Introduction to Herbal Balms

Join us for a hands-on introduction to herbal balms. This gentle, beginner-friendly workshop is for people with very little or no experience with herbs or balm making.  

Please note: To help create space for those currently underrepresented in horticulture and herbal education this event is for people who identify as Black, Brown, Person of Colour or Global Majority. 

Together we'll explore three herbs traditionally used in herbal medicine: calendula, lavender and plantain sharing knowledge, conversation and then creating our own skin healing herbal balm to take home.

Arrival: 10:45am
Workshop: 11:00am-3:00pm

The day includes a one-hour lunch break from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and water will be provided.

What We Will Cover

Learning about herbs
Meet and learn about three herbs traditionally used to support the skin: calendula, lavender, and plantain.

Making a herbal balm
Use herb-infused oils made from plants harvested earlier in the year to create a soothing herbal balm to take home.

Mystery tea tasting
Meet a new herb through a guided tea tasting. 

To help ensure booked places are used, this workshop has a £5 booking fee. Spaces are limited and often in high demand with a waiting list. By booking a ticket, you are committing to attend or to let us know as soon as possible if your plans change so that we can offer your place to someone else. If cost is a barrier to attending, please get in touch for a free place. 

About the Facilitator

The day will be facilitated by Elise Yarde, herbalist in training and member of the Community Learning and Inclusion team at OrganicLea. 

For any questions, please contact:

elise@organiclea.org.uk

Website: eliseyarde.com