Make & Take: Intro to Herbal Medicine

Step into the world of herbal medicine and learn how to harness the healing power of plants in this hands-on workshop! Led by Melonie Sherman, former Executive Director of Crabtree Farms and an experienced herbalist, this class offers a practical introduction to crafting your own herbal remedies.

What You’ll Learn:

• Explore foundational herbal medicine-making techniques
• Discover how to create a variety of preparations, including tinctures, capsules, flower essences, poultices, and more
• Gain insight into the healing properties of herbs and their practical applications for both internal and topical use

What You’ll Take Home: Each participant will craft at least one personalized herbal remedy to take home, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue their herbal journey.

Why Attend? This workshop is perfect for beginners and budding herbalists who want to explore the art of herb crafting in a fun and interactive setting.

About the Facilitator

Melonie Sherman, herbalist and passionate advocate for natural wellness, shares her knowledge and experience in herbal medicine-making to inspire others to explore the healing power of plants. As she winds down her 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership, most recently as Executive Director of Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, Melonie is focused on continuing her path of life-long learning and discovery as a mentee and student of various herbalists. Through learning, teaching, explorative medicine-making and community building, she continues to weave an interconnected web of sharing the wisdom of the plants. During a 2008 break from her nonprofit leadership roles, Melonie pursued her love for holistic skincare by studying Aesthetics at the prestigious Aveda Institute in Washington, D.C. Her journey has since expanded to include formulating herbal remedies for wellness and skincare and earning an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023.

Please contact Chloé Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: cwatts@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.

Please Note: Sometimes, we don’t make the ticket minimum, therefore, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you!

Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund, please email Chloé Watts: cwatts@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else.