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 EZ Herbs &
Austin
School of Herbal Studies
Spring 2012 Apprentice Program(AP)
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Most classes meet on Fridays,
10:00am - 4:30pm.
A few classes are on Saturdays. |
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"This 19 session program, taught over a period of four
months, includes a comprehensive medicinal herb program that
will acquaint you with approximately 200 plants, their
actions and how we can best make them our true green
friends."
Ellen
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Austin School of Herbal Studies Apprentice
Curriculum
Print a copy of the curriculum.
We will learn a
Materia Medica of approximately 200 herbs and study
these according to their corresponding bodily system.
These systems include:
*Nervous System
*Digestive System
*Herbs for the Liver, including alteratives and adaptagens
*Immune System
*Respiratory System
*Reproductive System
*Cardio vascular system
*Muscular-Skeletal System
*Urinary System
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Course includes a laminated binder filled
with pertinent handouts, articles and charts
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Learn to identify, grow and
use many herbs that are native to our Central Texas
environment as well as herbs that have naturalized, or
grow well here.
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How to harvest, dry and store
herbs.
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The Art of Making Herbal
Preparations.
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Learn how to properly prepare
medicinal infusions and decoctions, herbal oils, salves,
tinctures, compresses, poultices, syrups, herbal candy
and more.
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Herbal First Aid and how to
create and use herbs from your backyard Pharmacy
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Learn how to determine high
quality herbs and where to purchase them.
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Herbs for Children
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Herbs for Pets
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Discover the lovely practice
of using Natural Cosmetics & learn how to create
products perfect for any skin type.-A day of Beauty!
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In-depth study on Herbs for
Women’s Health; adolescence, child-bearing years,
pregnancy, peri-menopause and menopause
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Herbs for Men
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Herbal Formulation
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A review of complementary
disciplines including Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Chinese
Medicine, Aryuvedic Medicine, Flower Essences, Yoga and
Meditation
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Seasonal Health Issues;
winter herbs
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Herbs for allergies
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Preventive Health Care- Learn
to create a Personal Health Program
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How to Create a Medicinal
Herb Garden-including an Organic Gardening program:
planting seeds, transplants, vegetables, herbs, flowers,
fertilizing and more. NOTE: Students are always welcome
to take cuttings, plants and trees that grow abundantly
in my garden.
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Starting your own herb
business & legal issues concerning Herbalism
Thanks to everyone for
your interest in the Work Study Program. All positions
have been filled.
Ellen
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Work Study
Opportunity |
Ellen will
be interviewing interested participants who are eligible to
participate in the EZ Herbs Apprentice Work/Study program
1/18-19. This entitles you to pay ½ of the
tuition ($625) and work off the balance by working in my
herb shop/garden at the rate of $10.00 an hour. The W/S
participant is expected to work 3-4 hrs each week to fulfill
their commitments. Students applying for this position
should have a willingness to work in the garden (some
previous gardening experience is preferred), organizational
skills, a willingness to learn product making, labeling and
all other work required in the herb shop. In addition,
computer skills, marketing experience and sales experience
is preferred.
Contact
Ellen if you are interested. 512-301-5838
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Informal
meet/greets |
Informal meetings
will
be scheduled for those of you who would like to meet
Ellen, see the garden and find out more about the
program.
Contact Ellen: 512-301-5838
ellen@ezherbs.net
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Payment schedule:
3 payments
Choose the correct payment option from
the drop down menu.
1. Deposit
$200 non-refundable: reserves your space
2. 1st Installment
Pmt due 3/2/12
$550 Early Birds
$675 others
W/S students $425
3. Balance:
Pmt due 4/6/12
$500
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Open enrollment classes are available
for individual registration.
Please select from the dropdown menus below to
register for Classes #1-8 and #10-16.
(Classes 9, 17, 18, & 19 are available to Full
Program Students only.)
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Testimonials from former Apprentices:
"The knowledge I gained in Ellen's Herbal
Apprentice Program on the value of herbs for
medicinal purposes has strengthened my connection
with the plant world. I now respect and listen to
the wisdom of the plants." Donna F.
"Ellen's class has empowered me in knowing that I
can help heal myself, my family and others"
Dee P
“Divine guidance led me to Ellen’s wonderful herbal
school. The experience has changed my life
medicinally, nutritionally and spiritually. Healing
myself throughout Ellen’s class has allowed me the
knowledge to now help heal others. Thank you Ellen
for sharing your love and wisdom” Georgia
"I have been blessed to spend the past five months
plus in Ellen's wise and loving presence. Among many
other things for which words don't suffice, she has
given me the tools and confidence to reconnect with
and trust my own intuition, and the ability to care
for my family and Self in a grateful and holistic
way." Darlene
"Like our ancestors did, Ellen is passing on the
magic of our earth through the knowledge of plants.
I have never felt such a blessed connection with
herbs as I do now after being one of her students.
It is something I will carry and pass on throughout
my life. Thank you so much for seeing the herbalist
in me !!! " Robin
"My apprenticeship with Ellen was a sweet opening to
trusting my own intuition with plants. Ellen helped
me to discover and appreciate my unique way of
learning and being with the plants. She shares her
vast knowledge and love of plants with a holistic
approach to wellbeing." Julie
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