Sunday, April 12 | 1-4 pm
Carleton Place Collective
155 Industrial Ave, Carleton Place 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. ”
Have you walked trails and through your garden - noticing the same plants calling you over, season after season?
The lavender draws you into calm, the calendula lifts your soul, and somewhere in the back of your mind, the books, podcasts, and newsletters are whispering - this plant is your ally.
You doubt. Hesitate. The whisper comes back anyway.
That friend who always had a herbal salve on every camping trip - for the burn, the bite, the scratch. The booth at the farmer's market where you chat about plants and try something new each week. And then your bathroom cabinet. You’re starting to question the labels you can't pronounce. There's got to be another way.
Now what?
This is where it starts.
Herbal infused oils are the natural next step - one oil, many applications. A healing salve, a lip balm, a base for soaps and body butters. It begins with one afternoon among plant people.
Herbal Infused Oils is your foundational introduction to creating botanical handmade products. You'll learn to prepare herbal oils that are shelf-stable, mold-free, and brimming with potent plant medicine — crafted by infusing medicinal flowers, herbs, or resins into carrier oils like olive, jojoba, and sunflower.
Not all infusion methods are equal. The folk method I started with doesn't compare to the techniques I now swear by.
The result? More potent oils where the botanicals truly shine.
This workshop is for the longtime maker and the curious beginner alike. We'll get specific, give you a roadmap, and set you up to honour the plants you work with by extracting their full potential.
This is Part One of a two-part series on preparing herbal infused oils.
Part One sets the foundation for creating oils with dried plants.
Part Two — coming this summer — ventures into fresh plants and resins. (Get on the waitlist here.)
Imagine an apothecary full of nourishing herbal oils you can reach for anytime - to soothe your feet after a long day, create a healing salve, a nourishing lip balm or add one to your homecrafted soap.
Your desire to handcraft nourishing herbal products for yourself and your family starts here!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, this workshop is perfect for you if:
You want to make your own nourishing herbal oils for DIY products made with botanicals and herbs without synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives, etc that can be detrimental 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 desire 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 - with a focus on using dry herbs
A roadmap so you can avoid the pitfalls of needlessly wasting herbs and carrier oils by making subpar oils
How to prepare oils with the highest potency, maximum strength, maximum healing potential, and longest shelf life
Share stories, ask questions, and dive deeper into the world of herbal wisdom and the healing properties of plants
A handcrafted salve and lip balm made with organic, foraged or grown ingredients to take home with you, along with a recipe + a PDF of notes
Herbal teas and light snacks to keep the creative energy flowing
You’ll leave with a handcrafted salve, guiding principles to prepare potent nourishing herbal oils, and a process that’ll offer you inspiration for years to come!
FAQs
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Not at all. This workshop is designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. Your only prerequisite is a draw to the plants.
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That's exactly why this workshop exists. You'll leave with a clear roadmap to avoid the most common pitfalls.
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During the workshop we'll prepare a herbal infused oil and you'll leave with a handcrafted salve — possibly more — a recipe, and a PDF of notes.
This session is rooted in the why — so everything you prepare will honour the plants full potential. -
The oils you'll prepare are a foundation for salves, soaps, body butters, massage oils, lip balms and more. They’ll support your healing, nervous system, skin and overall self care.
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, April 12 | 1-4 pm
Carleton Place Collective
155 Industrial Ave, Carleton Place ON
$135 + HST
*includes light snacks, herbal teas, and all supplies
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We are not able to offer refunds on workshop registrations, however your seat can be transferred to another person. Please contact hello@honeybeehomestead.ca to let us know of any last minute changes.
We require a minimum of 6 students per class. Workshops may be cancelled if our minimum registration has not been reached by one week before the workshop date. In this case, a full refund will be issued.
We host private events!
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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