Classes at Sweet Willow
We offer hands-on workshops and customized events
Wellness is a lifelong journey. At Sweet Willow, we are committed to helping the people in our community lead healthier, happier lives. Join an upcoming scheduled class or reach out to request a custom event!
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Upcoming Classes
Shrub Tasting with Adam's Heirlooms
Instructor: Dianna Diehl
Date: Tues June 24, 6-8pm
Cost: $45.00
Back by popular demand, this flavorful and fascinating class dives into the world of shrubs—tangy, fruit-infused vinegars with a rich history and a surprising number of uses. Also known as drinking vinegars, shrubs date back centuries and were once used to preserve fruit, prevent scurvy, and even replace alcohol during Prohibition. In this hands-on class, Dianna from Adam's Heirlooms will guide you through tastings and creative applications, from cocktails to culinary dishes. Whether you're a history buff, a curious cook, or just love bold flavors, this is one class you won't want to miss. Spots filled quickly last time, so be sure to register early!
Salve Making
Instructor: Barb Kolitsch
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 6-8pm
Cost: $45.00
An herbal salve is truly the Swiss Army knife of herbal creations! You can apply salves to dry hands, a rash, a small cut, chapped lips, and even to burns. At Sweet Willow we like to keep herbal salves in the bathroom and one in our bags for when we are on the go. These salves have a soft, creamy consistency. They will easily glide over your chapped lips, and you can apply it to dry hands that need extra attention. Or, dab some on your heels before bed and slip on some comfy socks. This will help your feet stay soft and ready for those summer sandals. In this class our fantastic and knowledgeable guest instructor, Barb Kolitsch will lead us through all the steps to make a simple nettle salve (yes, nettle!) and a plantain salve. Class participants will go home with ready to use nettle and plantain salves as well as the confidence to make their own salves in future!
Kombucha 101
Instructor: Emily Cowles, RD, Em's Kitchen Table
Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Cost: $45.00
Do you love the health benefits and fantastic taste of kombucha but are tired of paying the price? Do you want to make your own but are unsure how to begin? This is the class for you! Emily Cowles, RD, of Em’s Kitchen Table will walk you through how to make and maintain your kombucha SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). You will have your own home brews in two weeks or less. From start to combining flavors to a fizzy finish, you will learn it all. Choose from Sweet Willow's delightful tea selection and start your own brew. You will go home with your own SCOBY ready to go!
Past Classes
Herbal First Aid Kit
Instructor: Kathleen Ratteree, Sweet Willow
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 6-8pm
Cost: $45.00
A little help from a well-stocked first aid kit can help you and your family make it through life’s rough and tumble moments! In this class we cover our favorite healing herbs and learn about their amazing antiseptic, astringent, soothing, and pain-easing qualities. We will make simple but effective herbal preparations from salves to tinctures. Using the herbal tips and preparations in this class will be a wonderful way to take care of yourself and your family.
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Herbs For Women's Health
Instructor: Kathleen Ratteree, Sweet Willow
Date: Thursday, April 24, 6-8pm
Cost: $45.00
In different phases of life, women face unique challenges and also can call upon different strengths. This class is a basic introduction to our favorite herbs that heal and support women through all stages of life, providing benefits such as increased libido, steady energy levels, hormonal balancing, pain relief, and elevated mood. We will learn how these herbs have been/are used around the world for thousands of years to restore women’s bodies and replenish vitality. Finally, will explore simple herbal preparations that you can easily make at home, from infusions to tinctures to salves!
Make Your Own Beeswax Luminary with Two Chicks Apiary
Instructor: Sarah Mueller & Jen Renfro, Two Chicks Apiary, Green Bay
Date: Wednesday,February 26, 6-8pm
Cost: $45.00
In this hands-on workshop we will learn about the beauty and functionality of beeswax from master beekeepers (and sisters!) Sarah and Jen of Two Chicks Apiary. Leave at the end of the night with an amazing luminary that you made! Impress your family with your skills!
We will learn about what makes beeswax so wonderful and some amazing facts about bees. No previous experience crafting or working with beeswax necessary. As Sarah and Jen say, "You are way craftier than you think!"
We Will Create an Educational Experience for You
Would you like to learn more about herbs? What about bath and body blending? Are you interested in expanding your cooking confidence? Let’s put together a Sweet Willow custom class! If you have a group of at least four people, let’s schedule an intimate, hands-on learning experience that you’ll never forget. Past class topics have included “Boosting Your Immunity,” “A Hands-On Exploration of Shrubs,” “Floral Mandala with High Tea,” “Botanical Cocktails and Green Cleaning,” “Herbal Honey,” and many more. We have also hosted herbal buffets, birthday parties, and essential oils classes. Contact us today to start the conversation about a custom class at Sweet Willow.