Herbal Courses

02/09/2025

HERBAL MANUFACTURING COURSES 2026

This is an opportunity to be introduced to medicinal herbs growing on a traditional ¼ acre block. A permaculture designed garden with over 50 herbs to meet, touch & taste with Sandra a professional herbalist.

Workshops limit: 8 participants.

1. Infused Oils: Calendula & Comfrey Workshop
17th January 2026 Saturday 2.5 hrs: ideal to start with this workshop as the Infused Oil lprocess is required for Balm manufacture and Medicinal & Beauty Cream workshops that will follow. You will need to bring a (aprox.) ½ litre to 1 litre Coffee Plunger.

You will Learn: You will learn how to make a Calendula/Comfrey cold oil infusion and discussion on hot oil infusion.
• What are the best oils to infuse your plant material.
• How to ensure your cold oil infusion does not grow mold.
• Which carrier oils are best for specific results
• Learn about quality production & shelf life so your oils do not go rancid during the manufacturing process
• Discussion on hot oil production

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1pm Cost: $130 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 10.30am: Meet and greet Calendula/Comfrey. Learn about identification and the many, many uses of thse herbs you and your family.

10.30 – 10.40am: Morning Tea (approx..)

10.40 – 10.50am: Introduction to Calendula/Comfrey cold infused oil production

Learn the tips and tricks for having a foolproof medicinal grade infused oil

11- 12.30am: Demonstration by Sandra & participant manufacture of Calendula or Comfrey Balm that is smooth and medicinal. Learn the alchemy of blending Tinctures & Essential Oils.

Cost includes all ingredients for Infused Oil of Calendula or Comfrey and Balm production.

You Take Home: Infused Oil in your Coffee Plunger & 100gm Balm.
Notes & knowledge. Labelling information

2. HERBAL MEDICINAL TINCTURE WORKSHOP

7th February 2026 Saturday 3 – 4hrs: Herbal Tincture production. Traditional & Modern.
These tinctures can be utilised in many ways ie. As a medicine, within creams or balms. (view later workshops)

Your choice of herbs from garden for making the fresh plant tincture of your choice from the medicinal garden. Here are some examples.

1. Relaxant with Scullcap & Lemon Balm.
2. General tonic medicine. ie.lungs, skin – Red Clover, Nettle Lf & Plantain
3. Healing external – Comfrey Lf, & internally medicine. Comfrey Lf, Plantain & St. Johns Wort

What is a herbal tincture? A potent medicine from fresh plants, given in drop dosing or by the ml. or teaspoon, for improvement and health assistance for health ailments. This is a specific process to ensure the potency and vibrant health giving properties that can be stored for many years.
Each herb has its own story, where it works in the human body and what are the safety precautions. The alcohol percentage, apple cider percentage and Universal Solvent methods are offered for best extraction methods & preservation of the herbal medicinal constituents..

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30-2pm Cost $140 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 10.30am: We walk in the garden, learning about identification and the use of these herbs for you & your family. Then harvest and prepare for production.

10.45 – 11am: Morning Tea (approx...)

11- 11.30 Introduction to calculations both traditional & professional for potent family medicine. Learn how to prepare herb, and ensure no bacterial growth. Tincturing with alcohol or Apple Cider Vinegar & Glycerin. Shelf life. Labelling. Batch book record.

11.30- 1.30pm: Demonstration by Sandra & participant manufacture with Sandra’s guidance of your medicinal tincture.

Cost includes: all ingredients for medical herbal tincture production. Herbs, ACV & alcohol..
You Take Home: Notes, Tinctures & knowledge.
Please bring your own: Moccona Coffee Jar from your home to prepare and take home you medicinal tincture.

3. HERBAL MEDICINAL CREAM WORKSHOP
28th Februrary Saturday 2026

This is your introduction to a Medicinal Cream.
• With or without essential oils.
• Which Infused Oils & tinctures to use.
• Options to make:
• 1. Muscle Fatigue & Bruise/Pain cream.
• 2. Antibacterial cream.
• Correct use of Essential oils.

Prerequisties: It is necessary to do these workshops before making an emulsion cream.:
• Infused Oils 17th January 2026
• Tinctures 7th February 2026

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30-2pm Cost $180 Limited to 8 participants.

