Class Schedule
Chris Marano
| Chris Marano is a Master Clinical Herbalist with over 25 years teaching experience and degrees in herbal therapeutics, pre-medicine, biological sciences, and Chinese philosophy. Chris has a thriving health-care practice in the greater Pioneer Valley, an extensive teaching schedule, and creates his own custom-blended herbal preparations for clients and health-care professionals. A professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, his herbal experience draws upon Western, Chinese, and Native American sources. |
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Acadia Herbals
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Acadia Herbals is now offering an extensive Introduction to
Herbalism. It is broken down into two series. Series 1 contains
the building blocks needed to understand more advanced herbal
usage and techniques, while Series 2 focuses on body systems
and associated herbs as seen through the eyes of an herbalist.
Taken together, Introduction to Herbalism is 22 classes filled with
hands-on projects and lectures to build experience and
confidence in working with herbs.
Each class may be taken individually and you pay the price listed (i.e. you
may sign up for creams on March 17 for $50). There is a discount for paying
each series in advance.
Please note: Space is limited. Priority will be given to those who are taking
Series 1 and 2. If space is available, the classes will be open to the public.
Introduction to Herbalism Series 1
Monday Nights 6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Series 1 is broken down into two sections starting with preparations. This first
section mixes science with tradition to teach the art of making herbal products
that are crucial to be a successful herbalist. The second section introduces the
student to many complimentary arenas of herbalism. Three plant walks will be
given as the season warms up in order to look at different plant ecosystems.
Preparations:
1. Water Extracts/Teas, Decoctions $50 Feb 18
2. Oil Extracts/Salves $50 Feb 25
3. Alcohol Extracts $50 March 3
4. Poultices/Compresses/Capsules/Other Modalities $50 March 10
5. Creams $50 March 17
Complimentary Classes:
1. Plant Identification/Wildcrafting Techniques $50 March 24
2. The Botany of Herbalism $50 March 31
3. Blending and Making Teas $30 April 7
4. Essential Oils and Aromatherapy $50 April 14
5. Detoxification of Lymph, Liver, Lungs, Kidneys, Large Intestine $50 April 21
6. Tonic Herbs for Overall Health $30 April 28
7. Plant Walks 3 x $30 (Times to be determined by season and weather)
These classes taken individually cost $600.
If this series is paid for in advance, total cost is $500 (a savings of $100)
Introduction to Herbalism Series 2
Monday Nights 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Now that the student has been introduced to the techniques of herbalism, Series
2 gives insight to the plants commonly used by herbalists. This series is broken
down by system with focus on simple anatomy, major ailments and herbs and
complimentary therapies will be discussed.
1. Nervous System $50 May 5
2. Immune System $50 May 12
3. Digestive System $50 May 19
4. Cardiovascular System $50 June 2
5. Musculoskeletal System $50 June 9
6. Respiratory System $50 June 16
7. Reproductive System $50 June 23
8. Urinary System $50 June 30
These classes taken individually cost $400.
If this series is paid for in advance, total cost is $350 (a savings of $50)
Herbalism. It is broken down into two series. Series 1 contains
the building blocks needed to understand more advanced herbal
usage and techniques, while Series 2 focuses on body systems
and associated herbs as seen through the eyes of an herbalist.
Taken together, Introduction to Herbalism is 22 classes filled with
hands-on projects and lectures to build experience and
confidence in working with herbs.
Each class may be taken individually and you pay the price listed (i.e. you
may sign up for creams on March 17 for $50). There is a discount for paying
each series in advance.
Please note: Space is limited. Priority will be given to those who are taking
Series 1 and 2. If space is available, the classes will be open to the public.
Introduction to Herbalism Series 1
Monday Nights 6:00PM - 9:00 PM
Series 1 is broken down into two sections starting with preparations. This first
section mixes science with tradition to teach the art of making herbal products
that are crucial to be a successful herbalist. The second section introduces the
student to many complimentary arenas of herbalism. Three plant walks will be
given as the season warms up in order to look at different plant ecosystems.
Preparations:
1. Water Extracts/Teas, Decoctions $50 Feb 18
2. Oil Extracts/Salves $50 Feb 25
3. Alcohol Extracts $50 March 3
4. Poultices/Compresses/Capsules/Other Modalities $50 March 10
5. Creams $50 March 17
Complimentary Classes:
1. Plant Identification/Wildcrafting Techniques $50 March 24
2. The Botany of Herbalism $50 March 31
3. Blending and Making Teas $30 April 7
4. Essential Oils and Aromatherapy $50 April 14
5. Detoxification of Lymph, Liver, Lungs, Kidneys, Large Intestine $50 April 21
6. Tonic Herbs for Overall Health $30 April 28
7. Plant Walks 3 x $30 (Times to be determined by season and weather)
These classes taken individually cost $600.
If this series is paid for in advance, total cost is $500 (a savings of $100)
Introduction to Herbalism Series 2
Monday Nights 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Now that the student has been introduced to the techniques of herbalism, Series
2 gives insight to the plants commonly used by herbalists. This series is broken
down by system with focus on simple anatomy, major ailments and herbs and
complimentary therapies will be discussed.
1. Nervous System $50 May 5
2. Immune System $50 May 12
3. Digestive System $50 May 19
4. Cardiovascular System $50 June 2
5. Musculoskeletal System $50 June 9
6. Respiratory System $50 June 16
7. Reproductive System $50 June 23
8. Urinary System $50 June 30
These classes taken individually cost $400.
If this series is paid for in advance, total cost is $350 (a savings of $50)
| Materia Medica Tuesday, February 5, 12, & 19 6:00PM-9:00PM Learn 15 or so herbs in this long-standing class. Get a 1-oz tincture free! Please call for more information and to sign up. Chinese Herbalism Wednesday, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 Chris will teach the foundations of Chinese Herbalism. |