Cone + Woodstove Incense Workshop-Gibsons March 15th

Date: Sunday March 15th
Location: Bear Ranch Farm, 1097 Reed Rd Gibsons BC
Time: 12pm-4pm

Join herbalist and medicinal herb farmer Marae in a hands-on workshop crafting hand-rolled incense cones and woodstove-blended compound incense slabs. We will making blends with locally grown and farm-direct herbs, berries, roots, juices, fruit, floral waters, herb resins and honey (vegan alternatives available) Participants will learn blending and shaping methods and take their custom cones and slabs home to cure.

We will explore both the physiological and energetic benefits of plant smoke, discussing its use across various cultural and historical contexts. The workshop will create space for conversations around the respectful use of plant smoke, acknowledging the issues of appropriation of First Nations indigenous sacred plants and smudging practices. We will highlight the importance of culturally relevant, sustainable and respectful alternatives for folks of mixed ancestries. Marae will provide tips on at-home growing and sourcing ingredients. She will also share some uses of specific plants rooted in her mixed Slavic and Scandinavian ancestral folk traditions.

If you’d like to work with a specific culturally significant-to you plant, you are welcome to bring it along to incorporate in your blend!

Please bring:
-Warm clothing and layers. We will be crafting in the heated greenhouse.
-Snacks and water.
-A cup for tea
-Journal for note taking
-If you have a mortar and pestle, or any herbs you would like to incorporate please bring them with.

Registration is sliding scale $35-65 via e-transfer to [email protected]
or
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