Herbal Salves Made Simple: A Make & Take Workshop
Step into a cozy, creative space where you’ll learn how to craft your own plant-based salve—simple, soothing, and infused with herbal goodness, some straight from Michelle’s garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the art of making salves using time-honored techniques and gentle, infused oils (no essential oils here—just whole plants doing what they do best). Together, we’ll walk through the process: selecting herbs, preparing, infusing the oils, blending with beeswax, and pouring your very own salve to take home.
We’ll be working with beloved skin-loving botanicals like:
🌿 Calendula (Calendula officinalis) – known for its gentle, soothing properties
🌿 Plantain (Plantago spp.) is traditionally used to heal wounds and relieve pain.
🌿 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – a plant with a long history of supporting minor wounds and skin healing
Salves are an excellent, natural addition to any home. Whether you’re tending to pesky mosquito bites, minor skin abrasions, dry patches, or simply want to connect with plants in a deeper way, this workshop will empower you with knowledge and a handmade product you’ll actually use.
🌼 No experience needed—just curiosity and a love of nature
🌼 All materials and supplies are provided
🌼 You’ll leave with your own finished salve and the confidence to make more
🌼 Open to ages 18 and up
Come solo or bring a friend—this is a warm, welcoming space to create, learn, and experience the magic of herbal traditions made simple.
Once you’ve registered via the pop-up form, please finalize your registration by clicking the shopping cart in the top-right corner of the website and completing your payment.
Your Host
Michelle Spalding is a clinical herbalist and holistic health coach with over 1,800 hours of formal training in Western herbalism, vitalist philosophy, and holistic coaching. She is a lifelong plant lover and the founder of Wild Thistle Herbs and Alchemy in Waco, Texas.
Michelle brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to everything she teaches. She believes herbalism does not have to be complicated or intimidating. A cup of tea, a little plant knowledge, and a room full of curious people is honestly one of her favorite things.
Her workshops are beginner-friendly, hands-on, and grounded in the idea that plants are for everyone. Whether you leave with a new skill, a deeper curiosity, or simply a better afternoon than you expected, that is a good day.
Michelle is a proud member of the American Herbalists Guild, Herbalists Without Borders, and the Flower Essence Society. She offers herbal consultations and holistic coaching both in person in Waco and via video for clients nationwide.