Upcoming Workshops
Elderberry Syrup Workshop
Prepare to unleash your creativity in this workshop where we will be crafting Elderberry Syrup! This delightful concoction is loved by both kids and adults. Elderberry is know to shorten the length of a cold or flu and should be a winter staple in everyone’s home. You will learn about the best ingredients to include in your syrup to nourish yourself and your loved ones.
Class fee: free
Imbolc Women's Circle
Imbolc, also known as St. Brighid’s Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival to mark the beginning of spring. This is a season of hope as we celebrate the return of the light! We will be reflecting, meditating and journaling on what we desire to plant and harvest in the coming season.
Free Herbal Defense 101
This single session Free Online herb class will be held via Zoom on February 2nd from 10am-12pm Mountain Time.
As herbalists, we rely on our at-home apothecaries stocked with affordable, go-to remedies that are quick and effective.
In this class, the four of us will share the must-have herbs we keep on hand for prevention and exactly what to take at the very first sign of illness.
(Hint: most people miss this crucial starting point!)
You’ll learn how to track the phases of illness—whether it’s just beginning, in the acute stage, or during post-illness recovery—and how to properly dose each remedy for the best results.
To wrap up, we’ll host a Q&A session to answer your questions about our upcoming Essential Herbalism Foundations Program— this may include a 6-week, in-person, hands-on medicine-making and mentorship opportunity.
Galentine's Craft and Sip Workshop
Gather a companion and immerse yourselves in a delightful evening of crafting luscious lo and enchanting watercolor affirmation cards while enjoying a delicous mocktail!
Class Fee: $45 or two for $80 (message me to get the $80 special: 720-296-6409)
Essential Herbalism Foundations Program
I am so excited to share that I am co-creating with my teacher, Shelley Torgove (owner of Artemisia & Rue). I am offering a six month in-person mentorship to go along with Shelley's Essential Herbalism Foundations Program. And it is currently on sale for an amazing price!
This is the right herbal course for you if you:
love working with herbs & want to gain more knowledge and skills on proper use and product creation following traditional herbal teachings that have been passed down for generations- desire incorporating nature’s gifts to keep yourself & your family healthy
are an online learner who also thrives with in-person support and hands-on product creation
enjoy being in community with others
Why study with Shelley?
she weaves traditional healing practices learned in Mexico and Latin America into local “bio-regional” herbalism, giving you the best skills of Western Herbal Medicine combined with the earth-centered traditional healing of the Maya culture. It is the gem that sets her work apart from other teachers.
she has spent 30+ years working 1:1 with clients. Very few teachers in this field have this level of experience and expertise.
her authenticity, willingness and desire to share her knowledge
Why mentor with me?
I am a Certified Community Herbalist and women's health expert
I see clients for herbal consultations, abdominal therapy and energy healing
I have completed several of Shelley’s herbalism courses and traveled with her to Mexico
I have trained with Tonja Reichley and travelled to Ireland to study Northern European herbal traditions
I am a life long learner and am continuing to grow my knowledge of herbs and body systems
I have a desire to build community and share my experiences and knowledge with others
This is only being offered by me in Centennial, CO and with my colleagues, Susie Burns in Denver, CO and Kit Creemer in Springfield, MO.
The mentorship will include all of the benefits of Shelley's program plus meeting in-person for six months in Centennial, CO. We will meet as a small group one Sunday a month starting February 16, 2025 from 1-5p to review the online materials and complete hands on herbal remedy creation. You will have access to Shelley's monthly Zoom Q&A as well as a small group Zoom Q&A for those in the Essential Herbalism Foundations Program.
Mentorship Dates:
February 16, 2025
March 16, 2025
April 27, 2025
May 18, 2025
June 22, 2025
July 20, 2025
*For an additional fee, we have something special planned! A group trip to study herbal medicine and traditional healing practices [of the Maya] in Mexico with our teachers Shelley Torgove and Jose Feliciano Ake Kinil in 2025. Dates TBD.
The online program and the six months of mentorship is only $997! (There will be a monthly product fee of $25-35 to cover the herbal products you will be creating and taking home.)
Send me a text if you would like to discuss the details: 720-296-6409.
Herbal Lip Balms
Are the frosty winds leaving your lips parched this winter? Join us in conjuring delightful herbal lip balms to caress and heal your chapped lips. Discover the joy of this enchanting herbal craft and take home a treasure or two of your own making.
Class fee: $30 (includes all supplies)
Herbs to Ease the Winter Blues
During the winter months, dealing with the long, cold, dark days can be challenging as it affects our mood, leading to the “winter blues.” Join our workshop to explore herbs that can assist our nervous system and specifically boost our spirits. You will have the opportunity to create a tea and a tincture using these herbs to take home with you.
Class Fee: $45 (includes all supplies)
Herbs to Aid Digestion
Exploring herbs that can aid digestion can be a wonderful journey towards better health.
