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Herbalist Apprenticeship Program Information & Application

Fall-Spring Semester goes from October 9, 2008, through May 2009. Applications received by September 20 are given priority, and will be accepted afterwards only if there is room.

Classes are held Thursday nights, 6:30 to 9 PM, in Madison at Kathleen's herb garden and home. She maintains an amazing teaching garden with over 50 species of medicinal plants as well as an extensive apothecary, both of which students can assist with during their work-learn time. When weather permits, classes are held outdoors. Herb walks are held in natural local and wild places (parks, the Arboretum, etc.).
 
 

Program Offerings:

 

There are three levels of apprenticeship: Apprentice Herbalist, Herbalist, Master Herbalist. Each level includes:


-50 hours of expert class instruction, including review and final exam


-Hands-on, experiential learning in each class (taste, smell, plant identification, medicine making, etc.)


-10+ hours of traditional apprentice work-learn (harvesting, apothecary work, fairs, etc.)


-Herb Walks in local natural areas with wild plants, outdoor classes whenever possible.


-150 hours of assignments, readings and projects

 
-Certificate for each level of successful completion

 
-Title of Herbalist awarded to Level II graduates, Master Herbalist for Level III graduates


-Level III students may choose from several tracks:


- Practitioner track with a supervised practicum (must pass clinical skills evaluation for certificate/title)
- Business/Career Development in Herbalism
- Graduate studies in Herbalism
- Or any combination of the above, to be determined with advisor to meet the student’s needs/goals.


Students may choose just one, two or all three levels, but must complete all requirements before going on to the next level. There are no prerequisites for Level I.


More detailed info on course material/classes will be provided upon request. Email kathleen@wildwoodherbs.com or call (608) 663-9608.



Course Tuition:


Payment plans available as low as $248.88 per month for 8 months.

 

$100 off for full payment at once, plus no monthly fee.



Application:


Please submit a minimum of one page answering the following FOUR questions:


1. Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Work Days/Hours. VERY IMPORTANT! You would be surprised at the number of applications I receive without this info. PLEASE INCLUDE IT!

 

2. Why are you interested in this apprenticeship?


3. What, specifically, would you like to learn?

 

4. How do you plan to use the information gained in such an endeavor?
(ie What are your goals, if any?)

A $35 deposit is required at the time of application. This will hold your place for the next semester. If accepted, we will meet to sign a contract, make payment arrangements and determine your goals, needs, and particular areas of interests so I can best serve you as an instructor.

Potential apprentices are encouraged to contact me by phone, or meet with me in person, if they have any questions about the program.
(608) 663-9608.


Submit Application and Fee to:


Kathleen Wildwood, Herbalist, 951 Burr Oak Lane, Madison, WI 53713. Or pay fee online at www.wildwoodherbs.com and send application to kathleen@wildwoodherbs.com.