Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you’re interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there’s something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
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Herbalism 101 – Emilie Patterson
July 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$89.00 – $119.00
1-DAY WORKSHOP
Once you discover the vast array of plant life around you, every afternoon stroll is an adventure! Weather depending, we will explore the plantscape around us with an herb walk to discover the plants that grow in our area. We will discuss identification, wildcrafting, preserving, and using the plants in our remedies. Please dress accordingly (sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes are advised).
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (April 19 @ 12pm – July 8 @ 11:30pm): $119
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students (including 2023 graduates) receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: $35 to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Even as a little girl, Emilie Patterson was curious about herbalism. It wasn’t until adulthood that she was able to see firsthand the power of plants. Now, it is her passion to encourage and empower others to make herbalism a part of their everyday lives. Emilie is a trained clinical herbalist. She is the founder of Village Sage Herbals, a shop that provides herbs, educational kits, and herbal workshops.
LOCATION:
To be determined, Fredericton, New Brunswick.
FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is made between 8 and 14 days before the course begins, a 95% refund will be granted (5% will be retained to cover processing fees). If a request for a refund is made 7 days or fewer before the course begins, a refund will only be granted if the participant’s spot is able to be filled.
If a participant is unable to attend a course due to illness or family emergency, they may be eligible to receive a voucher for a portion of the course fee. The participant must notify the HFS Coordinator at HoneybeeFolkSchool@nbccd.ca as soon as possible. The voucher amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be up to 75% of the course fee.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor, facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants.
If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather a new date will be set. If a participant cannot attend the rescheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our list of frequently asked questions.