The Art and Practice of Herbal Tea

The Art and Practice of Herbal Tea 
 $120 

Overview: 

• March 11, 18 and 25 from 6-8pm (3 sessions)

• Ages 16 and up are welcome 

• Cost $100 + $20 materials 

• In-person course

Did you know herbal tea is one of the simplest ways to start your own kitchen apothecary? Preparing herbal teas using fresh or dried plants in water is an effective way to support both body and mind. Explore the history of herbal tea and herbalism with us, as we discuss nine botanicals in detail, learn about the actions of plants, discover various methods to infusing herbal tea blends, experience a tea tasting of local plants and create and take home your own tea blend and recipes. 

March 11, Intro to Herbalism, Infusions & Plants: We dive into the history and world of herbalism and botanicals

March 18, Herbal Tea Making and Local Tasting: Discuss the process of tea making, appreciate plant harvesting practices and experience a tea tasting of local plants. 

March 25, Tea Blending and Party:  Blend our own teas with herbs from the Herb House and discuss the design of a tea blend while enjoying a tea party.  

Leave the class with: 

• the knowledge to begin making herbal teas for yourself 

• deeper appreciation for the craft of herbalism

• understanding the actions and properties of nine botanicals 

• experience a tea tasting of local plants

• making and taking home an herbal tea blend

• materia medica of one plant and a botanical note card with plant info and lore

• connection with your community, plus much more! 

About the Instructor:

Corey MacDonald is an herbalist who delights in talking about plants, making plant medicine and spending time in nature. She owns Red Root & Co, an herbal products company making botanical goods for health & wellness, cooking and beverages, and she has a clinical herbal practice, Herbalist & Herb, where she meets with clients. Corey completed the three year clinical herbal training program at Sacred Plant Traditions and continues her herbal education with workshops and courses.  She seeks ways to increase herbal medicine accessibility in her community, and, for Corey, coming together in community and friendship to share the essence of the botanical world, in its infinite expression, is her true joy. 

Class Cancellations and Absence

Refunds minus a $20 processing fee can be issued until 14 days before the start of the first session. Our class pricing largely depends on a certain number of participants, therefore after the 14 day window, we cannot offer refunds. We also cannot offer refunds for missed classes within the series of classes. 

Class policies

If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us at least 14 days prior to the date of the first class. You may cancel by email (redrootco@gmail.com). We will refund your fee minus a $20 processing fee. If you cancel with less than 14 day’s notice, we cannot refund, out of respect to our teachers and fellow participants enrolled in the class. 

There may be an occasion where we need to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded your full enrollment fee.  If we offer a reschedule date and you are unable to attend, we will offer you a full refund.

Minimum Enrollment, Missed Classes & Weather 

Classes may be canceled if they do not meet a minimum enrollment. Participants will be notified before the first session and they will receive a full refund. Refunds cannot be given for missed classes. The Harrisonburg City school closings for inclement weather will be our guide to cancelling classes. If the schools are closed, our classes will be closed as well. Please check our website or social media for the most up-to-date information. If you are enrolled in a class, we will also send you an email to let you know whether your class is still happening.