SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025

1 - 4 PM

Watson’s Corners Community Hall

Lanark ON

“I have used all my products and LOVE them! I wanted to reach out and say thank you again, it was a wonderful experience. ”

— Jenn

Imagine handcrafting nourishing herbal products for yourself—or your family.

Have you been curious about making your own botanical skincare, but not sure where to start? Do you or your loved ones have sensitive skin and want to know exactly what’s going on your skin?

HERBAL INFUSED OILS is your foundational course in creating handmade, nourishing herbal products. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make powerful herbal oils that are shelf-stable, mold-free, and brimming with potent plant medicine.

Nourishing herbal oils are crafted by infusing medicinal flowers, herbs, or resins into carrier oils like olive, jojoba, almond, and sunflower oils.

From my own experience, not all infusion methods are equal! I was shocked to learn how the folk method I originally used couldn’t compare to the techniques I now swear by.

The result? More potent oils where the botanicals truly shine.

If you’re already making (or want to start making) salves, serums, body butters, lotions, or soaps, this class will level up your creations and boost their nourishing power.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, this workshop is perfect for you if:

You want to make yourown nourishing herbal oils for DIY products made with pure natural ingredients without synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives, etc that can be detimental to your skin
You or a loved one has sensitive skin and you’re cautious about what you use
You’ve made oils in the past that went moldy or didn’t turn out as expected
You’re on a budget and want to create your own skincare
You feel called to bring plants into your daily life
You’d love to spend an afternoon creating and connecting with other like-minded DIYers
You’d like to learn something new!

Here’s what you’ll learn and experience in the workshop:

Various methods for infusing carrier oils with herbs—the pros and cons of each

Hot tips to avoid common mistakes (like mold—yikes!)
How to use herbal infused oils in salves, serums, lotions, soaps, and more for ultra-nourishing products
How to integrate these oils into your everyday life with ease and creativity
Share stories, ask questions, and dive deeper into the world of herbal wisdom and the healing properties of plants
A handcrafted salve made with organic, foraged or grown ingredients to take home with you, along with a recipe
Herbal teas and light snacks to keep the creative energy flowing

You’ll leave with a handcrafted salve, a recipe, and the confidence to prepare potent nourishing herbal oils!

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MEET THE FACILITATOR

melissa cornacchia

Hey there! I’m Melissa, also known as the Honeybee of the Homestead. My homesteading journey started 16 years ago, and it's been wild how far I’ve come. These days, you’ll find me sipping on herbal teas, sprinkling herbal salts and dried herbs on my meals, and indulging in homemade soaps and tallow body butter made from plant-infused oils. I tend to my gardens and spend time with the plant allies out in the forest and fields—I’m always learning something new from them.
I’m constantly in awe of how generous and forgiving the plants are, and I’m deeply grateful for all they give. I feel called to share the wisdom of these plants with you, and I’d love for you to join me on this journey.

Sunday, March 23, 2025

1 - 4 pm

$75 + HST

*includes light snacks, herbal teas, and all supplies

Watson’s Corners Community Hall

1132 3rd Concession Dalhousie

Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0

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Interested in a private booking for work, birthdays, bachelorettes, girl's nights, etc.? We would be happy to create a unique offering to meet your needs!

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