 18th
Herbal enthusiasts… students, teachers, plant lovers, natural medicine users and growers will gather to celebrate the premier herbalist, Michael Moore, the work he has accomplished over many years, and the many lives he has touched. Shelley will be teaching and presenting at this conference
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Ceremony, Art & the Shamanic Journey!
Villa Olivia, Sayulita, Mexico November 9th - 14th 2009
Imagine yourself surrounded by the enchanting magic of the deep blue water and warm sand … fully immersed in your creative process… supported and celebrated by a group of soulful women…painting, playing and giving form and color to what is alive in YOU. Our Painting and Shamanic Healing Retreat will be held at the beautiful Villa Olivia in Sayulita Mexico, where we will call on the spirits of the water the land, the rattle & drum and the paintings to help us flow right into the Visionary-Shamaness inside. There will be time ‘off’ to play, surf, journal, swim, and rest. Sunsets are the time for herbal flower baths and ceremony on our private beach. This workshop is for women who are ready to go deeper into the creative and shamanic arts. Group size will be limited to 15. Cost includes lodging and a daily, fabulous Oaxacan mid-day feast.
Cost: $2250
Deposit: $1000 (Does not include airfare into Puerto Vallarta)
Registration deadline: Must speak to Shelley or Marian first…by June 21, 2009- Summer Solstice!
with Shelley Torgove & Marian Rose
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Dr. Hauschka Radiant & Rhythmic Skin Care
Monday, April 12th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sunday, April 25th 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Join Tess, Dr. Hauschka educator & esthetician extraordinaire to learn about your skin’s natural rhythms and how to support them with Dr. Hauschka face care! In class, we will explore the benefits of using holistic skin care and customizing products to fit the needs of your skin and your lifestyle
Cost: $ free!
With: Tess Gallegos, Dr. Hauschka Esthetician & Educator
Springtime Remedies
Thursday, April 22nd & Thursday, April 29th 6:30-8:30 pm
Come learn about our favorite herbal remedies for the spring season! Class will cover many preparations such as healing teas, fabulous formulas & single extracts for common concerns for this time of year including: allergies, cleansing and more!
Cost: $ free!
With: Jess Webb, Staff Herbalist
Learn To Be A Gardening Goddess!
Wednesday, April 28th & Thursday, May 6th 6:30-8:30 pm
Join us in exploring simple plant medicines you can grow in your backyard or in a container garden! This is an ideal introduction to planting, natural pest control, proper harvesting & drying techniques, fun recipes and basic information on some of our favorite healing plants that can be grown in Colorado!
Cost: $ free!
With: Talai Franz, Staff Herbalist
Aromatherapy for Mamas, Babies & Kiddos
Wednesday, May 12th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 20th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Interested in using essential oils as healing allies for yourself, your kiddos or your clients but not sure where to start? Join us for this informative and fragrant gathering! Topics for this class will include: proper dilution rates, basic uses of essential oils, safety concerns and contraindications and our top 10 essential oils for mamas, babes and children.
Cost: $ free!
With: Catherine Perry, Staff Herbalist & Aromatherapist
Herbal First Aid
Monday, May 31st & Tuesday, June 8th 6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for a lesson on how to create and stock the very best natural first aid kit for the playful outdoor summer months & beyond! We will cover essential oils to have on hand, salve recipes, after-sun lotion and buggie-bite clays. Herbal first aid…for happy campers!
Cost: $ free!
With: Jess Webb, Staff Herbalist
Herbs & Nutrition for Rejuvenation
Sunday, June 13th 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, June 22nd 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Has your body been telling you it needs some attention? Have you found yourself feeling sluggish, tired, in a “brain fog”, irritable or generally congested? If so, join us for a thought-provoking & interactive discussion on supportive herbs, nutritious & wholesome foods, helpful lifestyle tips and delicious recipes for a cleaner, more energized you!
Cost: $ free!
With: Robin King, Staff Herbalist & Nutritionist
Alley Herb Walk
Thursday, August 5th 6:00-8:00 pm
Did you know that some of our most important healing medicinal plants grow in the alleys in the city? Join us for a fun stroll through the alleys around the store, learning folklore, modern clinical uses and recipes of many famous wild weeds. This walk will focus on urban plant allies, from common weeds to backyard edible and medicinal plants. Plants we will see include: Yellow Dock, Mugwort, Shepherd’s Purse, Catnip and the much adored Red Raspberry. Bring a note pad and rain jacket just in case!
Cost: $ free!
Location: Meet at Apothecary Tinctura
With: Shelley Torgove, Clinical Herbalist
Blossoms & Bounty: Plants for Body and Spirit
Sunday, August 1st & Sunday, August 8th 4:30-6:30 pm
Just in time for late summer harvest! Join us as we play with refreshing ways to use flowers & herbs from the garden. We will use fresh plants for lovely body care treats such as bath fizzies and precious pink bath soak and will learn about & experience a traditional plant brushing.
Cost: $ free!
With: Catherine Perry, Staff Herbalist
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