HERE IT IS!!! I've had so many requests for this years schedule that I stayed up late getting it ready!! It is posted here but will morph into the post scroll so it is also posted ABOVE in HERB CLASSES. Please contact me with questions or comments. :) See you in class.
Class Schedule 2018
As a general rule I suspend classes a few times a year to accommodate my
other life: Spring (busy planting) December (busy preparing for the celebration
of our Lord) and January (short days and too cold).
Otherwise we always have something going on in the classroom (inside or
out).
Classes at:
Rocky Creek Valley
Farm
37009 W. 156th St Rayville
Summer/Fall 2018
10 am to noon approx.
FEES: MOST classes are $20 each or two classes for $35 if
registered at the same time. Some classes are $10.
PRE-REGISTRATION APPRECIATED. This helps me in preparing
your handouts and assures you a place to sit!! Some classes have optional
“Make and Takes” which vary in cost according the class—usually between $5 and
$10
.
THE RESPIRATORY REMEDY CLASS IS $115.
PAY HERE: Paypal
buttons on the right side of the page.
Sorry,
NO REFUNDS;
if you cancel you are given class credit to use on any other class of the same
value.
As always, if you have taken a class before, you can take it again for free
but you will not get another handout. And if you take 3 classes in one
calendar year, the 4th class is half off.
Rain checks
(NO
REFUNDS) for inclement weather (for outside classes like weed walks.)
Classes with Make ‘n Take have additional fees.
REGISTRATION/
payment: Pay Pal buttons on the right side of the page OR by mail,
email or phone.
ONLY THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE THE DAY
OF CLASS WILL RECEIVE HARD COPIES OF THE HANDOUTS. If you come to
class and have not previously registered you will be EMAILED the class handouts.
In other words—I make as many handouts as I have people registered.
Also,
ONLY THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE THE DAY
OF CLASS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE” MAKE AND TAKE”. I
prepare as many Make and Takes” as I have people signed up for them.
TIME: Most classes are 2 hrs long --add an additional 20-30 minutes
if you sign up for “Make and Take” unless the Make and Take is a kit, then it
will only be 10-15 minutes longer as you will assemble the kit at home.
Kids classes – 90 minutes.
Sat 5/26 FARM FAIR 10 am to 4 pm
This is our semi-annual plant sale with free mini-classes,
activities and Farm Store.
Sat 6/9 Spring Weed Walk I $20 10 am to noon
This class covers 11 plants. This is a WALK-ABOUT-THE FARM. Dress appropriately!
You will be taking plants home with you with instructions on how to use them.
Sat 7/7 Soap Class
$20 10 am to noon Make a batch of soap to take home.
Sat 8/4 Soap Class
$20 10 am to noon Make a batch of soap to take home.
Sat 8/18 Elderberry Solutions
$20 10 am to noon
Elderberries are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties
which supports and strengthens the immune system and the respiratory
system.
Elderberry remedies are also
excellent for use by children. You will spend time in the classroom (studying),
in the field (harvesting) and in the lab (making remedies).
Wear clothing suitable for walking in
weeds.
(long sleeves, pants and boots
preferable).
$5 materials fee to cover
remedy ingredients/jar.
Please register
in advance in insure everyone will have class materials.
Sat 9/8 Winter Remedy $10 10 am to noon
Get ready...it's time to make the potion!! This handy-dandy herbal mix will help keep the flu's, achoooos and blues away this winter.
My family wouldn't even try to make it through icy temps, howling wind and falling snow without this folk remedy. It's easy. It's inexpensive. It's effective.
Please register before class so there will be enough materials (herbs, jar, vinegar, handout recipe for 2 other winter remedies) for everyone.
Sat 9/29
Weed Workshop II
– Roots $20 10 am to noon
Mark your calendar; grab your gloves; find your pen/paper; it's time to the
get to the bottom of things during our annual autumn herb root class. We will
go on an outdoor digging expedition--weather permitting—for dandelion, burdock,
horseradish, poke and elecampane. We will explore how these herbs can have a
positive effect on your health and also how to make them into remedies.