We will learn about the best herbs for digestive health and create an herbal glycerite and herbal bitters which are two effective ways to incorporate the benefits of these herbs into your daily routine. You will go home with these herbal remedies and they will be a valuable addition to your wellness routine, offering gentle yet effective support for your digestive health.
Registration is limited to 12 participants, so don’t miss out!
Wisdom Keeper Series: Making Menopause Your Ally
Introducing The Wisdom Keepers series: Making Menopause Your Ally. Join women’s health experts Laurel Wilson and Kirsten Dehlmow for a transformative journey through perimenopause and menopause. In this immersive, in-person, four-week class, you’ll gain deep insights into the hormonal changes shaping your experience. We will address issues with sleep and anxiety and learn to harness the healing power of herbs and lifestyle techniques to optimize your health during this transformation.
Each week, you’ll create and take home your own herbal remedy to support your unique journey. With Laurel and Kirsten as your guides, you’ll explore natural remedies and practical strategies to alleviate symptoms, boost energy, and improve your quality of life. You will also become part of a group of incredible wisdom keepers as you learn to embrace and celebrate this period of wisdom and freedom.
Throughout Making Menopause Your Ally, you’ll address topics like sleep and anxiety, learn to empower yourself during radical change, and build confidence through self-care and mindset shifts. The series will conclude with a symbolic plant brushing and mandala creation ceremony to celebrate your growth and transformation. This is more than a class—it’s a space to connect with other women, embrace this pivotal time in your life, and emerge stronger. Let The Wisdom Keepers series help you turn menopause into your greatest ally, with Laurel and Kirsten offering expert guidance every step of the way.
We will be meeting March 19,26 & April 2,9 from 6-8pm.
Class fee: $145 (for all four sessions)
Herbs for Restful Sleep - Herbal Dreams
Struggling to catch those Z's? Eager to dive deeper into dreamland? Come hang with us at our dreamy workshop as we explore snooze-inducing herbs and create your very own dreamy herbal pillow and sleep spritzer.
Herbal Mocktails
Thinking of a dry January or wanting to start the year off right with your New Year’s resolutions?
Elevate your mocktail game with a sprinkle of herbs for a burst of flavor. Dive into our workshop as we mix up and relish in some lip-smacking drinks!
Registration is limited to 12 participants, so don’t miss out!
More information and to register: https://www.hudsongardens.org/event/herbal-mocktails-2024/
Winter Solstice Women's Circle
Gather to celebrate the Winter Solstice. We will be gathering in community to mark the longest night of the year.
Fee: Donation can be paid the night of the circle (cash appreciated or venmo)
Joyful Herbal Delights
Are you looking for creative gift ideas this holiday season? Join us at Hudson Gardens for a delightful workshop where you'll learn to craft lovely herbal gifts. Each student will take home a small bath salt and herbal spritzer, along with the knowledge to create even more thoughtful, handmade presents.
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this class offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of herbal gifts while enjoying a warm and festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to make your holiday season extra special with personalized, aromatic treasures!
Herbal Gifts Workshop
Join me in crafting wonderful herbal gifts for the holiday season. You'll have the chance to explore various herbs and leave with unique herbal creations. These include bath salts, sugar scrub, spritzers, and incense.
Class Fee: $55 (includes all supplies)
Herbal Mocktails
art of crafting scrumptious herbal mocktails just in time for the festive season ahead! Go home with an herbal syrup and great recipes.
From Leaf to Cup: Herbal Tea Blending and Ceramic Glazing
Dive into the art and science of creating the perfect tea experience in this immersive class. Participants will embark on a journey that blends two creative disciplines: the intricate craft of tea blending and the delicate art of glazing ceramic cups. By the end of the class, you'll have crafted your own personalized tea blends and a beautifully glazed ceramic cup, ready to enhance your tea-drinking experience. Whether you're a tea enthusiast, a budding ceramic artist, or simply looking for a creative outlet, this class offers a unique blend of skills and sensory delights.
Samhain - Women's Circle
This women’s circle is a time to be a part of a community and to pause for a moment and honor our transitions through mindful gathering, ritual, meditation, listening, sharing, releasing what no longer serves us and setting intentions.
Herbal Immune Support
Get ready to whip up some magic in this workshop where we'll be brewing up Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup! Fire Cider is like a superhero elixir, boosting your immunity and aiding digestion with a mix of fruits, herbs, and apple cider vinegar. Meanwhile, Elderberry Syrup is a hit with both kids and grown-ups alike. It's all about knowing what goes into the goodies we use for ourselves and our loved ones. Plus, you'll get to take home your homemade goodies!
