Foundations of Herbalism -
Nine-Month Program
NOTE: The 2010 WEEKEND Foundations is FULL.
We are now accepting applications for 2011.
For those who want to deepen their relationship with plants, Kathleen's Foundations class is just the thing. From the intention-setting circle of the first class to the many times spent in the yard getting to know plants for food and healing to Kathleen's ability to cultivate the space and quietude needed for self-reflection, I cannot think of a better way to go. Our work over the last nine months has led me to pursue herbal studies as a way of being in the world, not just for the sake of medicine or even food but for the soul and spirit. Who knew the call would be so strong and I would be preparing for Clinic.
L.G. Annapolis
 This is the heart and soul of our teachings here at SPT. These programs are for those wishing to help their friends and families maintain health, deepen their plant knowledge or begin the training as a community herbalist. The curriculum is dynamic, contemplative and provides a sense of community as we move through the seasons learning each step of the process. The two formats for this course of study is either one weekend per month beginning March of 2010 and beginning September 13, 2011, we will meet every Tuesday for nine months.
We begin with learning how to listen to the landscape before we even make a change in the garden. We learn Stephen Buhner’s Deep Diagnostic work as well as other techniques for working directly with the land. We then move to permaculture & biodynamic practices to see that medicine is borne of the soil and the environment. Herbalists are synonymous with eco activists as we tend and steward all places to protect the medicines. We will learn the nature of nature – ours as well as our gardens, fields and meadows. In June we will take a field trip to Southern Virginia Herbals, home and herb farm of Robbie Wooding. We will see woods grown goldenseal, ginseng and other woodland medicinals and experience the challenges, possibilities and enchantment of living the tradition of the land.
We will study the organ systems and their anatomy, physiology and basic functioning. We will focus on Western definitions of body systems with a major focus being constitutional language of Eclectics and contemporary teachers such as Michael Moore, Matthew Wood and others. We will follow the seasons learning the language of Traditional Chinese Medicine as it relates to the changes that are affected by moving through the wheel of the year.
Both Programs, Day Foundations as well as Weekend Foundations, will cover the same material. Please see the descriptions below for differences and view sample curriculums. Topic covered are the following:
Anatomy & Physiology
Western as well as energetic models
Field Work
Plant ID
Wildcraft (harvest) techniques and ethics
Gardening
Permaculture Basics
Sowing from Seed
Planting methods
Harvest and tending the garden
Apothecary Practices
Tincturing
Teas
Cosmetics
Compresses, poultices, fomentations
Oils, salves, creams
Nourishment Food ways
Fermentation
Bone broths
Wild foods
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Nine-Month Weekend Foundations
The 2010 Weekend Foundations is FULL.
We are now accepting applications for 2011 March - November.
This program will include lunch both days and overnight accommodations for Saturday evening. Those traveling from a distance are welcome to stay Friday evening for an additional fee of $15. There are limited work/study positions available and these usually go very quickly. Positions are for cooks and gardeners.
Tuition is $2100 and that includes all materials. Deposit: $250.
Dates for 2010 are the third weekend of every month except for August as Kathleen is teaching at the North East Women’s Conference the third weekend.
Weekend Dates for class of 2011:
March 19-20
April 16-17
May 21-22
June 18-19
July 15-16
August 19-20
September 16-17
October 14-15
November 19-20
Weekend Dates for current full class of 2010:
March 20 – 21
April 17 – 18
May 15 – 16
June 19 – 20
July 17 – 18
August 13 – 14
September 18 – 19
October 16 – 17
November – 20 – 21
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Online registration via Paypal now available!
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Nine Month Day Foundations
Applications are being accepted for 2011.
Tuition is $2800. Deposit: $250.
There are limited work/study positions available and these usually go very quickly.
Dates: This program runs on Tuesdays from 9:30 am – 3pm and will begin September 13, 2011 and end May 15, 2012. This program is slightly longer than the Weekend format and offers more field trips and Reiki I
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Note: There is a 3% processing fee added for online registration to the Day Foundations Program. |
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