ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Fitness & Wellness

Event Overview

About the Series: Interested in crafting your own herbal medicine for overall health and wellbeing, but have no idea when to begin? Overwhelmed by trying to learn which plants to use for what and how to best prepare them? This education series serves simplify the process of herbal medicine making by offering hands on experience and personal guidance, focusing on one topic at a time.  

About the Class: In this class we will learn all about making liquid herbal extracts (tinctures) using fresh plant material. In addition to written and verbal instruction, information on a variety of plant types and uses will also be provided. Students will leave with the hands on experience of making handmade tincture of their choice. This course includes all materials to make your own 2 oz. tincture. Additional supplies and premade tincture may be purchased day of, depending on availability.

Please consider coming 10-15 minutes early to go over waiver and get settled. Water and sunscreen will be provided. As this event is outdoors, please check back day-of to make sure that it has not been moved or canceled due to extreme weather conditions.

About the Instructor: Katya Herb, owner of Fecund (fek'und): Herbal Products, has been studying and working with wild and cultivated plants for several years. Inspired by her interest in creating plant based health and beauty care products, she seeks to share her knowledge with others while cultivating and furthering her own understanding of all things plant related.

About the host: The Cooperation Operation is a community organization that transforms vacant land into spaces for educational and economic empowerment in Chicago’s neighborhood of Pullman.

Notes about accessibility: While the gardening space itself is accessible, the road leading to it is unpaved and the porta-potty on site is not wheelchair compatible. The walk will accommodate the abilities of those attending. Please feel free to message Fecund (fek'und): to make any special arrangements before the event. Additionally, the space is prone to experiencing harsh weather conditions such as full sun and high wind. Exposure to irritating plants, smells, and insects are possible.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

All materials to make a 2 oz. tincture from fresh plant material included.

Location