Class fee: $45 all supplies included
Wise Woman 3-Part Herbal Workshop
This three-part herbal workshop will delve into the fundamentals of crafting herbal products following the Wise Woman traditions. Throughout each week, participants will create items for their home apothecary, including teas, tinctures, oils/salves, and syrups/oxymels.
Thursday October 10, 6 pm-7:30 pm – Part 1
Thursday October 17, 6 pm-7:30 pm – Part 2
Thursday October 24, 6 pm-7:30 pm – Part 3
Autumn Equinox: Women's Circle
Join me in community and experience the empowering energy of women coming together on the autumn equinox where the day and night are approximately equal in length. We will gather in a sacred space, embracing celebration and gratitude while marking the start of the shorter days ahead. This special event is an opportunity to connect, share, and uplift one another as we honor the strength and beauty of our collective spirit.
This women’s circle is a time to be a part of a community and to pause for a moment and honor our transitions through mindful gathering, ritual, meditation, listening, sharing, releasing what no longer serves us and setting intentions.
Fee: Donation can be paid the night of the circle (cash appreciated or venmo)
Herbal Immune Support
Get ready to whip up some magic in this workshop where we'll be brewing up Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup! Fire Cider is like a superhero elixir, boosting your immunity and aiding digestion with a mix of fruits, herbs, and apple cider vinegar. Meanwhile, Elderberry Syrup is a hit with both kids and grown-ups alike. It's all about knowing what goes into the goodies we use for ourselves and our loved ones. Plus, you'll get to take home your homemade goodies!
Creating Herbal Oils: Wise Women Traditions
In this class, you will delve into the delightful world of herbal oils, exploring their benefits for your skin and the joy of crafting them yourself. We will cover the fundamental steps involved in creating herbal oils, from selecting the right herbs to the infusion process. You will have the opportunity to concoct your own herbal oil blend to take home. Get ready to immerse yourself in the art of herbal oil making and pamper your skin with natural goodness!
Class Fee: $35 (all supplies included)
Herbal Explorations
Children and herbs are a magical combination! Join me for a delightful class designed for both you and your child to explore the enchanting world of herbs through all five senses. Together, we will embark on a sensory journey, discovering the unique sights, tastes, scents, and even sounds of various herbs. At the end of the class, every child will create and take home their very own herbal dream pillow, infused with the herbs they've learned about. This class will not only ignite a passion for nature but also provide memorable bonding moments for you and your child. Come and experience the magic of herbs together!
Herbal Glycerites: Wise Woman Tradition
Glycerites are a wonderful way to enjoy the benefits of herbal remedies while avoiding alcohol, making them especially suitable for children and those with alcohol sensitivities. In this workshop, you will delve into the traditional Wise Woman method of preparing glycerites, which involves infusing herbs in vegetable glycerin. This method not only preserves the medicinal properties of the herbs but also imparts a sweet taste to the final product, making it palatable for all ages. Throughout the session, you'll learn about the best herbs to use for glycerites and the specific health benefits they offer. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have crafted your very own herbal glycerite to take home, empowering you to incorporate natural remedies into your daily life.
Let's Make Tea
Join us for this creative workshop and discover the art of crafting your own unique tea blends. You’ll learn how to mix and match herbs to whip up a steaming cup of pure perfection right in your kitchen. Our class chat will cover everything from popular herbs to sip on, their healing powers and where to source the best herbs.
You will have the opportunity to create your own tea blend to take home with you.
Creating Calm
Racing thoughts, heart palpitations, fear and feeling a lack of clarity and focus are all symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is such a common complaint and it is easy to understand why. We live in such a fast-paced society with so many obligations, deadlines and expectations. The world we live in also includes much conflict and heartache. Herbs are helpful in supporting your nervous system and easing anxiety.
In this workshop we will discuss the primary herbs used to help people experiencing anxiety. You will create and go home with a calming tea as well as a spritzer.
Class Fee: $45 includes all supplies
Mandala Workshop
Join me for an enriching journey into the meditative practice of creating mandalas. Together, we will embark on a collaborative effort to design a group mandala, exploring the intricate beauty and harmony these sacred circles embody. As we work, you'll learn about the rich history of mandalas, from their origins in ancient spiritual traditions to their contemporary applications in art therapy and mindfulness practice. Once we’ve completed our group mandala, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own personal mandala, allowing your creativity and inner peace to flow freely. This activity promises not only to spark your imagination but also to provide a serene space for reflection and self-discovery. All are welcome, regardless of artistic experience—come and immerse yourself in the calming and transformative practice of mandala-making.
Class fee: $25
Lughnasa - Women’s Circle
Gather to celebrate the Irish festival of Lughnasa - the halfway point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. We will be honoring this time of abundance around the fire through ritual in community.
