Instructor: Dawn Petter
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Dawn Petter is a clinical herbalist and flower essence practitioner based in NYC. She is a graduate of Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism's 3 year program and is trained as a flower essence practitioner with Delta Gardens and Findhorn Essences. Dawn works with clients by appointment, and regularly teaches classes and leads herb walks aroundthe City. She is also the owner of Petalune Herbals which specializes in herbal skincare. Her classes are imaginative and accessible and are taught to encourage students to use herbal medicine in their daily lives |
Classes by this instructor
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Build an Herbal First Aid KitUse herbal skills and recipes to treat many of life's little mishaps. Herbalist Dawn Petter will cover which herbs to keep on hand and how best to use them. She'll also demonstrate how to blend various herbsto produce balms, creams, more... |
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261WEL221 | 08/13 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Candlemaking with HerbsDiscover the art of hand-dipped and hand-poured candles using eco-friendly, non-toxic ingredients, essential oils, and herbs. You'll learn the history of this ancient craft, and how to make synergistic scents that add a vibrance to the darker days of winter. more... |
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263CRF220 | 03/20 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Herbal Broths and SoupsNourishing broths are one of the foundational foods of any nutritional healing regime. Learn the basics of making vegan and bone-based broths, and how to enhance them with medicinal herbs. We'll discuss medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, mineral-rich herbs and other tasty more... |
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263CKG237 | 02/01 | Su | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Herbs for Winter BluesThe darker days of winter can take away some of your sparkle. Learn which herbs and foods can keep you buoyant! We'll discuss and taste an array of herbs and explore creative ways to use them in food and medicine. more... |
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263WEL154 | 01/30 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Incense Making with Herbs, Resins, and BarksScented smoke has been used traditionally throughout human history to create a sense of well-being. Learn several different methods for creating your own at home incense experience with a mix of woodland material and culinary herbs in this exploration of more... |
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261WEL233 | 09/24 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
263WEL233 | 03/11 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Medicinal Berries and RootsThe fall harvest can connect us deeply to earth's healing properties and keep us grounded as the season shifts from summer to autumn. Learn how to use edible and medicinal botanical materials such as berries and plant roots to create more... |
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261WEL176 | 09/28 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Pine MedicineFrom cough syrups to pine pollen pancakes and spruce tip salt, discover how common conifers can delight your taste buds and enhance your apothecary. |
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262WEL182 | 12/10 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Preserving CitrusEarly winter is when citrus is at its juiciest. Learn how to preserve these fruits and savor their tangy flavor throughout the year. |
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263CKG249 | 02/08 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG |
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Rose MedicineDiscover an array of wild foods and medicinal herbs that are part of the beloved Rosaceae family. As certain rose plants are known to support our circulation, cognition, mood, and heart health, explore how to incorporate these beneficial plants into more... |
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261WEL185O | 09/10 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Petter | ONLINE |
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Summer Herbal MedicineBeat the summer heat with botanicals. Whether it's learning to identify which herbs to include in a homemade sun protection cream or what type of tea to drink when you need to rehydrate, this class will walk you through the more... |
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261WEL165 | 07/27 | Su | 11:00am-1:30pm | Petter | NYBG |