Herbal First Aid Workshop
The plants that grow around us have long been trusted companions for life’s little scrapes, bumps, and stings. In this two-and-a-half-hour gathering at Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy, we’ll step into the gentle world of herbal first aid and explore how simple preparations can bring comfort in everyday moments.
Together we’ll meet allies like plantain (Plantago spp.), calendula (Calendula officinalis), chamomile (Matricaria recutita), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — herbs that soothe, cool, and tend to the body with a soft touch. You’ll learn to craft remedies such as washes, salves, poultices, and even a styptic powder, and you’ll create something of your own to carry home. We’ll also dream up what an herbal first aid kit might look like, with thoughtful additions like fire cider for seasonal support and horehound (Marrubium vulgare) for those lingering coughs.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
Learn step-by-step how to create simple herbal first aid remedies
Explore herbs and their traditional roles in everyday first aid practices
Make and take home your own handcrafted preparation
Discover ideas for building an herbal first aid kit
Enjoy tea, browse the apothecary, and connect with community
Leave feeling empowered to begin your own herbal first aid journey
This class is part storytelling, part hands-on crafting, and part community connection. Come curious, leave inspired — and bring with you a new appreciation for the ways plants weave themselves into our care.
About your host - Michelle Spalding is a Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Coach, and lifelong plant lover dedicated to helping people reconnect with nature, intuition, and simple wellness practices. With years of training in herbalism and holistic healing, Michelle offers a supportive, down-to-earth approach that empowers others to care for themselves and their families in nourishing, sustainable ways. She believes herbalism doesn’t have to be complicated, and that a cup of tea and a walk with the plants can be transformational.
Details
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $34 per person
Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy, Waco, TX
Includes at least one handmade preparation and a recipe handout
Ages 18+ | No prior experience needed
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.
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.