Herbal oils and salves are a simple, effective, and fun way to add more herbal goodness to your daily routine and keep your skin nourished, protected, and healthy. In this hands-on workshop we’ll discuss different methods of preparing herbal oils, how to choose which plants and oils to work with, and ways to increase the shelf life of these beautiful herbal creations. We’ll also learn how to turn our herb-infused oils into luscious salves. Each participant will leave with an herbal oil and salve made during class.

About the instructor: Hi, I'm Ali! I'm an herbalist, forager, writer and permaculture designer living on the land of the Lenape people in what is now called northern New Jersey.

My approach to herbal medicine is to look at the whole person, not just at an issue or illness, to find paths of healing. My specialty is working with nourishing, abundant wild plants, and my passion is empowering people to work with the herbs that grow right outside their doors. I believe reconnecting with the land where we live is the best way to heal our world and dream it into something better; when you love something and truly know it, you take better care of it.

In 2017, I started Northern Sky Botanicals, a small herbal skincare company that focuses on beautiful, simple herbal products that make people happy.

Many of my ingredients are ethically and responsibly harvested in the wild, at the peak of the plant's energy and with profound gratitude. All of my products are made by hand in very small batches, and my inventory changes with the seasons based on what is growing outside.