The focus of this workshop is on making topical creams for therapeutic use using herbs and other natural substances.
The workshop will include both lecture and demonstration of how to prepare medicinal creams. It will cover all aspects of the process of making medicinal creams using only natural ingredients, including:
* Different methods for preparing creams.
* Understanding emulsification.
* Herbs used in medicinal creams.
* Using infused oils, teas, and tinctures.
* Adding Bach flowers, homeopathics, essential oils, and other remedies to creams.
* The healing properties of different base oils.
* Storage and preservation of creams.
* Jars and equipment.
* Comparison with other types of topical preparations.
Date: Saturday, March 15, 10 am to 5 pm.
Location: You can attend this workshop either in person at Living Earth School of Herbalism in Maple, Ontario, or through Zoom. There is a $20 material fee for those attending in person.
Cost: In person: $100, Zoom: $80. In-person space is limited, so register early!
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
Registration: Living Earth School. When you click this link, you will be taken to the Living Earth School Online website. You will need to create a new account if you don’t have one already. The instructions on creating an account are on the right hand side of the entry page under “Is this your first time here?” Creating an account is quick and easy! If you have any problems creating an account, contact Talise at talise@livingearthschool.ca.