Weekend Workshops

November

Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care.
262WEL130A 11/01 Sa 10:00am-4:00pm Hill
Bautista-Carolina
Wainwright
NYBG

Prepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones!
262WEL130B 11/01 Sa 10:00am-11:30am Hill
NYBG

Offering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal more...
262WEL130C 11/01 Sa 12:30pm-2:00pm Bautista-Carolina
NYBG

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making more...
262WEL130D 11/01 Sa 2:30pm-4:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Dive into the history of beeswax candles as you learn how to make candles from natural materials. Using 100% natural beeswax harvested from a family of beekeepers, you'll craft a variety of candles using specific materials and methods—including pre-made beeswax more...
262CRF105 11/08 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Spend a weekend crafting at NYBG! Learn how to make your own soap and candles using an assortment of natural ingredients. You'll delve into the history and science behind crafting homemade goods as you create artisanal gifts for yourself and/or more...
262CRF293 11/08 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Have you ever wondered how to make your own natural soap? In this class, you'll learn the science behind three different processes of soap making. Then you'll put your learning into practice as you follow one of these processes to more...
262WEL167 11/09 Su 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG