Sunday, April 12 | 1-4 pm

Carleton Place Collective
155 Industrial Ave, Carleton Place ON

REgister to make herbal infused oils
“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 an apothecary full of nourishing herbal oils you can reach anytime - to soothe your feet after a long day, create a healing salve, a nourishing lip balm or add one to your homecrafted soap.

HERBAL INFUSED OILS is your foundational introduction to creating botanical handmade products. 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 afternoon will level up your creations and boost their nourishing power.

For all of the avid gardeners, foragers or those connected to local farmers, the spring is an ideal time of year to plan ahead for the harvest season.

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 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!

 
 

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

Register to make herbal Oils
 
 

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!

Ask about your private event

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