CLASSES ON HERBALISM, AROMATHERAPY, NATURAL HEALTH, BOTANY & MORE
AT GOLDEN POPPY, EDUCATION IS ONE OF OUR PRIMARY PRINCIPLES. WE SEEK TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER OTHERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN HEALTHY, NATURALLY.
All of our classes require pre-registration. If it is less than 24 hours before a class please call us to check availability.
ACCESSIBILITY: Classes are typically held in English with visual aids and handouts given. They take place in the Golden Poppy shop library and production space, both of which are accessed by a short flight of stairs. We do have the option to have you come in through our back entrance which is on the ground level for better accessibility.
A private bathroom is available.
If you have any accessibility needs please call us before signing up so we can make arrangements for you to be able to enjoy our classes.
We can only offer refunds or store credit on classes cancelled at least 48 hours before the event due to our commitment to pay the teachers of the workshops.
Herbal Allies: Medicinal Plant Walk with Brita LaTona
Saturday, June, 28th 11-12:30pm
At this time of year many wild plants are at their fullest expression. From wild weeds to medicinal trees, there is healing medicine all around us.
Join us in this class as we get to know local medicinal plants and the ways these generous plants offer abundance and healing.
We will get to know a few specific Wild Plants in the Rocky Mountains, and learn their medicinal actions.
We will also briefly discuss the Intuitive Plant Healing approach to communing with plants.
Finally, we will embark on a medicinal plant walk.
Time permitting, we will sit with local medicinal plants, as we engage in a nature/plant mindfulness practice.
You will walk away with:
*Identification of a handful of common medicinal plants in the front range
*Knowledge of medicinal plants actions and common uses.
*A few easy ways to make medicine with wild weeds
* Intro to Intuitive Plant Healing
Cost: $30
Class will be taught off-site at a local park. Information will be available after registration.
Space is limited to 20. Sign up today to claim your spot
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Mexican Meets Western Herbalism
Tuesday, July 8th, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Join clinical herbalist and ceremonialist Sofia Arana-Miranda for an evening of culture-bridging herbal wisdom.
In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the intersection of Mexican folk healing and Western herbalism. Learn about curanderismo, a living tradition of medicine rooted in ritual, plants, and spirit, and discover how its herbs and remedies align and differ from the more clinical Western approach to herbs.
We will also craft a beautiful bottle of herbal Agua Florida (a traditional cleansing cologne used in energetic healing and spiritual rituals) to take home and use in your own space or practice. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the traditions behind the plants, and how to respectfully integrate folk remedies into your own practice.
Whether you’re new to Mexican healing traditions or looking to deepen your understanding of cross-cultural herbalism, this class is a grounding, sensory-rich introduction to the medicine that lives in story, ritual, and relationship.
Participants will leave with:
– A 2 oz bottle of handmade Agua Florida
– A foundational understanding of curanderismo and herbal analogues
– Inspiration for integrating ritual into daily plant practice
$35
All materials included
Led by guest teacher Sofia Arana-Miranda, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Cultural Educator, and Founder of Teyolia Herbal Cacao
Hi, I’m Sofia! My work centers on reclaiming health and wellness through ritual, plants, and story. I draw from my roots in Mexican folk medicine, Western clinical herbalism, and ceremony to offer spaces of nourishment and connection.
Learn more at teyoliacacao.com or @teyolia.sofia
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Children's Common Cold: Herbal Remedies and Healing at Home with Sarah Templer, CCH
Wednesday, July 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for an informative and grounding class with Sarah Templer, where we’ll explore how to care for your child during the common cold. With a holistic approach, this class will empower parents and caregivers to navigate respiratory illness with confidence and ease, using herbal remedies and natural healing practices at home.
What is the common cold? What causes it? What is the difference between frequent vs. chronic colds? What do food, rest, and play have to do with it?
We’ll cover how to support your child’s body through the cold with nourishing food, rest, and gentle remedies. Learn how to reduce the duration of a cold, what to avoid during illness, and how to safely dose herbs for children. You’ll also discover the best herbs and natural remedies for soothing common cold symptoms like congestion, coughing, and fatigue.
