Kimberton Waldorf School Garden Program Presents:
2012 Community Education Series with Herbalist Susan Hess
**All classes will be held in the SWM Garden Building located on the school grounds at 410 West Seven Stars Road Phoenixville, PA 19460
Wednesday July 18th 6:30-8:30 ~ Infused Oils and Salve Making: Learn the time-tested secrets to making beauti- ful, consistently concentrated herb infused oils for creating your own homemade salves, massage oils and liniments. Susan will discuss the step by step process of making great herb infused oils and utilizing a wide variety of herbs. We'll finish by making simple salves with the class. Participants will receive take home goodies and handouts. Additional supplies will be available for purchase to make your own at home! $30
Wednesday August 15th 6:30-8:30 ~ Preserving the Herbal Harvest: Join lively discussion and hands-on demon- strations of the many techniques for preserving the herbal harvest. Topics will include: proper harvesting techniques, proper drying and storage methods and basics of making vinegars, syrups, pestos, etc. Know what supplies to have on hand before you are blessed with baskets of your favorite flowers, berries and herbs. Abundant handouts, recipes and take home goodies will be provided. Roll up your sleeves... we're going to work this one! $30
Wednesday September 19th 6:30-8:30 ~ Your Natural Medicine Cabinet: Keep your family healthy and comfort- able the natural way! Discussion of gathering supplies for a natural medicine cabinet and first aid kit, quick home remedies using common kitchen ingredients and relief for stings, burns, tummy troubles, etc. As always, abundant handouts will be provided. $30
October 10th 6:30-8:30 ~ Winter Health~ Preventive Care and Comfort Measures: Learn how to build strong immune health before the cold and flu season hits by incorporating simple preventive measures, utilizing tonic herbs and stocking up on nutritious foods in the kitchen. We'll also discuss what to have on hand for acute symptoms of a cold and comfort measure for fever, coughs and sniffles. An additional emphasis on children's health will be in- cluded. Abundant handouts and hot tea will be provided. $30
October 24th 6:30-8:30 ~Soft Cheesemaking! It's so easy to make fresh soft cheese with farm fresh cow or goat milk! In this two hour class, we will walk through the simple step-by-step processes of making fresh cheeses such as Chevre' or Fromage Blanc. Unlike cheese that needs to be aged and carefully tended for months, fresh cheeses are ready to eat within a day and can be easily incorporated into any kitchen routine using basic kitchen equipment. After the basics are discussed and demonstrated, we will finish the prepared cheeses by rolling them in fresh chopped herbs and toasted almonds. At the end of the class we will taste a variety of cheeses served with crackers, fruit and beverages. One packet of culture and informational step-by-step handouts will be included in the cost of the class. Additional cheese-making supplies and finished cheeses will be available for purchase after the class.
Registration
Pre-registration for these events is required! Please call Susan at 610-587-7301 for more info or register online at www.FarmatCoventry.com You may also send a check to 'Farm at Coventry' 1889 Little Conestoga Road Elverson, PA 19520 |
