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Winter BWH 2022 grads

Beginning With Herbs

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 6 customer ratings
(6 customer reviews)

$435.00

with Allison Poklemba + Jessica Shepherd

The place to start for beginning your herbal journey, deepening your understanding of medicine making, or inspiring your continued work with our plant allies

January 11, 2023 – March 8, 2023

Location | Humboldt Herbals Classroom, Old Town Eureka, CA

  • Class meets eight Wednesday evenings 6-8pm
  • Plus two 10am-Noon Saturday Herb Walks

This class is a prerequisite for the 10 Month Herbal Studies Program (next session begins February 11, 2023 and can be taken concurrently)

Limited scholarships are available for BIPOC, students, elders, and/or those experiencing economic hardship. Email allison@dandelionherb.com for details.

Taking this class for a 2nd time? Use code HERBNERD at checkout for 10% off!

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Description

Learn the foundations of making and using your own herbal medicine.
This class engages all your senses in a hands-on approach to learning:

  • Medicine making techniques
  • Herbal First Aid
  • Identification and use of common wild herbs 
  • Herbal remedies for common imbalances
  • The art of creating herbal formulas
  • How to enjoy wild foods

Our Syllabus (.pdf)
Tuition includes samples of an abundant variety of products we will craft together

  • January 11 – Introduction to the healing ways of plants + the art of tea preparation
  • January 18 – Herbal Oils + Salves: preparation and use
  • January 21 – Herb Walk at Dandelion Herbal Center, Kneeland
  • January 25 –Tinctures + Liniments: preparation and use
  • February 1 – Building Herbal Formulas
  • February 4 – Herb Walk in Trinidad
  • February 8 – Herbal First Aid, Poultices, and Fomentations
  • February 15 – Herbal First Aid continued + Herbal Pill and “Goo” preparation
  • March 1 – Herbs for common imbalances + Syrup and Shrub preparation
  • March 8 – Herbs for common imbalances continued + Herbal First Aid Kits

Ask Questions
Contact Allison: allison@dandelionherb.com, 707-407-5617

Registration Form
Please complete this quick form when you register so we can learn a bit more about you before class.

About Your Teachers

Allison Poklemba and wakameAllison Poklemba is a teacher, botanist, herbalist, environmental educator, Co-director of Dandelion Herbal Center, founder of Backcountry Press, artist, mother, friend, and always curious student of nature. She has been concocting potions since childhood and teaching at Dandelion Herbal Center since 2002 — she also carries a special place in her heart just for seaweed.

JESSICA SHEPHERD

Jessica Shepherd is Co-director of Dandelion Herbal Center. She has been working as a Community Herbalist at Humboldt Herbals since 2004 while also teaching a myriad of classes and pursuing extensive studies and certifications in the field of Aromatherapy, including distillation. She has developed successful herbal product lines, top-selling tea blends, created an award-winning recipe published in the book Fire Cider, and has been teaching at Dandelion Herbal Center since 2015.

6 reviews for Beginning With Herbs

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Kristen (verified owner) – March 12, 2022

    This class is one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. I can honestly say my life has changed in such a magical way after taking this course. Allison and Jessica are so beautiful, so educated, and so much fun to learn with. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who has felt even a tickle of curiosity or connection to plant medicine. It is worth every penny, there’s no monitory value that can compare to what you gain from this course. The friendships made and knowledge shared is priceless. I’m looking forward to taking the 10 month program next year.

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Tina (verified owner) – March 29, 2022

    The class with Allison and Jessica was wonderful. I took this class with Jane many years ago and wanted a refresher, and also to support and learn from these two experienced and respected herbalists. I was thrilled that it was an in-person class, & everything felt safe and welcoming. It’s so much fun to be with like-minded people who love and connect with plants. This is an excellent beginners or refresher class. The culmination of the class is we made our own herbal first aid kits. I’m happy and relieved to have this in my cabinet ready to go when needed. I wouldn’t mind taking an herb class every week, I loved it so much.

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jess – November 30, 2022

    what an awesome class!! such a beautiful introduction to herbalism and the practical magic that goes into working with plants. jessica and allison are wonderfully diverse in their approach and knowledge and it is a gift to get to study and learn with them! super inspiring.. 10/10 would do it again!

    • Allison Poklemba – November 30, 2022

      Thank you, Jess! You brought so much joy to our class — excited to share time in the Ten Month with you!

  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Aubrey (verified owner) – December 5, 2022

    Making the decision to take the 8 week beginning herbalism was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The instructors Allison and Jessica brought lovely, unique, and well experienced perspectives to the class. Their assistant Sarah was also a comical joy and pleasure to have with us. The two hours a week didn’t feel like enough and it was VERY clear just a couple classes in that I would be committing to the upcoming 10 month course as well. I feel more called, interested and connected to the plants and am thankful to have been guided by these lovely & inspiring herbalists.

    • Allison Poklemba – December 9, 2022

      Thank you, Aubrey! Love your creativity. We can’t wait to see what you concoct next!

  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    Ashley (verified owner) – December 5, 2022

    This class was a 12 out of 10. The teachers and students made it feel like our little Wednesday home. In fact, every Wednesday since the class ended I wish I was still going. We learned a tremendous amount but it never felt overwhelming. You can participate outside of class in terms of trying to make things on your own as much or as little as you want so I highly recommend this class no matter what is going on in your life. It was a positive experience in every way. The two herb walks were a blast and you walk away feeling knowledgeable and excited to delve deeper and share the info with others. You also get samples of everything we make in class. I use the salve we made daily. When I look back on this experience it makes me smile in every way. Wouldn’t change a thing.

    • Allison Poklemba – December 9, 2022

      Such a pleasure to have you as part of our class community, Ashley!

  6. Rated 5 out of 5

    Stacey (verified owner) – December 8, 2022

    This class should just be fundamental experience for all people! Jessica and Allison gift you practical day to day knowledge on how to care for yourself and your loved ones in a straightforward and holistic way that honors plants and people. The classes are warm and inviting — and quickly you find yourself among friends. Jessica and Allison offer a really beautiful balance of hard science and mystery, spirituality and practicality. There isn’t a single reason not to take the class. Just be careful because you’ll want to take the 10 Month!

    • Allison Poklemba – December 9, 2022

      Yes! Agree 100%. I do wish all folks had these fundamental tools for caring for themselves and their loved one. So glad you could join us, Stacey!

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For Class 2 in this 10-part series we learned sooooo many ways to work with oils and crafted the most *delicious* healing salve.

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Seriously, all: The love for our plant allies and eagerness to learn more about them that you expressed is super inspiring for us. Wish we could offer you all a free class pass!

We do have a few spots left in our winter session (Jan 11 - March 8), which will usher us surely and soundly into SPRING here on California’s North Coast.

Scholarships of tuition discounted by 10% are available to BIPOC, students, elders, and those experiencing economic hardship. Just be in touch.

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Dates: Jan. 11 to March 8, 2023

When: 8 Wednesday evenings (6-8pm) PLUS 2 Saturday Herb Walks (10-noon on 1/21 + 2/4)

Location: Old Town Eureka, CA

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