Tilia Botanicals
classes + events
Tilia Botanicals is Your Centre for Herbal Learning
Tilia is pleased to be able to offer fun & educational classes and special events in many aspects of the herbal culture. Classes include topics such as how to make herbal remedies; growing herbs; plant ID and harvest wild plants; aromatherapy, making soap and personal care items; how to cook with herbs, and wild food foraging. We have even offered summer camps for kids! Our teachers are all experts in their field and joyfully share their passion for plants and natural health with event participants.
Please check back often to this page to find updates on the latest upcoming classes and events we are offering in the coming months.
Relax, Refresh, Revive:
Isn't it time for you to practice a little self-care and have some “me” time? This fun class is a perfect way to practice your self-pampering skills. Enjoy some tea and scones while you learn to make wonderful herbal teas, baths, facials and aromatherapy blends specially designed to relax, refresh and revive you! Be your own Valentine and pamper yourself with a fully rejuvenating experience or bring a friend and save 10%.
All supplies are included. Please bring a towel with you and wear casual clothing suitable for having a facial in.
DATE: Saturday, February 13/23 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
COST: $79 + GST (includes free download of ebook)
INSTRUCTOR:
Rachel Beck is a Medical Herbalist and the creative force behind the development of Tilia's skin care and cosmetic lines. She has a deep passion for using the best quality ingredients for health and wellbeing and truly creates the experience of a rejuvenating day at the spa.
Egg Dyeing for Kids:
In this hands-on class your kids will learn how to dye their own Easter eggs using plant materials. They'll get creative using plants and other common household materials to make fun designs. Full instructions will be included so you can repeat the process of natural egg dyeing at home for Easter holidays to come!
DATE: Saturday, April 1/23
Ages 5 - 7 9:00 am – noon Ages 8 - 12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
COST: $30 + GST
INSTRUCTOR:
Jessica Shearer is a Medical Herbalist and has been involved in children's programs for over 10 years. She is the coordinator for our successful Kids' Camp and loves to develop activities to create interest and excitement when learning about plants.
Mommy & Me Workshop – Create Your Own Aromatherapy Bracelet and Essential Oil Blend
Tilia Botanicals and Happy Camper Malas will be team teaching this fun and creative workshop designed just for parents and their kids ages 5+ ! In the workshop they'll learn about the most popular essential oils that they can use with the gem & lava bead bracelet that they’ll create during the class. By the end of the class each participant will be leaving with their own custom essential oil blend along with their handmade aromatherapy bracelet.
DATE: Saturday November 23, 2024 1:00 - 3:30 pm (CLASS FULL)
2nd class added Saturday November 23, 2024 9:30 am - noon
COST: $79 + GST (Essential Oil Blend and Mala Bracelet Included for each person) Cost is for 1 parent and 1 child (Ages 5+). Additional children from the same family $15 each.
INSTRUCTORS: Rachel Beck is both a medical herbalist and a clinical aromatherapist and is the creator of the essential oil and perfume blends at Tilia Botanicals. Janina Gough is the owner of Happy Camper Malas and creates beautiful gemstone bracelets, earrings, hair clips and more with the inspiration of nature and wellness in each of her creations.
how to register
You can register online,
contact us by phone: 250-428-8866
or email hello@tiliabotanicals.com to register for a class.
We’ll also sign you up right at the store; we’re always happy when you stop in to see us!
Cancellation Policy: Our instructors put a great deal of work into preparing our classes so that you have an amazing learning experience. Because of this our classes are popular and it is not unusual for us to having waiting lists for our classes. In an effort to be fair to everyone we have created a cancellation policy that we believe recognizes our instructors’ efforts while respecting the reality that sometimes you need to cancel after you register.
If you cancel at least 7 days prior to the class you will receive a full refund less a 5% administration fee.
If you cancel between 6 days and 48 hours prior to the class you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice or if a course has already started there is no refund.
If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please feel free to contact us at (250) 428-8866 or email us at hello@tiliabotanicals.com.
PLEASE NOTE: All class start times are based on Creston's time (Creston does not change their time). If you are uncertain whether your time zone is the same as ours, please email us for confirmation on this. Thanks.