10 to 10.30am: We walk in the garden learning about identification and the use of these herbs for you & your family within a cream for a medicinal quality product. Choice of two types of medicinal creams to manufacture.

This is an emulsion cream, which requires correct percentages to ensure medicinally potent quality.
Some tinctures may be purchased in small amounts for your endeavors at home, until you have made your own to use.
Discussion on various herbs & essential oils that are useful for medicinal creams.

10.30– 10.50am: Morning Tea (approx..)
11am- 2pm: Demonstration by Sandra & then participant manufacture with assistance by Sandra for your medicinal cream production.

Lunch: if needed please bring your own light lunch

Cost includes: All ingredients. Essential oils
You Take Home: Notes & knowledge plus 250gm cream.

4. HERBAL SKIN BEAUTY WORKSHOP
14TH March Saturday 2026

This is your introduction to a Beauty Lotion & Facial Moisturizing Cream.
• With or without essential oils.
• The cream will feature Raw Cacao Butter.
• Which Infused Oils & tinctures to use.
• Choice of: 1. Facial Moisturiser. 2. Body Lotion.
• Correct use of Essential oils.
• Discussion on very sensitive skin.

Prerequisties: It is necessary to do these workshops before making an emulsion cream.:
• Infused Oils: 17th January
• Tinctures: 7th February
• Medicinal Cream: 28th February

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30-2pm Cost $180 Limited to 8 participants.

10 to 10.30am: We walk in the garden learning about identification and the use of these herbs for you & your family within a cream for a medicinal quality product. Choice of two types of beauty creams to manufacture.
Discussion on ideal infused oils, herbs, carrier oils & essential oils

10.30– 10.50am: Morning Tea (approx..)

11am- 2pm: Demonstration by Sandra & then participant manufacture with assistance by Sandra for your medicinal cream production.

Lunch: if needed please bring your own light lunch
Cost includes: All equipment & ingredients. Essential oils
You Take Home: Notes & knowledge, plus 250gm cream

Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

Contact: Master Herbalist: Sandra Parker ATMS14856
Ph: 0417 560 719 Email: sparker.health@gmail.com

02/09/2025

Practitioner 2 day Herbal Manufacturing Workshop.
6th & 7th December 2025.
Professional Herbal Manufacturing Workshop
Formulas & Protocols
An immersive Herbal Manufacturing Workshop designed for those ready to step into practical, medicinal-level herbal formulation.
I’m delighted to invite you to the upcoming Herbal Manufacturing Workshops 6th & 7th December in Deloraine Tasmania, where we’ll journey into my medicinal herbal garden to be introduced to the medicinal herbs, where you will learn best growing, harvesting for potency and touch, feel & taste. This is where you will learn to transform fresh, vibrant herbs into powerful medicinal and beauty products.
This workshop is a presentation of medicinal tinctures plus medicinal & beauty herbal products for sale within your clinic. The formula’s presented are of the highest quality, easy to prepare and will bring a further income stream to your clinic.
For example: Each 1 kilo medicinal cream takes approx. 1 hour & produces
20 x 50gm jars, they can be sold for $25 each, which will bring in $500. Producing your own creams is an enjoyable process & increases your income.

