CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Close-up of lavender with bee.
Harvesting Lavender
Saturday, July 25
9AM ― 11AM

Learn with hands on participation the different methods of harvesting and drying lavender. Learn how to identify when lavender is ready to harvest for a specific purpose. Take home your own bundle of lavender for drying. $50 Per Person. Limit 10 per class.

Lavender harvested next to lavender plants growing in fields.
Pruning Lavender
Tuesday, July 28
9AM ― 10AM

If you have lavender plants or are planning to get some then this class is for you. Pruning is vital for lavender. Come learn hands on how, when, and why to prune lavender.  Become familiar with a variety of pruning tools and how to use and care for them. $25 Per Person. Limit 10 per class.

hand holding lavendar
Using Lavender at Home
Tuesday, July 28
10:30AM ― Noon

Lavender is the Swiss Army Knife of herbs because it is not only beautiful, but useful and theraputic. Come learn 5 ways to unlock the beneficial uses of lavender at home. This class is designed for the those who love lavender but don’t know what to do with it! The class will help you make the most of your lavender and turn you into a savvy gift giver. $30 Per Person. Limit 20 per class.

Close-up of lavender with bee.
Sand Sculpting – Beginners Class
Tuesday, August 4
9AM ― 11AM

This may seem out of place – a sand sculpting class here at Ocimeae? But we are surrounded by sand! And it would be such a shame to not share all the fun skills we have acquired! Who knows, if our fledgling sand sculpting team grows, we may host a sand sculpting event here one day! Marilyn’s uncle Gerry would be pleased!

Youth under 15 may register with an adult, $25 per person. Limit 25 people.

Lavender oil being made by still.
The Art of Stilling ― Full Course
Thursday, August 6
9AM ― NOON

Learn with hands on participation, all aspects of operating a still to extract essential oil and hydrosol. Take home your own 5ml bottle of lavender essential oil. $75 Per Person. Limit 8 per class.