This 19 session program, taught over a period of five months, includes a comprehensive medicinal herb program that will acquaint you with approximately 200 plants, their actions and how we can best make them our true green friends. Classes will meet on Fridays and some Saturdays from 10:00am – 4:30pm

The apprentice Program ( AP) will be a comprehensive study of herbalism.
It will entail a five month commitment from all participants.  We will meet one-two times a week for a full day's class.  Participants are asked to bring a pot-luck dish to share. Classes include:

• Herbal Terminology/open discussions

• Herbal teas & herbal snacks made from the plants we are studying

• Charts and additional informative handouts

• Weekly garden walks, including my 5 acre property and the local area.

• Resources for supplies, seeds, local nurseries, books, organizations, etc.

• Field trips to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Natural Gardener and other herbal events

• Occasional guest herbalists/speakers

• Weekly quizzes, homework assignments and student projects

Please contact Ellen if you have questions.

Work Study Opportunity

Ellen will be interviewing interested participants who are eligible to participate in the EZ Herbs Apprentice Work/Study program.

Interviews will be on Tues, Aug 16^th & Wed. Aug. 17^th

This entitles you to pay ½ of the tuition ($637.50) and work off the balance by working in my herb shop/garden at the rate of $10.00 an hour.

The W/S participant is expected to work 3-4 hrs each week to fulfill their commitments. Students applying for this position should have a willingness to work in the garden (some previous gardening experience is preferred), organizational skills, a willingness to learn product making, labeling and all other work required in the herb shop.

In addition, computer skills, marketing experience and sales experience is preferred.

Contact Ellen if you are interested. 512-301-5838

Fees

The Apprentice Program has been expanded by one session – 19 days in all!

$200.00 deposit due by August 23^rd for Early Bird Special price

Early Bird Special price until August 23^rd
More than a 15% SAVINGS  
Full program price -   $1275.00    

We will learn a Materia Medica of approximately 200 herbs and study these according to their corresponding bodily system. 

These systems include:

*Nervous System
*Digestive System
*Herbs for the Liver, including alteratives and adaptagens
*Immune System
*Respiratory System
*Reproductive System
*Cardio vascular system
*Muscular-Skeletal System
*Urinary System

• Learn to identify, grow and use many herbs that are native to our Central Texas environment as well as herbs that have naturalized, or grow well here.

• How to harvest, dry and store herbs.

• The Art of Making Herbal Preparations.  Learn how to properly prepare medicinal infusions and decoctions, herbal oils, salves, tinctures, compresses, poultices, syrups, herbal candy and more.

• Herbal First Aid and how to create and use herbs from your backyard Pharmacy

• Learn how to determine high quality herbs and where to purchase them.

• Herbs for Children

• Herbs for pets

• Discover the lovely practice of using Natural Cosmetics & learn how to create products perfect for any skin type.-A day of Beauty!

• In-depth study on Herbs for Women’s Health; adolescence, child-bearing years, pregnancy, peri-menopause and menopause

• Herbs for Men

• Herbal Formulation

• A review of complementary disciplines including Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Chinese Medicine, Aryuvedic Medicine, Flower Essences, Yoga and Meditation

• Seasonal Health Issues; winter herbs. Herbs for allergies.

• Preventive Health Care- Learn to create a Personal Health Program

• How to Create a Medicinal Herb Garden-including an Organic Gardening program: planting seeds, transplants, vegetables, herbs, flowers, fertilizing and more.  NOTE:  Students are always welcome to take cuttings, plants and trees that grow abundantly in my garden.

• Starting your own herb business & legal issues concerning Herbalism

"I have been blessed to spend the past five months plus in Ellen's wise and loving presence. Among many other things for which words don't suffice, she has given me the tools and confidence to reconnect with and trust my own intuition, and the ability to care for my family and Self in a grateful and holistic way. "     Darlene

"Like our ancestors did, Ellen is passing on the magic of our earth through the knowledge of plants. I have never felt such a blessed connection with herbs as I do now after being one of her students. It is something I will carry and pass on throughout my life. Thank you so much for seeing the herbalist in me !!! "     Robin

"My apprenticeship with Ellen was a sweet opening to trusting my own intuition with plants. Ellen helped me to discover and appreciate my unique way of learning and being with the plants.  She shares her vast knowledge and love of plants with a holistic approach to wellbeing."   Julie

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Register for "Sections I-IV" & Open enrollment classes.  Please select from the dropdown menus below to register for Classes #1-16 and Sections I-IV. Section registration-Fall 2011 AP Section I $308.00 Section II $308.00 Section III $308.00 Section IV $308.00

Each individual open enrollment class is $80. Select from the drop down menus. Sessions #1-9 session 1 session 2 session 3 session 4 session 5 session 6 session 7 session 8 session 9

Sessions #10-16 session 10 session 11 session 12 session 13 session 14 session 15 session 16