Having worked with a Pharmacist/Herbalist for 15 years, I am presenting his pharmacy techniques in this last workshop – you will learn preparation, production of medicinal balms/creams/tinctures, also ensuring a good presentation of product plus shelf stability. All of the information & techniques being presented from herb growing, harvesting, processing & production ensure a good presentation of the product(s).
I have been using these techniques & formula’s for the past 25 years and can attest to the quality of the products. Labelling will also be discussed.
This is a practical, immersive experience designed for those who wish to deepen their connection with herbal medicine making. You’ll be working directly with living plants, harvesting and processing them into a variety of therapeutic and skincare preparations.
Day 1 Saturday:
Morning:
1. Aloe Vera Gel: fresh gel & stabilising for 12mths. Demonstration only. Take home small bottle
2. Herbal Infused Oils: Demonstration: Fool proof method of making a cold infusion with Calendula or Comfrey Lf. How to stabilise with antioxidant & ensuring no mold growth. Discussion on warm infused oils.
3. Medicinal Balm: Sandra demonstrates and then Participants Manufacture: medicinal balm with addition of Tinctures, infused oils & essential oils
How to ensure a good textured, potent balm with good shelf life.
4. Discussion on various types of healing balms with suggested formula’s.
Afternoon:
5. Fresh Alcohol plant tincture calculations: Capturing the fresh plants life force and energetic signature of the herb at its peak growth. The key to a high-quality fresh plant tincture lies in correct plant-to-solvent ratios, harvest timing, and technique. We shall harvest and process the fresh herb using the fresh plant tincture calculation. Preparation of fresh plant tincture. Discussion on maceration & pressing.
6. Green Juice: demonstration of a cold succus tincture production and if time incorporating into a base cream. A succus is the fresh-pressed juice of a plant preserved with minimal alcohol. It is one of the most potent and immediate forms of herbal extraction, offering phytochemicals & colloidal minerals, enzymes, and the raw vibrancy of the living plant.
While traditional tinctures macerate the herb in solvent over time, a succus is essentially a liquid essence — a direct imprint of the plant’s vitality that is ready in 24hrs.
Day 2 Sunday:
Morning: You will be making two creams to ensure you are able to repeat the process post workshop.
1. Discussion on formulation of an emulsion cream.
2. Demonstration by Sandra of a medicinally potent cream – infused oils, fresh plant tinctures & essential oils. This is a thicker, heavier cream.
3. Participants manufacture a potent medicinal cream
Afternoon:
1. Discussion on formulation of different cream recipes.
2. Formulation of a light body lotion (either medicinal or beauty)
3. Sandra demonstrates manufacture of a lighter cream (lotion)
4. Participants manufacture the light lotion.
The morning gives you the first opportunity to work with an emulsion cream & the afternoon repeat of an emulsion cream will give you the opportunity of ensuring you are familiar with the process & can duplicate post workshop with ease. (ie. no anxiety)
Location: 50 Weston Street Deloraine Tasmania.
Date: 6th & 7th December 2025 Saturday/Sunday Start time: 9.30am to 3- 3.30pm

Includes: Detailed bound notes for each offering, designed to guide you after the workshop in your production. All materials will be provided, and you'll take home your handcrafted cream(s) with detailed recipes and notes.
Take home: Aloe Vera Gel, balm & two creams you have manufactured.
1. Chart on what minerals are in each herb. 2. Best extraction menstruum
2. Seeds, Cuttings & plants are able to be taken to the mainland at a small cost.

Also included:
Nourishing fresh herbal teas, healthy biscuits (GF,DF, Sugar Free), soup for lunch (based on chicken stock & veg with spices and herbs). If you have dietary restrictions you may need to bring your own food. All food is gluten free & sugar free.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for working with herbs and oils. An apron, closed shoes, and something to tie back long hair is recommended. NO floaty clothing at all.
I look forward to working with you and sharing the wisdom of herbal medicine, from soil to shelf/clinic.
For those travelling from interstate: there are several good quality and not too expensive airbnb’s, plus accommodation a 2 minute walk from my property.
Simply contact me and I shall send details. There is a camping ground at the Meander River, which is a stunning place but does have a train line near it.

Cost: $600 per day. Limited numbers for this workshop to ensure personal attention & a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere.

Green blessings to you….
Sandra Parker

09/07/2025

Such a beautiful herb. Correct identification is essential !! Ragwort is often mistaken for St. Johns Wort.

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

2025

'As I am approaching retirement, I shall start planning my final herbal manufacturing classes.

I have been reflecting on my extensive 35-year journey and am now considering how to be impart my experience and herbal wisdom in this final part of my working journey to interested individuals.

For me it's a poignant opportunity to reflect.

So many workshops, firstly at Pindari Herb Farm for 15 years learning best growing techniques for the different herbs with Ken Atherton, Pharmacist and lay herbalist. Towards the end of Ken's life, my main focus was on the FORMULATING of various herbal medicinal tinctures, homeopathic inclusion and essential oils.
However, the highlight as I reflect back now is the Formulating of Topical products, ie. creams both beauty & medicinal. This is important to pass on.

My clinical & workshop experience as a manufacturing herbalist, naturopath, homeopath and nutritionist has invaluable information on human health.

