Hands-On Tincture Making Workshop

This is the class so many of you have been asking for, and it's finally here.

There's something deeply satisfying about making your own herbal preparations. Knowing exactly what went in, feeling the weight of the jar in your hands, and walking away with something you made yourself from plants you've come to love and trust. Tinctures are one of the most effective, versatile, and time-honored tools in an herbalist's kit, and in this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to make them well.

Whether you've been curious about tinctures for a while or you're ready to take your herbal practice to the next level, this class was designed with you in mind. We'll slow down, go deep, and make sure you leave with both the skills and the confidence to keep going at home.

What We'll Cover

This class is part discussion, part hands-on making. We'll explore the foundational knowledge every home herbalist needs when working with tinctures, including:

• Menstruum and marc: what they are and why they matter

• Ratios and how to use them

• Plant energetics and plant properties

• How to prepare your tinctures properly

• Dosage: how much, how often, and how to adjust

• Usage: when to reach for a tincture and how to incorporate it into daily life

• Practical tips for continuing your practice at home

This isn't a surface-level overview. We're going to dig in, ask questions, and make sure the information actually sticks.

What We'll Make

We'll be crafting two gentle and effective tinctures together: Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) and Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known as Holy Basil. Both are deeply nourishing plant allies and make a beautiful introduction to the world of tincture-making. You'll leave with both tinctures in process, needing only time before they're ready to press and use at home.

What's Included

• All materials and supplies

• Both handcrafted tinctures to take home

• In-depth instruction and plenty of time for questions

• A warm, welcoming space to learn alongside other plant lovers

No prior experience needed. If you've never made a tincture before, you are in exactly the right place. If you have some experience and want to deepen your understanding, there will be plenty here for you, too.

Details

• Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

• Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM

• Cost: $44 per person

• Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy, Waco, TX

• Includes two handmade herbal tincture preparations and a recipe handout

• Ages 21+ | No prior experience needed

THIS CLASS IS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS 21+

AS WE WILL BE WORKING WITH ALCOHOL.

Note: This workshop is for educational purposes only. Herbs can complement, but not replace, professional medical care. Please seek immediate medical attention in the event of an emergency.

Nature’s Touch: A Self-Care Workshop for Body, Mind & Spirit

Sometimes the most powerful medicine begins with a pause.

Join us for an evening of herbal connection and self-care as we come together in a cozy circle to reconnect with our bodies, quiet the mind, and nourish the spirit. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be invited to slow down and savor the gentle healing power of herbs through ritual, tea, creativity, and community.

We’ll begin with a grounding plant tea and reflective ritual to help you arrive fully into the space. Then, using mineral-rich salts, nourishing oils, and a selection of lovingly chosen herbs, you'll craft your own personalized herbal body scrub—an invitation to bring nature’s healing touch into your everyday rituals at home.

Throughout the evening, we’ll explore the energetics of the plants we’re working with, and how herbal self-care can go beyond the physical to support emotional and energetic well-being. You'll leave not just with your handcrafted scrub, but with a deeper connection to your own rhythms—and the tools to honor them.

🌿 What’s Included:

• A warm welcome tea, and a grounding ritual

• All ingredients and supplies for crafting your custom herbal body scrub

• Guidance on plant energetics and self-care as ritual

• A recipe + inspiration card for continued practice at home

• Cozy, heart-centered community space

• A few delightful surprises (because a little magic goes a long way)

This offering is for anyone longing to reconnect, reset, and be held in a space of nourishment. Whether you’re brand new to herbs or a longtime plant friend, you are welcome here.

Details

Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026- 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy
Fee: $34
Length: About 2.5 hours

✨ Space is limited—reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of rest, ritual, and renewal.

Visions & Vibes: A Vision Board Gathering

Start the new year with clarity, creativity, and community.

Join us at Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy for Visions & Vibes: A Vision Board Gathering—a playful and inspiring workshop designed to help you set intentions for the year ahead while sipping tea and connecting with like-hearted folks.

We’ll begin with a short, uplifting talk on visioning and manifesting—how to shift from simply wishing for something into creating the energy and focus to bring it to life. From there, the fun begins: gather your scissors and let your imagination run wild as you craft a vision board that reflects your hopes, goals, and dreams.

Vision boards are more than just pretty collages—they’re a tangible way to capture your deepest intentions and keep them visible throughout the year. By selecting words and images that speak to you, you’ll create a daily reminder of where you’re headed and what matters most.

All supplies will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own magazines if you’d like to add a personal touch. While we create, you’ll get to enjoy a selection of herbal teas from the apothecary. The shop will also be open for browsing before and after class, so you can take a little extra inspiration home with you.

Expect an evening filled with laughter, conversation, and the joy of creating something meaningful with your own hands. Come curious, leave inspired.

Cost: $22
Date & Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy
Who: Adults only

As the year winds down, we often carry more than we need — habits, heaviness, clutter, or energy that no longer serves us. Left unacknowledged, these things can weigh us down.

This gathering is a chance to pause, reflect, and release. We’ll begin indoors with warm tea and a short reading on the power of letting go. You’ll be invited to write down anything you’re ready to release. Then, together, we’ll gather at the fire and offer our words to the flames.

Fire transforms — it consumes and clears, turning what was heavy into ash and smoke. When we release in community, that act is magnified, the shared energy of letting go amplifying our own intentions.

🌿 Tea will be served
🌸 The apothecary will be open before and after the event
✨ This is a FREE community gathering
👥 Adults only
☔ Rain or shine — we’ll gather by the firepace inside if needed

Come as you are, ready to set down what you don’t wish to carry into the new year and step forward with a lighter heart.

Complete the form below to RSVP for this event. If you’re inviting a friend, please complete a separate form for them.

🌿 Grand Opening of the Apothecary Shoppe

Date: Friday, October 10
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy Apothecary, Waco, Texas

Step into a space where the wisdom of nature meets the comfort of community.

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy Apothecary Shoppe — a cozy, nourishing space created to inspire connection, curiosity, and a touch of magic.

Inside you’ll find shelves filled with herbal teas, tinctures, flower essences, and intention candles, along with individual herbs for blending your own creations. Sip a bit of tea, browse the apothecary shelves, or linger a while in the cozy seating area surrounded by the scents and stories of plants.

✨ Don’t miss the Dream Satchel Station, where you can craft your own satchel with herbs and crystals to encourage restful sleep, intuitive dreaming, and gentle self-reflection.

Whether you’re a longtime plant lover or simply curious about what an apothecary is all about, you’re warmly invited to stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to explore, chat, and celebrate this new chapter with us.

A note from Michelle:

“This space has been created with intention and love — a place where people can slow down, reconnect with the wisdom of plants, and feel nourished both physically and energetically. I can’t wait to welcome you in.”

Admission: Free
Adults welcome

📍 Located in the historic heart of Waco — check our hours before visiting as they may vary weekly.