Join us for a hands-on workshop where nature meets creativity. Learn how to harness the healing properties of medicinal herbs and plants through oil infusion, and craft your own natural remedies to take home.
🛠 What You’ll Create:
Calendula Salve
Kawakawa Healing Balm
Lemon Balm Lip Balm
🌿 What’s Included:
Information about various easy-to-grow herbs and plants
All materials and ingredients
Calendula seeds to grow yourself at home
Full guidance in a fun, supportive environment
Your handmade creations and the recipes to take home and enjoy
Please note that this workshop is not at The Little Insect Farm, it is being run as part of an event during the Hāwera A&P Show. We have a space under the grandstand. The workshop price does not include entry into the show.
What you'll need
Bring a drink bottle and a snack, all other materials are provided.
Tutor
Melissa Jacobson
As a keen gardener Melissa and her family have established a bountiful food forest with a selection of medicinal plants. Backed by Science, Melissa has been preparing infused oils and making balms and salves for family and friends with great success for many years.