Optional herb kits available--$5 - $10.
Mon 10/8 and Wed 11/7
BOTH CLASSES AT 2:30 PM
Respiratory Remedy Class
This was formerly called the Plague* Remedy Class.
This is a two-part class: October 8 and November 7. Oct 8 is a
compounding class/Nov 7 is a decanting class. On 10/8 we will be
compounding two separate tinctures (A SET) which are good for various ailments
such as flue, colds, pneumonia and all manner of respiratory issues but which
are specifically formulated to counteract the plague*. These two
tinctures-formula 1 and formula 2, are a "set" and must be used
together.
The 2 tinctures are made with nine herbs in a menstruum of Everclear.
The herbal actions are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-pyretic, anti-viral,
anti-oxidant, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, alterative,
vulnerary, antispasmodic, hypotensive, febrifuge, carminative, astringent,
hemostat, diuretic, expectorant, anodyne, mucilaginous and cholagogue.
The herbs are beneficial for the respiratory, immune, lymphatic, endocrine,
circulatory, nervous, digestive and cardio-vascular systems. They support the
liver, kidney, bladder and entire alimentary canal. They are high in
mineral and nutrient content. I can’t say enough about the healing properties
of the combined herbs.
One set is for one person for 10-11 days.
Each person will receive
ELEVEN SETS.
This class is open to
TEN PEOPLE. The cost of the class is $115
per person.
This covers all your herbs, the menstruum (Everclear) to
make the tinctures and the jars.
After compounding the herbs on 10-8 you will LEAVE THE TINCTURES AT THE FARM
to macerate. It must remain in the quart jars for four weeks—from one new moon
to the next. During this time I will tend them by monitoring
the temperature/light control, shaking/stirring them daily and bringing them
out of the dark and into the light at the proper time.
The second part of the class is on 10/8 at which time we will decant the
tinctures (straining out the herbs) and you will be taking them home
in your
quart jars. If you wish to put your tinctures in dropper bottles,
they will be available for purchase or you may bring some with you.
ENROLL NOW as the class is limited to only
10 people. Your money must
be paid by
Mon 9-17 If it is not, you will be dropped and I will go to
the next person in line.
Summary: Enroll now TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. $115 due no
later than 9-17
Formulating Class 10-8 2:30 pm --leave tinctures at farm
Decanting Class 11-7 2:30 pm--take home tinctures
Call, email or private message me with questions. :)
*Of course, we have no way of knowing how well the remedy will work for the
plague as none of us has actually experienced it. But, the herbs used are
very potent healers and will work for respiratory issues.
Sat 10/13 Homesteading:
Soap Saturday
Soap is not only
an integral part of emergency preparedness it is essential for our
day-to-day living.
$10 for class
(everything you need supplied) OR Bring your own:
-
oils
(olive, coconut, lard, coco butter, etc)
-
molds
(cheese boxes, tupperware, pringles cans, be imaginative!)
-
any
additives such as essential oils, fragrance, color, goat milk.
-
Gloves,
eye protection (I do have these if you forget)
You can buy
sodium hydroxide (lye) from me: .16 per oz or $5.13 for 32 oz
bottle.
We will start at
9:30 am – allow 60-90
minutes.
Soap cured by 11/15 Please REGISTER
if possible – LIMITED SPACE.
Sat Tue 11/3 Herbal
Antibiotics/Making Remedies $20 10 am to noon
Germs can run through a generation in 20 minutes. Is it any wonder
that they develop resistance to antibiotics so quickly? Learn about herbs
natural antibiotic properties, which ones do what, how you can use them and how
you can make them. Instruction on making herbal remedies: salves,
tinctures, liniments. Optional make and take: $5 - $10
Sat 12/1
DIY – Home
$20 10 am to noon
Don’t you just get tired of all those chemicals in your cleaning products?
And the anti-bacterial products are just contributing to the world-wide issue
of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Come learn many natural solutions for
home care--makes great gifts!! Optional make and take: $5-$10