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  • Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Essential Oil Perfume Workshop, Online

    Perfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and keep perfume notes. Through demonstration, you’ll learn how to formulate three unique signature scents using wax, carrier oils, and essential oils, and one solid perfume, aromatherapy spray, and a roll-on perfume. This New York Botanical Garden online workshop takes place July 15 from 6 – 8 pm, and is $62 for NYBG members, $68 for nonmembers. Register at www.nybg.org

    Materials for Online Sessions: Click Here for pdf. Karine Gordineer is the instructor. Karine Gordineer is an Herbalist, Educator, and Healing Arts Practitioner with over 35 years of experience in herbalism, sustainability, and Earth-centered healing traditions. Introduced to the medicine ways by her father of Algonquin heritage and carrying forward the work of her grandfather and great-grandfather, both herbalists, she blends ancestral knowledge with formal, clinical training, including a Certificate in Botany from the New York Botanical Garden.

    Karine is also a Certified Plant Spirit Healing Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, and Reiki Master/Teacher. As the founder of Green Girl Herbs & Healing working with clients and as an instructor at NYBG, she weaves plant science, herbal wisdom, and spiritual traditions into teachings that help students reconnect with the Earth and its healing gifts.

    While participants are not required to blend materials along with the demonstration, the materials list explains what supplies you’ll want to have available so you can put what you’ve learned into action after class.

  • Thursday, January 4, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Introduction to Herbal Medicine, Online

    Are you interested in bringing the natural benefits of herbs and herbal remedies into your life? Discover the differences between herbal medicine and homeopathy, the three major branches of herbalism, and the fascinating history of herbal medicine. Learn how to choose and store herbs, how to properly take herbal medicines, and how to make and use several common herbal remedies that help reduce stress. This New York Botanical Garden online class with Karine Gordineer takes place Thursday, January 4 from 6 – 8 Eastern time.

    Karine Gordineer is a Master Herbalist, Certified Plant Spirit Healing Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, and Educator with over 28 years-experience in herbalism and the healing arts. Her introduction into herbalism, shamanism and Earth healing practices began as she learned from her father, who was of Algonquin heritage and taught her the secrets of the medicinal plants and the healing ways of her ancestors. Both her matrilineal grandfather and great-grandfather were herbalists as well. Karine is the founder of Green Girl Herbs & Healing, an herbal remedy and healing company.

    $65 for NYBG members, $70 for nonmembers. Register HERE

  • Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Herbal Chocolates, Online

    Learn to create delicately flavored chocolates using natural herbs and spices with the New York Botanical Society, online, on December 13 at 6 pm Eastern. A fun and sumptuous treat to make, herbal chocolates. Paired with the delicate nuanced flavors of flowers, herbs, and spices, these sumptuous treats delight the senses and excite the palate. Join master herbalist Karine Gordineer as she shares the health benefits of cacao and herbs and guides you through the process of making three different flavors of herbal chocolates.

    Karine Gordineer is a Master Herbalist, Certified Plant Spirit Healing Practitioner, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, and Educator with over 28 years-experience in herbalism and the healing arts. Her introduction into herbalism, shamanism and Earth healing practices began as she learned from her father, who was of Algonquin heritage and taught her the secrets of the medicinal plants and the healing ways of her ancestors. Both her matrilineal grandfather and great-grandfather were herbalists as well. Karine is the founder of Green Girl Herbs & Healing, an herbal remedy and healing company. $85 NYBG members, $95 nonmembers. To register, visit www.nybg.org. You will find a materials list on the registration page.