Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00
Herbalism

Herbal Medicine Walk

Looking for a fun, relaxing and educational experience this summer?

Let's go for a walk!

We'll soften our vision as we increase our awareness of everything that surrounds us.

We'll identify more than 50 medicinal plants but likely have a stronger focus on about 5-10 and talk about some of their actions and useful applications. We'll sit with some plants and really spend some time getting a feel for their personalities.

This class will be about 2 hours long with time for questions and feedback at the end as we enjoy a hot mug of nourishing herbal infusion. 

Bring a hat and water bottle.

No pets or young children, please.

Click here for more details and to register as space is very limited!!!

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Jun
29
7:00 PM19:00
Herbalism

Medicine Making: Water & Alcohol Extracts

Want to know how to make your own powerful plant medicines?

I'll be going over how to make high quality infusions, decoctions, syrups and tinctures that we gather fresh from my garden that very morning!

Everyone will get to sample some infusion and take home a jar of herb that is tincturing to be pressed at home after a full moon cycle.

We will discuss the appropriate uses and benefits of each of the different ways of making medicines and you’ll leave with in depth knowledge and confidence to continue making plant medicines at home.

Space is very limited, register now to secure your spot!

WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:

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"I recently signed up for Andrea's Medicine-making workshop and was absolutely thrilled with all I learned in such a short period of time. Andrea is a wealth of information, a natural leader, and has a wonderful way of inspiring her students to go deeper. The depth of her knowledge was astounding, and being in Andrea's space- her gardens in her own yard- just felt really special. Thanks so much Andrea! You can count on me signing up for more workshops!" - Kristi L. 

"I had a lovely time at your Medicine workshop. You are a wonderful teacher, you have a wealth of knowledge to share & are very personable. Your yard is amazing. You are an inspiration for all of us of what 2 working people with children can accomplish. I'll be recommending you to friends & I look forward to taking more classes with you in the future. I'm excited to start my own infusions & grow medicinal plants in my garden! Thank you, the world needs your kind soul spreading goodness!  Namaste." - Tracy H.

 

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Essential Oils: The What, Where, When, How & Why
Aug
30
7:00 PM19:00

Essential Oils: The What, Where, When, How & Why

Join me for this fun & educational night to learn all about essential oils: How and why we need to be using them. I'll walk you through step by step and give easy, simple, and affordable tactics that anyone can use with the best essential oils on the planet.

Limited VIP tickets available!! VIP ticket holders will receive FREE product, discounted drinks, front row seating and an extended mini-class with more time for 1-on-1 questions.

Don’t miss the chance to hear how you can improve your overall health and make a huge difference in your life by using essential oils to support whatever is going on for you right now: physically, mentally AND ESPECIALLY emotionally.

Our kids are back in school soon and that means germs will be swapped, immune systems will need supporting, stress levels will peak & us moms are going to need emotional support. There are so many exciting ways we can use essential oils to take care of all this and more!

Gear up for a fast-paced, ground-up lecture on everything oils, and have some fun in the process! I can't wait to see you! 

 

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May
19
to Jul 7

The Art of Fermentation

The Art of Fermentation

This four month fermentation course will supply you with all of the cultures, materials, references and hands on experience you need in order to start your culinary and healing journey with fermented foods. Price includes: 

  • 5 two hour long classes over the span of four months
  • A one gallon mason jar and recipe/how to referencing manual
  • A kombucha starter
  • Sourdough starter
  • Water kefir grains 
  • Milk kefir grains
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CA$525.00

Have you or someone you love struggled to overcome chronic illness, and in the process felt utterly letdown and disillusioned by our current medical system?

Turning to holistic and natural ways of healing has likely given you more relief and support than anything you’ve previously tried and now you’re excited and empowered to build on those successful experiences and learn everything you can about healing with what nature lovingly provides so that you can help your body heal itself, and help others do the same.

Herbalist Andrea Larsen will take you on a year long herbal medicine journey through the Green World as you immerse yourself in all things plant medicine.

This unique program will give you the tools and the confidence to prepare your own beautiful and powerful plant medicines at home as well as deepen your connection with the natural world so that you can turn to plants in trust and gratitude to heal all manner of ailments.

Get up close and personal with the green world so that you can gain hands on experience in identifying, foraging, growing and making foods and medicines from a wide variety of medicinal and edible plants.

Cost: 419.00 + GST paid in full or with two separate deposits. 


Next class starts May 2018.
Registration will open in January 2018

In this class you will gain the knowledge and confidence to use fermented foods to improve your health, increase your vitality, enhance your immune system and optimize the flavor of your meals! I am so excited to share these important, ancient practices with you so that you too may enjoy the benefits of fermentation in your culinary and nutritional endeavors. Fermented foods play a critical role in the healing of our intestinal tract. We know that everything stems from the gut, it is the foundation on which optimal health is built. This information is life changing and it brings me great joy to share it.