Fee: Donation can be paid the night of the circle (cash appreciated or venmo)
Location: Centennial, CO 80122
Artful Gardening
Join Julie Vincelette (local artist and retired Sandburg art teacher) and I for this incredibly fun evening where we will delve into the world of herbs that thrive in Colorado's unique climate and discover how to seamlessly incorporate them into your daily routines Following our herbal exploration, you will have the opportunity to express your creativity by crafting ceramic garden stakes. These personalized markers will be imprinted with textures, garden-related words, or inspiring phrases, adding a touch of charm and functionality to your garden. Once completed, we'll glaze and fire your creations. They will be ready for pickup about a week after class.
Class fee: $50 includes all supplies
Healing Herbs for Your Colorado Garden
This workshop begins with a lovely walk through the gardens to see what herbs we can find. We will discuss their many uses and their benefits to support your health.
After our garden walk we will use the Wise Woman method which is a more traditional folk method and create some herbal products for you take to take home.
You will be creating an herbal honey and your choice of a healing herbal oil. This workshop also includes handouts, recipes and growing tips to get you started with using herbs for healing support.
Creating Herbal Honey
One of my favorite treats is using an herb infused honey in my tea or on toast. Discover the best herbs to infuse in honey, such as lavender, rosemary, or thyme. You will experience the joy of crafting your own herbal honey to take home and enjoy in various culinary creations.
Class fee: $35 includes all supplies
Cultivating Your Best Self: Tips and Strategies to Improve Your Overall Well-being
Do you find yourself starting your day with the best intentions, only to find that somehow the day takes control of you? Imagine acquiring tools that enable you to consistently stay the course. This workshop will assist you in providing straightforward yet impactful daily practices to increase a sense of resiliency, balance, and improve your overall well-being. Hands on creation of tailored herbal products (tea and a spritzer) to take home are included. This workshop will be led by Kirsten and Joy Konkle, MA, LPC (www.joykonklecounselingservices.com)
Class fee: $50 includes all supplies
Herbs for the Transition to Menopause
Exploring the use of herbs can provide valuable support during the transition into menopause. Discover how herbs can help alleviate troublesome menopausal symptoms and assist in redefining this transition as a magnificent transformation. You will go home with a sample of my Freedom tea.
Class fee: $30 includes all supplies
Curating Calm - Herbal Wisdom to Ease Stress and Anxiety
Racing thoughts, heart palpitations, fear and feeling a lack of clarity and focus are all symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is such a common complaint and it is easy to understand why. We live in such a fast-paced society with so many obligations, deadlines and expectations. The world we live in also includes much conflict and heartache. Herbs are helpful in supporting your nervous system and easing anxiety.
In this workshop we will discuss the primary herbs used to help people experiencing anxiety. You will create and go home with a calming tea as well as a spritzer. Handouts are also included in this workshop.
Herbs for Digestive Health
Exploring herbs that can aid digestion can be a wonderful journey towards better health. We will learn about the best herbs for digestive health and create an herbal glycerite and herbal bitters which are two effective ways to incorporate the benefits of these herbs into your daily routine. You will go home with these herbal remedies and they will be a valuable addition to your wellness routine, offering gentle yet effective support for your digestive health.
Class fee: $40 (includes all supplies)
Women's Circle - Beltane: May 1
These circles are a time to be a part of a community and to pause for a moment and honor our transitions through mindful gathering, ritual, meditation, listening, sharing, releasing what no longer serves us and setting intentions.
Fee: Donation can be paid the night of the circle (cash appreciated or venmo)
Location: Centennial, CO 80122
Herbal Tea Blending
Join this creative class and discover the art of crafting your own unique tea blends. You'll learn how to mix and match herbs to whip up a steaming cup of pure perfection right in your kitchen. Our class chat will cover everything from popular herbs to sip on, their healing powers, and where to source the best herbs. During the class you will have the opportunity to smell and taste the herbs and you will create your own tea blend to take home with you.
Cultivating Your Best Self: Tips and Strategies to Improve Your Overall Well-being
Do you find yourself starting your day with the best intentions, only to find that somehow the day takes control of you? Imagine acquiring tools that enable you to consistently stay the course. This workshop will assist you in providing straightforward yet impactful daily practices to increase a sense of resiliency, balance, and improve your overall well-being. Hands on creation of tailored herbal remedies to aid your success is included (tea and spritzer).
This workshop will be led by Joy Konkle, MA, LPC and Kirsten Dehmlow, community herbalist.
Class fee: $50 (includes supplies)
Caring for Your Postpartum Client
This workshop will be taught by Joy Konkle, MA, LPC and Kirsten Dehmlow and is focused on providing deeper knowledge and skills to help you care for your clients during the postpartum period.
Women's Circle
These circles are a time to be a part of a community and to pause for a moment and honor our transitions through mindful gathering, ritual, meditation, listening, sharing, releasing what no longer serves us and setting intentions.
Fee: Donation can be paid the night of the circle (cash appreciated or venmo)
Location: Centennial, CO 80122