Through this class, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what the common cold is, what causes it, and how to differentiate between frequent and chronic colds. By the end, you’ll feel equipped to answer your questions and approach your child’s healing journey
This class will cover:
- what to do to address common cold holistically at home
- how to reduce cold duration
- what to avoid during respiratory illness
- proper and safe herbal dosing in children
- what kinds of herbs and other natural remedies to use to alleviate pesky symptoms like snot, coughing, and fatigue.
About Sarah Templer
I am a Certified Clinical Herbalist of the Vitalist school of thought. My particular calling and desire within my field is to reach out to parents, children, and young families to steward their journeys toward more intentional, holistic, and traditional health practices. In herbalism school, I wrote my thesis paper on Vitalist Herbalism for Children's Health; after I graduated, I began working as a Waldorf preschool teacher with a particular focus on the toddler age group. Through my experience in the toddler and early childhood classrooms, I was able to witness so many of the developmental milestones, emotional challenges, and common health issues that present during these unique and precious years. I got to know many parents and families with a hunger for education and knowledge on what practices and remedies they could incorporate at home to bolster their children's health and overall wellness. I began designing a series of classes to address that community need, and I'm honored to be able to present those now.
Cost: $45
Space is limited to 14. Sign up today to claim your spot.
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Herbal First Aid Kits with Herbalist Liz Faermark
Wednesday, August 27th, 6:15-8:15pm
Join clinical herbalist Liz Faermark to learn how a few common weeds and accessible garden herbs can be used to make your own simple and effective first aid preparations!
Class participants will explore three key first aid herbs.
We'll use each of these plants to make your own soothing salves, calming antimicrobial sprays, and itch-relieving poultices!
Students will make and take home a calendula salve, a yarrow tincture, and a handout summarizing each of the herbs and recipes.
$45
Led by guest teacher Liz Faermark Certified Clinical Herbalist & Nutritionist of Talk Wild Herbs & Co-Steward of the Denver Herb Club
Hi, I’m Liz! I’m a farmer turned medicine maker, turned clinical herbalist & herbal educator. My passion for herbal medicine is rooted in art and agency. Learn more about me here
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Herbal Smoking Blends with Herbalist Liz Faermark
Wednesday, September 17th, 6:15-8:15pm
Join clinical herbalist Liz Faermark on the full moon for a creative class on herbal smoking blends.
Come learn about the ancient tradition of smoking herbs, and create your own custom smoke blend to take home! We will get acquainted with several herbs that are traditionally used for smoking, and explore the craft of formulating blends for different bodies and desired outcomes.
Whether you’re looking to wind down before bed, or share a moment of joy and uplift with your friends, there’s an herb (or likely a few) for you!
Participants must be at least 21 years old! This class is focused on using gentle, supportive smoking herbs that are NOT habit-forming.
$38
Led by guest teacher Liz Faermark Certified Clinical Herbalist & Nutritionist of Talk Wild Herbs & Co-Steward of the Denver Herb Club
Hi, I’m Liz! I’m a farmer turned medicine maker, turned clinical herbalist & herbal educator. My passion for herbal medicine is rooted in art and agency. Learn more about me here
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Bioregional Herbs for Skin Healing with Herbalist Liz Faermark
Thursday, October 16th, 6:15-8:15pm
Come learn about herbs you can use internally to alleviate long standing chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Explore gorgeous herbs to use externally to keep skin soothed, nourished, and growing strong!
Along the way, you’ll learn easy-to-digest information about the skin’s essential interconnected body systems: the GI tract, the liver, the nervous system, and our hormones.
Enjoy samples of lots of different herbs, and learn about the best ways to use them.
The tools to heal are right in your backyard, in the garden or off the trail.
$35
Led by guest teacher Liz Faermark Certified Clinical Herbalist & Nutritionist of Talk Wild Herbs & Co-Steward of the Denver Herb Club
Hi, I’m Liz! I’m a farmer turned medicine maker, turned clinical herbalist & herbal educator. My passion for herbal medicine is rooted in art and agency. Learn more about me here
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