PAY IN FULL OPTION

We are delighted to unveil an exciting new chapter in your herbal journey: the Advanced Apothecary program. Following the heartwarming response to our DIY Herbalism course, we've crafted this second-year option to take your herbal knowledge to the next level. Clinical herbalist, April Coburn, will be leading this class. She has been teaching herbalism for over a decade!

What is Advanced Apothecary?

This program is thoughtfully designed for those who have completed our 9-month DIY Herbalism course, taking your skills to the next level. The curriculum offers new hands-on experiences in herbal medicine making.

In each session, you'll immerse yourself in advanced techniques like percolation, soxhlet extraction, glycerites, hydrosols, double extracts, cannabis medicine, and beyond. It's a detailed journey into the world of herbal medicine.

We'll also delve deep into essential herbal concepts - tissue states, energetics, formulation, and tongue diagnosis - equipping you with the tools to craft effective, personalized remedies.

What to Expect

Every class will culminate in crafting something magical, just like in the DIY Herbalism program. With the camaraderie of fellow budding herbalists, you'll leave each session with a newfound treasure.

This 9-month program features monthly gatherings, lasting 3 hours, starting in Spring 2024.

Who Can Join?

While conceived as an extension of our DIY Herbalism program, we extend a warm invitation to kindred spirits who've embarked on a similar foundational herbalism program elsewhere. If you possess a strong foundation in basic herbal techniques - infusions, decoctions, oils, salves, maceration tinctures, syrups, and flower essences - this advanced path is open to you. If you are not a former student of ours but feel you are ready for this course, please send an email to Lauren@areteherbs.com describing your past experience and why you wish to take this course.

​Location: Areté’s newly renovated barn studio in historic Unionville, PA (near Kennett Square — exact location will be given once registered for privacy reasons because this is a residential property)

Class Schedule: Class will meet once per month for 9 months at the same time and day for 3 hours.

Class Dates:

FRIDAY MORNING:

March 28th, 2025
April 25th, 2025
May 16th, 2025
June 20th, 2025
July 18th, 2025
Aug 15th, 2025
Sept 12th, 2025
Oct 10th, 2025
Nov 7th, 2025

*If there is enough demand, a Thursday morning OR Saturday morning session will be added. Please send Lauren an email at lauren@areteherbs.com to be added to the waitlist. Make sure to specify if Thursday or Saturday (or both) works for you.*

Class Time: Fridays 9AM-12PM

Student Max: 8 per session

Tuition Payment Options:

$1,080 Pay in full option — This is the ticket page for this option.

$1,180 Payment plan option — 5 payments of $236/month, starting immediately upon registration. Your payment will come out on the same day each month as your original date of registration. If you’d like to register for the payment plan, please select the “ADVANCED APOTHECARY PROGRAM: PAYMENT PLAN OPTION” on the shop page or go HERE.

Please note that classes are non-refundable.

About Your Instructor:

April Coburn is a clinical herbalist living and working in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. She has studied foundational herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar and Susan Hess, and clinical herbalism with Ashley Litecky Elenbaas, Thomas Easley, and Mel Kasting. In addition, April has completed herbal hydrosol and alchemy of menopause courses with Cathy Skipper, and advanced medicine making with Lisa Ganora. April teaches foundational and advanced herbal medicine-making courses and formulates handcrafted herbal medicine for clients through her private apothecary.

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Additional Notes:

Recommended Equipment: For some of the medicine making techniques taught in this class, you will need some special equipment. For the most part, these will be relatively inexpensive items such as graduated cylinders and sieves. However, the one more pricey piece of equipment that is recommended for all students to try to acquire before the start of the course is a good dehydrator (April prefers the Excalibur brand). A recommended equipment list will be provided when you register, so you can begin preparing and have everything on hand to dive right in when we begin.

Please provide your primary email address when registering! All students will receive a welcome email, 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.