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Herbal Apprenticeship (Intensive) Program

The Ohlone Center for Herbal Studies offers an eight month intensive program. Studying intensively with professional herbalists on staff at Ohlone Center, a small group of students will fully immerse themselves in the world of herbs through classes, weekly field studies in the natural environment, and educational camping trips. Apprentices will gain a deep understanding of local plant life through firsthand experiences, in preparation for becoming successful herbalists and herbal educators.
 
The 600-hour Apprenticeship Program combines studies from the Ohlone Foundations Course and Herbal Therapeutics programs. Offered three days per week, Tuesday–Thursday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM., the Apprenticeship begins on March 7, 2012 and concludes on October 18, 2012.
 
Geared to deeply motivated beginning and intermediate level students, the Apprenticeship features these core courses:

  • Physiology and Constitutional Theory
  • Plant Action Theory
  • Biological Identification and Plant Medicine
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine Formulation and Medicine Making
  • Herbal Energetics, Aromatherapy & Flower Essences
  • Indigenous Wisdom, Folklore & Medical Theory

Apprentices will also participate in three four-day camping trips in diverse California climate zones to study environmental awareness, ethical issues of wildcrafting and field identification.
 
Please Note- Deposit Policy:
To secure your space in the program, a non-refundable deposit is required. Full payment of entire tuition is required by first class.

 
If the Ohlone Center is not able to guarantee you a space in the program, your deposit will be refunded promptly.

Taught by Pam Fischer and Faculty


March 7 to October 18, 2012
Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM


Desert Wildflower Trip: March 13-16 (17-19 optional)
Seaweed Trip: June 7 and 8 (note this is Thursday/Friday)
High Sierra Trip: June 19-21 (22-24 optional)
Summer Break: July 1 -July 7
Mt. Lassen: July 10-12 (13-22 optional)
$1,600 deposit
Balance due on first class meeting.


$7,402.00Price: