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
Topics: Herbal energetics, degrees of action, Brassicaceae and Lamiaceae plant families, spring tonics and alteratives, herbal vinegars (demo)
Take-home project: Herbal-infused vinegar

May 17
Topics: Asteraceae family, external herbal applications (poultices, salves, baths, oils, compresses), infused oils and salves (demo), plant communication
Take-home project: Healing salve

June 21
Topics: Rosaceae family, harvesting and preserving, tinctures and elixirs (demo), plant walk
Take-home project: Tincture

July 19
Topics: Flower essences (presentation and demo), herbal foot baths, Apiaceae family, optional plant walk
Take-home project: Flower essence

August 16
Topics: Fabaceae family, herbal creams (demo), herbal first aid, and building your own herbal first aid kit, optional plant walk
Take-home project: Herbal cream

September 13
Topics: Malvaceae family, formulation basics, herbal bitters, making bitters together, optional plant walk
Take-home project: Herbal bitters

October 11
Topics: Herbs for cold and flu season, root harvest, herbal syrups (demo)
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.