Salve-Making

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the traditional art of crafting herbal salves from wild and locally gathered plants. Together, we’ll explore several wild plants commonly used in salve-making, discussing their traditional uses, harvesting considerations, seasonal availability, and the importance of ethical and sustainable foraging practices. We’ll talk about how infused oils are created, how salves are formulated, and ways to safely work with herbal ingredients gathered from the Land around us.
During the hands-on portion of the workshop, participants will work through the full salve-making process step by step, from combining infused oils and waxes to pouring and finishing their own herbal salves. Along the way, we’ll discuss recipe variations, storage, troubleshooting, and practical tips for continuing to experiment confidently at home using seasonal and locally available plants.
We’ll share a meal together and leave plenty of time for questions and discussion in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Participants will leave with one tin of completed salve, recipes, and practical knowledge to support their continued learning journey.
Lunch and other Refreshments are provided.
Participants are invited to stick around for the final half-hour of our time together for additional discussion, troubleshooting, and Q & A.
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WHEN: Saturday, August 15th: 11am - 2pm
WHERE: Powassan Library: 324 Clark St
COST: $40.00 per participant (Discount Available, see below)
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Please Register for this event by clicking the "Tickets" above, or by filling out the form here:
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Please note that we have limited spaces for this event! If you would like to recommend a friend, we suggest you SHARE this Event and registration form with them as soon as possible! Make sure you both mention your referral and friend's name below, and you will each receive a 10% discount on your workshop registration fee!
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Are you interested in acquiring or honing additional Homesteading/Food Security/Self-Sufficiency Skills? You might like to learn more about the various other Workshops we have coming up!

Rompin' Rhubarb Rally (June 28th, 3pm-8pm, Forest & Farm)
--> tinyurl.com/CommandaRhubarb
Wild Wine-Making (July 4th, 11am-2pm, Powassan Library)
--> tinyurl.com/PowassanWineMaking
Homestead Living: An Immersive Weekend (July 17th-19th, Forest & Farm)
--> tinyurl.com/CommandaHomesteading
Sourdough 101 (July 25th, 11am-2pm, Powassan Library)
--> tinyurl.com/PowassanSourdough
From Starter to Supper: A Weekend of Sourdough (August 7th-9th, Forest & Farm)
--> tinyurl.com/CommandaSourdough
Canning & Pickling (September 12th, 11am-2pm, Powassan Library)
--> tinyurl.com/PowassanPickling
Would you like to host a Workshop within your own space?
We bring all the supplies your participants will need, as well as resources!
Check out our Inquiry Form for more information and to request your own session:
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