a community flower essence class in golden gate park
learn about essences and make your own flower essence
BLOOM is a community flower essence class.
We’ll gather in Golden Gate Park in May to celebrate the flowers, learn about the craft of essence making, and make a flower essence.
Class Includes:
two hours of knowledge share & hands-on learning
essentials for your essence: water, brandy/glycerine, a bottle & a label
a ‘working with essences’ zine
references for capturing details about your essence
What you should bring:
water, and a snack if desired
something to sit on (a camp chair or blanket)
a writing utensil & notebook or paper
a clear bowl
Location: the class will be held on the west side of Golden Gate Park, exact location will be sent with class registration
Cost: $28-$48, sliding scale
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an essence is a vibrational medicine ~ a collaboration between a person, a flower, water, and the environment. they are a preservation of place, a snapshot in time.
essences are subtle medicine, they are a gentle nudge. they offer an opening, an invitation, working to create small shifts over time.
unlike a tincture or a tea, essences don't contain any of the physical constituents of the plant (or any being, animal, tree, environment).
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anyone excited about flowers and curious to learn more about working with their magic! you do not need to know anything about essence making, botany, or herbal medicine to join.
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an essence bowl is typically made of glass or crystal. the size depends on what type of essence you’re making — for this class, imagine that it needs to hold some water and a couple of small blossoms. if you don’t already have an essence bowl you work with, don’t overthink it! it could be as simple as a quarter pint ball jar or as special as a crystal bowl from your grandma.