Nw Herbs- One Day Classes

One Day Classes

Portland Community College and Chemeketa Community College

Fall 2009 began our 13th year of offering classes through Portland Community College and more recently we also began offering classes through Chemeketa Community College in Salem. These non-credit community education classes are designed for personal enrichment and development, although these classes certainly may complement an academic path or inspire a career change.

Each class is an individual one-day exploration into herbalism. By compiling a few classes together they serve as a sound introduction to the world of botanical medicine. According to your budget and interest level you might take one, a few or all of the classes offered per term and/or throughout the school year.

If you are just starting out or have been dabbling by yourself and are now ready to take a formal class we recommend that you start with the Medicinal Herbalism class. Medicinal Herbalism serves as the base or foundation class and then any of the other one-day classes will make excellent introductory electives.

Medicinal Herbalism is offered frequently, and throughout the year other classes such as Herbal Beauty, Body & Bath (fall), Aromatherapy (winter), Herbal First Aid (spring), Herbs for Women, Herbal Libations, Herbs for Winter Wellness and various Herb Walks have also been offered. For upcoming topics and dates check back here or with the college catalogues.

This is adult non-credit life enriching education however, some classes may be utilized for those seeking continuing education credits in certain fields, please check with your licensing board.

Winter Term 2010

Medicinal Herbalism

An overview of western botanical medicines its uses & practices. Students will learn the basics of how to properly make teas, tinctures and how to work with oils. Students will take samples home.

PCC Saturday January 23, 2010 10-4 SE Center

CCC Saturday February 6, 2010 10-4 Main Campus

Aromatherapy

Learn how to use essential oils for fun and wellness; it's more than just inhaling! Key concepts, blending and administering products safely and effectively will be covered. Students will take samples home. Suggested prereq: Medicinal Herbalism.

PCC Saturday February 20, 2010 10-4 SE Center

CCC Saturday March 6, 2010 10-4 Main Campus

Spring Term 2010

Medicinal Herbalism

An overview of western botanical medicines its uses & practices. Students will learn the basics of how to properly make teas, tinctures and how to work with oils. Students will take samples home.

PCC Saturday April 10, 2010 10-4 SE Center

CCC Saturday April 24, 2010 10-4 Main Campus

Herbal First Aid

Recipies discussed and hands on samples to demonstrate how to make herbal first aid kits for home or for travel. Class covers basics such as antiseptics, salves, ointments and more. Suggested prereq: Medicinal Herbalism.

PCC Saturday June 5, 2010 10-4 SE Center

Spring Herb Walk

We will look for medicinal and edible plants to discuss. Meet in the parking lot just right of the main gate, under the walnut tree. Come prepared for a casual 1-2 mile stroll. Bring snacks and water as well as items for the elements: sturdy shoes, layered clothing, hat...

CCC May 15, 2010 10-4 Willamette Mission State Park

Books we recommend for this class:

Plants of the Pacific Northwest - Pojar/MacKinnon

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West - Michael Moore

To register for Community College classes:

We do not accept registration or registration fees for classes offered at either Community College through this website.

Please check with the college for class fees. For PCC only there's an in class, payable the day of, lab fee of $15 plus the PCC registration fees. We can accept cash or check or you can pre pay with Pay Pal through this site. For CCC that same lab fee is built into the cost of registration.

For Portland Community College (PCC) classes only

From the PCC home page click on "Take a Class for Fun"

Community Education home page -> Health and Wellness -> Term Selection ->

Herbalism and Natural Products -> class title: such as Medicinal Herbalism

OR for returning PCC students go directly to my.pcc.edu

For Chemeketa Community College (CCC) classes only

From the CCC home page click on Schedule of Classes -> Printed schedule of Community Education classes in PDF format -> Health Education,

Allied Health or Health Education -> class title: such as Medicinal Herbalism

OR for returning CCC students go directly to my.chemeketa.edu

Pre-registration is highly recommended

More One Day Classes
Occasionally other classes are offered throughout the community...

In 2009 Jo offered classes at Dancing Oaks Nursery, if you are interested in more classes at DO contact us or the nursery to request a subject. Dancing Oaks Nursery: 503.838.6058. If you have other questions about the classes or subject matter please contact us here

Intro to Western Herbalism & Medicine Making
When: Sun, April 5 2009
We are excited to announce a new series of Herbalism classes taught by Jo Powell, Professional Herbalist. Class one in this series is the Intro to Western Herbalism. Discussion will include uses & practices. Demonstrations in teas, tinctures and oils. Class begins at 11 am and concludes at 3 pm with a short lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch. $40 includes all materials. Preregistration is required. Please call the nursery to reserve your space.

Herbs for Mom & Baby
When: Sat, May 16 2009
Second in our Herbal series is Herbs for Mom & Baby. Discussions will cover safe non-invasive herbal remedies for use prior to & throughout pregnancy as well as infancy & early childhood. Class will run from 11am to 3 pm with a short lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch. All materials provided. $40.00 Preregistration required. Please call the nursery to reserve your space.

Aromatherapy
When: Sat, June 27 2009
The third class in our Herbal series will be Aromatherapy. Learn how to safely use essential oils for fun & wellness. Key concepts, history and brief chemistry discussions as well as perfume style blending & a thorough discussion of how to properly administer aromatherapy products will be covered. Class time is 11am to 3pm with a short break for lunch. Please bring a sack lunch. $40 includes materials. Preregistration is required. Please call the nursery to reserve your space.

Herb Walk at Dancing Oaks
When: Sat, July 18 2009
Where: Throughout the nursery
Dancing Oaks through an herbalist's eyes... Come prepared for an afternoon of outdoor enjoyment as we stroll through the nursery looking for medicinal and sustainable plants to discuss. Fun for all sorts of green thumbs & broadens our perspective on landscape plants. $25 per person or $40. per couple. Bring a friend & get a discount!

Herbal & Natural Body Care Products
When: Sat, August 8 2009
Recipes will be discussed & samples shared for various herbal & natural body care products such as; tooth powder, face wash, scrubs, hair conditioner, cream, lip balm & lotion. Class begins at 11am til 3pm with a short lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch. Fee is $40 with all materials provided. Please preregister by calling the nursery.

Culinary Herbalism
When: Sat, August 22 2009
In the sixth class of the herbal series, Jo will tempt you with an array of herbal treats prepared to enhance wellness while delighting the taste buds. Class fee is $45 with all materials provided. Class is from 11am til 3pm. Preregistration is required. Please call the nursery to reserve a space.

Winter Wellness Herb Class
When: Sat, September 5 2009

Learn how to use specific herbs, strategies & recipes to help you stay well during the winter & throughout the year. The focus of our last herbal class will be on prevention & enhancing immunity but also on recovery, if you do get that cold or flu. Class fee is $40. 11 am to 3pm. Please bring a sack lunch. Preregistration is required. Call the nursery to reserve your space.

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