Classes
Additions and changes in RED. Classes in GREY not yet open for registration.
Pre-registration is required and exact location is given once you have registered.
Many classes will repeat if there is enough interest. If a class is past or you do not get in on time, please contact us and we will let you know if another session is forming. Classes are for age 12 and up unless other wise
indicated.
DIY Health & Beauty
Spring Cleaning! Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products
Thursday April 15, 7-9pm
Instructor: Heidi Cunningham
Location: Oakland, Fruitvale
Cost: $25-50 plus $10 supply fee to be paid on day of class
According to big box stores and advertisers, we need to purchase a plethora of brightly colored bottles containing dozens of intense chemicals to effectively clean our homes. In this class we will learn the benefits and pleasure of making our own natural, yet equally effective cleaning products from just a few readily available, non-toxic ingredients.....and just in time for Spring Cleaning! We will learn to make everything we need, including window cleaner, oven cleaner, fabric softener, mold killer and furniture polish. Each participant will receive an illustrated recipe guide and will have the opportunity to make an all purpose cleaner, plus one or two others to take home.
Herbal Kitchen: Growing & Using Culinary Herbs
Sunday June 13, 6-9:30pm
Instructor: Kait Singley
Location: North Oakland
Cost: $30-50 plus $10 supply fee to be paid on day of workshop
In this class we will learn about the culinary and medicinal uses of beautiful, easy to grow herbs. Beginning in the garden, we'll discuss how to grow, harvest, dry and store the herbs, before moving into the kitchen to transform them into a variety of healthy and delectable dishes. Join Kait on a journey that will spark new ideas for working with a variety of herbs to optimize their flavor and medicinal benefits. “Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food” ~Hippocrates
Lotions and Potions: Make Your Own Herbal Beauty Products
Thursday April 29 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor Tanya Stiller
Location: West Berkeley
Cost: $30-50 plus $10 supply fee to be paid on day of class
Making your own skin care products will reduce your exposure to store-bought toxins in fancy, unnecessary packaging, allow you to make the decisions about what goes on and in your body and save you money. In this class we will learn to make nourishing, self-crafted goods using herbs and everyday household ingredients. We will learn to prepare homemade lotion, lip balm, face cream and toner, and learn how to do an herbal steam. There will be information about different oils for different skin types, which herbs are best for your skin, and which compliment other health concerns. Recipes shared can be altered to fit your needs and creativity. Discussion may include other home spa ideas.