We will cover:

  • Fermented vegetables and salsa
  • Fermented beverages
  • Sourdough baking (waffles and pancakes too!)
  • Fermented baby dill pickles
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Apr
24
10:00 AM10:00

Medicine Walk

Let's go for a walk. We'll soften our vision as we increase our awareness of everything that surrounds us. We'll identify more than 50 medicinal plants but likely have a stronger focus on about 5-10 plants and talk about some of their actions and useful applications. We'll sit with some plants and really spend some time getting a feel for their personalities. This class will be about 2 hours long with time for questions and feedback at the end as we enjoy a hot mug of nourishing herbal infusion. 

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Medicinal Plant Walk
CA$37.00

Let's go for a walk. We'll soften our vision as we increase our awareness of everything that surrounds us. We'll identify more than 50 medicinal plants but likely have a stronger focus on about 5-10 plants and talk about some of their actions and useful applications. We'll sit with some plants and really spend some time getting a feel for their personalities. This class will be about 2 hours long with time for questions and feedback at the end as we enjoy a hot mug of nourishing herbal infusion. 

Adults only for safety reasons, or very mature older children may be permitted.

Early bird pricing in effect until March 15, 2018

Click here to register

What previous participants are saying:

"I so appreciate your holistic perspective and generous sharing. I left feeling empowered and inspired to deepen my relationship with plants, medicine, community, Earth and also myself. Thank you for such a nourishing time together!"- J.H

"That was a great class! You have such a wealth of info. It was so evident that you really LOVE what you do. I was so inspired to keep on learning about herbs!" - A.P

"Andrea is a wealth of knowledge and one of the most passionate people I know about herbal medicine and natural nutrition. Walking through her garden was both educational and relaxing - a very nice way to spend the morning."- A.G

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Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

Medicine Making Workshop

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CA$219.00

August 30 is an Herbal Infusions + Decoctions/ Water based extractions, Oil based extractions and alcohol based extractions. Class in which we will go over using water, oil and alcohol to extract medicinal properties from plants by way of infusions, decoctions, tinctures, infused oils and preserving decoctions as a syrup. Each participant will get to try various teas and creations and get to take home a keepsake . Organic lunch provided. This half day workshop is 4.5 hours including lunch break.

Schedule:

10:00am: Arrival, check in
10:15-11:15: Garden Tour/Herb Walk
11:15-12:00 Making herbal infusions + decoctions + Syrup
12:15-12:45: Lunch
12:45-1:30 Making Medicinal Syrups, Oil Extractions & Tinctures
2:30-2:30 Questions & Closing

Come have an herbal inspired day of fun in the garden and connect upclose with over 65 medicinal plant varieties to learn more about their medicinal properties and applications.

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Date TBD (September) are Herbal Beauty Care and Oil Extraction Classes in which we will go over making medicinally infused herbal oils and turning them into salves, balms and creams. Each participant will leave with a salve and cream each. Organic lunch provided. These half day workshops are between 4-5 hours including lunch break.

Schedule:

10:00am: Arrival, check in
10:15-11:15: Garden Tour/Herb Walk
11:15-12:00 Making herbal oils
12:15-12:45: Lunch
12:45-1:30 Making Salves & Creams
1:30-2:30 Herbal Spa & Closing

We’ll also be learning about creating fomentations, poultices, herbal face masks, & more! Come have an herbal spa day in the garden and connect upclose with over 65 medicinal plant varieties to learn more about their medicinal properties and applications.

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July and October 2025 (TBD) Classes are water and alcohol based extraction classes. I'll be going over how to make infusions, decoctions, syrups and tinctures. Everyone will get to sample an infusion and take home a jar of herb that is tincturing to be pressed at home after a month or two. We will discuss the appropriate uses and benefits of each of the different ways of making medicines. 

I'll be going over how to make infusions, decoctions, syrups and tinctures. Everyone will get to sample an infusion and take home a jar of herb that is tincturing to be pressed at home after a month or two. We will discuss the appropriate uses and benefits of each of the different ways of making medicines. 

No children or dogs please. 

Early bird pricing until March 15, 2018

WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:

"I recently signed up for Andrea's Medicine-making workshop and was absolutely thrilled with all I learned in such a short period of time. Andrea is a wealth of information, a natural leader, and has a wonderful way of inspiring her students to go deeper. The depth of her knowledge was astounding, and being in Andrea's space- her gardens in her own yard- just felt really special. Thanks so much Andrea! You can count on me signing up for more workshops!" - Kristi L. 

"I had a lovely time at your Medicine workshop. You are a wonderful teacher, you have a wealth of knowledge to share & are very personable. Your yard is amazing. You are an inspiration for all of us of what 2 working people with children can accomplish. I'll be recommending you to friends & I look forward to taking more classes with you in the future. I'm excited to start my own infusions & grow medicinal plants in my garden! Thank you, the world needs your kind soul spreading goodness!  Namaste." - Tracy H.

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Jul
9
to Jul 15

Fire Maker!

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I will be attending and instructing at Fire Maker this year and away from my office between July 9th and the 16th. I will be doing several workshops on herbal medicine, including, making fresh plant tinctures and herbs for the childbearing years, as well as some fun stuff for the kiddos. To learn more about Fire Maker, check out their website! 

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Medicine Walk
Jun
16
10:00 AM10:00

Medicine Walk

   Learn about 50+ Medicinal plants as we walk around my half acre food forest and medicinal herb garden. We'll soften our vision as we increase our awareness of everything that surrounds us. We'll identify many plants as well as sit with some plants and talk about some of their actions and useful applications. I grow many native and naturalized species as well as some European and Asian varieties.

         We will discuss:
         * The language of plants & plant communication
         * Plant ID & botanical names
         * Medicinal actions & properties of various plants
         * Growing tips
         * Best ways to utilize particular plants as medicine

         Afterwards we'll sit down and gather around the cauldron for a nice hot cup of nourishing herbal infusion, discussion & questions surrounding plants & medicine.

2 Hr Workshop cost is 43.00 + GST

If all those attending could officially register for their date at their earliest convenience that would be most appreciated! Click here to register.

Adults & mature older children only please for safety reasons. No pets, thank you.

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Medicine Making: Be Your Own Healer
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

Medicine Making: Be Your Own Healer

          If you are curious about herbal medicines and looking to experiment with making your own nourishing and healing herbal infusions, syrups and tinctures- but have been intimidated or unsure how it's done- than this class is for you!

         In this class I will be going over how to make infusions, decoctions, syrups and tinctures. Everyone will get to sample an infusion and take home a jar of herb that is tincturing to be pressed at home after a month or two. We will discuss the appropriate uses and benefits of each of the different ways of making medicines. 

EARLY BIRD PRICING: 53.00 +GST. Register and pay before May 16, 2017 to receive early bird pricing. 
Regular cost for this class is 63.00+ gst and prices include all materials. Organic cane alochol will be used for making our tinctures.

Participants of my Medicinal Plant Walk & Cauldron Party on May 16 or May 30 will also receive an additional 10% off of this class (even on top of early bird registration!)..

Adults or mature older children only

Registration is not complete until a payment has been received. 

Click here to register.

e-transfers are also accepted. Please email Andrea at info@andrealarsenrncp.com to register this way.

 

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Medicine Walk
May
30
10:00 AM10:00

Medicine Walk

          Learn about 50+ Medicinal plants as we walk around my half acre food forest and medicinal herb garden. We'll soften our vision as we increase our awareness of everything that surrounds us. We'll identify many plants as well as sit with some plants and talk about some of their actions and useful applications. I grow many native and naturalized species as well as some European and Asian varieties.

         We will discuss:
         * The language of plants & plant communication
         * Plant ID & botanical names
         * Medicinal actions & properties of various plants
         * Growing tips
         * Best ways to utilize particular plants as medicine

         Afterwards we'll sit down and gather around the cauldron for a nice hot cup of nourishing herbal infusion, discussion & questions surrounding plants & medicine.

2 Hr Workshop cost is 43.00 + GST

If all those attending could officially register for their date at their earliest convenience that would be most appreciated! Click here to register.

Adults & mature older children only please for safety reasons. No pets, thank you.

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Medicinal Plant Walk & Cauldron Party
May
16
10:00 AM10:00
Herbalism

Medicinal Plant Walk & Cauldron Party

Learn about 50+ Medicinal plants as we walk around my half acre food forest and medicinal herb garden. We'll soften our vision as we increase our awareness of everything that surrounds us. We'll identify many plants as well as sit with some plants and talk about some of their actions and useful applications. I grow many native and naturalized species as well as some European and Asian varieties.

Afterwards we'll sit down and gather around the cauldron for a nice hot cup of nourishing herbal infusion.

Adults and mature older children only* for safety reasons.

43.00 +GST per person
Register here

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Jan
17
5:30 PM17:30

Making Sauerkraut

Learn about the benefits of adding fermented foods to your diet. I will show you how to make your own nourishing sauerkraut. This is a hands-on workshop, take home some ready to ferment sauerkraut. Cost: $65 Includes take home sauerkraut and materials. 

Contact Pam at Scoops to register (778) 422-3310

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