DIY Herbalism: Single Class Drop-In
✴︎Join us for a hands-on herbal experience. Only 4 spots per class.

For the first time ever, we’re opening up a few single class spots in our seasonal DIY Herbalism Program. Normally, this is a full 9-month commitment, but this year we’re offering a rare chance to join us for just one class at a time.

You can now drop in for the dates that resonate with you most, whether you're curious about a specific topic or simply craving a morning immersed in the plants.

Each class is a blend of learning, creating, and connecting with both the plants and each other. You’ll explore herbal traditions, get to know a featured plant family, and work hands-on with herbal preparations. Every student goes home with something we’ve either made together or demonstrated in class, plus the knowledge to keep going on your own.

✹ Choose your class date(s) from the dropdown when adding to cart
✹ Everything you need is included
✹ Space is limited to 4 drop-in spots per class date.

What to Expect

✹ Time to connect with the plants through your senses—tasting, smelling, touching, and observing
✹ Guided teaching on seasonal topics and traditional herbal knowledge
✹ A live demo or hands-on activity in every class
✹ A handmade herbal preparation to take home
✹ Plenty of space for questions, discussion, and exploration

2025 Class Dates and Topics

April 26
We’ll open the season by exploring the foundations of herbal energetics—how herbs act in the body based on their temperature, moisture, and intensity—and how to work with degrees of action for deeper healing. You’ll get to know the powerful and common plants in the Brassicaceae and Lamiaceae families, and we’ll dive into spring tonics and alteratives that support gentle seasonal detox. You’ll also learn how to make vibrant herbal vinegars using wild and cultivated plants.
Take-home project: Herbal-infused vinegar

May 17
This class focuses on external herbal applications for skin healing and body support—salves, poultices, oils, baths, and compresses. We’ll explore the Asteraceae plant family and their long history of topical use. You’ll learn to infuse oils and turn them into effective healing salves. We’ll also touch on plant communication and how to listen more deeply.
Take-home project: Healing salve

June 21
In the heart of summer, we’ll explore the Rosaceae family—rose, hawthorn, raspberry leaf, and more. These plants are known for their affinity with the heart, circulation, and emotional well-being, as well as their astringent and toning properties. We’ll cover harvesting and preservation techniques, and demonstrate how to make tinctures and elixirs. A guided plant walk will help you deepen your connection with the plants in their peak season.
Take-home project: Tincture

July 19
This class centers on subtle plant medicines and emotional support. You’ll learn how to make and work with flower essences, which capture the energetic and emotional qualities of a plant. We’ll also explore the Apiaceae family, known for its aromatic and digestive properties, and discuss the benefits of herbal foot baths as a calming and restorative practice. If weather and time allow, we may also head outside for a plant walk.
Take-home project: Flower essence

August 16
In this class, we’ll focus on practical herbal first aid and how to create your own home remedy kit. You’ll learn what to use for common scrapes, burns, stings, and other everyday concerns, using safe and effective plant-based options. We’ll make an herbal cream together and explore the Fabaceae plant family, which includes many nourishing and supportive herbs. If time allows, we may also take a plant walk.
Take-home project: Herbal cream

September 13
This class introduces herbal formulation—how to combine herbs skillfully for targeted support. We’ll study the moistening, soothing Malvaceae family and learn to craft herbal bitters for digestion and vitality. We’ll make a batch of bitters together and explore how to tailor your own formulas. If time allows, we may also take a plant walk.
Take-home project: Herbal bitters

October 11
We’ll close the season with preparations for winter wellness. Learn about herbs that support the immune system, how to harvest roots, and how to make potent herbal syrups. This is the perfect time to stock your home apothecary with remedies to carry you through the colder months.
Take-home project: Elderberry syrup

Details

Location
Areté’s renovated barn studio in historic Unionville, PA (near Kennett Square).
The exact address is shared after registration since this is a private residence.

Time
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM

Tuition
$120 per class
All materials included

Spots Available
Only 4 drop-in spots per class date

For more information about our 9 month DIY Herbalism Program go HERE.

Please note that classes are non-refundable.

About Your Instructor:

April Coburn is a clinical herbalist, teacher, and formulator living in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. She has taught beginning and advanced herbal medicine making in her community for the past ten years. Her clinical practice focuses on helping folks struggling with peri and post menopausal issues and empowering them to embrace menopause as a transformative and empowering life experience.

Additional Notes:

Please provide your primary email address when registering! This is how we’ll be in communication. All students will receive an email with our address and class details, so keep an eye out!

For more information or questions, contact: Lauren@areteherbs.com

By registering for this class, you consent to possible photo and video use in our marketing and social media content.

*For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.