I am structuring my final classes to encapsulate this legacy which will be both fulfilling and impactful.

Imagine being able to walk through suburbia, the country, the forests and the waterways and being able to correctly identify our medicinal herbs. You will be aware of the best time to harvest & then how to ensure you capture the potency of the herb(s) through efficient and considerate methods.
If you are interested please send an email: sparker.health@gmail.com.

I will put your email on the Expressions of Interest list, then you will be contact first, before advertising to the general public. When a workshop is offered to secure you placement the cost must be paid immediately to ensure your placement. A workshop of 3-4 hours is run every 3rd week, starting in spring when the herbs are in vibrant & potent condition.

Herbs on my property: Cramp Bark, Burdock Rt., Licorice Rt., Isatis, White & Black Horehound. Red Clover, Sweet Annie, Cistus spp., Poke Rt., Mandrake, Echinacea spp., Chamomile, Geranium., Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Southernwood, Scullcap L & A., Chaste Berry, Black Cohosh, Yarrow, Plantain, Siberian Ginseng, Usnea, Golden Seal, Bloodroot, Snow Poppy, Californian Poppy, Gingko, Chicory, Sage red & white, Pleurisy Rt., Solomons Seal, Comfrey, Houttuynia, Gotu Kola & many more...

29/01/2025

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13/01/2025

Herbal Workshop Jan 25th.
Cold Infused Calendula/Comfrey Oil & Balm making.
Contact Sandra Email: sparker.health@gmail.com

10/01/2025

HERBAL MANUFACTURING COURSES BACK DUE TO POPULAR
DEMAND
Coming 2025 Starting January
These courses offered will happen once or twice per month as
plants are ready or allow in Sandra's garden with approximately 55 medicinal herbs.
Sandra, Master Herbalist, Deloraine. ATMS 14856
Offerings:
1. Each course has a short herb garden walk plus identification for the herbs we will work with, & harvesting then making a Medicinal product.
All workshops are approx 3 hrs with - healthy morning tea supplied.

This is an opportunity to work with a Herbalist and learn herbal traditional knowledge plus become closer to our herbal allies with professional understanding & safety.
With 40 years experience in clinic and growing and manufacturing herbal products - beauty & medicinal. Sandra has worked at Pindari Herb Farm for 15years and presented many of the 5 day live in seminars with a Pharmacist & Herbalist for the general public & professionals interested in manufacturing their own products.

Who is this for:
~ interested in starting up their own small business ?
~ for those who are sensitive to chemicals
~ anyone who wants to be in control of their ingredients that are used on their body and families, since we absorb everything.
Utilizing healthy organic ingredients, learn how to keep them in pristine condition from start of manufacture until final product.
Understanding natural preservation techniques for capturing the potency of the fresh plants you will b working with and possibly relying on.
Do you want to learn new information and more refined techniques?
Would you prefer your infused oils/balm do not go rancid, or your cream growing mold? Learn herbalists secret methods of stopping your infused oil from growing mold.
Check out: https://www.facebook.com/herbalcourses

Courses dates:
January: Sat 25th Infused Oil & Balm herbal workshop. Identification and balm production. January 25th
Calendula & Comfrey workshop. Identification & infused oil/balm production. Understanding the use of essential oils for balms and how to incorporate without losing potency & vibrancy. 2.5hrs
February: 8th & 9th Tincture making - medicinal drops with fresh plants. Identification of plants, medicinal uses and preservation techniques. 3-4hr
First Aid: Herbal and Homeopathics Feb 22nd
Medicinal Cream: March 8th & 9th
Beauty Creams: March 22nd
Herbal Poultices, Plasters etc. April 5th & 6th
Advanced Balm: April 19th & 20th
Elderberry Cold/Viral Syrup Prevention, Throat Spray May 3rd & 4th

Some courses have prerequisites ie. Infused Oil & Balm & Tinctures are required to do Creams and Advanced Balms. Please contact Sandra for full program.
Contact Sandra: 0417 560 719 Email: sparker.health@gmail.com

10/01/2025

The garden is in full bloom and it is time once again to offer Herbal Manufacturing Workshops.
Herbal MANUFACTURING COURSES 2025

This is an opportunity to be introduced to medicinal herbs growing on a traditional ¼ acre block. A permaculture designed garden with over 50 herbs to meet, touch & taste with Sandra a professional herbalist of 38yrs.

