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The Herbal Apprentice
An in-depth learning experience exploring ecosystem health through herbal practice.
The Herbal Apprentice
Designed by Taj Scicluna & Willow Herbnerd
Facilitated by Taj Scicluna
The Herbal Apprentice is here to assist the process of remembering – to remember our roots, the old ways that live in our bones, the practices that tie us to our ancestors, and the celebration of ethnobotany; the relationship between people and plants.
This course has been designed for our love of the botanical, and all who rely upon it. We will draw attention to less human-centric ways of approaching herbalism, through an ecological lens, to focus not only on the plants we are using for medicine, but the insects and animals which they are in symbiosis with.
This course was created for those who do not necessarily want to be clinicians in Australia, which requires and extensive Bachelor degree, or for those who wish to add more of a hands-on and traditional approach to their existing studies.
This Course runs on Fridays from 7th March to 9th May, 10am – 3pm. Please note there is no class on 18/4 and 25/4 due to public holidays.
About this course
The Course is broken up into 8 Modules, for the 8 weeks of study.
Each module is broken into 3 parts; Foundational Component and a Medicine Making Component, with bonus Gardening components.
This is to give a well rounded grassroots herbalism approach, as well as to break up the sessions with different topics and hands-on activities.
The Herbal Apprentice is our complete intermediate Herbalism program, in this course, you will receive all of the Foundational Herbalism units, which will help you understand the true patterns of Herbalism.
Modules
Week 1
Foundational Component: Energetics
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Infused Oils
Bonus Component: Botanical Animism
Week 2
Foundational Component: Foundational Actions
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Infused Vinegars
Bonus Component: Herbal Harvesting
Week 3
Foundational Component: Language and terminology
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Syrups
Bonus Component: Herbal Harvest Timeline
Week 4
Foundational Component: Herbal Actions & Body Systems
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Tinctures
Week 5
Foundational Component: Understanding Common Ailments
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Topical Applications
Week 6
Foundational Component: Introduction to Constituents
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Salves
Bonus Component: Plant Walk
Week 7
Foundational Component: Case Studies for Common Ailments
Medicine Making Component: Herbal Incense
Bonus Component: Distillation & Plant Alchemy Intro
Week 8
Foundational Component: Community Herbalism
Medicine Making Component: The Medicine Wheel
Bonus Component: Where to From Here
Meet your trainer
Botanical educator Taj Scicluna aims to inspire and educate people to live more nourishing and sustainable lifestyles using permaculture awareness and compassion.
Through permaculture education and sustainable services such as permaculture design and the creation of delicious ornamental edible gardens, Taj aims to nurture diversity and protect ecology.
Is the Course right for me?
Designed for both beginners and those wanting to deepen their personal practice as a Herbalist or Naturopath, this course has been designed to provide an introduction to:
– Understanding plants through lenses of both folklore and science, giving a grounding in basic botany, phytochemistry and physiology as well as guidance to intuitively work with plants.
– Developing a relationship with plant medicine that is not primarily extractive, focusing on regenerative medicinal systems that can empower people and communities and repair ecosystems
If you are interested in true wholistic Herbalism, approaching this lifestyle with an aim to care for ecosystems, as well as individuals, this course is for you!
Course Specifics
What will I learn?
- How to determine plant properties using your senses
- Skills to start understanding the way plants can assist people
- Explore botanical and herbal terminology to further future study and better understand resources
- Create hand-crafted herbal remedies at home, with a focus on locally sourced and grown herbs for both potency and ecological conservation
- Gain knowledge of herbal properties, uses and applications
- Case study skills that you will leave the course with, harnessing the ability to assist loved ones with common & safe herbs
- Explore intuitive ways of understanding plants, cultivating a sense of trust in our ability to work with plants and empower ourselves
What will I receive?
- Immersive herbal education
- Herbal Gift Bag with Medicine Jars & Labels for the 8 weeks
- A Hand-crafted Herbal Remedy each week
- Full 28page Course Workbook and additional resources
- Access to a Herbal Community
- Exercises to deepen Herbalism knowledge and practice
- 15% off Botanical Education Knowledge Cards used in Course
What should I bring?
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Secateurs
- Garden trowel
Terms and conditions
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