Upcoming Live Classes
These monthly live Zoom sessions are completely optional and are not part of the core course curriculum.
They’re offered as a bonus space for connection, exploration, and deeper learning. You can attend live to ask me questions directly, meet other students, and take part in a relaxed, interactive learning space. Each session is also recorded, so you can catch up any time that suits you. Topics vary widely – from seasonal herbs and remedy-making to case studies, Q&As, and the occasional experiential tasting session. Think of these as herbal conversations and shared explorations, rather than structured lessons – designed to enrich your herbal journey, whenever you feel called to join.
Inside the Academy, you’ll find over 30 recorded classes covering:
– Deep dives into beloved herbs like nettle, elderberry, hawthorn, dandelion, and rose.
– Herbal wisdom through history, from Hildegard von Bingen to Avicenna.
– Exploration of herbs, nutrition, and ancestral wisdom to support the transition through perimenopause and menopause.
– Practical skills in blending, energetics, and extractions.
– Guided meditative tasting sessions.
– Support for health conditions including ADHD, diabetes, dementia, and bone health.
– Guest expert interviews on aromatherapy, vaginal health, and movement therapy.
Alchemy of plant medicine - understanding herbal constituents
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025
10.30am to 12.00pm UK time
Herbal medicine isn’t just about knowing which plants to use, it’s about understanding how and why they work. In this class, we’ll explore the world of herbal constituents in a way that is both practical and sensory, so you can learn not just through knowledge, but through taste and direct experience. You’ll receive a suggested list of herbs, so you can taste along as we explore how different plant compounds affect the body. This class is designed to make herbal chemistry accessible and practical, helping you create more effective remedies while deepening your connection to plants.
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Lost & forgotten herbs - re-discovering valuable allies
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2025
10.30am to 12.00pm UK TIME
Not all herbal allies are well-known. While some plants have gained popularity, others have been forgotten – not because they’re ineffective, but because of changing traditions, industry trends, and shifts in herbal knowledge over time. In this class, we’ll look at lesser-known but powerful plant medicines, including forgotten wild herbs, underused domestic plants, and once-revered medicinal species that deserve a second look. This class will give you practical ways to integrate these hidden gems into your formulations, helping you expand your herbal toolkit beyond the usual go-to remedies. We will also have a meditation with Heather (Calluna vulgaris).
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Deep dive into Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2026
10.30am to 12.00pm UK time
Mugwort is a plant of dreams, cycles, and thresholds. In this class we’ll explore her folklore as a protector and guide, as well as her medicinal uses for digestion, the womb, and nervous system. A plant that teaches us about courage, boundaries, and transition. This session includes a meditative tasting session.
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Herbs for anxiety and burnout
TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2026
10.30am to 12.00pm UK TIME
Modern life pulls us in many directions, leaving the nervous system frayed. This session looks at nervines and adaptogens – herbs like skullcap, lemon balm, and ashwagandha – alongside practical rituals and lifestyle support to help restore balance. We will also host a tasting session.
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Growing herbs from seed - session hosted by Earthsong Seeds
THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2026
10.30am to 12.00pm UK time
In this session, we’ll hear from Ben Heron, co-founder of Earthsong Seeds, who will share how to get the best results from your herb seeds. Some herbs have specific germination requirements, but with a little understanding, they’re remarkably easy to grow. And once they’re established in your garden, you may never need to buy seeds again. Earthsong Seeds is an organic herb nursery based in the Chew Valley, North Somerset, offering a diverse range of seeds and plants. Run by a team of herbalists and gardeners, its mission is to share the joy and benefits of growing healing herbs, and to empower people to take greater control of their own health and wellbeing.
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Dioscorides and De Materia Medica
TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2026
10.30am to 11.30am UK TIME
Nearly two thousand years ago, a Greek physician named Dioscorides travelled through the Roman Empire, gathering knowledge of hundreds of medicinal plants. His writings became De Materia Medica, a text so influential it shaped the practice of medicine and pharmacy for more than fifteen centuries. In this class, we’ll step into his world: exploring who he was, the context in which he worked, and the plants he described. We’ll trace how his observations still echo through modern herbal medicine, from Latin names to traditional uses that have stood the test of time.Â
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Deep dive into Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026
10.30am to 12.00pm UK time
Gentle doesn’t mean weak, especially when it comes to this popular herb. Chamomile is a child’s ally, a digestive healer, and a remedy for restless nights. We’ll dive into its medicine, symbolism, and the surprising depth of this common but powerful plant. This session includes a guided experiential tasting session.
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Flow and renewal - the lympathic system and its herbal allies
TUESDAY 23 JUNE 2026
10.30am to 11.30am UK TIME
This class explores the body’s inner rivers and how herbs help keep them flowing freely. We’ll look at the close relationship between the lymph, immune, and circulatory systems, and how stagnation can show up as fatigue, swelling, skin issues, or low immunity. We’ll also enjoy an experiential tasting session with calendula, exploring its unique energetics and medicinal qualities.
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Summer pre-recorded class 2026
I’m taking a small break from live teaching over the summer so I can catch my breath, spend time with the children, and gather a bit of inspiration for the months ahead. You’ll still have plenty to explore though, a prerecorded session will be available for you, ready to dive into whenever it suits you – something to learn from while the rest of life settles into its summer rhythm.
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Deep dive into Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
10.30am to 12.00pm UK time
In this class we’ll give yarrow the attention it deserves. It’s one of those herbs that has followed humans through every age of history, carrying stories of warriors, midwives, healers, and hedge-folk in its feathery leaves. We’ll explore its folklore, its unique energetics, and the way it works in the body when you take the time to really understand it. This class includes an experiential tasting session so you can get a true feel for this remarkable medicinal plant. There’s nothing quite like meeting a herb through your own senses.
Navigating herbs in pregnancy: myths, risks, and safe allies
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026
10.30am to 12.00pm UK TIME
Herbs in pregnancy can feel like a minefield when every other book says to avoid. This class offers a clearer path. We’ll look at what we actually know about herbal safety in pregnancy, why blanket warnings exist, and how to understand the difference between genuine risk and simple caution. You’ll learn which herbs have a long and reliable history of safe use, which ones need more care, and which ones are best avoided altogether. More importantly, you’ll learn why – so you can make informed, confident decisions rather than relying on confusing lists.
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… and many more classes coming soon!
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