1. Calendula & Comfrey Workshop

25th & 26th January Saturday 2.5 hrs: ideal to start with this 2024 offering to ensure your confidence with following workshops. You will need to bring a Coffee Plunger (aprox.) up to 1 litre. Try Kmart.

You will Learn: You will learn how to make a Calendula/Comfrey cold oil infusion and discussion on hot oil infusion. What are the best oils to infuse your plant material. How to ensure your cold oil infusion does not grow mold. Learn about quality production & shelf life so your oils do not go rancid during the manufacturing process

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1pm Cost: $100 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 10.30am: INFUSED OIL: Meet and greet Calendula/Comfrey. Learn about identification and the many, many uses of this herb you and your family.

10.30 – 10.40am: Morning Tea (approx..)

10.40 – 10.50am: Introduction to Calendula/Comfrey cold infused oil production

Learn the tips and tricks for having a foolproof medicinal grade infused oil
Discussion on hot oil production.

11- 12.30am: BALM: Demonstration by Sandra & participant manufacture of Calendula or Comfrey Balm that is smooth and medicinal. Possible incorporation of Essential Oils.

Cost includes all ingredients for Infused Oil of Calendula or Comfrey for Balm production plus morning Tea and healthy, homemade walnut biscuits (from the Walnut tree at front of house) and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of honey.

You Take Home: Notes & knowledge. Labelling information
Infused Oil & Balm.
Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

2. Herbal MEDICINAL TINCTURE WORKSHOP 2025
8th & 9th February 3 – 4hrs: Herbal Tincture production. Traditional & Modern
These tinctures can be utilised in many ways ie. As a medicine, within creams or balms & within toothpaste. (view later workshops). This is an excellent way to store for future use.

Your choice of herbs from garden for making the fresh plant tincture of your choice from the medicinal garden. Here are some examples.

1. Relaxant with Scullcap & Lemon Balm.
2. General tonic medicine. ie.lungs, skin - Mullein & Thyme
3. Healing external & internally medicine. Comfrey Lf, Plantain & St. Johns Wort

What is a herbal tincture? A potent medicine from fresh plants, given in drop dosing or by the ml. for improvement and health assistance for health ailments. This is a specific process to ensure the potency and vibrant health giving properties that can be kept for many years.
Each herb has its own story, where it works in the human body and what are the safety precautions which will be explained and with the addition of notes.

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30-2pm Cost $120 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 10.45am: We walk in the garden, learning about identification and the use of these herbs for you & your family. Then harvest your chosen herb(s) and prepare for production.

10.45 – 11am: Morning Tea (approx...)

11- 11.30 Introduction to calculations both traditional & professional for potent family medicine. Learn how to prepare herb, and ensure no bacterial growth. Tincturing with alcohol (vodka) or Apple Cider Vinegar & Glycerin. Shelf life. Labelling. Batch book record.

11.30- 1.30pm: Demonstration by Sandra & participant manufacture with Sandra’s guidance of your medicinal tincture.

Cost includes: all ingredients for medical herbal tincture production. Herbs, ACV & alcohol. Plus morning Tea - Healthy, homemade biscuits and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of local honey.

You Take Home: Notes, Tinctures & knowledge. Labels
Required: Please buy a Moccona Coffee Jar from your home to prepare and take home you medicinal tincture. Often found at tips and 2nd hand stores.

Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

3. FIRST AID - Herbal & Homeopathic
22ND & 23RD February 2.5 hrs:

Herbs: You will be taught how to utilise fresh & dried for basic first aid ie. minor cuts, burns, stomach issues and stress.

Homeopathic: Focusing on three – four useful homeopathic for everyday issues and introducing how to do basic manufacture. (ie potentise)

You will Learn: Sandra will talk on basic first aid with herbs & homeopathics for preparation and usage.

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1pm Cost: $180 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 11am:
Herbs: Meet and greet plants that will be the best choice for particular issues. Learn about identification and the many, many uses of these herbs & harvest/processing

10.30 – 10.40am: Morning Tea (approx..)

