Urban Herbology offers online and blended learning courses about urban herb foraging, crafting, gardening and self-care.
The Urban Herbology Apprenticeship is composed of 4 core and 4 bonus modules. It offers a systematic approach to mastering the arts of ethical herb foraging, herbal crafting, herb gardening and self-care. The content is focused on incredible plants which grow in towns and cities.
Core modules (ongoing coursework, certified):
Holistic Herbal Crafting
Ethical Foraging
Herb Gardening
Wise Woman System of Healing
Bonus modules (not examined):
Wheel of the Year
Food and Ferments
Herbal Remedies
Who is this course aimed at?
Those looking for safe herbal knowledge, increased awareness of urban nature and for ways to increase self-sufficiency. Each module is suited to students who may not have any garden and may live in quite a small space. This is suitable as a stand alone study of for qualified therapists who already work with herbs, who want to understand what medicinal plants are like in “real life” and how they can be grown, foraged or prepared even in a small home.
Previous apprentices include Chiropractors, Ayurvedic Practitioners, Chefs, Soap makers, Gardeners, Ecologists, Writers. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience is required.
How is the course delivered?
Online course – Zoom meetings – Personal feedback – Optional workshops and walks.
The course content is on our website www.urbanherbology.org. Each module contains progressive units of study. These units contain a mix of text, images, videos, external links and engaging assignments to deepen your understanding of the material. Some of the Zoom meetings are actually online workshops, where students work through crafting projects alongside the tutor whilst online. The combination approach makes it very personal.
How long is the course?
This is a self-paced course. It generally takes 1 year to complete but it can be completed sooner or you can take your time and follow the course over a longer period.
How is the course assessed?
There are several assignments throughout the cores modules. These are sent to the tutor for prompt feedback and grading. When all of these are complete, there is a summative assignment for each core module. When this is successfully completed, a certificate of completion is awarded.
Who is the tutor?
The course is developed and delivered by foraging expert, complementary therapist and teacher Lynn Shore. She is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and originates from Bristol. Lynn has been delivering these courses since 2010. She is passionate about helping people to live in harmony with nature, wherever they live and to help them to add these skills to their daily lives and business.
Please see www.urbanherbology.org for further details.
