Community Classes

Community Classes

Farmacy Herbs offers custom community classes for non-profit groups, schools, garden clubs, medical professionals, nursing homes, etc. We have taught classes for Brown University, Miriam Hostpial, Groundworks RI, Southside Community Landtrust, Blithwold Mansion, Salvatore Mancini Nursing Home, and many more!

We also offer a monthly free class series at our shop in Providence from May- October every year.

Check out our upcoming community class schedule here.

Schedule a Class

We offer community classes throughout the year at our shop in Providence.
Class topics can include Herbal 101/Western Herbalism terminology, Native and Medicinal Plants of Rhode Island, hand’s on lip balm, tea, tincture, flower essences, cream, topical product and salve-making, growing and harvesting medicinal herbs, regional wildcrafting, and herbs for specific body systems. Reach out to us to discuss your ideas!

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you are a teacher and you would like to propose a class: farmacyherbinfo@gmail.com

Sample Class Offerings

Lip Balms:
This hands on class teaches kids about how to make their own non-toxic petroleum free lip balm. We will share information, sample and, smell all of the organic, food grade ingredients. Including beeswax, coconut oil, Calendula, and herbs like Peppermint or Lavender.
Healing Salves
This hands on class teaches kids about how to make their own healing salve for cuts, scrapes, bug bites, boo boos and ouchies. We will share information, sample and, smell all of the organic, food grade ingredients. Including beeswax, coconut oil, Calendula, and herbs like Tea Tree or Lavender, St. Johns Wort, Yarrow and Comfrey.
Dream Time
This hands on class teaches kids about how to make their own sleepy time dream pillows and sleepy time tea. We will share information, sample and, smell/ taste all of the organic, food grade ingredients. Including Chamomile, Skullcap, Passion Flower, Mugwort, Catnip and Lemon Balm.
Teas for Tummies and Tears
This hands on class teaches kids about how to make their own teas to help with upset tummies and emotional upsets. We will share information, sample and, smell all of the organic, food grade ingredients. Including Lemon Balm, Flower Essences, Skullcap, Chamomile and more.