11- 12.30am: Homeopathics: introducing 3 – 4 homeopathics for minor issues.
What is a homeopathic? How do they work? How to use ie. dosing etc. How to Potentise for future use. Correct storage.

Cost includes all ingredients plus demonstrations on how to utilise herbs, ie. direct usage, stupes, poultices, plus morning Tea - healthy, homemade walnut biscuits (from the Walnut tree at front of house) or Tahini Biscuits and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of honey.

You Take Home: Notes & knowledge. Herb/seed of choice to grow in your garden for future use. 1 x Homeopathic for home usage. Labelling information

NOTE: this learning experience is not to replace correct medical care.
For any injuries - consult a professional as soon as possible.

Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

4. Herbal MEDICINAL CREAM WORKSHOP 2025
8TH & 9TH March:

This is your introduction to a Medicinal Cream.
• With or without essential oils.
• The cream will feature Raw Cacao Butter.
• Which Infused Oils & tinctures to use.
• Options to make:
• 1. Muscle Fatigue & Pain cream.
• 2. Antibacterial cream.
• Correct use of Essential oils.

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30-2pm Cost $160 Limited to 8 participants.

10 to 10.30am: We walk in the garden learning about identification and the use of these herbs for you & your family within a cream for a medicinal quality product. Choice of two types of medicinal creams to manufacture.

10.30– 10.50am: Morning Tea (approx..)

11am- 2pm: Demonstration by Sandra & then participant manufacture with assistance by Sandra for your medicinal cream production.
Lunch will be about 1pm.

Cost includes: All ingredients. Essential oils

Plus morning Tea - Healthy, homemade biscuits and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of local honey.

You Take Home: Notes & knowledge plus 120gm cream.

Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

5. Herbal SKIN BEAUTY CREAM/LOTION WORKSHOP 2025
22nd & 23rd March:

This is your introduction to a Beauty Lotion/ Facial Moisturizing Cream.
• With or without essential oils.
• The cream will feature Raw Cacao Butter.
• Which Infused Oils & tinctures to use.
• Choice of: 1. Facial Moisturiser. 2. Body Lotion.
• Correct use of Essential oils.

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30-2pm Cost $160 Limited to 8 participants.

10 to 10.30am: We walk in the garden learning about identification and the use of these herbs for you & your family within a cream for a medicinal quality product. Choice of two types of medicinal creams to manufacture.

10.30– 10.50am: Morning Tea (approx..)

11am- 2pm: Demonstration by Sandra & then participant manufacture with assistance by Sandra for your medicinal cream production.

Lunch will be about 1pm.

Cost includes: All ingredients. Essential oils

Plus morning Tea - Healthy, homemade biscuits and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of local honey.

You Take Home: Notes & knowledge plus your cream
Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

6. Herbal MEDICINAL CREAM WORKSHOP 2025
For those who have learned how to make a tincture. Prerequisite

5th & 6th April: Medicinal Herb Plaster & Facial Cleanser

The Herbal Plaster is a traditional way of applying herbs fresh/dried as a healing medium. Stories of use from my Clinical Experience.

Herbs utilised are easily found & harvested. Excellent for minor first aid requirements and highly effective.

The cleanser removes the need for harsh soap or chemicals that are in all purchased cleansers. Use as a facial cleanser to lightly exfoliate skin for that dewy shine (also on armpits). Or, utilise as a mask to draw out impurities and excellent for teenagers who are prone to acne.

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 2.30 - 3pm Cost $150

10 to 10.15am: Discussion on Herb Plaster & Facial Cleanser & variations.

10.15– 10.30am: Morning Tea

10.30- 11.am: Production of Herbal Plaster - Sandra demonstrating.

11am- 11.45pm: Participant manufacture with Sandra’s assistance.

12noon – 12.30pm: Lunch – please bring your own
12.30 – 1pm: Production of Facial Cleanser - Sandra demonstrating

1pm – 2.30pm: Participants manufacture with Sandra’s assistance.

Cost includes: All ingredients ie. Herbs, base ingredients & Essential oils
Plus morning Tea - Healthy, homemade biscuits and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of local honey.

You Take Home: Herbal Plaster detailed information. 120gm Jar Facial Cleanser. Notes & knowledge. Label.

Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

7. ADVANCED BALM Herbal WORKSHOP 2025

You will Learn: You have learnt how to make a Calendula/Comfrey cold oil infusion and a balm. The next step is medicinal balms, to empower participants with advanced techniques to create medicinal balms tailored to specific therapeutic needs, understanding deeper herbal properties, formulation safety, and synergistic blending. Learning how to add tinctures and essential oils for a medicinal quality balm. Chest Balm, Joint Balm, Burn Balm, Soothing Balm to name just a few.

19th & 20th April - 3 hrs

Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1pm Cost: $130 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 10.30am: Herb Profiles: Discuss the medicinal properties of useful herbs like comfrey, calendula, plantain, arnica, St. John’s wort, ginger and cayenne.
• Synergistic Blending: How to combine herbs for enhanced therapeutic effects (e.g., pain relief, anti-inflammatory, skin healing).
• Safety Considerations: Dosages, contraindications, and safety for different populations (children, pregnant women, etc.).

10.30 – 10.40am: Morning Tea (approx..)
10.40 – 10.50am: Participants create their own choice of medicinal balm:
• Pain relief balm with cayenne, arnica, and peppermint.
• Healing skin balm with calendula, chickweed or comfrey, plantain and lavender.
• Respiratory balm with eucalyptus, thyme & ginger & cayenne
• Guidance on troubleshooting common challenges (grainy texture, uneven consistency).

11- 12.30am: BALM PRODUCTION: Demonstration by Sandra & participant manufacture of Balm that is smooth and medicinal. Possible incorporation of Essential Oils.
Packaging and Preservation Tips for proper storage and extending shelf life (natural preservatives like vitamin E or rosemary antioxidant). Creating professional-grade packaging: jars, labels.

Cost includes: All ingredients. Equipment. Notes. Morning Tea and healthy, homemade walnut biscuits (from the Walnut tree at front of house) and a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of honey.

You Take Home: Notes & knowledge. Labelling information. Medicinal Balms

Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

8. Herbal ELDERBERRY SYRUP COLD/FLU PREVENTATIVE & THROAT SPRAY

3rd & 4th May 3 hrs
Nature's Remedy for Wellness and Immunity!
Why Elderberry Syrup?
Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberries have been trusted for centuries to support the immune system, especially during cold and flu season.
Key Benefits:
✔ Boosts immune response naturally
✔ Throat Spray helps soothe sore throats and reduce congestion
✔ Speeds up recovery from colds and viruses. Rich in Vitamin C and flavonoids for antioxidant support
Safe for All Ages: (except babies under 2 yrs of age)
Formulated with specific herbs plus Elderberries, this Syrup is gentle enough for children yet powerful for adults. Keep the whole family protected naturally!
💧 Pure, Simple, Effective:
Made with organic elderberries, raw honey, and a blend of warming herbs like ginger and cinnamon, this syrup is free of artificial additives, fillers, and preservatives. Every spoonful is a dose of nature's purest healing power.
Start & Finish times: 10.00am to 1.30pm Cost: $150 Limited to 8 participants

10 to 10.30am: Herb Profiles: Discuss the medicinal properties of useful herbs like elderberries, reishi mushroom, mullein, licorice root, thyme, ginger & spices.
• Synergistic Blending: How to combine herbs for enhanced therapeutic effects (e.g., pain relief, anti-inflammatory, skin healing).
• Safety Considerations: Dosages, contraindications, and safety for different populations (children, pregnant women, etc.).
10.30 – 10.40am: Morning Tea (approx..)
10.40 – 12 noon: Sandra & participants start preparing the Syrup.
12.30 – 1.30pm: Preparing Throat Spray

Cost includes: All ingredients. Equipment. Notes. Morning Tea and healthy, homemade biscuits a divine herbal tea from fresh herbs in garden with a hint of honey.
You Take Home: Notes & knowledge. Labelling information. 200ml Syrup & 100ml Throat Spray.
Master Herbalist: Sandra Parker ATMS14856 Ph: 0417 560 719 Email: sparker.health@gmail.com Course address: 50 Weston Street. Deloraine TAS 7304

And Finally: Please go to my website/FB page to view who
I am & what I have been doing for decades.
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