Apprenticeships
Immerse your heart & soul in the exhilarating world of herbs!
The seasonal cycles here are exceptional. Winter is sparkling white, roots are waiting deep below the earth. In Spring, new shoots poke up from the earth, the lilacs & forsythia bloom; we begin work in the garden. Summer is abundant with fresh herbs, weeds, vegetables & bright fragrant flowers. We are busy planting, harvesting, wildcrafting. The Fall brings us pumpkins & roots to harvest, herbs to dry, wreaths of sage & lavender. Learn by immersing yourself in the green world of plants, reclaiming your ancient roots.
Forego the conventional, disconnected learning paths for an experiential journey through:
🌿Hands-on Garden Work: Engage directly with the earth, learning to plant, tend, and harvest medicinal herbs.
🌿Herbal Medicine Making: Craft your own herbal remedies, from tincturesto salves.
🌿Botanical Studies: Dive deep into plant identification, herbal energetics, and the medicinal uses of herbs.
🌿Sustainable Living Practices: Embrace the rhythms of nature and integrate them into your daily life.
🌿Community Engagement: Connect with a network of aspiring herbalists and practitioners, sharing knowledge and experiences.Herbal Medicine
About the Apprenticeship Program
AS YOU SEEK GROWTH IN YOUR HERBAL PRACTICE…
Do you find yourself yearning for a deeper connection to nature?
Because…
🌿 You crave hands-on experience with plants
🌿 You seek to deepen your understanding of herbal medicine
🌿 You desire a sustainable lifestyle aligned with nature's cycles
🌿 You're looking for a supportive community of like-minded individuals
🌿 Or you aim to turn your passion for plants into a purposeful vocation
We are here for you.
The Blazing Star Herbal Apprenticeship is…
A pathway to profound personal and professional growth
An opportunity to learn from experienced herbalists and a supportive community
A blend of traditional wisdom, practical experience, and creative expression
Our Apprenticeship Program offers an immersive approach to mastering herbalism.
A certificate of study for 200 hours of Herbal Studies will be awarded once the course and course projects have been completed and the hours have been met.
Topics Covered
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Shamanism, Indigenous Healing, Traditional Medicine, Wise Woman Tradition, Science, The Witch
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How we communicate with plants, Plant Meditation, Doctrine of Signatures
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Food and Nutrition, Self Nourishment and Understanding, Seasonal Medicine
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Tastes, Vitalism, Energetics of Disease, Chakras
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Books, Tools, Organizations, Resources, Understanding Herbal Actions
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Water Based, Oil Based, Spirit Based, Honey Based, Vinegar Based
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Profiles of 64 Western Herbs, 10 Chinese Herbs, 10 Ayuervedic Herbs Sea Weeds, Mushrooms
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Growing from Seeds, Propegating, Seeds Saving, Optimal Harvest Times, Design, Gardening by the Moon
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Photography, Drawing, Watercolor, Pressing
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Chronic Vs Acute Conditions, Family Health, First Aid
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United Plant Savers, Global Survey, Gratitude, Medicinal and Edible Mushrooms, Field Identification, Sustainability
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Ceremonial Uses of herbs, Medicine Wheels, Earth Awareness, The Four Directions, Animal Allies
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Facial, Skin, Hair, Body Care and Pampering!
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History of important food, trade and medicine plants
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Nourishment and Support for the nervous, digestive, immune, respiratory, reproductive, cardiovascular, urinary and muscular systems
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Water ceremony and energetics
“The apprenticeship is a dream incubator. Many of us find ourselves quite literally living our dreams. Do you dream of plants, better health, healing yourself or others, farming, making, community? If so, this could be a pathway to those dreams. You will be expertly guided and supported by others.” Lisa Bassi, 2016
Cost for the 2024 Apprenticeship is $2250.
$250 non-refundable deposit holds your space (followed by 10 Monthly payments of $200).
Apprenticeship dates for 2024:
BEGINS TUESDAY APRIL 23RD - MID FEB 2025
meets Tuesdays 10-3pm
Along with your deposit, please fill out this application form.