The herbs are calling you!
Are you feeling the urge to learn about herbs? There's something instinctively magical about making your own herbal remedies. Join Medical Herbalist Hannah Charman to discover how to start treating yourself and your family safely at home.
Hello Herblover!
Would you like to become less reliant on mainstream medicine? There’s never been a better time to reconnect with our traditional medicine, and start making your own herbal remedies!
Nature has given us all medicine in the form of herbs, the problem is, most of us have forgotten how to use it! But treating common ailments with herbs is quite easy when you know how, and if you feel ready to learn, I'd love to show you.
All of my events are fun, informal and interactive. All the notes and recipes we use are sent to you upon completion, so you can just relax and enjoy learning.
So join me to discover more about how herbal remedies can heal us in body, mind and soul, and start making your own medicine.
Make your own Medicine in our workshops.
With 7 unique training events planned for this year, there's something for everyone!
What's coming up in south Shropshire?
- 3 half day seasonal workshops
- 2 full day introductory workshops
- 2 herb walks
Stay Healthy All Year With My Seasonal Workshops
As the seasons change, we become prone to different ailments. Learn how our energetics change throughout the year, and how to treat coughs, colds, hayfever, heatrash, and other seasonal ailments with simple herbal remedies.
These half day workshops run in Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter and you'll get to make your own remedies to take home.
Spring Clean Your Body
22nd March
09:30 - 13:00
Harness the cleansing, nourishing power of Spring herbs and learn how they can boost your cellular health. You'll learn about 5 herbs, and make 2 remedies to take home with you.
Neen Savage Village Hall,
Next to St Marys Church,
DY14 8JU
near Cleobury Mortimer.
Refreshments are included.
£40.00
The Cool Dudes of the Herb World
17th May
09:30 - 13:00
Find out which cooling, calming herbs we need to treat summer ailments like hayfever and sunburn. You'll make 2 herbal remedies to bring home too.
Willey Village Hall (between Bridgnorth & Ironbridge)
2 Church Road, TF12 5JN
Refreshments are included.
£40.00
Spice Up Your Life
13th September
09:30 - 13:00
As we retreat into the darker months, learn how to beat coughs, colds, and winter blues with home made remedies.
You'll get to make 2 remedies to bring home with you too!
Willey Village Hall (between Bridgnorth & Ironbridge)
2 Church Road, TF12 5JN
Refreshments are included.
£40.00
Who's teaching us?
Hannah qualified from Middlesex University with a BSc in Western Herbal Medicine in 1999 and has been a lifelong member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) She now runs a busy herbal practice online and from her home near Bridgnorth, and is passionate about rekindling our use of herbal medicine.
Hannah has been teaching workshops both for lay people and qualified herbalists for over 20 years. She's also author of 'Minted', a book for healthcare practitioners who want to thrive whilst doing what they love.
Click here to find out more about Hannah.
Herb Walks
There’s no better way to learn about herbs than getting to know them in their own home and on my herb walks we do just that! Come with me to find out which herbal allies are growing wild near you, and learn about their traditional and modern uses. Each walk is approx. 1 ½ hours long, followed by an informal talk and tea tasting. Both walks are easy for people of all ages, but please ask before booking if you have mobility issues. Children under 12 are welcome to come along free of charge.
Country Herb Walk, Talk and Tea Tasting
12th April
10:00 - 12:30
Wellness Woodlands, Highley, WV16 6HZ
Spring has sprung and so have the herbs! Come and learn about the folklore, traditional and modern uses of our beautiful medicinal plants. Wellness Woodlands is a recycled golf course which has been turned into a wellness retreat. It’s the most incredible, peaceful space on the river Severn, perfect for getting to know a variety of plants. We’ll be walking over woodland, fields and riverbanks so please dress appropriately.
Book in and bring your tent if you’d like to camp for the whole weekend!
After the walk we’ll bring the herbs we’ve gathered back for an experiential tea tasting and talk.
£30
Urban Herb Walk, Talk and Tea Tasting
28th June
10:00 - 12:30
Scout hut, Love Lane, Bridgnorth, WV16 4HD
Do you know which medicinal herbs are growing in the town where you live? You'd be surprised!
Celebrate the coming of summer with this gentle herb walk starting from the Scout Hut. We’ll be looking at old and new uses for common herbs you’ll find around town. Afterwards we’ll be making tea from the herbs we’ve foraged, and chatting about our traditional medicine.
If you don't know it already, Bridgnorth is a beautiful town on the banks of the river Severn. Do stay after the walk to explore the local museum, shops and cafes. Nearest parking: Bridgnorth Endowed.
£30
One Day Introductory Workshops
If you’re interested in lay herbalism but aren’t sure where to start, start here! My 1 day introductions to herbal medicine each focus on different aspects of making medicine to use at home. In summer, we look at foraging fresh herbs and different ways of using them. The November workshop focuses more on kitchen herbs and spices, which are more readily available at that time of year. We also cover other basics of herbalism, with completely different content on each workshop.
Meadow Medicine
5th July
09:30 - 16:30
Neen Savage Village Hall,
Next to St Marys Church, DY14 8JU
near Cleobury Mortimer
When we’re in peak season it would be rude not to get out and meet our herbs! Discover why you’re already a Herbalist, how to forage mindfully, and where to start with lay herbalism on this action packed workshop.
You’ll get to enjoy a summer’s day on the beautiful Willey Estate, where we have permission to forage freely. Refreshments are provided but please bring 2 clean jam jars, a packed lunch and suitable clothes for walking/foraging.
£85
Kitchen Remedies
15th November
09:30 - 16:30
Neen Savage Village Hall
Next to St Marys Church, DY14 8JU
near Cleobury Mortimer
Did you know there are lifesaving remedies hiding in your kitchen? Join me to find out which ones can keep you healthy all winter and away from the Doctor's door!
In this interactive workshop you’ll learn the basics of our western herbal tradition, and get to make 3 simple winter remedies to take home with you. Please bring 2 clean jam jars.
Refreshments are provided but please bring a packed lunch.
£85
